Budget-Friendly Vegan Comfort BREAKFAST Recipes for Under $5 (collab w/ Caitlin Shoemaker!)

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers a nuttier flavor while seitan is often more affordable.

waffle mix

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Oat flour is gluten-free and adds fiber, while self-rising flour is often less expensive.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave nectar is lower on the glycemic index, while honey can be a budget-friendly alternative.

vegan butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often more affordable.

Heat canola oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.

Add stewed tomatoes to the pan and cook to reduce moisture.

Set the stewed tomatoes aside.

In the same pan, cook the white parts of the green onion and crumble in the tofu.

Season the tofu with chicken taco seasoning and add the green onion greens.

Slice French bread and assemble with the tomato mixture and scrambled tofu, topping with avocado slices.

For the waffles, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Add almond milk to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Grease the waffle maker with a paper towel dipped in oil.

Pour the waffle batter into the waffle maker and cook until done.

Slice the extra firm tofu into squares and prepare a coating with flour, chicken seasoning, and almond milk.

Dip the tofu in the liquid mixture and then coat it with the chicken coating mix.

Fry the coated tofu in oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side.

Heat up gravy in a separate pan.

Place fried tofu on top of the waffle and pour gravy over it.

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