Look forward to breakfast again with these delicious vegan breakfast ideas! They include simple and easy vegan recipes, like oatmeal & breakfast cookies, along with make ahead recipes for your vegan breakfast meal prep; so you can enjoy fancy vegan brunch recipes in just minutes during busy weekday mornings.
Whether you’ve been vegan for years and are looking for some new delicious recipes to add to your go-to breakfast recipe list. Or, you’re transitioning to a dairy free, egg-free, or plant-based diet, you’ll be sure to love the recipes below, even my kids LOVE them (and 2 out of 3 are ‘picky eaters’)!
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And I totally get it, if you’re transitioning to a plant-based or vegan diet, it can seem like there’s no breakfast options, but luckily, the opposite is true, and breakfast is one thing I specialize in – I’m not one who can go without my breakfast in the morning.
The breakfasts below range from oats and pancakes, to brunch-like drinks (no alcohol) & smoothies, and even dessert-like breakfasts (because who doesn’t want to eat dessert for breakfast!).
These recipes are traditional breakfast ideas with a vegan twist and easy, familiar ingredient swaps, along with some unique recipes that you’ve probably never heard of before. With my years (over a decade) of developing, and simplifying, recipes to be delicious, mostly healthy, and 100% kid approved, there’s something below for everyone!
Pancakes, Waffles, and Vegan French Toast
These classic breakfast choices usually contain eggs, and developing a French toast (and French toast casseroles) without eggs was a bit tricky – it took quite a few tries before I was able to perfect that one. But once I got a regular French toast recipe down, and tasting like French toast, the rest were a piece of cake!
So enjoy the fancier, vegan brunch options below, and know that these pancakes, waffles, and French toast can be frozen and then popped in the toaster, or microwave, for a super quick breakfast any day of the week. (The French toast casserole leftovers are saved in the fridge.)
You and your kids will love this healthier version of classic chocolate chip pancakes! A nice breakfast for a relaxed weekend morning! (Or, freeze and pop in the toaster for a quick breakfast before school.)
These vegan banana pancakes are so fluffy and easy to make! you’ll love the fresh banana flavor whether you’re making them on the weekends or reheating from frozen on a busy weekday morning!
These cute mini pancakes are perfect for little ones, fun brunches with family and friends, and even meal prepping for busy weekday mornings! They are easy to make, soft, vegan-friendly, and taste just like regular pancakes, just smaller!
These homemade strawberry waffles will turn any morning into a special morning! They are quick and easy to make, have a crisp outside and soft inside. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Soft and fluffy! These pumpkin waffles will help make any Fall morning feel more special! They’re easy and quick to make and also freeze well so you can quickly reheat them in the microwave on a busy weekday morning!
You no longer have to miss out on French toast when you start eating a more plant-based or vegan diet! At least not with this kid friendly and delicious Vegan French Toast Recipe.
This strawberry French Toast casserole is perfect for any summertime brunch with friends and family. It’s also a great breakfast to enjoy at home with your kids and make memories over!
This Apple French toast casserole is the perfect comfort food for cold mornings! It’s warm, soft, and delicious bite after bite, you’ll have a hard time not going back for seconds! Your whole family will come to love the days you make this easy recipe, just as mine has.
If you’re an oatmeal lover, then just know, most oatmeal is already ‘accidentally’, the only swap you have to make is the milk – swap out your dairy milk for any non-dairy milk, and your set! Then you just need to make sure the toppings and add-ins are vegan, and most are.
Oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for everyone for quite a few reasons, it’s:
usually gluten-free (or can be bought gluten-free)
cheap (even cheaper if you don’t get name brand)
healthy (it’s a whole grain & full of fiber- get the least processed kind you can, I like old fashioned oats)
versatile (you can make it sweet or savory)
quick to make (even on the stove, it takes less than 20 minutes, but you can also microwave it for a quicker breakfast when in a rush, or make overnight oats for an on the go breakfast)
If eating dessert for breakfast is your thing, no judgement here! My apple crisp and berry crumble are certainly breakfast options in my home. And parfaits are as simple to swap to a dairy free version as swapping a dairy yogurt for non-dairy yogurt (my favorite kind is made with almond milk!).
This strawberry parfait is the perfect summer breakfast, or treat! It’s sweet, cold, delicious, and filling while still feeling like a light meal or snack!
You and your kids will love this vegan apple crisp, it’s dairy-free, baked without oats, and has the best crumble topping you’ll have ever tasted! Eat this apple crisp for breakfast (no judgment here) or for dessert, whichever you please!
This vegan apple pie burrito recipe is super simple to make and makes for a delicious breakfast, snack, or even a dessert! Call it a burrito, enchilada, or whatever you please, it's a picky eater friendly recipe where the sugar is optional, but always requested!
These healthy Banana Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies are perfect for toddlers, picky eaters, and even adults who want to eat better. They’re cookies, but with no butter, sugar, or flour, but they still taste sweet and delicious!
Enjoy these stovetop cinnamon apples as a delicious snack in the colder months of the year, or as breakfast! Teach your kids to make it and enjoy it with them, maybe even as a dessert topped with some almond milk ice cream!
You’re going to love this irresistible homemade apple fritter recipe and how it’ll impress your family, thinking you bought them from the nearest bakery! The fluffy fritters are crisp on the outside and loaded with juicy apples, coated in a sugary glaze, and bursting with a warm cinnamon flavor!
You won't believe how quick and easy it is to make this vegan danish pastry recipe! Simple and delicious with a decadent pastry puff dough and sweet fruity flavor centered to make it the perfect sweet treat, or even kid friendly breakfast!
These are your banana breads & muffins that you can make a bit healthier; make the morning of or on the weekend to enjoy all week long. Muffins freeze really well for make ahead breakfasts. And don’t worry about needing eggs, you can make delicious breads and muffins without eggs or dairy, and they’ll still bind and rise, just like ‘normal’ ones. Try out some of the recipes below (the vegan banana chocolate chip muffins are my personal favorites!).
*Don’t mind some of the photos, the ugly ones were developed years before I focused on improving my photography skills, and I haven’t had the chance to rephotograph them yet!
Moist, delicious, and vegan! This healthy pumpkin bread probably won’t last the night. Between just my 5 year and myself; we ate a whole loaf in a day…oops.
You and your kids will love these healthier vegan version of chocolate chip muffins! Perfect for breakfast, snack, or even a dessert with chocolate coconut frosting!
Drinks, Golden Milk Lattes, Smoothies, & Smoothie Bowls
Most drinks & smoothies are ‘accidentally’ vegan to begin with, or might need a simple swap like dairy milk (or yogurt) swapped out for a non-dairy version.
If you’re looking for a smooth, light drink, full of sugar and flavor – try a lemonade.
If you’re looking for stuffing as many vitamins, minerals, or nutrients in general, into a drink to help you have actual energy to start your day, start with a green smoothie or a smoothie bowl topped with whole fruits.
This strawberry lemonade is so fresh and full of flavor, it’s perfect for a spring or summer day! It’s easy to make and refreshing, your readers will be sure to love it!
This sweet and fruity lemonade is perfect for any occasion! It’s refreshing, delicious, and everyone will start asking you for the recipe because it’s so good! Great for parties or get-togethers, as it makes about a gallon of lemonade, so there is plenty for everyone!
This decadent dessert smoothie is a must try for anyone who loves strawberries, cheesecake, or even milkshakes!! Give it to your kids guilt free, as it doesn't contain sugar, dyes, or syrups!!
You and your kids are going to love this berry chia seed smoothie! With so many berries and chia seeds, you'll get tons of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Great pick me up or go to breakfast to grab and go!
Craving Reese’s but don’t want to eat something so unhealthy? This Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie will calm your chocolate peanut butter craving, just like a reese’s, but provide you with some health benefits and fill you up! Kids love these , too; they’ll think you’re giving them a special treat.
Perfect for getting in a ton of nutrients all at once! From folic acid, iron, fiber, and more; this would be a great addition to your diet while pregnant, or when trying to get some veggies into your little ones diet!
This tropical mango pineapple smoothie bowl will make you feel like you’re on a mini tropical vacation, even if it’s just for a few moments! It’s creamy, crunchy, and delicious all at the same time!
Trust me, savory vegan breakfasts, and brunches, exist – I just prefer something sweet in the morning. But here’s a couple you can try that my kids and I love.
Looking for a simple roasted breakfast potato recipe? Your whole family will love these, they’re golden and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just how they should be!Â
You're going to love this homemade vegan cinnamon toast crunch cereal recipe! It's crunchy, sugary, and will bring you back to your childhood with the aroma of cinnamon filling the air as you enjoy your morning meal!
Fruit moods are a bit more unique, and will set you in a great mood to start the day; it’s fruity and full of nuts & seeds to give you some protein and healthy fats (omega-3’s).
And if you’re looking for a healthy, no added fats (great for you even if looking to lose a few pounds), delicious granola recipe, then this vanilla almond granola is for you, try it by clicking below.
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