40 Fantastic Vegan Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day
The mainstream image of vegan breakfast recipes is lots of oatmeal and smoothies. And when I first went vegan, I fell into a rut of alternating between these two foods. But there’s actually so much more variety in the vegan breakfast world! From eggy tofu scrambles and wholesome cookies you can whip up on a Tuesday morning to breakfast burritos, homemade bagels, and indulgent French toasts that are perfect for weekend brunch, there’s a wide range of options recipes for anyone on a plant-based diet.
Table of Contents
- Beverages
- Breads, Cakes and Pastries
- Cookies and Bars
- Egg and Meat Substitutes
- French Toast, Pancakes and Waffles
- Oats, Puddings and Yogurts
My Top Picks
There are so many fantastic vegan breakfast recipes on this list, but if I had to choose my faves, here they are:
- For a sweet brunch idea, the diner-style Vegan Pancakes or Vegan French Toast are a must. They will truly wow everyone, vegan or not. Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and packed with buttery flavor.
- For a wholesome weekday breakfast that’s easy to grab and go, my Vegan Breakfast Cookies the perfect nutrient-dense but delicious option.
- My Tofu Scramble is a must-make for savory weekday breakfasts that are quick and filling, while my Vegan Breakfast Burritos are a crowd-pleasing option for weekends.
Beverages
This list of vegan beverages is a mix of warming lattes, nourishing smoothies, and indulgent but wholesome shakes.
- Sweet and Spicy Almond Butter Date Latte – My Sweet and Spicy Almond Butter Date Latte is a cozy hug in a mug! Sweetened with dates and flavored with orange peel and cayenne, it’s the perfect sweet-spicy-zingy flavor combination! Check out this recipe
- Beet Blood Orange Spice Smoothie – This beet and blood orange spice smoothie from Laura of The First Mess is a great Winter refresher that’s tasty and filling. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or hearty snack. Check out this recipe
- Vegan Protein Shake – This vegan protein shake from Alison of Loving It Vegan doesn’t require any protein powder. It’s creamy and chocolatey and totally delicious with over 20 grams of protein per serve! Check out this recipe
- Creamy Vegan Protein Mocha Latte – Perk up your morning with this Creamy Vegan Protein Mocha Latte! Unlike most mocha lattes that are packed with sugar and dairy, mine is vegan, refined sugar-free, and packed with 15 grams of protein! Check out this recipe
- Fennel, Mango and Avocado Smoothie – This incredibly refreshing, subtly sweet smoothie by Anya Masha of Golubka Kitchen is made with fennel, avocado and mango with bright notes of ginger, mint and coconut. It’s guaranteed to make you fall in love! Check out this recipe
- Vegan Chocolate Sweet Potato Milkshake – My Vegan Chocolate Milkshake is just as luscious and creamy as the classic but it’s packed with nutrients and antioxidants! Made with sweet potatoes, frozen bananas, and raw cacao powder, it’s a milkshake you can feel good about! Check out this recipe
Breads, Cakes and Pastries
A mix of savory and sweet vegan breads, cakes, and pastries that proves you don’t have to sacrifice anything on a plant-based diet!
- Seriously Good Vegan Banana Muffins – My bakery-style Vegan Banana Muffins are fluffy, moist, and packed with sweet banana flavors. They’re easy to make with simple ingredients and topped with a nutty walnut crumble for a delightfully soft crunch. Check out this recipe
- Giant Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart – Supersize your childhood breakfast favorite with this giant brown sugar cinnamon pop tart by Megan of A Dash of Megnut that’s both gluten-free and vegan! The most buttery, golden crust is filled with a sweet cinnamon filling and frosted with a cinnamon glaze. Check out this recipe
- Vegan Brioche – Here’s a vegan version of Brioche Bread by Andrew and Larisha of Make it Dairy Free that’s just as delicious as the French classic! It’s soft and fluffy with a touch of sweetness and is rich and light at the same time. Check out this recipe
- Savory Asparagus Galette with Vegan Ricotta – My Savory Asparagus Galette with Vegan Ricotta is an easy yet impressive dinner or weekend brunch idea, and perfect for summer al fresco dining. Asparagus and fresh peas pair perfectly with a flaky buttery crust and homemade vegan ricotta. Check out this recipe
- Homemade Bagels – This bagel recipe by Jeanine Jack of Love Lemons yields chewy, delicious homemade bagels every time! Made with basic ingredients like flour, salt, and yeast, they’re super easy to make. Check out this recipe
Cookies and Bars
These vegan cookies and bars are wholesome enough that, yes, you can eat cookies for breakfast!
- The Best Dang Breakfast Cookies – My Vegan Breakfast Cookies are healthy enough to eat for breakfast or a post-workout snack! Made with oats, seeds, and almond butter, these cookies are deceptively delicious and are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and soy-free! Check out this recipe
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars – These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars from Demeter of Beaming Baker are a simple recipe for deliciously textured oatmeal breakfast bars bursting with peanut butter and chocolate flavor. Vegan and Gluten-Free! Check out this recipe
- Cinnamon Roll Granola Bars – These Cinnamon Roll Granola Bars by Brandi of The Vegan8 are so rich and FULL of cinnamon flavor, sweet like a cinnamon roll and just 8 ingredients and 30 mins to bake! Check out this recipe
- Vegan Berry Oatmeal Bars – These easy homemade berry oatmeal breakfast bars from nutritionist Marisa Moore are made with simple pantry ingredients. They are vegan, gluten-free and the perfect on-the-go breakfast or healthy snack! Check out this recipe
Egg and Meat Substitutes
For many people interested in going plant-based, eggs are really hard to give up for breakfast. But with this amazing roundup of vegan egg and meat substitutes, you’ll never miss out on breakfast.
- Eggy Tofu Scramble – My Tofu Scramble looks and tastes remarkably like scrambled eggs but is 100% plant-based. No dry or bland tofu scramble here! Best of all, it’s quick and easy and uses just one pan, so there’s minimal cleanup. Check out this recipe
- Tempeh Bacon – Craving bacon? Try my protein-packed Tempeh Bacon! By soaking tempeh strips in a simple marinade, every piece soaks in the classic maple-smoked flavors before being pan-fried to crispy and chewy perfection. Great for weeknight dinners or weekend breakfasts! Check out this recipe
- Vegan-Style Migas – Here’s a Vegan-Style Migas recipe by Catherine of Plant Based RD! In this recipe is a tofu scramble mixed with pan-fried tortillas and simple salsa served with refried beans and avocado. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Check out this recipe
- Vegan Quesadillas with Mushroom Bacon – My indulgent Vegan Quesadillas are packed with a hearty tofu scramble, smoky and chewy mushroom bacon, lots of vegan cheese, and served with an easy avocado salsa! The perfect way to wow your weekend brunch guests, even avowed meat lovers! Check out this recipe
Pancakes, French Toast, and Waffles
Whether you’re team pancake or team waffle, this list of vegan pancakes, waffles, and French toast is perfect for all your Sunday brunch needs.
- Best Ever Vegan Pancakes – My classic diner-style Vegan Pancakes are the BEST pancake ever! Golden crisp on the outside, ridiculously fluffy on the inside, every bite is deliciously rich and buttery. Just like classic diner-style pancakes, but vegan. Check out this recipe
- Savory Chickpea Pancake Recipe – Shikha of Veggiecurean makes these Savory Chickpea Pancakes almost every weekend for her family because they love it that much! These pancakes are made with chickpea flour, which is very high in protein and has a lovely nutty taste to it. You can even play around with the veggies for this recipe depending on what you like or already have on hand! Check out this recipe
- Vegan Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole – A cozy, fall-inspired weekend brunch idea that’s perfect for the holidays or weekend indulgences, my Vegan Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole is sweet, warming, and ultra-satisfying! Check out this recipe
- Vegan Waffles Fluffy and Crispy – These vegan waffles from Jessica in the Kitchen are crispy, fluffy, and made only with pantry ingredients! Better yet, Jessica shares tips for how to make them in advance and use them for meal prep. Check out this recipe
Oats, Puddings and Yogurts
A mix of homemade vegan yogurts, oats, and porridges for your more traditional but still very interesting vegan breakfasts!
- Cultured Homemade Cashew Vegan Yogurt – This Creamy Homemade Vegan Yogurt by Jessica in the Kitchen will absolutely change your life! It tastes identical to store-bought dairy yogurt and tastes absolutely delicious! Check out this recipe
- Dairy-Free Overnight Oats 8 Ways! – Whip up a batch of these delicious Dairy-Free Overnight Oats by Ashley of Cook Nourish Bliss for an easy, healthy, grab-and-go breakfast! Made with just 5 simple ingredients GF. Check out this recipe
- Creamy Quinoa Porridge – Quinoa is a great substitution for oats! It’s a wonderful source of protein, naturally gluten-free and full of fibre. What makes this porridge by Hannah of Two Spoons so lush is cooking the quinoa in with canned coconut milk, it’s so creamy and comforting! Check out this recipe
- Savory Steel Cut Oats Bowl – In this savory bowl by Jenn of Sweet Potato Soul, Steel cut oats shine with the addition of meaty mushrooms, roasted sweet potato, spinach, and the miso tahini sauce of your dreams. Comfort in a bowl! Check out this recipe
Chewy Vegan Chai-Spiced Cookies
These Chewy Vegan Chai-Spiced Cookies are inspired by Indian masala chai as well as oatmeal cookies, and feature a homemade chai spice blend. They’re healthy, vegan, gluten-free, and have no added oil, making them the perfect cozy but healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Diet: Vegan
Serving size: 24
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup smooth, creamy almond butter or cashew butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Chai Spice Blend (see below)
- Mix-ins (see below)
Chai Spice Blend:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly crushed cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of black pepper
Mix-ins:
- 1/3 cup hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dates
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios
Instructions:
- Prepare the flax eggs. Combine the ground flaxseed meal with 5 tablespoons water. Stir and let sit for 15 minutes to gel together.
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the Chai Spice Blend. Mix all the spices until well combined.
- In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (the oats, coconut, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and Chai Spice Blend).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the wet ingredients (flax eggs, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla). Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, using a silicone spatula to mix everything until the mixture resembles a cookie dough. Fold in Mix-ins.
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart.
- Bake the cookies for 17-20 minutes, or until cookies are baked through, slightly brown on the bottom, and chewy.
- After 5 minutes, use a spatula to transfer them to a cooling rack.
Nutrition Info:
- Calories: 137kcal
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Potassium: 157mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g
- Vitamin A: 25IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 54mg
- Iron: 1mg
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some vegan breakfast recipe ideas?
There are many vegan breakfast recipe ideas, including pancakes, French toast, breakfast burritos, and oatmeal bowls.
Are vegan breakfast cookies healthy?
Yes, vegan breakfast cookies can be a healthy option if made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and dried fruits.
Can I make vegan pancakes without eggs?
Yes, you can make vegan pancakes without eggs by using alternatives like flaxseed meal or mashed banana.
What are some good vegan egg substitutes?
Some good vegan egg substitutes include tofu scramble, chickpea flour, and flaxseed meal.
How do I make vegan yogurt?
You can make vegan yogurt by culturing plant-based milk with a probiotic powder or by using a yogurt maker.
Are overnight oats vegan?
Yes, overnight oats can be vegan if made with plant-based milk and without any animal-derived ingredients.
Can I make vegan breakfast burritos?
Yes, you can make vegan breakfast burritos by filling tortillas with ingredients like tofu scramble, black beans, and avocado.
