25+ Healthy Vegan Breakfast Recipes

Rise and shine, friends! These easy vegan breakfast recipes will make you jump out of bed with anticipation. Healthy ideas for busy and lazy mornings that are perfect for beginners too. Quick and high protein meals, casseroles, smoothies, pancakes and more.

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What do vegans eat for breakfast?

Vegans have lots of options for breakfast.

For those who eat cooked food, opt for foods like oatmeal, avocado toast, or toast with nut butters. Tofu scramble with plenty of veggies also comes in as a favorite. You can also try healthy homemade vegan cookies made from oatmeal, smashed bananas, and peanut butter.

For those who’ve adopted a raw or high-raw diet, foods like fruits and nuts top the list, as do smoothies and smoothie bowls made with fresh fruits and sprinkles of seeds, and no-bake granola.

To find more tasty vegan recipes, check out our pancake recipe roundup.

Oats

Oats are my absolute favorite vegan breakfast staples as they are nutritious, affordable and not to mention: tasty! It is a super versatile ingredient that can be used to make pancakes, oatmeals, muffins and more.

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes:
These egg-free, vegan Banana Oatmeal Pancakes make the perfect quick and healthy breakfast. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and fresh berries.

Apple Oatmeal Pancakes:
These vegan Apple Oatmeal Pancakes will be your favorite cozy breakfast! They are made with only healthy, filling ingredients (no eggs, no flour) and are super easy and quick to make.

Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes:
These healthy Vegan Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes are the perfect choice for breakfast if you’re craving something sweet, fluffy and nutritious.

Vegan Almond Flour Pancakes:
These Vegan Almond Flour Pancakes make a tasty and filling breakfast. The almond flour gives regular oat pancakes a flavor kick and a serving of healthy fats.

Blueberry Almond Oatmeal:
This High-Protein Vegan Blueberry Oatmeal is a filling and nutritious vegan breakfast that will kickstart your day and help you feel full until lunch.

Blueberry Overnight Oats:
Make these Blueberry Overnight Oats the night before for an easy, satisfying, and healthy breakfast. Made with simple ingredients, like oats, milk, maple syrup, blueberries, and peanut butter, the oats are incredibly creamy and fun to customize with your favorite toppings.

Pina Colada Overnight Oats:
Start your day right with this tropical Pina Colada Overnight Oats! Sweet pineapples and creamy coconut yogurt upgrade boring oats to an exciting and delicious vegan breakfast, that will make you want to jump out of bed.

Strawberry Overnight Oats:
Enjoy these sweet and creamy Strawberry Overnight Oats for an on-the-go healthy breakfast. Oats and chia seeds are combined with homemade non-dairy strawberry milk and left to thicken overnight, giving you a vegan treat you can make ahead and enjoy throughout the week.

Vegan Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins:
Make these Vegan Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins for breakfast or take them with you on-the-go as a healthy snack! The fresh tart blueberries and peanut butter go perfectly with the oat flour in this delicious morning treat.

Banana Oatmeal Muffins:
These Vegan Banana Oatmeal Muffins are a must-have for breakfast or an afternoon snack. They’re super moist, naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup, and inherently gluten-free. Don’t forget the chocolate chips for an extra decadent twist.

Apple Cinnamon Granola:
Apple Cinnamon Granola will be your favorite cozy vegan breakfast staple! The crunchy oats, tart apple and warming spices will provide comfort even on the coldest mornings.

Granola Cups:
These adorable vegan granola cups are healthy and super easy to make. Whether you make these for breakfast, brunch or a sweet snack, I bet you’ll love it.

Smoothies

Making smoothies for breakfast has a ton of benefits. You will not only save time and energy, but you can also get in a lot of nutrients all at once. Especially green and protein smoothies can help you meet your macro goals much easier.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie:
Made by blending bananas, strawberries, and oat milk until smooth and creamy, it’s a simple and fruity breakfast that’s ready in just 5 minutes.

Green Apple Smoothie:
This Green Apple Smoothie is a naturally sweetened, healthy green smoothie that doesn’t taste healthy. Apples, spinach, oats, and almond butter are blended until smooth, leaving you with a vibrant green breakfast that will keep you full and energized.

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie:
This Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie blends pantry-staple ingredients together to give you a creamy and filling snack, breakfast, or dessert!

Coffee Smoothie:
Get your caffeine fix with this healthy Coffee Smoothie. Smooth and creamy, with a hint of chocolate and almond flavors, it’s a quick and easy breakfast you can sip on every day.

Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie:
This Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie is incredibly creamy and indulgent but made without dairy! It’s easy to make with only 7 vegan ingredients, like blueberries, yogurt, milk, and maple syrup, making it a foolproof and healthy breakfast, snack, or post-workout treat.

Protein Green Smoothie:
Start your day the right way with this Vegan Protein Green Smoothie. Made with fresh fruits and vegetables, silken tofu, and vegan yogurt, it’s an ultra-creamy and nutrient-rich breakfast you’ll never guess is good for you.

Mango Protein Smoothie:
This creamy vegan Mango Protein Smoothie is made with silken tofu and soy milk for a delicious high-protein drink, that’s perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack.

Other Sweet Options

If you are bored of oats, try these delicious meals instead.

Matcha Chia Pudding:
This vegan Matcha Chia Pudding recipe combines chia seeds and antioxidant-rich matcha powder with soy milk and simple flavor boosters to give you a delicious breakfast you can enjoy on the go. It’s nourishing, easy to customize, and best served with vegan whipped cream on top.

Peanut Butter and Jam Banana “Sandwich”
A fun, healthier and gluten-free twist on the classic BP and J sandwich.

Savory Breakfasts

Pancakes and smoothies are great and all, but sometimes they just don’t cut it. If you prefer your morning meals to be savory, you can’t go wrong with a Tofu Scramble or an Avocado White Bean Toast.

Tofu Scramble:
Tofu Scramble is gonna be your new favorite high-protein vegan breakfast! It is the perfect savory meal to start your day with. Made with veggies and a special seasoning mix that makes this dish look and taste like real eggs.

Breakfast Burrito (Freezer-Friendly):
Filled with tofu scramble, baked potatoes and beans in tomato sauce, these freezer-friendly Vegan Breakfast Burritos are the perfect, high-protein breakfast. Easy to meal prep and made with only affordable ingredients!

Avocado White Bean Toast:
Avocado White Bean Toast is my favorite savory vegan breakfast. You get a big dose of healthy fats from avocado, protein from white beans and fiber/vitamins from whaveter veggies you top it with.

Lentil “Tuna” Spread:
If you used to be a fan of tuna, make this lentil spread instead! It is a high-protein flavor-bomb, that’s perfect to put in a breakfast sandwich or on top of a slice of toast.

Sweet Potato Hash:
This vegan Sweet Potato Hash with Zucchini is a super filling and healthy breakfast staple, that you’ll want to make again and again. Gluten-free, nut-free and soy-free.

FAQ

How to have a healthy vegan breakfast?

Here’s a simple way to ensure that your vegan breakfast stays on the healthy side. Try to stick to whole food, plant-based options. The roundup above has many ideas along those lines.

Do vegans eat oatmeal?

If they like it, they do! In all seriousness, oatmeal is an economical way to get in a healthy vegan breakfast. That said, there is a side note here. It’s not uncommon for people to put ingredients like butter and milk into their oatmeal. If you’re a vegan who wants to eat oatmeal, skip the animal-based products and opt for plant-based milk and butter.

Is honey vegan?

The short answer is no, honey is not vegan. It is a byproduct of an animal, bees in this case. Maple syrup and/ or agave offer some sweet substitutes.