Wondering what to make for breakfast that’s both vegan and delicious? You’re in the right place! Below you’ll find 33 Vegan Breakfast Ideas that’ll have you jumping out of bed with excitement! Think pancakes covered in maple syrup, French toast, oatmeal, breakfast sandwiches, vegan eggs and meat substitutes!
A vegan breakfast isn’t just about avocado toast, fresh berries, or a simple bowl. Picture this: A hearty Tofu Scramble (Vegan Scrambled Eggs) that’ll satisfy your eggy cravings and fill you up (cholesterol-free). Fry up some Easy Vegan Breakfast Sausage Patties for that perfect savory kick. And who said you can’t enjoy the crispy goodness of Quick & Easy Vegan Bacon? Your mornings are about to get a whole lot tastier!
Pancakes and Other Sweet Vegan Breakfast Ideas
Sweet breakfast recipes are just the thing to calm that early morning sweet tooth while still filling you up with an unmistakable breakfast taste and a touch of nostalgia! Oh.. and they are ALL VEGAN 🙂
Sheet Pan Pancakes:
This is the BEST Vegan Sheet Pan Pancake recipe you’re going to find. Just whip up the 8 ingredient batter made using pantry staples you likely already have on hand, spread onto a baking sheet, decorate with toppings as desired, and bake for 15 minutes. Boom! Breakfast on the table.
Lemon Curd:
This easy vegan curd is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. It’s wonderful for spreading on pastries such as my Super Easy Vegan Croissants, or serving with muffins, waffles, scones, pancakes, or French Toast.
French Toast:
This Vegan French Toast is made with bananas and coconut milk. It also has a touch of cinnamon for a very special treat. This rich fruity combination takes my Vegan French Toast up several notches and makes you feel like you’re feasting on the most luxurious dessert for breakfast. But the best part is: it’s so easy to make!
Berry Crumb Muffins:
These Vegan Berry Crumb Muffins are my kind of muffin: fluffy, sweet, berry-stuffed and cinnamon-infused, with a sweet crumbly topping- crumbs never tasted so good! These muffins are closer to a donut than they are to any type of health food, and I’m pretty much obsessed with each and every delicious crumbly morsel.
Vegan Banana Bread Oatmeal:
You’re going to go nuts for this one: It’s Vegan Banana Bread Oatmeal deliciousness! The oatmeal is sweetened with mashed banana and dates, spiced with a bit of cinnamon and vanilla, then topped with more banana, walnuts, and chocolate chips (because, chocolate). Sweet, banana-y perfection + walnut crunch= YES!
Pumpkin French Toast:
With just 7 ingredients this vegan pumpkin French toast is easy to make. Lightly crisp on the outside, tender in the middle, and infused with pumpkin spice flavors, it’s the most delicious way to start your day!
Chocolate Chip Muffins:
1 bowl, 9 ingredients, the best easy vegan chocolate chip muffin recipe is here! These muffins are tender, fluffy, sweet, loaded with chocolate chips, and so tasty no one will know they are vegan!
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread:
This Vegan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is so tender, it’s deliciously moist, chocolatey, pumpkin infused, and surprisingly easy to make too! Just whip up the simple batter, pour in a pan, and bake. That’s it.
Strawberry Oat Bars:
These Vegan Strawberry Oat Bars have a sweet gooey strawberry filling surrounded by a crumbly oatmeal cookie pastry. These old fashioned vegan strawberry oat bars are quite literally perfection!
Carrot Muffins:
These Easy Vegan Carrot Muffins are so much more than just regular old carrot muffins. Not only are they quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes to whip up, but they are jam-packed full of scrumptious homemade baked goodness. Each muffin is bursting with sweet carrots, crunchy walnuts, chewy coconut, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Making these the BEST carrot muffins you will ever taste!
Cinnamon Buns:
These Easy Vegan Cinnamon Buns are as easy as possible to make. No yeast. No rising. Only 10 ingredients. No weird ingredients. Freezable. Completely addictive ← you have been warned.
Croissants:
Super Easy Vegan Croissants are not a myth, they are real! Make these tasty and flaky homemade vegan croissants from scratch in your very own kitchen!
Gingerbread Waffles:
These Vegan Gingerbread Waffles are super easy to make but OMG are they delicious. Rich molasses, hints of spice, slightly sweet fluffy waffle goodness, topped with a dollop of Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream or Easy Vegan Marshmallow Fluff if you so desire (which you should clearly desire).
Molasses & Ginger Granola Bars:
9 ingredients, 25 minutes to make. The spicy and sweet candied ginger, the full and seasonal flavour of molasses, the soft pecans, and the chewy caramel coated oats make one might fine bar.
Protein Smoothies:
This is the only vegan protein smoothie recipe you’ll ever need! Delicious and healthy, this Classic Vegan Protein Smoothie recipe requires just 3 simple ingredients and a few minutes to prepare.
Homemade Nutella:
The best homemade vegan Nutella recipe is here!! Just 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all it takes to make the most amazing chocolate hazelnut spread that tastes just like the real thing, except better! Spread it on toast, use it in baking, fill a vegan croissant, or just eat it off the spoon!
Banana Nut Muffins:
These Vegan Banana Nut Muffins are so super MOIST. Bursting with banana flavour, little pops of nut crunch, tender, lightly sweet, and gorgeously fluffy. Mm mmmmm!
Vegan Egg Recipes
Vegan eggs are just the thing to take your morning meal to the next level. Whether you are craving Vegan Huevos Rancheros, Vegan Fried Egg, Vegan Scrambled Eggs, or other delicious vegan egg recipes – this is the place for you!
Vegan Egg Yolk for Dipping Toast:
Or, try my Vegan Egg Yolk. It’s the perfect plant-based substitute to elevate your breakfast experience. This Vegan Egg Yolk takes just 5 minutes to make and uses just 6 ingredients. It is completely cholesterol-free (unlike the cholesterol bombs of an egg yolk) and is incredibly super-delicious with toast dipped into it.
Vegan Fried Egg:
Yes, you read that right. Vegan Fried Egg. No, Sam has not turned into a mad scientist this week, but she has turned into a craving stomper. Easy to make with a runny vegan egg yolk! Great for anyone who is going egg-free this Veganuary but misses this breakfast treat!
Tofu Scramble Seasoning:
Looking for an amazing Tofu Scramble recipe unlike any other? Just 5 ingredients of easy-to-find ingredients and you can make your own homemade tofu scramble spice mix that will make your tofu taste just like eggs! Make this ahead and have it ready to go so breakfast will be ready in minutes!
Pumpkin Seed Scrambled Eggs:
How’s this for a one-of-a-kind vegan breakfast idea? And this Vegan Scrambled Eggs recipe might shock you- because there is no tofu, in sight! Instead, this vegan egg scramble is made from pumpkin seeds!! How fun is that?
Huevos Rancheros:
An easy Mexican-inspired breakfast recipe with vegan fried eggs (or tofu scramble), served with tortillas, refried beans, warmed salsa, and avocado. Perfect for a hearty plant-based breakfast or brunch!
Vegan Breakfast Meat Recipes:
Oh my goodness!! Do yourself a favour and check out these amazing, delectable vegan meats! These are my veganized versions of the classics that will take your Vegan Breakfast to the next level! Vegan bacon? You got it! Vegan sausages? Yes please! Vegan breakfast ideas really start to take flight once you start adding these one-of-a-kind recipes to your plate.
Breakfast Sausage Patties:
Quick and easy to make, freezer-friendly, incredibly delicious, with a gluten-free option, these easy vegan breakfast sausages patties are the perfect addition to your plant-based morning meal!
Tofu Bacon:
This quick and easy vegan bacon recipe is crispy, chewy, smoky delicious, and made with just 6 ingredients! Tofu strips are marinated in a salty, sweet, smoky marinade that tastes just like bacon.
Mushroom Bacon:
Just 5 ingredients and toss it in a skillet to fry up smoky, chewy, salty, mouthwatering vegan and vegetarian-friendly bacon. Use as a topping on soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, or serve it with tofu scramble with your vegan breakfast.
Air Fryer Tofu:
Just 7 ingredients and 5 minutes prep to make The Best Air Fryer Tofu everrrrr! This tofu has a lightly crispy super flavorful chicken-like seasoning on the outside and is fluffy on the inside. A perfect addition to a hearty vegan breakfast!
Banana Peel Bacon:
Yes, you read that right, this is banana peel bacon. A vegan bacon recipe made from the banana peels that you would otherwise toss away. Am I crazy? Maybe a little. Does it taste good? Yes, it does. It really, really does!
Breads, Sandwiches and More:
These savoury vegan breakfast recipes are sure to impress everyone! From hearty plant-based breakfast sandwiches to delectable homemade vegan cream cheese, there’s something to satisfy every palate in this collection.
The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich:
Thick slices of smoky, marinated tofu on an English muffin with mashed avocado, a slice of ripe tomato, and a homemade 5-minute vegan egg yolk-inspired sauce.
Beans on Toast:
Who doesn’t love Beans on Toast? A super simple and easy 20-minute meal that is totally hearty, satisfying, protein-packed, and perfectly delicious.
Homemade Cream Cheese:
My Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese takes 25 minutes or less to make (plus 1 hour of setting time) and only requires 6 ingredients. This dairy-free gem of a recipe is so easy-peasy, you’ll be making it all the time.
Homemade Bagels:
A breakfast staple, The Best Vegan Bagels are fluffy and chewy, sweet and salty, and super fun to make! Just 6 simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. Making homemade bagels takes a few steps, but every step is simple and the results are so worth it!
Hashbrowns:
There are two tricks in this recipe to make these hashbrowns super quick and easy to make!
Potato Pancakes:
Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, full of potato goodness with a hint of spice throughout. Quick and easy recipe for those fast-paced mornings! 
Common Questions About Vegan Breakfast Ideas:
What foods do vegans eat for breakfast?
Granola, porridge, overnight oats, pancakes, muffins, tofu scramble, vegan bacon, and the list of recipes I’ve provided in this post show that vegans love variety when it comes to vegan breakfast ideas!
What can I eat for breakfast without eggs or oats?
Vegan Hashbrown Potatoes, Vegan Carrot Muffins, Vegan Croissants, or Potato Pancakes! Check out the post above to see that when it comes to vegan breakfast ideas – there’s an abundance of options!
Can vegans eat peanut butter?
There is no butter in peanut butter! Peanut butter is made by blending peanuts until it turns into a smooth buttery spread. The vast majority of peanut butter varieties have no animal ingredients, making them a suitable and enjoyable addition to a vegan diet. If you do not like peanuts or have a peanut allergy, other nut butter options are available such as almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
What can I buy a vegan for breakfast?
Of course, there are a ton of recipes included in this post above, but these days there are also so many fun vegan products available in stores! Brands like Just Egg, Beyond Sausage, Earth Balance, and Yves all have great products that can be incorporated into a vegan breakfast and transformed into fun creations like vegan breakfast burritos or a classic plate of (vegan) bacon and eggs.
Is Yogurt Vegan?
Yogurt is usually made from cow’s milk but there are vegan yogurts which use plant sources like almonds, soy, coconuts, peas, oats, or cashews. My favorite is Silk brand Almond Rich Yogurt
I really hope you’ve enjoyed these vegan breakfast ideas! They aren’t just about great taste; they’re about embracing a compassionate lifestyle while still being a great source of protein, fiber, vitamin C and other nutrients. These Vegan Breakfast Ideas are not only good for you but also kind to our furry friends. These are easy vegan breakfast recipes that won’t have you juggling a dozen ingredients before your first cup of coffee – think quick, think easy, think delicious.
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Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.