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    What do vegans eat for breakfast?

    Oct 27, 2022 by Becky Striepe
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    What do vegans eat for breakfast?

    Start your day off right with these vegan breakfast ideas! These are some of my favorite vegan breakfast recipes, with both sweet and savory options.

    image collage of ideas for what vegans eat for breakfast: breakfast tacos, smoothie, steel cut oats, grits

    One of the most common questions I get from non-vegans or new vegans (after "Where do you get your protein?" and "How do you not die without cheese?") is, "What do vegans eat for breakfast?"

    It makes sense that folks who are new to veganism or are veg-curious have trouble coming up with vegan breakfast ideas. Don't worry. I'm here to help!

    Jump to:
    • Almost-instant breakfasts
    • Weekday morning breakfasts
    • Easiest vegan brunches
    • What should a vegan breakfast include?
    • Bonus ideas

    If you grew up eating the Standard American Diet, you are probably used to starting the day with eggs, bacon, sausage, dairy cheese, and other animal foods.

    The good news is that you can replace these with plant-based alternatives or mix up your mornings with something totally new. Do what makes you most comfortable!

    All of the vegan breakfasts listed here are easy to make, and I'm breaking things up into three categories, ranging from quick to leisurely:

    • Almost-Instant - These are make-ahead breakfasts or things like smoothies that come together in minutes.
    • Weekday Morning - Quick and easy breakfasts that you can pull together before work or school.
    • Vegan Brunch - More leisurely options for a lazy weekend morning.

    Almost-instant breakfasts

    You overslept. Your kid has no idea where his second shoe has gone. You need something now, something you may have to finish eating in the car. Let's do this.

    These are breakfasts that take only minutes to make or are make-ahead, so you can grab them and go.

    overhead photo of vegan strawberry muffins in the muffin tin

    1. Vegan Strawberry Muffins

    Moist and fluffy vegan strawberry muffins with a touch of oats are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
    Fire up the blender to make these easy Not-Too-Sweet Banana Apple Muffins in about half an hour!

    2. Banana Apple Muffins

    Fire up the blender to make these easy Banana Apple Muffins in about half an hour! They fluffy, satisfying, and just the perfect amount of sweet.
    vegan baked oatmeal cups on a blue table

    3. Baked Oatmeal Cups

    Sweet-tart baked oatmeal cups packed with dried cranberries and sweet orange flavors is a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They only take half an hour to make!
    hand picking up a glass of strawberry tahini smoothie

    4. Strawberry Tahini Smoothie

    A Strawberry Tahini Smoothie that's rich, creamy, sweet, and refreshing with no nuts, milk substitutes, or added sugar.
    close-up of a spoonful of chai chia pudding resting on a glass

    5. Chai Latte Chia Pudding

    Rich, creamy, spiced chai chia pudding is a protein-packed, make-ahead breakfast. It only takes about five minutes to throw together!
    jar of banana and peanut butter overnight oats with slices of banana and a peanut butter drizzle on top

    6. Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats

    This six-ingredient banana and peanut butter overnight oats recipe is sweet, creamy, and so, so decadent. No chia seeds, no yogurt needed. Just plenty of PB and banana goodness!
    blueberry lemon chia breakfast bowl on a marble table next to Larabars and blueberries

    7. Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding

    Lemon chia pudding topped with Blueberry Muffin Lärabars and fresh blueberries is a filling, healthy, make-ahead vegan breakfast bowl!

    Weekday morning breakfasts

    These are easy vegan breakfasts that take just a few more minutes of prep. But they're still totally doable on a weekday morning, assuming you woke up relatively on time and that your child can confirm the location of both shoes.

    A pan of tofu scramble on a table

    8. Tofu Scramble

    What I love about a tofu scramble is its versatility! Make this basic tofu scramble as-is, or try one of the four flavor variations!
    bowl of quinoa porridge with strawberries

    9. Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    Turn leftover quinoa into a satisfying breakfast porridge with fruit and nuts!
    vegan breakfast tacos on a plate with a salad on the side

    10. Breakfast Tacos

    Vegan breakfast tacos stuffed with a veggie-packed tofu scramble, creamy avocado, and zesty pickled jalapeños are the 30-minute breakfast or brunch you've been looking for!
    Instant Pot steel cut oats with apple pieces in a white bowl topped with applesauce and maple syrup

    11. Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

    Start these nutty, hearty steel cut oats before you hit the shower, so it will be ready to eat when you're done getting dressed. It's packed with sweet apple and lots of seasonings!
    bowl of vegan grits topped with tomato, green onion, and mushroom bacon

    12. Cheesy Vegan Grits

    Creamy vegan grits with plant-based cheese and crispy, smoky mushroom bacon is a hearty breakfast or brunch. And it's so easy to make!

    Easiest vegan brunches

    Is brunch the same as breakfast? I like to think so.

    These recipes are perfect for a laid-back morning, when you you have a bit more time but still don't want to work hard. No shoes or alarm clock required!

    overhead photo of a breakfast kale salad with vegan bacon, tofu, vegan cheese sauce, and sliced avocado

    13. Breakfast Kale Salad

    Breakfast Kale Salad is all the goodness of a breakfast sandwich without the bread. Instead, it’s all piled into a big, beautiful bowl.
    One-Pot Vegan Cheese Grits Casserole with 'Sausage' Mushrooms

    14. Grits Casserole

    Hearty, cozy vegan cheese grits bake up decadently with sauteed mushrooms that taste like sausage! It's a perfect breakfast or brunch casserole for a weekend morning.
    Tofu scramble casserole with tots on a plate next to a side of orange slices

    15. One-Pot Vegan Breakfast Casserole

    My family is addicted to this super easy vegan breakfast casserole topped with crispy tater tots. The best part? It all comes together in one pan!
    vegan quiche Lorraine in the pie tin with a piece taken out

    16. Vegan Quiche Lorraine

    Vegan quiche Lorraine is rich, decadent, and flavorful. Packed with plant-based bacon, it's a new favorite vegan brunch or dinner recipe!

    What should a vegan breakfast include?

    That's really up to you. I tend to not worry about protein and other nutrients at breakfast. If we're being honest, I've been vegan since 2006 and have rarely, if ever, thought about getting enough protein.

    To me, a good vegan breakfast is one that's tasty and filling, so choose options that tick those boxes for you. Maybe that means just a smoothie, if you're not a big breakfast person.

    Maybe you need a bit more food in the mornings, so you also have a muffin or some peanut butter toast.

    Everyone's body is different, so I recommend experimenting with what you eat for breakfast until you land on the vegan options that work best for you.

    Bonus ideas

    Of course, you don't have to cook at all to make a good, vegan breakfast. Sometimes, simple is the best! Here are some vegan breakfasts that you probably already know how to make:

    • toast with peanut butter or vegan butter
    • oatmeal with maple syrup and nuts
    • grits with vegan butter
    • cold cereal with plant milk
    • a smoothie

    Just like any other food, what vegans eat for breakfast can range from the very simple to the very complicated. It can be healthy or not. And it can be satisfying and delicious, if you choose the right recipes.

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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

    Learn more about me >>>

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    1. Natalie

      June 19, 2019 at 9:36 am

      Very good recipes, I love it

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      • Becky Striepe

        June 19, 2019 at 11:24 am

        Thank you, Natalie!

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