The best thing about being vegan is all of the healthy alternatives to “regular” food. Take these pancakes, for example! One small serving (I usually eat two) has at least 7 grams of fiber, a good amount of iron, omega-3s, calcium, and very little refined sugar. Topped with berries and a little agave nectar, they’re healthy enough to have every day.

I make these wonderful pancakes from an Arrowhead Mills mix I get at the health food store (only read the nutritional facts for the mix, not as prepared with eggs and milk). I simply enhance this mix with some ground flax seeds soaked in water, soy milk, a little agave nectar, a little vanilla extract, and a ton of cinnamon. I use a tiny bit of Earth Balance on my griddle, and these fry up nice and fluffy.