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Start your day off right with one of these delicious plant-based breakfast recipes. There are so many options to choose from. Here are 7 of our favorites to get you through a whole week.
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They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so fuel up to keep you energized through your morning. From sweet to savory, there is something for everyone.
What do you eat for breakfast on a vegan diet?
Vegans don’t eat any animal products, so traditional American breakfast fare, like bacon, sausage, and eggs, are out! BUT, there are so many yummy options to choose from!
From sweet options like pancakes and donuts, smoothies and smoothie bowls, muffins and quick breads, granola and granola bars, to savory options like breakfast nachos, breakfast casserole, and tofu scramble, it’s easy to find a recipe to start your day!
The following plant based breakfast recipes will help get you started and power you through your day.
Plant-based breakfast foods to stock up on
Rolled oats – Great for oatmeal, obviously, but also can be added to granola, bread, muffins, pancakes, smoothies, and even breakfast cookies!
Tortillas, bread, bagels – Avocado toast, bagel sandwiches with veggie cream cheese, breakfast tacos, French toast, etc. The options are nearly endless. Use whole grain or gluten-free as needed.
Nut or seed butters – Spread on toast, stir into oatmeal, use as a dip for apples, etc. We love almond butter and peanut butter, but use your favorite.
You only need a tablespoon or two per serving, so one jar should last you a long time. I recommend buying organic, natural varieties, if possible, and storing them in the fridge.
Fruit – Bananas are great for sweetening smoothies, oatmeal or muffins without the need for added sugar. Apples and oranges are inexpensive and can easily be eaten on-the-go. Fresh or frozen berries are delicious in parfaits, chia pudding, overnight oats, added to a bowl cereal or oatmeal, or eaten on their own.
Tofu and tempeh – Tofu can be scrambled to resemble eggs, fried in slices and added to breakfast sandwiches, baked and added to tacos, or blended into a base for a vegan breakfast casserole. Marinated tempeh makes excellent vegan bacon!
Beans or lentils – Beans and lentils might not seem like breakfast fare, but they are a great way to start your day. Add them to scrambles, tacos, skillets, or savory breakfast bowls.
Potatoes ~ Who doesn’t love breakfast potatoes? You can get a big bag fairly cheap and make hash browns, hash with onions and bell peppers, fritters, oven-roasted potatoes, or baked potatoes. YUM!
Money savings tips
Make a grocery list and stick to it. Meal plan for breakfast, too, not just dinner. Then make a list of the ingredients you need and stick to the list. Grab my FREE Printable Plant-Based Diet Grocery List to help you stay on track!
Meal plan around the weekly sales. Check the store sales pages before you make your menu, then plan your meals around the sale items.
Shop seasonal. Fresh berries are expensive in the winter, but cheap in the summer. When they’re more expensive, buy frozen fruit instead. My kids love eating blueberries straight from the freezer, but all frozen fruit is great in smoothies, oatmeal, muffins, etc.
Cook in bulk and freeze. Save time and money by making big batches of muffins, pancakes, waffles, breakfast burritos, etc. and freeze leftovers in individual portions.
Want more? Browse through all of my vegan breakfast recipes!
I hope you love these recipes as much as we do! If you try any of them, please leave a comment below with your feedback.
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Ohioren
I love hash browns and veggie skillet for breakfast. It’s rich, delicious and filling. Non-vegans don’t know what they are missing.