Easy Vegan Breakfast Ideas 25 Vegan Breakfasts

Published 12/28/2020 • Updated 9/1/2022 There is seriously nothing better than avocado toast, a breakfast sweet potato with almond butter on top, or a tofu scramble (sans eggs, that is!). There are seriously endless options when it comes to healthy vegan breakfast recipes and we can’t wait to dive in with you in this post.

Vegan Breakfast of Champions

Whether you’re craving something savory for breakfast, something high-protein, or something sweet, we’ve got you covered when it comes to vegan breakfast ideas! What is vegan breakfast? A vegan breakfast can really be any kind of recipe that does not include animal products such as dairy, eggs, milk, etc. Lots of classic breakfast recipes on the internet (and on Fit Foodie Finds, for that matter) such as steel cut oatmeal and smoothies are naturally vegan because they don’t use any animal products.

A Balanced Vegan Breakfast

What we love about a vegan breakfast is that you’re inevitably going to be eating fresher and healthier (if you stay away from packaged goods!) because of the sheer nature of a plant-based diet. A balanced vegan breakfast should include:

real-food ingredients (fresh fruits and veggies)whole grains (oatmeal, whole grain flour, etc.)all-natural plant-based sugars (maple syrup, agave, etc.)healthy fats (nuts, legumes, seeds, olive oil)

Vegan Ingredients to Stock-Up On

Here’s a super simple list of plant-based ingredients that will make your vegan breakfast making a whole lot easier if you have these on hand. Remember, there is so much more than listed below that is plant-based!

Pantry

nut butter: peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butterseeds: chia seeds, flaxseed, pepitasflours: white whole wheat flour, almond flour, tapioca starch, gluten-free all-purpose floursweeteners: maple syrup, agave, organic cane sugarspices: every and all spices!!!!legumes: garbanzo beans, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, white navy beansgrains: quinoa, white rice, brown rice, wild ricecanned goods: crushed tomatoes, green chiles, olives, tomato sauce, artichokesoil/vinegar: olive oil, coconut oil, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar

Fresh

fruit: banana, berries, apples, citrus, kiwi, pears, cherriesveggies: broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, potatoes, onions, mushrooms, peppers,perishables: almond milk, vegan butter, plant-based yogurt, kombucha, vegan shredded cheese

Easy Vegan Ingredient Swaps

If you’re new to a plant-based diet, here are some easy breakfast ingredient swaps for you to try out! Greek yogurt –> plant-based yogurt Eggs –> flax eggs Butter –> vegan butter or coconut oil Milk –> nut milk (try our homemade almond milk or oat milk) Sausage/Bacon –> tofu, vegan chorizo, plant-based ground

Top 5 Most Popular Vegan Breakfasts

We like to turn to YOU GUYS to figure out what or most popular recipes are and based on comments and ratings the following 5 vegan breakfast recipes are our most popular!

Vegan Overnight Oats

In search of a vegan overnight oats recipe that packs clean ingredients and doesn’t skimp on creamy taste? This Vegan Overnight Oatmeal will quickly become your go-to overnight oats recipe.

Green Smoothie

Go green or go home! If you are looking for a vegan smoothie recipe or a healthy breakfast smoothie, this green smoothie is packed with vegetables, healthy fats, and is so creamy and delicious you’ll never look at another green smoothie recipe again!

Vegan Banana Pancakes

Can’t have eggs or dairy? No problem! Make these amazing Vegan Banana Pancakes. You’ll sub a flax egg for eggs, almond milk for cow’s milk, and soy yogurt for dairy yogurt.

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Looking for a dairy-free dessert that the whole family will love? Whip up this easy Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Recipe with just a few clean ingredients and no refined sugar. Enjoy!

Healthy Granola Recipe

Make a batch of this healthy granola for quick access to a healthy crunch all week long! Store this healthy granola in an airtight container for a healthy breakfast option with a big crunch. Since we love breakfast so much, we thought we’d share our own personal favorite vegan breakfast and yes, it includes peanut butter!