85 Vegan Porridge Recipes

If you’re a fan of porridge or other types of oats for breakfast, you’re following in the footsteps of soldiers from Ancient Roman times. Their type of porridge wasn’t exactly the same as the type we eat today, of course. Food has evolved a lot since those days. If you’re looking for new vegan porridge recipes (or oats, granola, muesli, etc.), you’ve come to the right place – I’ve found a whole bunch of them for you to taste and enjoy. (Well, hopefully!)

Shall we jump right in? I think we should.

85 Vegan Porridge Recipes

The kind of porridge that Ancient Roman soldiers ate was created from barley or spelt wheat that was roasted to start with, then pounded into a fine powder, then mixed with water. The result, according to some, is a breakfast dish with a texture and taste similar to that of polenta from Italy.

These days, porridge is a bit thicker and lumpier than it was before, and it is enjoyed with a wide variety of delicious toppings.

Sweet Vegan Porridge Ideas

I decided to start with the good stuff: the sweet vegan porridge ideas. Whether you’re into nutty stuff, chocolatey stuff, cake-flavoured stuff, or even something else, there’s a recipe here for you.

My personal favourite is Olive Magazine’s Mocha Porridge, but I can’t wait to hear which one makes your mouth water.

As a side note, don’t forget to take a look at the other vegan recipes on the websites I’ve linked to below. My mind almost exploded at the range of vegan dishes I didn’t think were even possible!

1. Chocolate, Coconut and Raspberry Quinoa Porridge by Olive Magazine
2. Carrot Cake Porridge by Veganuary
3. Caramelised Banana Porridge by Georgie Eats
4. Mocha Porridge by Olive Magazine
5. Choc and Raspberry Porridge by Veganuary
6. Organic Vegan Millet Porridge (with your choice of toppings) by Yummly
7. Caramel Apple Porridge by Georgie Eats
8. Bulgur Porridge by Hurry the Food Up
9. Spiced Apple Vegan Porridge by The Cornish Life
10. Oat and Chia Porridge (with your choice of toppings) by BBC Good Food
11. Baked Pearl Barley Porridge (with your choice of toppings) by Yummly
12. Vegan Chocolate Zoats (Zucchini Oats) by Vegan Heaven
13. Mung Bean Porridge by Yummly
14. Tea-Steeped Barley Porridge by Goop
15. Øllebrød Danish Rye Bred Porridge by Sweet Sour Savory

Nutty Vegan Porridge Ideas

For the days when you’re feeling particularly nutty, these vegan porridge ideas might just come in handy. And I mean nutty in the genuine, peanut-like way, not in the crazy way. Obviously.

Nuts are full of all sorts of healthy fats and other nutrients. Pistachio nuts, for example, contain things like beta-carotene, lutein, and other antioxidants. Walnuts are jam-packed with Omega 3, and Brazil nuts have high levels of selenium, magnesium, and fibre. Why aren’t you eating more nuts for breakfast?

With these tasty breakfast dishes, you soon will be…

1. Jamaican Inspired Roasted Almond Porridge by That Girl Cooks Healthy
2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Porridge by Veganuary
3. Apple and Pecan Porridge with Maple Syrup by Vegan Society
4. Matcha Coconut Porridge by Food Recipes HQ
5. Coconut and Nutmeg Fonio Porridge by Vegan Society
6. Cashew and Millet Porridge with Pears and Apricots by Christine Bailey
7. Winter Spiced Carrot Cake Porridge with Caramelised Nuts by Veggie Desserts
8. Quinoa and Maca Porridge with Fig and Walnuts by The Balanced Kitchen
9. Spelt Semolina Porridge with Elderberry Sauce and Roasted Hazelnuts by Eat Smarter
10. Almond and Orange Millet Porridge by To Her Core

Fruity Vegan Porridge Ideas

Despite still being one of the most common breakfast dishes around the world, porridge is actually only found on around 0.04% of restaurant menus, according to Tastewise.

In case you were wondering, Quaker Oats is the leading brand of oat-based breakfast cereals in the UK, with So Simple in third place, and the original version in seventh. That’s according to Statista.

And in case you were wondering how to serve them up in a tasty and sweet way, here are some fruity vegan porridge recipes:

1. Banana and Carob Chip Vegan and Gluten-Free Pancakes by Yum Eating
2. Fruity Protein Porridge by Veganuary
3. Oatmeal Porridge with Bananas and Seeds by Veganuary
4. Cardamon and Peach Quinoa Porridge by BBC Good Food
5. Soy Barley Porridge with Umeboshi by Yummly
6. Prune Porridge with Toasted Walnuts and Cinnamon by Tin and Thyme
7. Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit by Vegan Heaven
8. Moringa Porridge with Dried Fruit by Aduna
9. Pear Porridge by Eat Smarter
10. Gluten Free Amaranth Porridge by Lunar Hollow Farm  

Savoury Vegan Porridge Ideas

Not all of us want something sweet to start the day, right? Well, if you’re one of those people, perhaps these savoury vegan porridge ideas will tick your boxes.

Quite a few countries and cultures around the world actually eat porridge as a savoury dish instead of a sweet one. In South Korea, for example, Jatjuk, also known as pine nut porridge, is commonly eaten savoury, with salt and crushed pine nuts on top. South Africa has Phutu, too. This is a thick and crumbly porridge made with maize meal.

1. Savoury Split Pea Coconut Porridge by The Full Helping
2. Korean Pumpkin Porridge by My Korean Kitchen
3. Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal by Simply Quinoa
4. Savoury Turmeric Chickpea Oats by The Full Helping
5. Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowls with Savory Granola by The Full Helping
6. Marmite Porridge by Yummly
7. Savoury Indonesian Porridge with Garlic, Kale, Soy, Chili Sauce by Yummly/Rye London
8. Korean Style Rice Porridge by My Korean Kitchen
9. Congee Rice Porridge by Vegan Heaven
10. Spinach Quinoa Porridge by Kiip Fit

Vegan Oatmeal Ideas

I bet I know what you’re thinking right now. You’re wondering what I’ve got separate sections for oatmeal and porridge when they’re the same thing, aren’t you? They’re not actually the same thing.

Porridge can be made with a whole bunch of different things these days, as shown by the vast number of different sweet and savoury vegan porridge recipes on this list. Peas, buckwheat, barley, rice, corn, and wheat are all ingredients used in porridge.

Oats or oatmeal, on the other hand, are exactly as they sound: oats that have been ground, separated from the bran.

1. Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal by Georgie Eats
2. Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal by Yummly
3. Healthy Zucchini Bread Steel Cut Oatmeal by Walderness Wellness
4. Rosewater and Saffron Oats with Toasted Almonds and Coconut by Yum Universe
5. Apple and Cinnamon Pressure Cooker Steel Cut Oats by A Couple Cooks
6. Quinoa and Chia Oatmeal by Eating Well
7. Brownie Batter Oatmeal by Yum Eating
8. Cashew, Pear, and Chocolate Baked Oats by Ferne Cotton & Vegan Society
9. Orange and Cranberry Oatmeal by That Girl Cooks Healthy
10. Oat and Chia Seed Oatmeal with Greek Yogurt and Agave by Food Recipes HQ

Vegan Granola Ideas

So, we’ve established the difference between porridge and oats/oatmeal, but where does granola fit into the mix? Well, when talking about oats and porridge, you’re generally talking about a relatively plain dish – oats and milk or milk substitute, sugar, a pinch of salt, etc. – without other ingredients. Granola is different in that it has a bunch of tasty stuff in there, alongside the rolled oats.

These ingredients can include things like dried fruit and various nuts, seeds, honey (for non-vegans), etc. Essentially, though, the possibilities are endless. There are so many ingredients you could throw together in a muesli fashion. Just take a peek at some of these if you don’t believe me:

1. Marzipan Granola with Dried Blueberries by Elephantastic Vegan
2. Chiquita Banana Bread Granola by Food by Maria
3. Pumpkin Paleo Granola by Christine Bailey
4. Healthy Granola Recipe by A Couple Cooks
5. Chocolate and Beetroot Granola by Sneaky Veg
6. Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate Granola by Minimalist Baker
7. Vegan Gingerbread Granola by Elephantastic Vegan
8. Goji Seed Berry Granola by Simple Veganista
9. Vegan Granola Cups with Fruit and Lemon Filling by A Dash of Megnut
10. Nut-Free Granola with Coconut, Cherry, and Sunflower Seeds by Sneaky Veg

Vegan Overnight Oats

It is normal to get up in the morning and then make your oatmeal or breakfast oat-based dish, but overnight oats offer up a slightly different approach – and a time-saving one. Rather than preparing everything in the morning, the oats are soaked overnight (just as the name would suggest).

There’s no need to cook and soften them in the morning, because they’ll already be soaked and soft. Just add your favourite toppings and start your day. It really is as simple as that.

And just in case you’re looking for some inspiration, here’s some of my favourite vegan overnight oats ideas:

1. Maple, Peach, and Pecan Overnight Oats by Hot for Food Blog
2. Banana Mocha Overnight Oats by The Full Helping
3. Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats by Hurry the Food Up
4. Healthy Pineapple and Coconut Overnight Oats by Veganosity
5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats by Watch Learn Eat
6. Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Overnight Oatmeal by Eating Well
7. Tropical Overnight Oats by BBC Good Food
8. Christmas Spiced Overnight Oats by Sneaky Veg
9. Carrot Cake Overnight Oats by Christine Bailey
10. Mango Blueberry Vegan Overnight Oats by Oh She Glows

Vegan Muesli Ideas

Muesli and granola aren’t the same thing, just in case you thought they were. I genuinely thought they were just two names for the same breakfast dish, but they’re not. Muesli is created with mostly raw ingredients. Granola, on the other hand, is made with baked oats.

Essentially, granola is the baked version of muesli… sort of. They’re both healthy breakfast dishes, can easily be customized to suit a wide variety of tastes and dietary restrictions, and can be enjoyed any ol’ time of the day. I love having muesli for dinner. How do you feel about it?

1. Coconut, Flax, and Cinnamon Muesli by Christine Bailey
2. Bircher Superfood Muesli by Christine Bailey
3. Gluten-Free and Vegan Blueberry Muesli by Delish Knowledge
4. Maple Toasted Muesli by Tori Avey
5. Throw-it-Together Muesli by She’s Got Power
6. Bircher Muesli with Apple and Banana by BBC Good Food
7. Cherry Pecan Muesli by Cookie and Kate
8. Muesli Cookies by Foost
9. Chai Roasted Muesli by Yummly
10. Apricot and Hazelnut Muesli by BBC Good Food

And that’s all I’ve got for you today, folks. 85 vegan porridge recipes that, to be honest, you’d never even realise were dairy-free and vegan-friendly. I really hope you’ve found at least a couple of recipes you fancy trying for yourself. As always, though, I thoroughly recommend playing around with different ingredients to find something that you find simply delicious.

You may also find some of these Buzzy Kitchen posts useful too:

115 Vegan Pancake Recipes

130 Vegan Breakfast Recipes

How to Make Vegan German Apple Cinnamon Pancakes