17 easy vegetarian breakfast ideas that aren’t eggs to inspire your mornings! Delicious 5-star vegetarian recipes to kickstart your day.
If the blog is a bit deficient in dinner recipes, it’s only because vegetarian breakfast recipes consume my thoughts at all times. For the breakfast people in the audience, you know what I’m talking about.
Like sometimes I get a little sad after breakfast because I know I have to wait a whole day until next breakfast (unless, of course, I can think of a good excuse to have breakfast for dinner) (I obvs have an arsenal of excuses at the ready).
So in the interest of filling your arsenal with easy breakfast ideas, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite vegetarian breakfast ideas!
And because there are enough breakfast recipes centered around eggs out there, these recipes are all something other than eggs! While some do contain eggs, they are not the focus of the dish. Many are vegan and/or gluten-free, but they’re all easy and delicious. The best meal of the day starts now.
Vegan Breakfast Tacos
Under 30 minutes, vegan, gluten-free options: These Vegan Breakfast Tacos are stuffed with flavorful tofu scramble, “bacon-y” crispy chickpeas, and smoky roasted tomatoes.
Eggless French Toast
Under 30 minutes, vegan: “This recipe is very quick and easy to prepare. I made it this morning for my husband and I and I have to tell you my husband is a picky eater and I was amazed that he said “this is really good” and didn’t ask questions as to what was in it.“
Wake Me Up Coffee Smoothie
Under 5 minutes, vegan options, gluten-free: “Loved it and I was full way past lunchtime.“
Inside-Out Granola Bars
Under 45 minutes, gluten-free: “What a great recipe! It all came out exactly how it was supposed to. I didn’t have any almond butter, so I used peanut butter. It worked great. Maybe not as good for you as the almond butter, but it was the natural kind. Yummy. A big Thank You!”
Breakfast Banana Split
Under 10 minutes, gluten-free: A banana split for breakfast? Why not! Sweet berries with crisp granola, plus a dairy protein boost means this banana split can be enjoyed at any time of day.
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Under 5 minutes hands-on time, vegan, gluten-free: These Apple Pie Overnight Oats are a cross between your grandma’s famous apple pie and the millennial generation’s inclination towards being on the move 24/7. Just put oats, fruit, and spices into a bowl or jar, cover with milk, and refrigerate overnight!
Paleo Banana Pancakes
Under 15 minutes, gluten-free: You know that whole banana + eggs = banana pancakes phase from a few months ago? Well these Paleo Banana Pancakes take those pancakes a step further, keeping the same awesome nutritional profile but making them fluffier, tastier, and pancake-ier!
5 Healthy Toast Topping Ideas
Under 15 minutes: Five delicious toast toppings to inspire your brunch!
Tempeh Bacon
Vegan: Ready for a next level vegan breakfast? These smoky tempeh bacon strips come together in no time and are a great source of plant-based protein!
How to Make Green Smoothies (for Beginners!)
Under 15 minutes, vegan, gluten-free: “The smoothie was amazing!! Even my boyfriend liked it and he is not a big fan of greens! I’m happy to say that this will officially be my “go to” smoothie!”
Almond Butter Baked Bananas
Under 20 minutes, vegan, gluten-free: “Love it! Super easy and it fills that craving for something sweet. I just cut out all processed sugars and honey, maple syrup, etc. this was my saving grace!”
Grapefruit Brûlée with Quick Quinoa Granola
Under 30 minutes, vegan, gluten-free: This Grapefruit Brulee transforms bitter grapefruit into a rich, sweet, decadent breakfast! Topped with yogurt and Quick Quinoa Granola, it’s the perfect healthy breakfast for special mornings.
Strawberry Grapefruit Smoothie Bowls
Under 5 minutes, vegan, gluten-free: If you love sitting down for breakfast but don’t love spending anymore than 5 minutes in the kitchen, smoothie bowls are right up your alley. This Strawberry Grapefruit Smoothie Bowl is tart, sweet (+ you can serve it in the grapefruit peel…goodbye dishes!)
Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
Under 30 minutes: “Yum! I love regular french toast but this is taking it to a whole new level.”
Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
Under 30 minutes, vegan options: “This is such a genius idea! I absolutely love them and I’m going to surprise my kids with them soon. Tropically lovely.”
Healthy Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie
Under 5 minutes, vegan options, gluten-free: A quick and creamy Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie recipe to kick off your day with a boost of Vitamin C and happiness (and with just 5 easy ingredients!)
Berry Bulgur Breakfast Bake
Gluten-free: “I would never have thought to cook bulgur like this, what a neat idea! Love how you layer the fruits with it as well.”
Ingredients
- 1 package firm tofu 16 oz, 450 g
- 1 tsp olive oil 5 mL
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast 20 g
- ¼ cup hummus 50 g
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Wrap the tofu in a few layers of paper towels and gently squeeze out excess moisture.
- Cook: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium/high. Use your hands to crumble the tofu into the pan (you can use your spatula to break up the bigger pieces as it cooks). Add remaining ingredients and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until water from tofu has evaporate and mixture is thick and fragrant.
- Serve: Taste and add more salt, pepper, or spices to suit your liking. Serve warm and enjoy!
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I hope you got some inspiration from these vegetarian breakfast recipes! Tried one of them out or have a favorite not on this list? Let us know in the comment below!
Lewis Johnson says
Those pancakes look delicious.
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Lewis!
Haley says
Those inside out granola bars look delicious.
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Haley!
Kaje says
Thank you so much for these breakfast ideas! I’m lacto-veg (I don’t like the taste of eggs), and I tire of seeing so many scrambled egg recipes when it’s not an option for me. I’m looking forward to giving some of these a shot!!
Sarah says
Yay, so happy you could find some fresh ideas here, Kaje! 😀
Liv says
These are not all egg-free, nor list a non-egg substitute
Sarah says
Oof! 🤦🏼♀️ Thanks for pointing that out Liv. The original intention of the article was to provide vegetarian breakfast ideas that weren’t centered around eggs (i.e. fried, scrambled, or boiled eggs). But the verbiage certainly doesn’t reflect that. Changed the wording to be more clear, thanks again! ❤️
maddie says
love all the ideas i am 12 and just starting out so this helped me A LOT
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Sarah says
Thanks so much for pointing this out, Cora!
J Smith says
Thank you so much for showing and sharing your remarkable recipes
Sarah says
You’re so welcome! Happy to share 😀
Pratika says
Absolutely loved the Coffee Oat Smoothie. Thank you for sharing
Teabag says
Vegetarian is lovely ethos more people should practice it.
Elizabeth @ Bowl of Delicious says
These vegetarian breakfast ideas are amazing! Love a good tofu scramble.
Sarah Bond says
Thanks so much, Elizabeth! They sure beat breakfast today 😉