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A good vegan breakfast is quick, filling and doesn't need eggs or dairy. Here are 22 ideas, from 10-minute bowls to make-ahead jars, including 6 tested recipes from the Vegochef app. All are fully vegan.
Oats and chia
- Banana and nut oatmeal: oats cooked in oat milk with banana, walnuts, cinnamon and a little cocoa.
- Chia pudding with raspberries: chia soaked in soy yogurt and oat milk with pea protein. Make it the night before.
- Overnight oats: oats, soy milk, chia and fruit in a jar; add peanut butter for more protein.
- Baked oatmeal: oats, mashed banana, plant milk and berries baked in a tray, sliced for the week.
- Savoury oats: oats cooked in broth, topped with spinach, mushrooms and a spoon of nutritional yeast.
Smoothie bowls and smoothies
- Mango pineapple smoothie bowl: frozen mango and pineapple, banana and coconut milk, topped with kiwi and chia.
- Orange banana smoothie bowl: orange, banana, coconut yogurt and peanut butter, topped with granola and berries.
- Green smoothie: soy milk, spinach, frozen banana, oats and a spoon of peanut butter.
- Berry protein smoothie: frozen berries, soy milk or soy yogurt, hemp seeds and a scoop of plant protein.
Pancakes and toast
- Mini banana pancakes: banana slices dipped in a cinnamon batter and pan-fried. No eggs, no dairy.
- Avocado toast on sourdough with lemon and chilli flakes. Mash in white beans for extra protein.
- Peanut butter and banana toast on wholegrain bread, with hemp seeds.
- Hummus toast with tomato, cucumber and a pinch of za'atar.
- Vegan French toast: bread dipped in soy milk blended with banana and cinnamon, then fried.
- Fluffy vegan pancakes: flour, plant milk, baking powder and a little sugar; top with berries and maple syrup.
Savoury and high-protein
- Tofu scramble: crumbled firm tofu with turmeric, black pepper, nutritional yeast and spinach. See how to cook tofu.
- Breakfast burrito: tofu scramble, black beans, salsa and avocado in a tortilla.
- Chickpea flour omelette: chickpea flour and water whisked with herbs, filled with mushrooms and tomatoes.
- Beans on toast: baked beans or white beans with garlic on wholegrain toast.
- Breakfast quinoa: quinoa simmered in soy milk with cinnamon, topped with fruit and nuts. See how to cook quinoa.
- Soy yogurt parfait: soy yogurt, granola, berries and pumpkin seeds.
- Tempeh breakfast sandwich: glazed tempeh slices, avocado and tomato in a toasted muffin. See what is tempeh.
Tips for a filling vegan breakfast
- Choose soy: soy milk and soy yogurt have far more protein than oat, almond or rice versions.
- Add a spoon of protein: nut butter, hemp seeds, chia or a scoop of plant protein.
- Include fibre: oats, wholegrain bread, fruit and seeds keep you full.
- Check for B12: fortified plant milks, yogurts and cereals are an easy daily source. See what supplements vegans need.
- Make ahead: overnight oats and chia pudding take two minutes the night before.
More ideas: high-protein vegan meals and vegan snacks.
Frequently asked questions
What do vegans eat for breakfast?
Oatmeal, overnight oats, chia pudding, smoothies and smoothie bowls, toast with avocado or peanut butter, tofu scramble, breakfast burritos with beans, pancakes made with plant milk, and soy yogurt with fruit and granola.
How can I make a vegan breakfast high in protein?
Use soy milk or soy yogurt instead of other plant milks, add tofu, beans or nut butter, and top with hemp, chia or pumpkin seeds. A tofu scramble or a soy milk smoothie with peanut butter easily reaches 15–25 g.
What can vegans eat instead of eggs for breakfast?
Tofu scramble is the closest swap. Chickpea flour omelettes and black salt (kala namak), which tastes eggy, help too.
Are oats vegan?
Yes. Oats are a grain. Choose plant milk instead of dairy, and check toppings like honey, which isn't vegan.
What's a quick vegan breakfast I can make ahead?
Overnight oats and chia pudding: mix them the night before and they're ready in the morning. Both keep 3–4 days in the fridge.
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Sources
- USDA FoodData Central: protein in soy milk, tofu, oats, nut butters and seeds (fdc.nal.usda.gov)
- The Vegan Society: vitamin B12 and fortified foods (vegansociety.com)
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