A hearty and nutritious breakfast is the perfect way to start your day. As more people adopt plant-based lifestyles, vegan breakfast options have become more varied and delicious. Whether you’re vegan or just want to add more plant-based meals to your diet, these flavorful vegan breakfast recipes are sure to satisfy and energize you for the day ahead.
Sweet potatoes are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamin A, vitamin C and manganese. These sweet potato pancakes are fluffy, delicious and naturally sweetened. Mash one sweet potato and mix it into a batter made of flour, plant-based milk, maple syrup, coconut oil and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook the pancakes like regular pancakes and top them with maple syrup, fruit, nuts or all three.
Craving something savory? This tofu scramble with veggies is a vegan take on scrambled eggs. Sauté extra-firm tofu with nutritional yeast, turmeric, garlic and your favorite veggies like spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and bell peppers. Season with salt, pepper, paprika and fresh or dried herbs. Serve the scramble with toast, hash browns or fresh fruit.
Start your day with a bowl of oatmeal, one of the healthiest vegan breakfast options. Steel-cut oats have more texture and nuttiness than rolled oats. Simmer them in plant-based milk and top your oatmeal with bananas, berries, nut butter, flax or chia seeds and maple syrup. For extra decadence, add a splash of coconut milk.
If you have a sweet tooth, this vegan banana bread will hit the spot. Mash three ripe bananas and mix them into a batter made of flour, sugar, oil, plant-based milk and spices. Bake the bread in a loaf pan for about an hour, then slice and enjoy with nut butter, jam or just as is. Wrapped tightly, the bread will stay fresh for up to five days.
For a quick breakfast sandwich, toast an English muffin and top it with mashed avocado, hummus, tomato slices and sprouts. The healthy fats from the avocado and hummus will keep you feeling full, and the tomato and sprouts add freshness. Add hot sauce if you like some kick.
On weekends, treat yourself to vegan blueberry muffins. Whip up a batter with flour, sugar, oil, plant-based milk, lemon zest and spices. Gently fold in fresh or frozen blueberries and spoon the batter into a muffin tin. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the muffins are lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Enjoy your muffins with coffee or tea.
Scrambled tofu, oatmeal with fruit, sweet potato pancakes or a breakfast sandwich are all hearty, delicious ways to start your day. And for days when you want an extra special treat, you can bake up a loaf of banana bread or blueberry muffins. With so many options, you’ll never get bored with vegan breakfast recipes. Eating more plant-based meals is a great way to improve your health and the health of our planet.
