Across the globe—but particularly in New York City—a bagel with lox and cream cheese is as common as riding the subway to work. Sadly, these often-tempting breakfast staples aren’t vegan, which is why we’ve created a plant-based version using unexpected ingredients such as cashews and carrots. Whip up one of these while your morning coffee brews, and you’ve created a delicious start to your long day ahead. 

Photo credit: The Colorful Kitchen

This post was originally published on VegNews.com.