Tofu Scramble

• Tofu scramble is an approximation of scrambled eggs. It's made by sauteing crumbled firm or extra-firm tofu in oil until warmed through and lightly browned. Different seasoning combinations can take your breakfast in different directions. For instance, add basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt and black pepper for an Italian taste; or add salt, pepper and curry powder for an Indian-inspired breakfast. Made from soybeans, tofu is high in protein, which helps you feel fuller for longer. Add vegetables, such as bell peppers or grated carrots, for extra nutrition. To make it even more filling, enjoy it in a vegan breakfast burrito or pair it with a potato hash.

Chickpea Flour Omelette

• Chickpea flour can be mixed with water, ground flaxseeds and seasonings of your choice to make an eggless omelette. It's cooked in much the same way as you would cook an egg omelette. If you wish, add up to half a cup of finely chopped vegetables of your choice to the batter to add some color and extra vitamins. Chickpea flour is rich in protein and will help keep you satiated all through the morning.

Egg-Free Mini Quiches

• Blended silken tofu can be baked in muffin pans to make mini egg-free quiches. You can leave these crustless or put them in a short-crust pastry shell. Add roughly 1 1/2 cups of diced vegetables per package of silken tofu. Good choices include mushrooms, zucchini and bell peppers. Season them however you wish, but a good combination is rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. If you choose to leave them crustless, you can make them even more filling by stuffing them into a toasted English muffin.

No-Huevos Rancheros

• Soft polenta can make a good alternative for the huevos with your rancheros. Prepare the beans and sauce in your usual way, but replace the eggs with a serving of polenta. You can use already prepared, store-bought polenta, but it's best if you make it yourself. To get the right consistency, use 1 cup of dried polenta cornmeal for every 5 cups of water or vegetable broth. Not only will you get plenty of filling protein from the beans, the polenta is high in protein and carbohydrates to keep your energy levels up and your hunger at bay until your next meal.