Mornings can be hectic, but a nutritious and satisfying vegetarian breakfast doesn't have to be a challenge. Here's a collection of vegetarian breakfast recipes, designed to be quick, easy, and delicious, making them perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely weekend brunches. Whether you're looking for make-ahead options, protein-packed meals, or something sweet or savory, there's a vegetarian breakfast idea here for everyone.
Make-Ahead Wonders
For those mornings when time is of the essence, preparing breakfast in advance is a lifesaver. These recipes can be made ahead of time and enjoyed throughout the week.
Ricotta and Spinach Egg Bake
If you're looking for a protein-packed vegetarian breakfast option that you can prepare in advance and cook at the last minute, give this Ricotta and Spinach Egg Bake a try. Made with creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, a freshly cracked egg, and a pinch of lemon zest, this is a favorite for breakfast or breakfast for dinner. Baked eggs with spinach and ricotta are an easy, protein-packed meal that works for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
Having a stash of burritos in your freezer is always a good idea, and these Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos are no exception. Loaded with your favorite veggies, soft scrambled eggs, and wrapped up in a whole grain tortilla, this is one on-the-go breakfast you'll turn back to time and time again. These easy Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos are a healthy, freezer-friendly option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Roasted Vegetable Frittata
Frittatas are great warm, cold, or at room temperature, which makes them a perfect vegetarian breakfast recipe to make ahead. This Roasted Vegetable Frittata is made with roasted zucchini, peppers, potatoes, and more, this is a perfect meal prep recipe since everything can be made in advance. This Baked Frittata Recipe is made with leftover roasted vegetables, eggs, and goats cheese for an easy and delicious meal. Serve your Roasted Vegetable Frittata warm, cold, or at room temperature for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
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Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwiches
These Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwiches are a lifesaver on a busy day! Make a big batch and toss them in the freezer, then pull them out on an as-needed basis. Perfect for meal prep or even for feeding a crowd, these are made with top-quality eggs, loads of fresh spinach, red peppers, feta cheese, and are served on toasted whole-grain buns. Make mornings a breeze with these Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwiches! Packed with veggies and flavorful feta cheese, these freezer-friendly make-ahead breakfast sandwiches are something to look forward to when you wake up.
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are a fantastic make-ahead vegetarian breakfast recipe. There are so many different flavor combinations, but these Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are on repeat in our home year round. Make these easy apple cinnamon overnight oats, and your breakfast will be a cinch!
Vegan Banana Waffles
One of the best vegetarian breakfast recipes that can be made in advance and stashed away is a big batch of these Vegan Banana Waffles. Cool them, freeze them, and pop them into the toaster on busy mornings and they are perfect. Honestly, this recipe is one of the best ways to use up spotty bananas. Made with brown bananas, coconut oil, flax egg, and a blend of wholegrain and all-purpose flours, these easy vegan waffles are sure to become a repeat item in your household too. Vegan Banana Waffles! This vegan waffle recipe is easy to make and super healthy.
Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt Cups
No need for those expensive grocery store yogurt cups, you can totally make your own! These Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt Cups are perfect for meal prepping as you can make a batch for the week all at once. All you need to do is spoon your favorite frozen berries or fruit preserves into a jar, and top with yogurt. Top these with homemade granola, sweetened quinoa, or even a handful of nuts for a protein-packed breakfast. DIY Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt Cups are a convenient grab and go breakfast or snack. Easy to make and delicious to eat, this make-ahead breakfast recipe is made with Greek yogurt and frozen berries.
Apple and Raspberry Breakfast Oat Slice
Having a stash of muffins and bars in the freezer that you can grab for an easy breakfast on the go is always a good idea. This Apple and Raspberry Breakfast Oat Slice from Goodie Goodie Lunch Box is just that kind of thing! Sweetened with honey, and made with wholegrain flour and rolled oats, this is a make-ahead breakfast recipe or after school snack you can really feel good about. This nut and egg free Apple u0026amp; Raspberry Breakfast Oat Slice is a delicious, wholesome way to start the day. It is also perfect for lunchboxes or snacks.
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Frozen Smoothie Packs
Making healthy smoothies for breakfast is a great way to start the day, and luckily kids love them too! These Frozen Smoothie Packs mean you can whizz together a smoothie in no time at all, which is a big win on a busy morning. They're endlessly customizable - just throw your favorite smoothie ingredients into freezer bags, jot down the mix-ins like almond milk or water, and toss them into the freezer. These are a lifesaver on a weekday morning.
No Sugar Banana Bran Muffins
These No Sugar Banana Bran Muffins are freezer-friendly, and they actually taste better after they've been frozen. Sweetened only with dates and ripe bananas, these muffins are studded with walnuts, packed with dietary fiber, and don't contain any added sugar. Perfect for breakfasts on the go! No Sugar Banana Bran Muffins! These refined sugar free banana muffins are sweetened with nothing but bananas and dates.
Spelt Flour Pancakes
Whipping up a big batch of pancakes on the weekend and freezing the leftovers for busy weekday mornings is a great idea. These Spelt Flour Pancakes are always on repeat in our home. Made with a blend of wholegrain and all-purpose flours, yogurt, and just barely sweetened, they're perfect with whatever your favorite pancake toppings might be. Mix up your morning routine with these easy and healthy Spelt Flour Pancakes. Made with yogurt and wholegrain flour, these fluffy pancakes are a perfect weekend breakfast.
Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole
This overnight strata recipe is great to make when hosting a brunch. It's a Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole made from torn bread layered with cheese and vegetables - in this case with Swiss chard and Gruyere, then soaked overnight in an eggy custard. An endlessly customizable recipe, think of this high protein breakfast like a savory french toast. Leftovers are also great packed for lunch, and are freezer friendly to boot.
Quick and Easy Recipes
Sometimes you need a breakfast that comes together in minutes. These recipes are perfect for those mornings when you're short on time but still want something nutritious.
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Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl
This Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl looks soooooo good. Who wouldn't love hummus for breakfast?! This healthy, savory breakfast bowl is a great make ahead recipe perfect for busy weekday mornings.
Buckwheat Porridge
If you're looking for an alternative to your regular oat porridge, be sure to check out this Buckwheat Porridge recipe from Little Sunny Kitchen. Made with buckwheat groats that are either soaked overnight for a raw porridge or cooked hot in the morning, this creamy breakfast cereal is packed with nutrients. Top with fresh berries, your milk of choice, and your favorite nut butter and you're good to go. Buckwheat is a delicious and gluten-free superfood that is very popular in Russia and very easy to make!
Instant Pot Oatmeal with Chocolate
This recipe for Instant Pot Oatmeal with Chocolate takes your breakfast to a new level - and it's as nutritious as it is beautiful to look at. Made with rolled oats, almond milk, and sweetened with maple syrup, this is an easy and healthy breakfast you'll come back to time and time again. This easy Instant Pot Oatmeal with Chocolate recipe will produce glorious, chocolate-y oatmeal that is perfect for breakfast all year round. Donât like chocolate?
Paleo Muesli
If you're on a grain-free diet such as paleo, breakfast can be tricky. But worry not! This Paleo Muesli recipe is gluten-free, grain-free, and sweetened with only maple syrup. Crunchy and naturally sweet, this coconutty Paleo Muesli is a hardy and delicious grain-free breakfast.
Maple Apple Granola
A bowl of homemade granola with your favorite kind of milk or yogurt has got to be one of your go-to breakfast recipes. You pretty much always have a bag of granola in your freezer, and this Maple Apple Granola is a family favorite. It's naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, made with rolled oats, toasted walnuts, and lightly scented with cinnamon. It's sure to become a favorite in your home too. This simple Apple Granola Recipe will have your home smelling amazing while it bakes! A low sugar granola recipe sweetened with applesauce and maple syrup, this is a healthy make-ahead breakfast you'll be happy to munch on throughout the week.
Savory Dutch Baby
If savory breakfasts are more your thing, be sure to give this Savory Dutch Baby a try. This giant oven pancake is baked in a pre-heated cast iron pan for a super simple vegetarian breakfast recipe the whole family will love. It puffs up dramatically in the pan, and is crisp on the outside while custardy and delicious in the middle. Made with a blend of flours, lots of eggs and milk, and sharp cheese, it's one of our favorites for breakfast for dinner. Looking for a quick, easy, and nourishing meal? Look no further than this Savory Dutch Baby pancake. Made in a cast-iron skillet, this giant oven pancake is made with wholegrain spelt flour, Parmesan cheese, and lots of black pepper for a satisfying, savory dish that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Indonesian Black Rice Pudding
If you're looking for a deliciously different breakfast recipe, give this Indonesian Black Rice Pudding a try. It's vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar, and the best news is that it's super easy to make either on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot. A great hearty breakfast, this rice pudding can be enjoyed warm, or my favorite, chilled. Indonesian Black Rice Pudding is a healthy vegan recipe that's perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Egg in a Squash Hole
Mix things up with this gluten-free riff on egg in a hole… Egg in a Squash Hole! Instead of a fried egg, eggs are cracked into rounds of roasted butternut squash, and then baked in the oven until the eggs are perfectly set. This vegetarian breakfast recipe is as easy as it is impressive, and is perfect for entertaining.
Oat Flour Waffles
If you love oats, be sure to try these easy and delicious Oat Flour Waffles. Made with homemade oat flour that you blitz up in your blender or food processor (or you can buy a bag of oat flour), together with classic waffle ingredients melted butter, eggs, milk, and a touch of sugar, this is an easy whole grain breakfast the whole family will love. These easy Oat Flour Waffles are a delicious and healthy breakfast option thatâs easily gluten-free. Make homemade oat flour in just minutes, or grab some at the store to keep things simple.
Vegan Breakfast Bowls
These Vegan Breakfast Bowls are healthy & delicious. You can make it better at home. And these Vegan Breakfast Bowls have all of the brunch vibes you could want AND they taste great. The roasted sweet potatoes in this recipe are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and seasoned to perfection! Add all of the sweet potato ingredients to a baking sheet and toss to combine. Spread out in an even layer and place in the oven for 20 minutes. Five minutes before the potatoes are done, spray a non-stick skillet with oil over medium heat. Pour in the Just egg and add pepper to taste. The rest of the bowl is up to you. To assemble, add potatoes, eggs, beans & avocado to each bowl. If you are making this for meal prep, add the potatoes, eggs and beans to individual containers containers and keep in the fridge.
Vegan Breakfast Delights
For those following a vegan lifestyle, there are plenty of delicious and satisfying breakfast options to choose from.
Vegan Pancakes and Waffles
Start your day with Vegan Blueberry Pancakes, Oat Flour Pancakes, Buttermilk Vegan Waffles, Vegan Sweet Potato Pancakes, or Vegan Crepes.
Savory Vegan Breakfasts
Explore savory vegan breakfast ideas like Wild Mushroom Avocado Toast, Sweet Potato Hash Recipe, Tofu Scramble, Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos, Incredible Vegan Quiche, and Vegan Sausages.
Vegan Oatmeal & Porridge
Reimagine vegan oatmeal breakfast recipes with Apple Pie Overnight Oats, Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats, Sweet Potato Granola, Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Mix, and Instant Pot Teff Porridge.
Vegan Muffins, Biscuits, and Cinnamon Rolls
Treat yourself to Oat Bran Muffins, Sweet Potato Biscuits, and Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls.
Vegan Drinks
Complete your plant-based breakfast spread with an Oat Milk Matcha Latte, Creamy Apple Smoothie, Oat Milk Shaken Espresso, Sweet Potato Latte, Turmeric Latte, and Watermelon Smoothie.
Low-Calorie Vegetarian Options
If you're watching your calorie intake, these vegetarian breakfasts are both delicious and slimming.
High-Protein Scrambled Eggs
Level up your scrambled eggs with cream cheese, a great way to pile on extra protein in a classic dish.
Greens and Beans on Toast
Try greens and beans on toast for a healthy new toast recipe.
Raspberry Compote Yogurt
Raspberry compote yogurt boasts 21g protein & just 303 kcal per serving!
Chia Seed Pudding
Try almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cardamom and salt. Once the liquid boils, take off the heat. Note: In a rush? Skip the cooking. It works as well.1 cup almond milk, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp cardamom, ground, ¼ tsp saltIn a medium sized bowl add the chia seeds and almond milk mix. Stir until the seeds are homogeneously in contact with the liquid.
Bulgur Porridge
Bulgur porridge completely revitalizes the morning rush â with a naturally sweet (and incredibly tasty) whole grain breakfast.
Avocado on Toast
A crunchy twist on the classic avocado on toast, this low-calorie breakfast is all about finding the balance between textures and flavors.
Ricotta Muffins
Mediterranean Baked Ricotta Muffins. High protein meets high flavor in these delicious ricotta muffins.
Vegan Banana Pancakes
Authentic Vegan Banana Pancakes. Ready in 20 minutes.
Yogurt Parfait
This yogurt parfait is rich with fruits and nuts and is a deliciously quick way to start the day.
Avocado Spinach Smoothie
Want a green smoothie that will actually fill you up? Try our super-charged, protein-packed avocado spinach smoothie (and if you liked that, try these vegetable smoothies too!)!
Protein-Packed Pancakes
Proper tasty, easy to make Coconut Flour Pancakes. One serving boasts 20g of protein on just 400 calories.
Quick Eggy Bread
A Quick Eggy Bread Recipe. Simple but satisfying, and so very tasty.
Mushrooms on Toast
Our delicious vegan take on the trendiest cafe food of the moment, Mushrooms on Toast.
Tomato Omelette
Easy Tomato Omelette. There is a trick to making the perfect omelet â and itâs weirdly easy. Weâll show you how.
Creative Vegetarian Breakfasts
Looking for something a little different? These recipes offer unique flavors and ingredients to spice up your morning routine.
Vegan Chickpea Pancakes
These vegan chickpea pancakes are a really creative vegan breakfast. Top them with avocado and tomatoes for a healthy plant-based breakfast.
Vegan Greek Rice Pudding
Τhis vegan Greek rice pudding is creamy, aromatic and totally delicious.
Blueberry-Watermelon Breakfast Cocktail
This Blueberry-Watermelon Breakfast Cocktail is the perfect morning treat. Itâs packed with flavor from watermelon juice, blueberries, and fresh lime.
Beetroot Smoothie
This vibrant beetroot smoothie is a healthy and delicious vegan breakfast idea. And itâs super fast.
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