25 Healthy Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Need more inspiration for Veganuary? We've rounded up 25 healthy vegan breakfast recipes, savory & sweet, from our San Diego food bloggers. Check out this article for vegan breakfast recipes and a delicious way to start your day!
Bowls, Puddings + Parfaits Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Acai Bowl (Carlsbad Cravings)
These 5 homemade acai bowl recipes are easy and quick to make! Perfect for the days you are in a time crunch and are needing a burst of nutrition to fuel your body for the day.
Carrot Cake Chia Pudding (Kitchen Konfidence)
Chia seeds are nutrient-dense and infinitely customizable! In this recipe, the combination of carrots, walnuts and spices creates a moment of comfort like the first bite of carrot cake.
Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding (Kirbie Cravings)
A super easy breakfast, snack or dessert! This creamy pudding has just 3 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare.
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Cashew Yogurt (Migraine Relief Recipes)
A rich and creamy non-dairy yogurt with all the wonderful tang of true dairy yogurt! This easy and customizable recipe can be topped with your favorite fruit and granola.
Chai Spiced Pumpkin Seed Almond Muesli (E.A. Stewart)
This easy and nutritious gluten-free muesli is a delicious way to start the day! You can eat it straight out of the bowl with your favorite mylk or create a wholesome recipe of overnight oats.
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Smoothies + Drinks
Almond Milk (Migraine Relief Recipes)
This homemade almond milk is creamy and delicious! It's quick and easy to make and can be your go to mylk for some of your favorite breakfast recipes.
Fresh Pineapple Ginger Kale Smoothie (E.A. Stewart)
This 5-ingredient smoothie is packed with nourishing anti-inflammatory ingredients! It's a great way to eat more leafy greens, boost your brain health, and get your glow on before you start your day.
Lean and Green Superfood Smoothie (Whitney Bond)
This creamy and delicious smoothie is packed with superfoods! It's so easy to make, you can whip it up in less than 5 minutes for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.
Healing Tonic (Migraine Relief Recipes)
Start the New Year off right with this healing tonic! Easy and delicious, this tonic can be adjusted to your tastes and preferences.
Cardamom Rose Petal Lassi with Shatavari (Food - A Love Story)
This elegant Ayurvedic recipe is known for its ability to reset hormones, rejuvenate joints, and calm the body and mind. Drink this in for breakfast or when you feel you need it most!
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Savory Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast Casserole (Migraine Relief Recipes)
This hearty, healthy brunch dish is filled with gluten-free croutons, spinach, mushrooms, onions, and lots of melted “cheese.” With the addition of tempeh bacon, this savory delight will wake up those hungry taste buds!
Polenta Crusted Quiche (Chef Bai)
Elevate your day to a whole new level with this vegan quiche! It's so soft, fluffy, and packed with tons of yummy veggies. Check this recipe out for a unique way in creating an eggless quiche!
Lion's Mane Benny (Chef Bai)
These tasty bennies will have your mouth watering in seconds. With the adaptogenic mushroom, lion's mane, and a vegan hollandaise sauce, this recipe is uniquely delicious!
Enfrijoladas de Huevo (Fueled Naturally)
Wake up your tastebuds with this Mexican breakfast classic. Make it vegan by swapping the eggs with JUST Egg!
Steel Cut Oats Colcannon (Food - A Love Story)
Inspired by the Irish dish Colcannon, this recipe substitutes oats for the traditional potatoes. It is surprisingly delicious and is perfect for a hearty vegan breakfast. Add a bit of lemon or orange zest for a touch of morning sunshine.
Breakfast Hash (gluten-free) (Migraine Relief Recipes)
This delicious breakfast scramble is an excellent and hearty way to start your day, even if you are not 100% vegan. Providing 2-3 servings of vegetables and lots of protein, this dish is a great way to nourish the body.
Crispy Potato + Tofu Breakfast Burrito (Fueled Naturally)
The key to breakfast burrito success is to dice the potatoes small and cook them until they're extra crispy. Try out this recipe for a hearty and satisfying breakfast to last you throughout the morning.
Sweet Potato + Kale Quesadillas (Katie's Healing Kitchen)
A filling plant-based meal in minutes! Pack in extra flavor by mixing in salsa or hot sauce to your sweet potato once cooked.
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Sweet Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Chocolate Churro Waffles with Strawberry Sauce (gluten-free) (Chef Bai)
Made with chia seed, banana, almond flour and oat flour, these waffles are a protein-rich yet decadent way to start the day.
Crepes with Avocado Mousse (Fuelled Naturally)
These crepes only require a few ingredients and are incredibly simple to make! You can get creative with the fillings and choose any fruit or nut you like to add into the mix.
Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Pancakes (Naturally Zuzu)
Fluff up your morning with these delicious Vegan Lemon Blueberry Pancakes! These pancakes melt in your mouth and burst with juicy blueberries with every bite.
Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat Pancakes (gluten-free) (Laura Plumb)
Maintain healthy blood sugar and still enjoy a sweet treat at the same time! Plus, buckwheat is naturally gluten-free! Round out your meal with fresh fruit and yogurt.
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Banana Doughnuts (E.A. Stewart)
Calling all doughnut lovers! These Baked Chocolate Chip Banana Doughnuts are full of flavor with way less saturated fat and fewer calories than traditional doughnuts.
French Toast (Chef Bai)
This super quick and easy tropical french toast recipe is great for those weekend brunches. It's a simple and wholesome morning meal that's packed with protein, nutrients, and vitamins.
Strawberry Chia Bars (Naturally Zuzu)
These nutty and fruity bars have a touch of crunch and are a perfect morning snack! Way better than store bought organic chia bars, this delicious recipe is healthy and filling.
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