Vegan Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant

Transform your morning routine with these irresistible Vegan Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissants! Crafted with flaky, buttery vegan croissants and layered with smoky vegan bacon, a savory tofu scramble seasoned with black salt for that classic "egg-y" flavor, creamy vegan cheese, and fresh spinach for a pop of color and nutrients, this plant-based breakfast sandwich is the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly golden tofu is infused with nutritional yeast and turmeric for a boost of flavor and a stunning hue, making each bite irresistibly satisfying. Ready in just 35 minutes and easy to customize, this recipe is ideal for busy mornings or a weekend brunch. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply looking to switch up your breakfast game, these croissants are a game-changer.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 Vegan croissants
• 200 grams Firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Black salt (Kala Namak)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 Vegan cheese slices
• 8 Vegan bacon slices
• 1 cup Spinach leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Slice each vegan croissant in half lengthwise and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, crumble the tofu using your hands or a fork to resemble scrambled egg texture.

Step 4

Mix in the nutritional yeast, turmeric powder, black salt, regular salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the crumbled tofu mixture to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly golden.

Step 7

Remove the tofu scramble from the skillet and set aside.

Step 8

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 9

Add the vegan bacon slices and cook as per package instructions until crispy.

Step 10

In the meantime, place the sliced croissants in the oven for about 5 minutes to warm them up.

Step 11

Once the croissants are warmed, remove them from the oven and begin assembling each croissant by layering 2 slices of vegan bacon, a quarter of the tofu scramble, a slice of vegan cheese, and a handful of spinach leaves.

Step 12

Place the top half of the croissant on each assembled sandwich.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegan Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissants.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(672.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1789.8

Total Fat 117.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3225.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 22.5g
Protein 48.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1021.4mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 1017.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.5%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 30.8%