130 Vegan Breakfast Recipes

If you’re new to the vegan club and are looking for vegan breakfast ideas that don’t centre around a bowl filled with cereal and milk-substitute, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve gone trawling the internet for the best vegan breakfast recipes, and I’ve found 130 of them that I think you might just like.

We all know that breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day, setting you up with plenty of energy and brainpower for the hours ahead. For some, though, breakfast is a restrictive meal, with few options. This can definitely be the case for new vegetarians, new vegans, and people with other new health or dietary restrictions.

Why don’t we dive right in?

130 Vegan Breakfast Recipes

There’s a little something for everyone on this list, whether you’re looking for breakfast on the go, breakfast in a rush, or a little something special to treat a loved one in bed. You can use the table of contents to go directly to the category of vegan breakfasts you’re looking for. Alternatively, please feel free to peruse at your leisure.

Either way, I hope at least a few of these tasty treats make your mouth water enough to try them for yourself!

10-Minute Vegan Breakfast Recipes

If you need to make breakfast in a rush (like most of us in the morning), these recipes can be thrown together – prepared and cooked – in ten minutes or even quicker. That’s great news, right?

Many of the recipes in this list of vegan breakfast recipes can be made in bulk and frozen, if that’s of any interest to you. Not only that, but there’s also a great mix of nutrition in there, too. If you mix and match the dishes from the list, you’ll be eating a healthy diet, with everything in moderation. (Apart from the non-vegan stuff, of course!)  

1. 5-Minute No Bake Cookie Dough Bites by Minimalist Baker
2. Black Bean Toast by The Cheap Lazy Vegan
3. Cashew Butter and Clementine Toast by Eating Well
4. 5-Minute Vegan Chickpea Tuna Sandwiches by Desiree D
5. Dairy-Free Coconut Yogurt by Make It Dairy Free
6. Maple Roasted Peaches on Toast by Georgie Eats
7. Healthy Chocolate, Banana and Avocado Smoothie by Walder Wellness
8. Quinoa Breakfast Bowl by Mama Sezz
9. Quick Yoghurt Bowl by Purition
10. Avocado, Kale and Almond Butter Breakfast Sandwich by In It 4 the Long Run

20-Minute Vegan Breakfast Recipes

Okay, so, if you’ve got a little bit more than ten minutes spare in the morning, maybe twenty minutes, or even a tad longer than that, these vegan breakfast recipes are going to be perfect for you. The right type of morning food can really set you up for the day, especially if you pick something with nuts or bananas, or even other types of fruit.

Even if you can only manage a quick pancake on the dash to work, you’ll be consuming calories, vitamins, minerals, etc., that your body needs in order to stay fit and healthy.

If you’re the kind of person who rarely eats breakfast, why not try it every morning for seven days? You never know just how much it might change your life. (And if you hate it, you can always go back to the way things were before.)

1. Vegan Miso Soup by Simple Veganista
2. Vegan Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash by Make It Dairy Free
3. Chunky Monkey Quinoa Breakfast Cookies by Simply Quinoa
4. Vegan German Apple Cinnamon Pancakes by Buzzy Kitchen
5. Broiled Grapefruit with Ginger Coconut by Simple Veganista
6. Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles with Roasted Garlic & Rosemary by Jessica in the Kitchen
7. Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Pinwheels with Hashbrowns by Vegan Richa
8. Vegan Tofu Eggs in Purgatory by Vegan Richa
9. Red Lentil Breakfast Scramble by Hot for Food Blog
10. Chewy Trail Mix Cookies by Jessica in the Kitchen

30-Minute Vegan Breakfast Recipes

If you have thirty minutes to spare, you’ve got just about enough time to whip up these half-an-hour or less vegan breakfast recipes. Eleven percent of people asked in a Lakeland Furniture breakfast poll skipped breakfast altogether, for a number of reasons – one of which was undoubtedly due to lack of time.

As you’ve seen from these vegan breakfast recipes, the entire dish can be whipped up in a flash. There are five-minute recipes in this list, ten-minute, twenty-minute, thirty-minute, and longer. I’m really hoping, if you don’t usually eat breakfast, you read this and then try to have the morning meal. You might end up with more energy!

1. Vegan Snickerdoodle Banana Muffins by Ellie Likes Cooking
2. Vegan Tomato and Basil Scones by The Viet Vegan
3. Cauliflower Heuvos Rancheros by The Full Helping
4. Kimchi Crunchwrap Supreme by The Korean Vegan
5. Cheesy Vegan Breakfast Tacos by Hot for Food Blog
6. Vegan Apple Fritters by Oh My Veggies
7. Natto Gohan (Natto and Rice Japanese Breakfast) by Ellie Likes Cooking
8. Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal Cups (Chunky Monkey) by Jessica in the Kitchen
9. Super Powered Strawberry Banana Muffins by Keepin It Kind
10. Vegan Vietnamese Omelette by The Viet Vegan

Vegan Breakfast Egg Recipes

If you’re vegan, you might think that eggs are out of the question for you – but that’s not always the case. In fact, these days, there are so many products and ingredients you can use to veganise an egg-based breakfast recipe.

All of the following vegan breakfast recipes are egg-based, and you’d never know they weren’t made from the animal by-product as you ate them. (Yes, they’re that good.) I can’t wait to hear what you think about them!

1. Tofu Scramble by Elephantastic Vegan
2. Chickpea and Onion Omelette by Vegan Society
3. Spinah and Tofu Scramble by Veg Kit
4. Bhurji Indian Scrambled Tofu by Veganuary
5. Mexican Tofu Scramble by My Darling Vegan
6. Vegan Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Rolls by Make It Dairy Free
7. Vegan Tofu Benedict by Veganuary
8. Smoked Tofu Scramble Shakshuka by Vegan Food and Living
9. Tofu and Chestnut Mushroom Scramble by Vegan Society
10. Vegan Fried Egg with Vegan Runny Yolk by The Edgy Veg

Vegan Breakfast Pancake Recipes

The idea of having pancakes for breakfast has been around for years. Much longer than many of you would think.

In Ancient Greece, breakfast was known as akratisma, and it was eaten quite early on the morning. Just in case you were wondering, this time period (Ancient Greece) falls between 700 and 323 B.C., which is between 2345 and 2722 years ago.)

Anyway, back in those days, the Greeks would eat pancakes known as tēganitē or staititas. The latter was made with spelt flour, and they were both commonly serve dup and eaten with cheese, sesame, honey, and similar.

History lesson aside, here are some of the tastiest vegan breakfast pancake recipes you’ll ever find:

1. Vegan Quinoa Buckwheat Pancakes by Rainbow Plant Life
2. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes by Minimalist Baker
3. Enchanted Vanilla Pancakes by The Vegan Society
4. Peanut Butter Jam Pancakes with Cream Cheese by Vegan Food and Living
5. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes by From My Bowl
6. Hazelnut Vegan Pancakes by Go Dairy Free
7. Cocoa Vanilla Pancake Tower by Elephantastic Vegan
8. Raspberry Vanilla Coconut and Passionfruit Pancakes by Veganuary
9. Vegan Pancakes with Mixed Berry Compote by Olive Magazine
10. Gluten Free Smores Pancakes by Strength and Sunshine
11. Vegan Gingerbread Pancakes by Bakerita
12. Rhubarb and Custard Pancakes by Georgie Eats
13. Red Velvet Beet Pancakes by Emilie Eats
14. Rainbow Pancakes by Seitan Beats Your Meat
15. Violife Cocospread Pancakes by Veganuary

Are you interested in more vegan breakfast pancake recipes? You might find the following post Buzzy Kitchen post very helpful:

Recommended Reading: 115 Vegan Pancake Recipes

Vegan Breakfast Waffles

Just like pancakes, waffles are a staple part of breakfast in many a household around the world. Once considered to be an American breakfast dish, they are now eaten pretty much everywhere in the world.

Again, just as with pancakes, vegan waffles can be both sweet and savoury, and there really are a billion and one different ways you could finish them off or serve them up. Just like a few of these, for example:

1. Funfetti Vegan Breakfast Waffles by The Edgy Veg
2. Vegan Thanksgiving Waffles by Hot for Food Blog
3. Vegan Apple Pie Waffles by Elephantastic Vegan
4. Sweet Potato Waffles with Avocado Rocket by Vegan Food and Living
5. Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Waffles by Hot for Food Blog
6. Vegan Hashbrown Waffles by Go Dairy Free
7. Mashed Potato Waffles by Hot for Food Blog
8. Green Waffles with Spinach, Onion, Vegan Cheese, Sriracha and Maple Syrup by Hot for Food Blog
9. Vegan Banana Bread Waffles by Elephantastic Vegan
10. Vegan Chive Waffles with Maple and Soy Mushrooms by BBC Good Food

Vegan Breakfast Muffins

How do you feel about muffins for breakfast? Surprisingly enough, there are so many different types of muffin you could make for a healthy, nutritious, energy-boosting breakfast treat.

Whether you’re in the market for a savoury muffin, a sweet one, a fruity one, or a gluten-free one, there’s a little something for everyone…

1. Lemon Blackberry Muffins by Beaming Baker
2. Gluten-Free and Vegan Cranberry and Orange Muffins by Minimalist Baker
3. Sundried Tomato, Spinach and Olive Muffins by Veg Kit
4. Vegan Strawberry Streusel Muffins by Rainbow Plant Life  
5. Spinach Healthy Hulk Muffins by The Hidden Veggies
6. Wholewheat Grapefruit Poppyseed Muffins by Pumpkin and Peanut Butter
7. Toffee Apple Breakfast Muffins by My Vibrant Kitchen
8. Lemon Coconut Chia Muffins by Vegan Richa
9. Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins by Beaming Baker
10. Vegan and Gluten-Free Salted Chocolate Banana Nut Muffins by Minimalist Baker

Vegan Breakfast Smoothies

Smoothies are a great breakfast idea for so many reasons. They’re quick to make, simple to throw together, and can even be consumed on-the-go… much like your favourite coffee drink.

Rather than reaching for the coffee tomorrow morning, however, why not consider making yourself a smoothie instead? You might find that some of these delicious recipes give you a little inspiration…

1. Vegan Coffee Smoothie by Vegan Food and Living
2. Tahini Date Smoothie by Veg Kit
3. Berry, Banana and Cauliflower Smoothie by Eating Well
4. Winter Spiced Carrot Smoothie by Veganuary
5. Smoky Joe’s Vegan Blueberry Smoothie by Go Dairy Free
6. Blueberry Avocado Banana Smoothie by Well Plated
7. Green Apple Smoothie by A Couple Cooks
8. Peaches and Cream Smoothie by Veg Kit
9. Coconut Blueberry Smoothie by Eating Well
10. Low-Carb Keto Berry Smoothie by Beaming Baker

Vegan Smoothie Bowls for Breakfast

I bet you’re wondering what the difference is between a smoothie and a smoothie bowl. Well, apart from the bowl part, obviously. That part is self-explanatory. But what about the rest…?

Smoothie bowls tend to be a bit thicker than a smoothie, and it will often be topped off with ingredients that can’t be sucked up through a straw, such as oats, bits of fruit, and more. Because of this, they are eaten with a spoon and are more like a dessert or yoghurt.

Smoothies have a much thinner consistency, much more suitable to be sucked up through a straw. The drink will have blended a lot more, and will perhaps have more fluid (such as water, milk substitute, etc.) as well as ice. Because of this, it is a beverage to drink rather than a bowl to eat.

1. Chocolate and Raspberry Chia Smoothie Bowl by Go Dairy Free
2. The Berry Good Smoothie Bowl by Veganuary
3. Blueberry Avocado Smoothie Bowl by Natalie’s Health
4. Homemade Acai Bowl by A Couple Cooks
5. Psychedelic Smoothie Bowl by Veganuary
6. Super Berry Acai Bowl by Simple Veganista
7. Strawberry Smoothie Bowl with Blueberries by Feel Good Foodie
8. Vegan Chocolate Smoothie Bowls by Alpha Foodie
9. Green Smoothie Bowls by A Crowded Kitchen
10. Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl by Cheerful Choices

Vegan Porridge and Oats Breakfast Ideas

Porridge and other oat-based breakfast dishes are thought to have been around for more than 4,500 years. Porridge made with rice as the base ingredient first started in China, or so experts think.

Things have come a long way in those times, of course. You can find all sorts of porridge, muesli, oats, and granola varieties. You might also consider making a few of these tasty vegan breakfast recipes featuring all things porridge and oats:

1. Chocolate Cake Baked Oats by Georgie Eats
2. Savory Steel Cut Oats by Food by Maria
3. Persimmon and Red Grape Baked Oatmeal by Simple Veganista
4. Toasted Coconut and Apricot Muesli by A Couple Cooks
5. Almond Butter Granola by Elephantista Vegan
6. Vegan Carrot Cake Overnight Oats by Veganosity
7. Vegan Tahini Granola with Maple Syrup by Vegan Food and Living
8. Quinoa Breakfast Porridge by Hurry the Food Up
9. Chai Porridge with Caramelised Apples by Veg Kit
10. Creamy Vanilla Millet Porridge by Minimalist Baker

Vegan Breakfast Sandwiches

When most people think of breakfast sandwiches, they probably think of bacon sandwiches, or a McMuffin-type dish. There are so many more options for you to choose form than that, even if you’re living the vegan way of living.

I was actually really surprised by just how many different vegan breakfast sandwich ideas I came across while researching this article. Here are a few of the tastiest ones I’ve found:

1. Savory Tempah Breakfast Sandwiches by Connoisseurus Veg
2. Tofu Egg Patty Breakfast Sandwich by Vegan Food and Living
3. Vegan Peanut Butter and Jelly, Coconut Bacon Sandwich by Elephantastic Vegan
4. Spicy Blackened Chickpea Sandwich by Vegan Richa
5. Balsamic Berry Vegan Grilled Cheese by Neurotic Mommy
6. Vegan Pesto Caprese Sandwich by Zen and Zaatar
7. Peanut Butter, Jam and Banana French Toast Sandwiches by Hot for Food Blog
8. Vegan McDonalds Sausage and Egg McMuffin by The Edgy Veg
9. The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich by It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken
10. Beetroot, Hummus, and Crispy Chickpea Sub Sandwich by BBC Good Food

Vegan Toast and French Toast Ideas

According to a 2021 Lakeland Furniture poll, toast was the breakfast of choice for more than 21% of British people, making it the second most popular dish behind (as you might’ve guessed) breakfast cereal.

Are you in the market for a toast or French toast upgrade? Bored of eating the same toast toppings over and over again? May I suggest taking a look at some of these delicious breakfast beauties:

1. Mushrooms on Toast by The Cheap Lazy Vegan
2. Crushed Peas on Toast by Georgie Eats
3. Vegan Eggnog French Toast Casserole by Make It Dairy Free
4. Peanut Butter, Butter, and Cinnamon Toast by Eating Well
5. Raspberry Vegan Crescent French Toast Casserole by Make It Dairy Free
6. Pecan Butter and Pear Toast by Eating Well
7. Roasted Tomato Hummus Toast by Georgie Eats
8. Garlic Confit and Tomatoes on Toast by Olive Magazine
9. Cinnamon Apple French Toastie by Vegan Food and Living
10. Crispy Split Pea and Avocado Toast by Vegan Society
11. Bright Barley Double Chocolate and Banana French Toast by Veganuary
12. Gingerbread French Toast Sticks by Hot for Food Blog
13. Aloo Masala Roast by Veganuary
14. Vegan Peaches and Cream Sourdough French Toast by Vegan Food and Living
15. Orange French Toast by Simple Veganista

Vegan Breakfast Ideas with Potatoes

Most of us wouldn’t usually think of having potatoes for breakfast, unless they’re in bubble and squeak and left over from the night before. In some parts of the world, however, potatoes are an important part of the morning meal.

I bet you’re interested in those spud-based dishes now, aren’t you? Well, I’ve gone on the hunt for a few of the yummiest ones, and you’ll find them right below.

1. Chickpea and Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash by Simple Veganista
2. Banana and Blueberry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Make It Dairy Free
3. Traditional Irish Potato Boxty by Veganuary
4. Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles by Desiree D
5. Potato and Chive Waffles with Chilli Sour Cream by Veg Kit
6. Indian Spiced Vegan Potato Quinoa Waffles by Vegan Richa
7. Sweet Potato Breakfast Burrito by Sweet Potato Soul
8. Loaded Breakfast Potatoes by Vegan Yack Attack
9. Easy Roasted Breakfast Potatoes by Vegan Richa
10. 7-Ingredient Sweet Potato Tater Tots by Jessica in the Kitchen

And there you have them: 130 vegan breakfast recipes to suit every person, every age, every dietary restriction, and even taste preference. (I hope!) Which one stands out to you the most? Which one do you think you’ll be trying first?

I hope you’ve found something here to suit your preferences, but why not take a look around some of the other vegan recipe ideas on Buzzy Kitchen. Like these, for example:

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