A cruelty-free breakfast definitely doesn’t include sausage
and bacon…unless those items are made from veggies and grains.
If you’re a plant-based eater and want a hearty protein with
your fluffy pancakes and tofu eggs, than I would definitely try Upton’s Bacon Seitan. If you pan fry it, it retains its chewy texture,
but I found that when I cooked it in the toaster oven (on a tray, no oil), it
crisped up a bit.
Whenever I have Upton’s Bacon in my fridge, I eat 2-3 slices
every morning. Yup, every morning. I usually just stick it between two pieces
of toast with a savory spread. Otherwise, I enjoy it with tofu eggs or
pancakes. It’s chewy, savory, and has a lovely spice. It doesn’t taste like
bacon, but when crisped slightly in the toaster oven, it does taste like crisp,
dark brown bacon.
Upton’s bacon is sliced thinly, and I find the contents more
than generous. I think one box lasts me easily a week.
Gardein's sausage patties that I pan fried with fennel seeds to bring out a savory flavor.
When it comes to breakfast sausages, I haven’t found one
that I really like. Gardein’s Patties look like an imitation pork patty – like
what you’d get at McDonald’s. But, it tastes like mushy carrots. Now, I like
carrots, so that’s not a bad thing, but if you want a savory, sausage taste,
pan fry the patties with some fennel seeds. I found that gives it that sausage
taste you might remember.
The patty is tender and hearty, but I just wish it had more
of a savory and spiced taste to it.
So, buy the bacon seitan, but skip the Gardein patty –
unless you like mushy carrots with your eggs and pancakes.
Upton's bacon seitan sandwiched between two pancakes.
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