A Bagel Challenge?
Yes, a bagel challenge. What’s the challenge? Make a vegan gluten-free breakfast bagel every day in April. The difficult part is to never create the same recipe twice. So far, it hasn’t been too difficult. My creative juices are working hard but inspiration is everywhere.
Not a lover of traditional breakfast foods so creating something extraordinary has been fun. A peek in the refrigerator or pantry and I’m on my way. Inspiration often comes from leftovers. Hence, the spawn of a juicy marinara, grilled kale, and shiitake mushroom pizza bagel breakfast perfected! Subsequently, more to come.
Below are the first two weeks in April. These bagel pics are here to inspire and get you out of the breakfast, or lunch, stupor.
April 1st-7th Vegan Gluten-Free Breakfast Bagels
![top bagel with eggplant and tomatoes with small dog in background](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/41-Grilled-Eggplant-1-1024x870.jpg)
Baby Spinach, Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes, Vegan Feta, Scallions
![side view bagel with roasted peppers and avodaco](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/42-Colorful-Roasted-Peppers-4-947x1024.jpg)
Avocado, Grilled Peppers, Grilled Red Onions
![side view bagel with yellow pepper and red cabbage](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/43-Grilled-Golden-Beets-2-1024x913.jpg)
Hummus, Grilled Golden Beets, Purple Cabbage Slaw, Nutritional Yeast
![top view bagel with asparagus and tomatoes](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/44-Red-lentil-1015x1024.jpg)
Hummus, Avocado, Red Lentils, Tomatoes, Grilled Asparagus
![side view bagel with strawberries](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/45-Peanut-butter-1-1024x996.jpg)
Organic Smooth Peanut Butter, Organic Sliced Strawberries
![side view bagel with smashed avocado, baby spinach, salsa, and nutritional yeast](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/46-Easy-GF-bagel-997x1024.jpg)
Smashed Avocado, Baby Spinach, Salsa, Nutritional Yeast
![side view bagel with marinara, kale, mushrooms, vegan feta, and fresh basil](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/47-Pizza-Inspired-1--1024x814.jpg)
Marinara, Grilled Kale, Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms, Vegan Feta, Fresh Basil
Well, there you have it. The first seven days of April. These vegan breakfast bagels were delicious, inspiring to develop, and loads of fun to make. In addition, the easiest recipe to create was April 6th. Four simple ingredients, yet thoroughly satisfying, thankfully, I was sick on the sixth!
April 8-14th Vegan Gluten-Free Breakfast Bagels Sometimes Lunch!
![top view bagel with kale, grilled onions, broccoli sprouts, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/48-Roasted-Kale--1024x894.jpg)
Roasted Kale, Grilled Sweet Onions, Broccoli Sprouts, Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinegar
![side view bagel with broccoli, hummus, and mild pepers](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/49-Roasted-Broccoli-1024x819.jpg)
Balsamic Caramelized Onion Hummus, Roasted Broccoli, Mild Peppers, Red Onions
![top view bagel with romaine lettuce, red beets, broccoli sprouts, red pepper flakes](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/410-Roasted-Red-Beets-1-1024x1024.jpg)
Romaine Lettuce, Roasted Red Beets, Broccoli Sprouts, Vinaigrette, Red Pepper Flakes
![side bagel with romaine lettuce, Japanese sweet potatoes, scallions, and hot sauce](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/411-Sweet-Potatoes--1024x819.jpg)
Romaine Lettuce, Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes, Scallions, Hot Sauce
![side view bagel with sriracha just mayo, spinach, tempeh bacon, tomatoes, salt, and pepper](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/412-BLT-Inspired-tempeh-bacon-1-1024x819.jpg)
Sriracha Just Mayo, Baby Spinach, Tempeh Bacon, Organic Tomatoes, Salt, Pepper
![side view bagel with tofu egg, tempeh bacon, and sweet red peppers](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/April-13th-Tofu-egg-1024x819.jpg)
Air-Fried Kale, Tofu “egg,” Tempeh Bacon, Sweet Red Peppers
![side view bagel with vegan eggless sald](http://www.veganglutenfreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/414-Tofu-Egg-Salad-2-819x1024.jpg)
Romaine Lettuce, Tofu “egg” salad, Paprika, Dill
Well, there you have it. Two weeks of amazing super easy bagel breakfast or lunch not so boring meals.
Moreover, don’t forget to check-in all month on Instagram and Twitter. Let me know your favorite. Take a glimpse of how inventive a bagel can be.
Meanwhile, don’t take life too seriously. Above all, have fun in the kitchen and let me know how YOU made it your own! Further, share with me your favorite.
Odalis
Hello!
I am vegan and gluten free. I have been having trouble finding a vegan gluten free brand that is actually delicious. Also most vegan cheeses make me feel bloated. Do you have any recommendations for both things? I would love to try out all your recipes!
Karen Graven
Good Afternoon,
Vegan and gluten-free that is good is always a challenge. O’doughs brand for bagels is my favorite which I find at Earth Fare. Reach out to the company if you have difficulty finding it. GF bread loaves I love Little Northern Bakehouse also at Earth Fare. Not big into the vegan cheese but when I do indulge I like Follow Your Heart Parmesan shreds. Another cheese brand that is great for pizza and melts really nicely is Violife. We will be posting a new recipe video for our vegan ranch dressing this weekend that is crazy good. Keep watching Vegan Gluten Free Life is making some changes to our site within the next few months…exciting stuff. We will be testing out products the give-back, environmentally conscious, vegan, and more. Hope this was helpful!! Best to you.
Karen
I hope your recipe search has been working out for you. Happy Holidays!