Summer breakfast hits different. Sitting outdoors, enjoying a cuppa while listening to chirping birds, is one of the seasons pleasure. To help get your morning going, these are editor tested favourites.
Elmhurst 1925 Plant-Based milk
After testing plant-based milk for years, CSL’s testers swear this range of plant-based milk is the best on the market. Offering up to four times more nuts than other brands, without gums, fillers, or emulsifiers, this dreamy line has a delicate nuttiness that works well as a dairy substitute in cooking (hello creamy bechamel) and baking.
NOW Real Food Dry Roasted Carob Powder
A fine chocolate substitute, with similar flavour and taste, without the fat or caffeine found in chocolate. 340 g.
Prana Foods Organic Hulled Buckwheat
Grown in Canada, this naturally gluten-free grain is considered the ‘rice’ of Nordic Countries, and makes a nourishing breakfast.
President’s Choice Gourmet West Coast Dark Roast Fine Grind Coffee
100% Arabica beans mean deep bold flavour, with cocoa notes that delivers a true java jolt. 875 g.
President’s Choice Double-Smoked Oak-Smoked Long-Sliced Scottish Atlantic Salmon
Kiln-smoked over oak whisky chips, this Scottish salmon has a distinct yet delicate smokiness perfect for layering onto a bagel. 150 g.
Field Roast Spicy Mexican Chipotle Plant-Based Sausages
Heat up the skillet, these well flavoured plant-based sausages are perfect to as an addition to eggs, or in a bun.
This original article first appeared in the SUMMER 2026 issue of City Style and Living Magazine.
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