Meeting your daily protein needs – whether purely plant-based or not – is not as difficult as you might think. There are wonderful ways to add protein to your diet, and we would like to discuss one of these in more detail today. A great vegan protein source that you can easily incorporate into your breakfast is different toppings for your cereal or porridge . Nuts, seeds, and other similar options not only add a bit of extra crunch to your breakfast, but also ensure that you start the day with strength and energy.
Another advantage of toppings is that you can change your breakfast every day and enjoy it a little differently – so you won't get bored at the breakfast table. Of course, the different toppings also look good, and hey, the eye always eats with us.
In this blog post, we would therefore like to introduce you to six different seeds and kernels as an additional vegan protein source, behind which there is also a lot of power.
1. Nuts
Walnuts , hazelnuts , almonds and cashews are just some of the many different nuts that can be wonderfully used as a topping for your breakfast. Nuts contain a lot of protein as well as fat, fiber, important vitamins, and minerals. Most nuts contain between 15g and 30g of protein per 100g, making them a great vegan protein source. Peanuts have a particularly high protein content with 7.7 g per 30 g, and almonds have 6.3 g per 30 g. In addition, nuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. The body cannot produce these essential fatty acids by itself and must therefore absorb them through food.
Various scientific studies also confirm that nuts have positive effects on our brain and its performance. Vitamins and minerals, such as lecithin and various B vitamins like vitamin B1, are responsible for increasing our brain's performance. Thus, nuts are particularly suitable as a topping if you want to stay focused at work all day while also providing you with protein.
2. Flaxseed
These small seeds are particularly high in fiber, and just 2 tablespoons of flaxseed daily can positively affect your health. It is important that when you eat flaxseed, you make sure to drink enough fluids. With a protein content of about 24%, flaxseeds hold a particularly high protein content. Additionally, flaxseed contains many essential amino acids, which are needed for muscle building .
3. Chia seeds
Chia seeds have been known in our latitudes for several years now and are often used as a vegan protein source – and rightly so! They have a high omega-3 content and are also a natural source of iron and many important vitamins. The black miracle seeds promote digestion and help regulate blood sugar levels. They can prevent cravings for sweets, as they prolong the feeling of fullness after breakfast. You can find out more about chia seeds and their effects here.
4. Hemp seeds
Anyone who has never
tasted
hemp seeds
must definitely try them! They are a complete vegan protein source as they contain all ten essential amino acids that boost the immune system and promote regeneration. Hemp seeds also convince with a large amount of antioxidants as well as vitamin E and various B vitamins, above all vitamin B2, which is particularly important for muscle building. With a protein content of about 30%, hemp seeds are an excellent source of vegan protein and therefore ideal for a good start to the day. In addition, the protein from hemp seeds is absorbed by our body much better than that from other sources.
5. Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds
are real protein heroes! They contain 19g of protein per 100g, which makes them ideal as a topping for your high-protein breakfast. At the same time, pumpkin seeds contain a lot of vitamin E, beta-carotene, and unsaturated fatty acids (over 80 percent), making pumpkin seeds particularly healthy. These crispy seeds are perfect for the cold autumn days right now.
6. Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contain about 25% protein, which is a very high protein content for a plant-based food. Therefore, these seeds are also ideal as a topping for your cereal or porridge before or after exercise, as protein is needed for muscle building. Incidentally, the nutrient mixture makes these seeds a filling and holistically valuable food.
All 6 different seeds and kernels are not only great, healthy vegan protein sources, but also delicious. In our Good Morning Organic Seed Mix you will find a good mix of flaxseed, chia, hemp, and other seeds. This mixture is very high in fiber and particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids. With a high protein content of 22%, the Good Morning Organic Seed Mix is the perfect topping for your porridge, cereal, or smoothie bowl. Whether mixed individually or colorfully to your taste, the different seeds and kernels are simply unbeatable as a topping for your breakfast. They provide you with protein and many other micronutrients and trace elements that ensure an active and energetic start to your day.
