22 Filling Vegan Breakfast Recipes That Aren't a Boring Energy Bar (2024)

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22 Filling Vegan Breakfast Recipes That Aren't a Boring Energy Bar (1)

By Stephanie Cain

Published May 29, 2019

Just because you want to eat vegan doesn’t mean that breakfast is limited to instant oatmeal and pre-packaged energy bars. You can do so much better than that. A world of tofu scrambles, pastries and biscuits with gravy awaits you. Here are 22 vegan-friendly breakfast recipes you need to try.

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Vegan Spiced Blueberry Breakfast Cake

And you thought vegan couldn’t be indulgent? This blueberry breakfast cake proves that you can satisfy your sweet tooth and stay healthy first thing in the morning.

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Tofu Scramble Black Bean Vegan Breakfast Enchiladas

These babies will keep in the refrigerator for five days. Your breakfast meal prep for the week is totally covered.

Mini Chickpea Flour Frittatas

Are you a “breakfast on the go” type? These muffin-sized frittatas are a protein-packed breakfast you can eat on the way to the office.

Persimmon Pepita Streusel Overnight Oats

Let’s be real: Oatmeal isn’t usually that exciting. But Coterie member Aida Mollenkamp is proving us wrong with streusel-inspired overnight oats that combine persimmons, baking spices and pumpkin seeds.

Acai Smoothie Bowl

Breakfast is about nourishing your body for a long day ahead, which is why the acai bowl has become a go-to a.m. meal. This version includes Paleo-friendly granola and plenty of fresh berries.

Vegan Mushroom Bacon Breakfast Toast

Fiber and protein are essential, and this toast topped with mushroom bacon and hummus is jam-packed with both.

Chickpea Crepes With Smashed Avocado And Arugula

Who needs avocado toast when you can have avocado crepes? Coterie member Jodi Moreno gives us this gluten-free and vegan breakfast miracle.

Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits And Country Gravy

Some mornings call for comfort food, and that’s when this vegan version of biscuits and gravy hits the spot. (The secret ingredient? Cashew milk.)

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Old-fashioned Vegan Banana Cake With Creamy Cashew Frosting

Who says you can’t have cake for breakfast? We’d gladly eat this vegan-friendly banana cake by Coterie member Gena Hamshaw every day.

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Spicy Mango Green Smoothie

PSA: This nutrient-packed green smoothie uses only five ingredients and takes only five minutes to make. Then, you’re out the door.

Super Seedy Vegan Baked Oatmeal With Peaches And Huckleberries

Whether you’re serving a crowd or just yourself, you can top this vegan baked oatmeal with any (and all) of your favorite fruits.

Vegan Dirty Chai Detox Breakfast Bowls

Chai spices, oatmeal and granola come together in this coffee-inspired breakfast bowl.

Easy Vegan Waffles

In 15 minutes, you could be eating these ridiculously easy five-ingredient waffles. We kid you not.

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Almond And Pumpkin Breakfast Porridge

Porridge is like a warm hug in the wee hours of the morning. We’re obsessed with this pumpkin and almond version that includes a drizzle of maple syrup.

Tex-mex Tofu Hash

Brunch at a crowded restaurant? Nah, let’s stay in. This breakfast is full of big Tex-Mex flavors and plenty of opportunities to pair with a Michelada.

Vegan Banana Nut Scones

OK, these scones won’t be winning any “world’s healthiest breakfast” awards anytime soon. But think of what a fantastic mood you’ll be in after you eat one.

Eggnog Vegan French Toast

Don’t let the eggnog fool you. This 100-percent vegan recipe is made with coconut milk and plenty of savory baking spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves.

Sweet Buttered Polenta Pancakes With Fresh Summer Berries

If you’ve never had polenta for breakfast, it’s time to change that immediately. These cornmeal-based pancakes pair fabulously with a huge plate of fresh berries.

Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins

These flavorful little bites have a secret that any busy professional will love: Make them ahead and toss them in the freezer for up to six months. Breakfast could not be easier.

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No-bake Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cookies

We officially give you permission to eat a cookie before noon. Mix dates, dried cranberries and a drizzle of melted white chocolate into the almond butter and oat base.

Cinnamon Toast Breakfast Quinoa

Your favorite childhood cereal just got a vegan revamp. Sprinkle cinnamon and maple syrup on a bed of warm quinoa, close your eyes and unleash your inner seven-year-old.

Five-minute Vegan Golden Milk

It’s trending because it’s healthy, but we’re into it because it’s delicious. (And because it takes only five minutes to make.)

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