Bali offers endless beauty, and with limited time, you need reliable tips to make the most of it. That's where Shaima steps in. As a seasoned Bali explorer, yogi, and vegan advocate, she shares weekly recommendations so you can skip the guesswork. This week: the best vegan-friendly breakfast spots that even non-vegans rave about.
While smoothie bowls are everywhere, Green Guru elevates them to art. Specializing exclusively in these creations, they serve them in halved tree trunks for that stunning, Instagram-worthy presentation. Flavors burst with freshness, prices include tax (no surprises), and customizations like swapping pine nuts for peanut butter are effortless. Affordable, delicious, and innovative – a must-visit.
Raw, vegan perfection defines The Seeds of Life – pure food porn that converts even meat-lovers. Portions are massive: the SOL Jar packs chia seeds, mixed fruits, smoothie, a homemade muesli bar, dried banana, cocoa nibs, and coconut. Expect a 10% tax and 5% service charge (common in Bali), but it's worth it. Browse their drool-worthy goodies while you're there.
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Mostly raw and vegan, Alkaline overflows with nourishing options: cookies, cinnamon rolls, raw treats, ice cream, chocolate croissants, crackers, and more – all under €1.50, sugar-free, and butter-free. Standard breakfasts available too, but the vegan stars steal the show. Ideal for healthy snacking with real benefits.
On Gili Air near Lombok, Captain Coconuts is a gem for stays and breakfast. Choose private rooms or open-air shared ones with floating beds and fans. The beachfront vibe captivated me – one night turned into five. Breakfast included? Delectable. Book it and see for yourself.
Crate Cafe's lines puzzled me at first – why wait when options abound? Then I tried it: huge portions, unbeatable value, and mouthwatering flavors explain the hype. Go off-peak for no wait; I loved the smoothie bowls and chia pudding (named cleverly like 'Go Fruit Yourself' and 'Why So Cereal?'). Super-fast WiFi draws digital nomads – time your visit right.
Not heading to Bali soon? Try these 4 healthy breakfast ideas at home.
Zest reimagines indulgent dishes healthily: pizza bases from cassava flour, coconut flour, and cashew milk, topped with jackfruit, papaya, and cashew cheese. All local, fresh, gluten-free. Pizza for breakfast? Absolutely – it's never too early.
Craving pancakes? Stay tuned to santé.nl for Shaima's best vegan pancake spots in Bali soon!
Shaima Boone is a yogi, actress, dancer, and owner of GemsByShy, her online spiritual crystal shop. 'I prefer animals to people, misplace my charger thrice yearly, obsess over silver jewelry and nonstick pans, and can't live without tempeh and peanut butter.' Planned for 3.5 weeks in Bali; now 3 months in, with 54 Gojek rides, 1 yoga teacher training, 7 massages, 3 tattoos, 2 villas, 5 homestays, 15 hostels, and a fresh bob haircut later. Bali magic at work.
Follow her adventures on Instagram: @shaimaboone
