10 Irresistible Raw Diet Breakfast Ideas to Energize Your Morning Plant-Based Style

What's for breakfast when you're following a raw, plant-based diet? The possibilities are surprisingly vast! Once you venture beyond your usual breakfast staples, you'll discover a diverse range of morning-friendly dishes that are quick to prepare and packed with nutrients. Let's explore some hearty and easy raw diet breakfast ideas, ranging from familiar favorites with a twist to innovative creations that will invigorate your mornings.

Embracing Variety: From Oats to Tostadas

This hearty collection of quick and easy plant-based breakfast ideas covers the gamut, from delicious oatmeal and granola to Tex-Mex-inspired grain bowls, marvelous muffins, creamy rice porridge, satisfying salads, "egg" and vegetable combos, plant-strong tacos, heart-healthy hashes, and lots more.

Familiar Favorites, Raw Style

1. Raw Oatmeal Variations:

Raw Oatmeal with Apple and Berries: For a quick and hearty breakfast, raw oatmeal is a solid choice. Soak porridge oats in almond milk or another non-dairy milk overnight. The soaking will help to soften them. In the morning, pour your soaked oats into a saucepan with a splash more plant milk, add some grated apple and a handful of berries for natural sweetness. Warm through until it’s not hot but warm to the touch. Pour into a warmed bowl. Lastly, sprinkle some crushed hazelnuts nuts on top for an extra crunch and nutrient boost.
Apple Overnight Oats: Making breakfast the night before is an excellent way to make life easier on yourself in the morning, ensuring a nourished start to the day-that’s why overnight oats make so much sense. Orange zest and ground ginger give these creamy overnight oats an impressive depth of flavor, while walnuts and dates add heartiness. If you like, sprinkle in a little cinnamon for a touch of apple-pie goodness. Also check out our Carrot Cake Overnight Oats.
Mango Overnight Oats: These mango overnight oats are a nutritious and easy-to-prepare breakfast that resembles a dessert. It combines old-fashioned rolled oats, coconut milk (or any milk of choice), sweet mangoes, chia seeds, desiccated coconut, and honey for a bit of sweetness. This combination is mixed, refrigerated overnight, and garnished with more mango and coconut before serving. It’s important to note that honey is not considered vegan by some.
Banana Cinnamon Overnight Oats: These healthy banana cinnamon overnight oats are vegan and easily made gluten-free. No cooking needed! This recipe is a vegan, dairy-free dish that can also be made gluten-free. It features a combination of ripe bananas, oats, almond milk, chia seeds, and cinnamon, creating a healthy breakfast option reminiscent of vegan banana bread. The recipe is designed for convenience and ease, requiring only simple mixing and no cooking, with overnight refrigeration to achieve the desired thickness.

2. Granola Goodness:

Banana Almond Granola: This is such a simple and tasty breakfast. As one reader says, “I am shocked and amazed and delighted that an oil-free (and still crunchy!) granola is possible.”
Homemade Grain Free Rawnola Cereal: This Homemade Grain Free Rawnola Cereal is perfect as regular cereal but I also love it on smoothie bowls! The name says it all. This rawnola is completely vegan, clean and raw. Hemp hearts, dates and nuts all come together for a flavorful granola you can take with you wherever you’re going.

3. Chia Seed Pudding:

Chia Seed Pudding: Chia seed pudding is a meal-prep champion. For this dish, add chia seeds (around 3 tablespoons) to a cup (250ml) of almond milk and let them soak overnight. The chia seeds will expand, becoming gel-like and thick, essentially forming a pudding. In the morning, sweeten your pudding with a touch of raw honey or maple syrup and top it with fresh berries or sliced almond for texture. Pour it into a warmed bowl.
Cherry Chocolate Chia Pudding: Cacao and chia: its like having two super heroes come to work for you! As fall makes its inevitable drop upon us, I’ve been getting this incredible urge to substitute my normally high-fruit first meal of the day for something a little more hefty. I’ve made many a chia pudding before but this time it was a little different because I felt genuinely inspired. Not to mention the fact that I was really craving chocolate. It was actually verging on lust.
3-Ingredient Chia Flax Pudding: This easy recipe is a simple yet nutritious 3-ingredient chia flax pudding, ideal for breakfast or a snack. It uses chia seeds, ground flax seeds, and sweetened vanilla-flavored plant-based milk, creating a creamy pudding rich in fiber and plant-based protein.

4. Fruit Salads and Bowls:

Winter Fruit Salad with Vanilla Cashew Cream: Soak dried fruits such as prunes, figs and cranberries in orange juice or apple juice overnight. Add just enough juice to cover since the fruits will absorb the juice. Sprinkle in some cinnamon and add a dash of cinnamon. Serve with a dollop of coconut yoghurt or vanilla cashew cream. Delicious.
Apple-Lemon Breakfast Bowl: With the fresh flavors of dates, walnuts, lemon juice and apple, this raw vegan breakfast leaves you feeling satisfied but not weighed down.
Healthy Oatmeal with Fruit and Nuts: This basic oatmeal recipe is such a good one to have up your sleeve. It’s so versatile! Add whatever nuts and fresh and dried fruits you have on hand.
Fruit Cereal with Vegan Milk: Make juicy fruit the star of your cereal in the morning with this easy recipe! Fill your bowl with mixed berries and banana, top with crunchy nuts and seeds, then drown in homemade vegan milk.
Fruit Bowl: Combine your favorite fresh fruit in the morning for a quick raw food breakfast! Top with crunchy nuts and seeds for more nutrients and substance.

Creative Raw Breakfast Creations

1. Raw Energy Bites and Bars:

Grab and Go Chocolate Hazelnut Bites: Grab and go bites are a cinch to prepare and perfect for those mornings when you're in a hurry. They are a blend of dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners. Try a combination of 100g pitted dates, 200g almonds, and a tablespoon or two of raw cacao powder -- just pulse everything together in a food processor, roll into balls, and let set in the refrigerator overnight.
Carrot Cake Protein Bars This no-bake recipe for carrot cake protein bars is vegan and easy to make. I made this bars with the idea they would taste like the carrot cake Larabars. And, they do! Made with dats, nuts and fresh carrots, they’re a protein-rich snack that requires no baking at all. All you need is a handy dandy food processor and you’re set to make these healthy bars in no time. Also, they taste great the day after… and the next day… and the next day. They’re a convenient option for on-the-go snacking, which I do a whole lot. So if you need a quick energy boost, try these raw bars.
Raw Bliss Balls: This raw recipe is a no-bake, gluten-free bliss ball recipe designed for kids, but adults can enjoy them as well! They are ready in 15 minutes and made with healthy ingredients like walnuts, Medjool dates, avocado, hemp seeds, and cocoa powder. Pure bliss, right? These bliss balls are packed with healthy fats beneficial for brain development and are a nutritious snack option.
Pumpkin Protein Balls: Make these healthy no-bake pumpkin protein balls in 10 minutes with 6 ingredients. These healthy pumpkin protein balls are a no-bake snack made with oats, pumpkin puree, protein powder, maple syrup, and optional vegan mini chocolate chips. And, they taste great any time of the year - not just pumpkin spice season. They’re easy to make, with a low calorie count, and perfect for those looking for a nutritious snack option.
No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars: Quick, easy, and healthy No-Bake Bars that taste like cookie dough but are packed with good-for-you ingredients. These bars are a convenient and nutritious option that doesn’t require baking. You’ve probably seen this recipe on the site before, because I recommend it a lot! They are made with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, oats, dates, cashews, and coconut, and they are naturally sweetened. There is also an optional chocolate topping for an extra treat. The bars are gluten-free and packed with protein, making them a healthy snack or dessert option.
Raw Energy Bars: If you’re into meal prep, make these chewy and delicious raw energy bars for a quick grand-and-go breakfast! Choose from a variety of dried fruit, nuts, seeds and tasty add-ins.

2. Smoothies and Smoothie Bowls:

Creamy Vegan Smoothie: Just looking at this smoothie makes my mouth water. I love a good creamy pink breakfast. This smoothie is a creamy and nutritious beverage that is both vegan and keto-friendly. It blends the richness of avocado with the sweetness of strawberries, complemented by coconut milk for a smooth texture. What could be better? The recipe is designed to be low in carbs and sugars, making it suitable for a health-conscious diet. You can also use cashew milk for a creamy texture if you’re sensitive to coconut.
Powder Free Vegan Protein Shake: A powder free vegan protein shake (20g protein/smoothie) packed with seed-based protein from flax, chia, and hemp. This tasty protein shake is designed without protein powder, utilizing chia, flax, and hemp for seed-based protein. Anything dark chocolate gets me excited. And, smoothies are one of my favorite raw vegan breakfast options because they’re so easy to prepare. This recipe is enriched with nut butter and frozen bananas for creaminess.
Silken Tofu Smoothie: This silken tofu smoothie is creamy, rich, and incredibly delicious! When following a vegan diet, it’s always important to make sure you are incorporating enough protein-rich foods. I know what you’re thinking … tofu in a smoothie? Honestly, it works! This smoothie is a high-protein, plant-based breakfast option. It is creamy, rich, and incredibly delicious, and can be made in just 5 minutes.
Green Smoothies: Green smoothies are such a classic raw food breakfast! Perfect for using up any fresh produce, they come together so quickly and can feature anything from kale or spinach to arugula, broccoli, apple, banana or avocado.
Smoothie Bowl: This thick and creamy smoothie bowl is mainly made from frozen bananas, berries and non-dairy milk. Top with delicious goodness like raw granola, coconut flakes, nuts or more fruit!
Banana-Free Blueberry Muffin Smoothie: Ready for a quick raw breakfast that tastes just like blueberry muffins? This banana-free smoothie requires only 6 kitchen staples to make and is a must-try.
Beet Smoothie: Not only is this smoothie so pretty to look at, it’s full of healthy ingredients as well! Beets are a superstar of an ingredient to incorporate into your breakfast. This delicious smoothie also has avocado to keep it a lovely, creamy consistency.

3. Nut Butter Delights:

Raw Almond Butter with Apple Slices: An apple with raw almond butter promises a crispy, creamy contrast that’s delicious and satisfying. Almond butter is a rich source of protein that keeps you full, while apples provide a sweet, tangy crunch that's refreshing in the mornings. You can also sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on top for added warmth.

4. Other Creative Options:

Vegan Bircher Muesli: Simplify your mornings with my creamy Vegan Bircher Muesli. Raw muesli is one of my favorite nutritious breakfast options. This vegan bircher muesli recipe is a creamy, no-cook breakfast option that’s rich in fiber, nutrients, and protein. It’s made with oats, grated apple, dried fruit, seeds or nuts, dairy-free yogurt, plant milk, and can be sweetened with maple syrup if your heart wishes to do so. The muesli is versatile like most of the recipes on this list. You can mix in fresh fruit or nut butter. It also requires only a brief soaking time (15 minutes!), so blow dry your hair while this recipe prepares and get ready for a healthy start. This recipe is a healthy, satisfying start to the day and can be prepped ahead for easy morning routines.
Sprouted Buckwheat Granola: The spouted base in this buckwheat granola offers a great change from traditional granola. The Sprouted Buckwheat Granola recipe from Wholehearted Eats offers a nutritious and crunchy alternative to traditional oat-based granola. If you’ve never had sprouted buckwheat, you should give it a try. Utilizing sprouted buckwheat as the foundation, it incorporates a mix of soaked nuts and seeds, along with dried fruits for sweetness, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Raw Avocado Toast: You can’t go anywhere now-a-days without running into avocado toast and, I’ve gotta’ admit, there’s something to it. Avocado is only just one of the worlds best fats - not to mention all the other nutritional benefits packed into these little green gems. And even if we still want to keep our fat intake on the down low, anyone would be doing themselves a favor to choose avocado toast over bacon and eggs any day of the week. For me, this fashionable feast gets dialed up a notch. The toast gets tossed, of course, in favor of some raw multiple O bread.
Raw Banana Bread: Make this highly satisfying raw banana bread if you own a dehydrator! No added sugar or oil is needed for this scrumptious breakfast idea.

Tips for Enjoying a Raw Vegan Breakfast

Warm It Up (Slightly): For recipe ideas 1-3, I suggest you warm your bowl first by pouring hot water into the bowl and letting it sit for a moment to warm before discarding the water (you can pour it back into the kettle or use it to wash up). Or you can put your micro-wave safe crockery into the microwave for a few seconds to warm). Holding onto a warm bowl is so much more pleasant and gives the impression of a warm breakfast.
Embrace Versatility: Remember, many of these recipes are versatile, and you can experiment with using different non-dairy milks for different recipes.
Incorporate Freshness: It’s always a good idea to incorporate some raw ingredients into your breakfast foods. Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, nuts and seeds all go a long way when preparing healthy meals.

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