Last updated on March 26, 2021 at 03:02 am
Forget the eggs and bacon, a plant-based breakfast can be a delicious and healthy way to mix up your morning routine. Plant-based recipes aren’t just for vegans; they can be an excellent way to incorporate more grains, vegetables, and protein into your diet.
Plant-based cooking can seem intimidating, but we’ve compiled 30 plant-based breakfast recipes to help you start your day out right. Whether you want to reduce your meat and dairy intake, are vegan, or just interested in some new breakfast recipes, we have something for you.
And don’t worry, coffee is allowed.
1. Corn Fritters
While bacon may be off the menu for a plant-based breakfast diet, that doesn’t mean a good fried breakfast is. Plant-based corn fritters omit the egg and use almond milk instead of dairy options.
Their crunchy batter and sweet flavor is just the thing for a big Sunday breakfast. Try plant-based corn fritters for yourself and add your favorite sauces.
Get the full recipe here.
2. Plant-Based Hollandaise Sauce
This recipe is sure to jazz up any savory breakfast and is guaranteed to impress your friends.
Hollandaise is typically made from eggs, but for those wanting to eat more plant-based recipes, this recipe uses vegan butter, turmeric, non-dairy milk, and nutritional yeast to create a sauce that is similar in consistency and flavor to a traditional hollandaise.
Pour this sauce over a tofu scramble, dip steamed asparagus in it, or just add to your favorite toast to elevate any breakfast.
Get the full recipe here.
3. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
Just because you’re having a plant-based breakfast doesn’t mean you can’t splurge on a sweet and indulgent meal. These vegan cinnamon rolls bring all the sugar fix you could want without any dairy products.
By using vegan butter and almond milk, this recipe swaps out the dairy while still delivering on the soft, buttery cinnamon rolls you know and love.
Get the full recipe here.
4. Plant-based Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast burritos are one of the true joys in life, and luckily, eating a plant-based breakfast doesn’t mean you have to give them up.
Plant-based breakfast burritos are packed with protein thanks to ingredients like avocado, beans, and cashew sauce. They’re also delicious, great on-the-go options, and are easy to customize.
Try this recipe for a flavorful and vegetable-packed breakfast.
Get the full recipe here.
5. Banana Pancakes
There’s nothing like pancakes on a lazy Sunday morning, and these banana pancakes are the perfect weekend treat.
Using only nine ingredients, they’re easy to make and made plant-based by substituting coconut oil and soy milk for butter and milk.
Top these bad boys with extra bananas and maple syrup, and you have the perfect breakfast.
Get the full recipe here.
6. Coconut Berry Smoothies
Smoothies are a great way to follow a plant-based breakfast diet as most recipes are plant-based anyway. This coconut and berry recipe is a great way to start your day and is packed with fruit and vegetables.
Using coconut water and a banana as a base instead of milk or yogurt is a great way to thicken your smoothie while still keeping it plant-based.
Get the full recipe here.
7. Cashew Yogurt
Yogurt is light, refreshing, and makes a great breakfast. For those on a plant-based diet, yogurt doesn’t have to be forgotten. There are many ways to make plant-based yogurt, but this recipe that calls for cashews is one of the best.
It does take a bit of time, as the cashews need to be soaked overnight, but the yogurt can be kept for a week and is pretty easy to make. Add in your favorite fruit for an easy summer breakfast.
Get the full recipe here.
8. Chunky Coconut Granola
Granola is a great option for those wanting a plant-based breakfast. Full of oats, nuts, and fruits, granola has a lot of fiber and nutritional value.
Try this chunky granola recipe that adds coconut and maple syrup for a tasty twist. Add your favorite milk alternative or even the above cashew yogurt to keep this breakfast plant-based.
Get the full recipe here.
9. Chia Pudding
Chia pudding may take a bit of prep time, but it’s a show-stopping breakfast. Using soaked chia seeds, this pudding is creamy, versatile, and delicious.
Soak your seeds in vegan milk to make it a plant-based breakfast. Try chia pudding for yourself with this recipe and top it with your favorite fruit or nut butter for extra flavor.
Get the full recipe here.
10. Green Goddess Smoothies
Smoothie recipes are so versatile, and here is another tasty option? Green smoothies are a delicious way to increase your vegetable intake, and they make for a great breakfast.
This green goddess smoothie recipe with kiwi, spinach, cucumber, and lime is packed with flavor and gives you a great dose of vitamins and nutrients.
Get the full recipe here.
11. Coconut and Chocolate Granola Bars
Granola bars are a tasty way to have a plant-based breakfast on the go.
This great combination of coconut and chocolate will keep for two weeks (if you don’t eat them all first.). Just use dairy-free dark chocolate to make sure these bars are completely plant-based.
Get the full recipe here.
12. Scrambled Tofu
While eggs aren’t found in plant-based recipes, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a nice scramble in the morning. Firm tofu is a great alternative to eggs. It tastes delicious, holds its shape, and is packed full of protein.
Adding in nutritional yeast to the tofu scramble in this recipe can add a cheese-like flavor and give your scramble some extra punch.
Plus, you can add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to your scramble to more flavor and a nutritional boost.
Get the full recipe here.
13. Plant-Based Breakfast Sausages
If you love sausage in your morning meal, there is a great way to incorporate a sausage substitute into your plant-based diet.
This plant-based sausage recipe substitutes sausage meat for bean flour and potato, and the addition of dehydrated apples gives it a sweet twist.
Fry up this sausage alongside baked beans, mushrooms, and toast, and enjoy a healthier but delicious plant-based breakfast.
Get the full recipe here.
14. Plant-Based French Toast
Traditional french toast recipes call for eggs and milk, which means it would usually be off the breakfast menu for those trying to reduce their dairy and animal product intake.
But with some clever substitutions, you can easily make a tasty plate of plant-based french toast. Using almond milk and nutritional yeast in this recipe adds a creamy texture.
Add some berries and maple syrup to enjoy a delicious french toast breakfast.
Get the full recipe here.
15. Vegan Omelets
They say you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelet, but there is a way around that.
This recipe uses tofu instead of eggs to create a delicious and believable plant-based omelet. Add your favorite fillings to the omelet, and you have a protein-packed, delicious breakfast.
Get the full recipe here.
16. Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a great choice for breakfast because they are full of flavor and packed with antioxidants. Plus, they’re delicious on toast in the morning.
We love this creamy garlic mushroom recipe which can be made plant-based by substituting the cream for equal amounts of coconut cream.
Get the full recipe here.
17. Blueberry Muffins
Who doesn’t love blueberry muffins?
They’re fruity, soft, and easy to eat on the go. To incorporate blueberry muffins into your plant-based breakfast diet try this recipe, which uses soy milk and canola oil instead of dairy.
Get the full recipe here.
18. Strawberry Oat Waffles
Waffles are delicious. They are crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside. Plant-based waffles can be made with simple egg and dairy alternatives like coconut oil and almond milk.
This recipe adds chewy oats and sweet strawberries to really up the flavor profile.
Get the full recipe here.
19. Avocado Toast
Avocado toast is easy, impressive, and packed full of protein.
Eating plant-based breakfasts is a breeze with avocado. Add your favorite toppings like sliced tomato and a balsamic reduction, or check out the avocado toast options in this recipe list.
Get the full recipe here.
20. Plant-Based Cappuccinos
Coffee is an essential part of most people’s breakfast routine, but if you’re looking to consume more plant-based drinks, you don’t have to just stick to espressos.
Almond milk makes a great dairy alternative, and this recipe shows you just how to froth up the nut milk to get a delicious foamy plant-based cappuccino. You will be able to enjoy your favorite coffee shop drinks at home.
Get the full recipe here.
21. Berry Acai Bowl
Acai bowls pack a real punch because they are full of fruit, nuts, and vitamins.
By substituting milk for water or nut milk, acai bowls can easily be made plant-based. Try this berry acai bowl recipe that adds protein powder for an extra boost in the morning.
Get the full recipe here.
22. Hash Browns
There’s no doubt that hashbrowns are delicious.
These golden and crispy treats, they make a great addition to your breakfast or brunch menu. Hashbrowns can also easily be made vegan. Try this recipe for a spicy, plant-based hash brown.
Get the full recipe here.
23. Sweet Potato and Cinnamon Breakfast Bread
Sweet breakfast bread is a delicious way to start your day.
Using plant-based milk and butter, you can easily turn your breakfast bread vegan. Try this recipe for a plant-based cinnamon bread that everyone will enjoy.
Get the full recipe here.
24. Plant-Based Bagel Toppings
Bagels make for a great brunch spread, but sometimes it can be hard to find plant-based alternatives to the classic cream cheese.
From peanut butter and cranberries to hummus and sundried tomatoes, there are many bagel toppings for you to try. This bagel inspiration list is the perfect place to start.
Get the full recipe here.
25. Hazelnut Chocolate Spread
While this is technically a breakfast spread, you’re also likely to snack on it directly from the jar at all hours of the day.
Combining dark chocolate and hazelnuts, this four-ingredient spread gives you the delicious taste of Nutella but with only plant-based ingredients. Spread this on your toast, or eat it straight from the jar. Either way, it’s sure to be a delicious start to your day.
Get the full recipe here.
26. Fluffy Vegan Chocolate Pancakes
We all deserve a little treat from time to time, and these plant-based pancakes are fluffy, chocolatey, and perfect for an impressive indulgent brunch.
By using vegan butter and soy milk, you won’t even notice that these pancakes are dairy-free. Adding in instant espresso powder to compliment the dark chocolate also gives this recipe a little caffeine kick.
Top your pancakes with chocolate sauce or hazelnut spread to really bring the chocolate-factor to this plant-based breakfast recipe.
Get the full recipe here.
27. Savory Breakfast Salads
This recipe brings something a bit different to the breakfast table. You might not have thought of having a salad for breakfast, but they’re a healthy way to start your day.
This plant-based recipe uses sweet potatoes, avocado, mixed greens, and hummus. For a slightly sweet addition, it also includes blueberries. Make a double batch of this, and you’ll be able to have it for lunch too.
Get the full recipe here.
28. Vegan Yogurt Parfait
Parfaits are an elegant and elevated breakfast, and you can make them to really impress your guests. If you’re looking to reduce your dairy intake but are still craving a parfait for breakfast, you’re in luck.
This vegan yogurt parfait uses dairy-free yogurt, blueberry chia jam, granola, and berries for a fresh, fruity plant-based twist. Feel free to tailor the fruit to your liking and play with different flavors.
Get the full recipe here.
29. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies
For a delicious plant-based protein hit in the morning, look no further than this chocolate peanut butter smoothie.
Using banana, almond milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, this smoothie stays plant-based while still creamy, filling, and full of flavor.
Simply blend all the ingredients with ice for a nice cold breakfast perfect on a hot morning. You can also add your favorite protein powder to really give this smoothie a boost.
Get the full recipe here.
