Try these 30 plantbased breakfast meals and set a positive tone while providing sustained energy for your day.

This collection offers sweet and savory breakfast meals and many ideas beyond oatmeal and peanut butter toast.

Transform traditional favorites into proteinrich recipes using ingredients like quinoa, beans, tofu, and chickpea flour.

plant based breakfast with savory and sweet options

This will make it easier for you and your family to add more whole foods and veggies to your plantbased breakfast routine.

These tips worked wonders for our weekday routine:

  • Add a handful of spinach or kale to morning smoothies – frozen greens work well.
  • Make a big batch of hummus for the week – it’s great for busy mornings on toast.
  • Sautรฉ leftover greens and fold into savory oatmeal or tofu scrambles.
  • Prep green juice in advance.
  • Keep containers of washed, chopped greens ready to quickly add to any breakfast.
  • Stock up on peanut butter, hazelnut spread, nuts, legumes, and oat or almond milk.
Hummus sandwich before assembling with red onions and avocado slices
A big batch of hummus makes breakfast easier on busy mornings.

Savory plant-based breakfast

1. Chickpea Frittata

vegan frittata with zucchini

This plantbased breakfast uses chickpea flour to create a fluffy, egg-like texture that is endlessly adaptable to veggie add-ins.

The protein-rich meal involves simply whisking and baking, making it perfect for breakfast meal prep.

2. Avocado spread

Avocado toast with chickpeas

Mix up your plantbased breakfast routine with this creamy spread, which combines ripe avocados with tahini, lemon, and herbs.

It’s an easy topping that comes together in minutes and transforms any morning toast or bagel into a satisfying breakfast, especially when topped with chickpeas and toasted seeds.

3. Mexican rice

Mexican rice in a skillet and one portion on a plate.

Transform leftover rice into a plantbased breakfast by sautรฉing it with cumin, black beans, and fresh vegetables.

This easy breakfast skillet takes 20 minutes to prepare and brings Mexicanstyle flavors to your breakfast table.

4. Scrambled tofu

Tofu scramble on toast

This plant-based classic crumbles firm tofu with turmeric and black salt for an egglike experience.

Tofu scramble is a protein-rich breakfast that combines in one pan and satisfies like a traditional scramble.

5. Sweet potato hash

Sweet Potato Hash on tortilla

Roasted sweet potatoes and black beans create a hearty plantbased breakfast base for peppers, onions, guacamole, and sour cream.

This skillet meal delivers a filling breakfast that’s both protein-rich and satisfying.

6. Chickpea muffins

Frittata muffins with veggies

Our savory chickpea breakfast muffins pack protein from chickpea flour and green peas.

The easy batter makes a portable breakfast perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.

7. Caprese sandwich

Caprese sandwich with pesto and mozzarella

A plant-based breakfast twist on the Italian classic where we use vegan pesto, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil.

This easy morning sandwich brings Italian flavors to your breakfast routine.

8. Tofu cream cheese

tofu cream cheese bruschetta

This silky plant-based breakfast spread transforms tofu into a rich, creamy spread.

Plant-based cream cheese is a protein-rich tofu recipe and a breakfast staple that keeps well all week.

9. Microwave sweet potato

baked sweet potato in air fryer loaded with black beans

A plant-based breakfast couldn’t be simpler than this quickly cooked sweet potato topped with quinoa salad or nut butter.

This 10-minute meal offers a wholefood savory breakfast option.

10. Zucchini fritters

Zucchini fritters after cooking with yogurt sauce

Shredded zucchini combines with chickpea flour for crispy breakfast patties that satisfy your savory cravings.

These proteinrich fritters make breakfast feel special, especially when paired with tzatziki or marinara sauce.

11. Hummus sandwich

Hummus sandwich up close on a white cutting board

Layer hummus or store-bought hummus with cucumber and tomato for a protein-rich, plant-based breakfast sandwich.

This easy morning meal requires zero cooking and delivers Mediterranean flavors.

12. Tomato bread

Pan con tomate with heirloom tomatoes and garlic

Traditional Spanish pan con tomate is a naturally plant-based recipe with grilled bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes and garlic.

This easy preparation lets quality ingredients come together in your morning meal.

13. Breakfast burrito

Vegan breakfast burrito with tomatoes and lime

Scrambled tofu, black beans, and avocado are wrapped in a warm tortilla for a filling plant-based breakfast on the go.

This handheld meal can be customized endlessly for satisfying morning fuel, and you can even meal-prep the tortillas.

Sweet plant-based breakfast ideas

14. Granola bars

granola bars with seeds and peanut butter

These plant-based breakfast bars pack oats, nuts, and dried fruit into a portable morning option.

It’s an easy, no-bake recipe that comes together in minutes and sets in the fridge, making it a quick breakfast option for busy mornings.

15. Easy apple muffins

easy apple muffins with cinnamon sticks

These tender and cinnamonspiced muffins are a reduced-sugar version of our popular apple cake.

Easy-to-make treats fill your kitchen with warming aromas while baking, making the perfect breakfast companion.

16. Oatmeal

Oatmeal with blueberries and almonds

This classic plant-based breakfast transforms humble oats into a comforting bowl on the stovetop.

It’s an easy morning meal that becomes extraordinary with toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

17. Sweet potato bread

sweet potato bread after slicing

You will love this quick bread if you like our vegan carrot cake. It’s a moist breakfast bread that incorporates mashed sweet potato and all-spice for a beautiful golden color.

Ours is a wholesome and easy sweet bread recipe, and the slices toast beautifully for a quick snack.

18. Banana pancakes

cut open banana pancakes with maple syrup

These ripe banana-based pancakes need just a few staple ingredients and are great for beginner home cooks.

They come together quickly for a weekend breakfast and plant-based brunch worth waking up to.

19. Reduced sugar apple bread

Apple bread on a marble cutting board.

This wholesome apple recipe lets the natural sweetness of grated apples shine.

It’s an easy breakfast bread with reduced added sugar and an egg-free recipe.

20. Bircher muesli

bircher muesli with berries

This make-ahead plant-based breakfast is the overnight version of traditional oatmeal. It soaks oats and grated apples in plant milk for a creamy morning treat.

The easy preparation happens while you sleep, making breakfast time a breeze.

21. Oil-free granola

Granola with yogurt

A deconstructed version of granola bars, this oilfree granola features clusters of oats and nuts with tahini instead of added oils.

Serve it with your favorite plantbased yogurt and fresh seasonal berries.

22. Easy egg-free pancakes

vegan pancakes cut open

These light and fluffy vegan pancakes rival traditional versions.

You can pair these pancakes with anything, from fresh fruit and maple syrup to non-dairy butter and hazelnut spread.

23. French toast

Vegan French toast with vegan butter, berries and maple syrup

Our French toast recipe uses thick bread slices soaked in an egg-free batter with non-dairy milk, vanilla, and sugar, then cooked on a pan.

It’s an easy morning indulgence that proves you don’t need eggs for a delicious breakfast treat.

24. Cinnamon rolls

Cinnamon rolls just baked

These soft plant-based breakfast buns are filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with dairy-free frosting.

While not the quickest breakfast, these easy-to-follow steps result in a memorable morning and Holiday treat.

25. Oat cookies

oat cookies with almonds and raisins

Think of them as portable baked oatmeal; these hearty plant-based breakfast cookies pack whole grain goodness into a grabbable form.

The easy onebowl recipe creates perfectly acceptable cookies to eat first thing in the morning.

26. Healthy banana bread

Healthy banana bread on a cutting board

This moist breakfast bread uses ripe bananas and chocolate chips for a nutritious and sweet morning meal.

It’s an easy, quick bread that combines in one bowl for a breakfast treat or afternoon snack.

27. Crepes

Vegan crepes with filling and toppings

Delicate plant-based breakfast crepes that work equally well with sweet or savory fillings.

These breakfast treats require just a few pantry ingredients and serve well with nut butter and fresh berries.

28. Zucchini muffins

Zucchini muffins after baking in the oven

These plant-based muffins sneakily incorporate vegetables while maintaining a sweet, tender crumb.

It’s a quick 30minute recipe that uses shredded zucchini in breakfastworthy treats that freeze beautifully.

29. Chocolate donuts

Chocolate donuts with powdered sugar and bite

Decadent yet wholesome plantbased donuts that feel indulgent and are made without eggs.

These easy-baked treats create a unique breakfast moment without any frying.

30. Oatmeal pancakes

oatmeal pancakes

Our last breakfast recipe is hearty plant-based pancakes incorporating whole-grain oats for extra fiber.

This easy morning recipe creates satiating pancakes that satisfy you through busy days.

plant based breakfast meals with sweet and savory reipes

30 Plant-Based Breakfasts: Bircher Muesli

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Bircher Muesli, Swiss muesli, or simply muesli, is a wholesome and delicious overnight oats recipe with apples, milk, almonds, and raisins.
Itโ€™s an easy plant-based breakfast that you can customize it with your favorite additions and toppings, such as fresh fruit, cinnamon, and yogurt.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Overnight time: 8 hours
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: International

Equipment

  • Box grater

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1โ…” cups almond milk or another milk
  • ยผ cup raisins or another dried fruit
  • ยฝ cup almonds chopped
  • 3 apples 1 per serving, grated
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon per serving (optional)
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon per serving (optional)

Instructions 

  • To a large bowl, addย 2 cups rolled oats,ย 1โ…” cups almond milk, andย ยผ cup raisins.
    rolled oats, milk, and raisins in a bowl
  • Stir, then cover with a plate and let it soak in the fridge overnight.
    oats overnight in the fridge
  • The following day, stir the mixture with a spoon then mix it with 3 apples grated with the large holes of a box grater.
    Optionally, addย 3 tablespoons lemon juiceย andย 3 tablespoon maple syrup.
    Divide into 3 portions and top with ยฝ cup almonds, toasted and chopped.
    a bowl of Bircher muesli with grated apple and almonds
  • Optionally, add your favorite toppings. We recommend:
    – Peanut butter, banana, and dark chocolate.
    – Fresh berries, yogurt, and maple syrup.
    3 bircher muesli variations

Video

Bircher Muesli | easy and tasty breakfast

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate for one out of four servings of Bircher muesli with lemon juice and maple syrup.
STORAGE & MAKE AHEAD
Make ahead: Bircher muesli is a great recipe for meal prep. You can either make the portions you need the night before or make more for example on Sunday night and keep them in the refrigerator (before adding the apple and the toppings) for 3 to 4 days.
Refrigerator: You can keep the rolled oats soaking in the fridge (before adding the apple) for 3 โ€“ 4 days.
Freezing: Muesli is not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Potassium: 716mg, Dietary Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 40g, Vitamin A: 99IU, Vitamin B6: 0.2mg, Vitamin C: 15mg, Vitamin E: 7mg, Vitamin K: 6ยตg, Calcium: 299mg, Folate: 37ยตg, Iron: 4mg, Manganese: 3mg, Magnesium: 157mg, Zinc: 3mg
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