Welcome to this roundup of 35 vegan breakfast ideas, from sweet to savory recipes that will satisfy your morning cravings and fuel your day.
Our list includes everything from hearty, savory dishes to decadent sweet treats; this collection will make your breakfast more exciting, wholesome, and delicious.
If you’re looking for breakfast inspiration, these recipes will energize your body and showcase a vegan breakfast’s incredible variety of flavors.
We have divided our 35 vegan breakfast recipes into sweet, savory, and baked breakfast headlines.
Vegan Sweet Breakfasts
Let’s begin this list with sweet vegan breakfasts that are easy, rich in fiber, and delicious.
1. Bircher Muesli
The first recipe on our list is Bircher Muesli, a humble but delicious overnight oats meal made with simple ingredients such as apples, oats, milk, and raisins.
This recipe became our overnight go-to-oat recipe; topped with fresh fruits – and a spoonful of nut butter, it’s a healthy way to kick off the day.
2. Homemade oil-free granola
This homemade granola is a wholesome and crunchy recipe made with simple whole-food ingredients.
It is the perfect make-ahead breakfast and snack food with plant-based yogurt, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
3. Vegan pancakes
Soft, tall, fluffy, and easy to make, these vegan pancakes are the best pancakes you’ll ever have.
Add maple syrup, fruit compote, vegan custard, or fresh fruit on top for a delicious serving of pancakes.
4. Vegan apple muffins
Apple muffins with cinnamon are a great make-ahead recipe for those weeks when you need a quick-to-go breakfast or a healthy snack.
Their moist, apple-infused goodness pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or tea, making them a guilt–free sweet treat to start your day.
5. Homemade hazelnut spread
Our hazelnut spread is an easy and delicious 5-ingredient recipe for a Nutella-like spread that is smooth, creamy, and impossible to resist.
Its consistency is perfect for spreading on toast, using it as a topping on oatmeal, or as a filling for crepes and brioche.
6. Banana pancakes
These vegan banana pancakes are a simple recipe without eggs and milk, perfect to enjoy with a glass of orange juice on a Sunday morning.
They are light, moist, nutritious, sweet, and packed with wholesome flavor.
7. Easy sweet potato muffins
Muffins with microwaved sweet potatoes are a healthy and tasty quick breakfast or snack recipe.
They are easy to make and contain plenty of dietary fiber and natural sugar that will give you a slow release of energy and keep you full longer.
8. Oatmeal
Try a bowl of creamy oatmeal sweetened with maple syrup, topped with fresh berries, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
It’s the perfect way to kickstart your day with a fiber-rich meal. You can make it on the stovetop in about 5 minutes or quickly in the microwave in about 2.
9. Vegan crepes
Vegan crepes are thin, light, and delicious as regular French crepes. Top them with homemade hazelnut spread for the perfect breakfast or brunch.
We use simple ingredients and no special tools; it’s a family–friendly recipe with crowd-pleasing flavor.
10. Vegan french toast
You won’t miss the eggs when eating this vegan French toast. Best of all, you can make it in 10 minutes with everyday ingredients.
Top with fresh berries and maple syrup for a brunch-worthy French toast serving.
Vegan Savory Breakfast Ideas
These are our favorite savory vegan breakfasts; protein–rich and fulfilling. They’re perfect as a healthy, wholesome breakfast and will set you up for a productive day.
11. Chickpea frittata muffins
Chickpea frittata muffins are an easy make-ahead recipe for a nutritious and tasty breakfast, quick lunch, or dinner.
They are similar to vegan mini quiches and can customize the filling with any vegetables you choose.
12. Tofu scramble
Tofu scramble is an excellent five-minute vegan breakfast idea.
For those looking for a savory and low-carb breakfast option, this scramble is a great choice served with mushrooms, spinach, and avocado.
13. Vegan ricotta
Vegan ricotta cheese is easy, light, creamy, and versatile. It’s perfect for breakfast if you want a cheese alternative to spread on toast or homemade bread.
You can make dairy-free ricotta cheese with three simple ingredients in less than one hour.
14. Vegan cream cheese
Tofu cream cheese infused with rich tahini offers a velvety, dairy–free alternative for a savory vegan breakfast.
Spread this tofu recipe generously on warm, toasted wholegrain bread, and enjoy the blend of creamy textures and nutty flavors.
15. Vegan frittata
Chickpea frittata is a protein–packed vegan breakfast that pairs perfectly with the fresh flavors of zucchini or broccoli.
This savory combination is quick and easy to kickstart your day with plant–based ingredients.
16. Vegan mayonnaise on toast
Vegan mayonnaise is tasty, versatile, and so easy to make that you can do it in 1 minute with six simple ingredients.
It’s a beautiful spread in a breakfast sandwich or on toast with a slice of tomato.
17. Avocado toast
Endlessly creamy and velvety smooth, this 5-minute avocado spread is perfect on toast and in a breakfast sandwich.
TIP: Garnish with chickpeas and toasted seeds for a happy and colorful avo toast.
18. Breakfast burrito
Our vegan breakfast burrito is next on our list, which features black beans and seasoned tofu. This wrap provides a savory and protein–packed start to your day.
Hugging in a warm tortilla is a delicious way to fuel your morning, especially with avocado and a little hot sauce.
19. Potato frittata
This egg-free potato leek frittata is an easy and meal–prep–friendly recipe with protein-.rich chickpea flour.
It’s freezer-friendly and great for lunchboxes, and best of all, it bakes in just 20 minutes.
20. Vegan melted cheese spread
This creamy vegan melted cheese is excellent on a slice of sourdough bread as a cheesy, savory vegan breakfast.
You can make a nut-free recipe in 5 minutes and use it on pizza, toast, and oven-baked pasta.
21. Sweet potato hash
Sweet potato hash, a vibrant blend of caramelized sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and black beans, offers a hearty and colorful start to your day.
Topped with a generous dollop of creamy guacamole, this vegan breakfast combines earthy flavors with the silky richness of avocados.
22. Pan con Tomate
Pan con tomate features toasted bread topped with ripe tomato slices, drizzled with olive oil, and seasoned with salt for Mediterranean flavors.
It’s a simple and satisfying way to start your day with a taste of Spain – and it takes only five minutes to prepare.
23. Bruschetta
Freshly sautéed zucchini and fragrant herbs piled atop toasted wholegrain bread create a deliciously green vegan breakfast.
It’s an excellent way to kickstart your morning with a dose of Mediterranean flavors.
Baked Vegan Breakfast Ideas
Vegan pastry, breakfast cakes, and indulgent treats. For special occasions or made in advance for a luxurious breakfast experience.
24. Vegan donuts (fried or baked)
Vegan donuts are easy to make with simple ingredients. Our vegan donuts are real yeast donuts; you can either deep-fry them or bake them in the oven.
25. Vegan brioche bread
Our vegan brioche bread is an easy and fluffy breakfast recipe made with a few simple ingredients you already have at home.
You will be amazed at how light, airy, aromatic, and delicious this plant-based brioche bread is.
26. Easy vegan banana bread
Vegan banana bread is our meal–prep superhero, combining the sweet aroma of freshly baked bread with pantry ingredients.
Make a batch on Sunday and enjoy a week of nutritious breakfasts, perfect for busy mornings.
27. Vegan cinnamon rolls
Our vegan cinnamon rolls are easy to make, lightly toasted on the outside, soft and moist inside, and with a tad of caramelized sugar underneath.
These rolls make a perfect vegan breakfast treat for special occasions and Holiday brunch with family.
28. Zucchini bread
Vegan zucchini bread is a wholesome choice for a vegan breakfast or brunch. We make it with plant-based ingredients and shredded zucchini.
Enjoy a slice with your favorite dairy-free hazelnut spread for a delicious morning pick–me–up.
29. Chocolate glazed donuts
Make these elegant and luxurious chocolate donuts in just 30 minutes.
Our chocolate-glazed donuts are so easy, fun, adorable, and delicious that you’ll want to make them daily.
30. Easy cake donuts
Oven-baked cake donuts raised with baking powder and without yeast.
You can expect a firm donut with a soft cake-like crumb and a delicious cinnamon sugar topping.
31. Vegan cream buns
These Italian cream bun, “maritozzi,” come straight from central Italy where Nico grew up. They taste and look like the authentic Roman recipe called “maritozzi con la Panna.”
32. Banana nut bread
33. Apple cinnamon rolls
Quick Tips for Vegan Breakfast Ideas
Making a vegan breakfast doesn’t mean you need to spend hours in the kitchen. You can still follow an easy and nutritious vegan diet by stocking up on simple ingredients.
These items can help you plan your weekly breakfast and assist you with breakfast meal prep when you’re busy:
- Avocado
- Wholegrain toast
- Jam of your choice (check on the label that it’s vegan)
- Nut butter such as peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter
- Plant yogurts, such as coconut, almond, and soy yogurt
- Homemade granola or storstoreboughtnola
- Cereal (read the label to make sure it’s vegan)
- Plant milk, such as oat, coconut, rice, almond, or soy milk
- Fresh berries and bananas are perfect for oatmeal, yogurt, and peanut butter toast.
- Tomatoes (perfect for a sandwich with tofu cream cheese or with vegan mayo)
- Vegan mayo (homemade or storebought)
- Seeds and nuts, such as chia seeds or flax seeds. It is suitable for sprinkling oats, yogurt, and oatmeal and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
For many more breakfast ideas, check out our breakfast category page.
35 Vegan Breakfast Ideas
Equipment
- Grater
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1⅔ cups almond milk or other milk
- ¼ cup raisins
- ½ cup almonds toasted and chopped
- 2 – 3 apples grated on the large holes of a box grater
- 1 lemon the juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional on top)
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add the oats, milk, and raisins. Cover with a plate and let soak overnight in the refrigerator.
- Portion the oats into 3 to 4 serving bowls. Add 1 grated apple per bowl/portion, drizzle the apple with lemon juice and mix the apple with the oats.Tip: the original recipe of Bircher Muesli calls for 1 apple per portion, however, if you think it's too much for you, you can reduce that to half apple per portion.
- Add some toasted and chopped almonds on top, and if you like, a drizzle of maple syrup.Tip: If your almonds are not toasted alrady, you can do so in a pan for a couple of minutes, or in the oven at 350F (180C) for 7 to 8 minutes.
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