Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 19 Plant-Based Breakfast Ideas That Will Jumpstart Your Mornings Start your day with one of our go-to vegan breakfast recipes. By Riley Wofford Riley Wofford Riley is an associate food editor for Martha Stewart Living. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 13, 2024 Close Photo: Con Poulos There are so many good reasons to incorporate more plant-based foods into your daily life. Whether you're doing it for animal welfare, environmental concerns, or your own personal health, everyone can benefit from making healthier choices every day. One of the easiest ways to do this is by adopting a plant-based diet—even removing animal products from one meal of your day can make a significant impact. These 20 plant-based breakfast recipes and our meal planning tips will help you do that—and start your morning off strong. 18 Breakfast Ideas That Don’t Include Eggs 01 of 19 Bircher Chia Parfait Nico Schinco With oats, chia seeds, nondairy yogurt, nondairy milk, mango, and raspberries, this parfait is a filling and healthy but also a decadent way to start the day. View Recipe 02 of 19 Vegan Pancakes Brie Goldman Will you top your stack of vegan pancakes with berries and maple syrup, coconut yogurt, or plant-based sausage? Any or all of your favorite toppings will be delicious with these fluffy hotcakes. View Recipe 03 of 19 Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie Mike Krautter The smoothie version of a PBJ, this filling beverage is made with almond or your favorite nondairy milk, peanut butter, banana, and frozen berries. View Recipe 04 of 19 No-Cook Overnight Oats Bryan Gardner Mix oats with your favorite nondairy milk plus your choice of mix-ins—dried or fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds, then leave them to soak overnight. Breakfast will be waiting in the refrigerator for you the next morning. View Recipe 05 of 19 Spiced Apple Oatmeal Con Poulos Oatmeal is a comforting and nutritious plant-based breakfast option. This one is cooked on the stovetop until creamy and served with maple and cinnamon-spiced apples. Swap out the butter in this recipe for neutral oil or a plant-based alternative. View Recipe 06 of 19 Brown Rice, Farro, or Spelt Breakfast Bowl Chris Simpson This breakfast bowl employs other grains like brown rice, farro, and spelt for a modern take on oatmeal. Use unsweetened oat or almond milk to cook the grains and top them with your favorite fruits–we love a mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Coconut-based yogurt is a delicious Greek yogurt alternative. View Recipe 07 of 19 Coconut-Raspberry Breakfast Pudding Chris Simpson In this nourishing breakfast pudding, a store-bought grain blend is simmered in coconut milk until tender. Frozen raspberries melt into the pudding and become slightly jammy–make sure to add more fresh berries on top before serving. View Recipe 08 of 19 Vegan Blueberry Muffins Lennart Weibull Coconut oil acts as the fat in these muffins, in lieu of butter. Mashed bananas ensure that each blueberry-studded bite is tender and moist. View Recipe 09 of 19 Vegan Banana Bread Emily Kate Roemer There are two secrets to making the best banana bread: over-ripe bananas and just a bit of cinnamon. We make an egg substitute by hydrating ground flaxseed in water. View Recipe 10 of 19 Vegan Banana French Toast Mike Krautter There's no egg to be found in the custard for this French toast. Silken tofu stands in for the egg and is mixed into a plant-based banana custard. Soak day-old slices of baguette in the custard, toast them in coconut oil, and get breakfast on the table in no time. View Recipe 11 of 19 Vegan Granola Bars Bryan Gardner These nutrient-dense granola bars are so much more delicious than store-bought, and are healthier to boot. Dates give the bars a nice chewy texture, and they’re loaded up with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. View Recipe 12 of 19 Roasted-Vegetable and Brown-Rice Bowls Lennart Weibull Who says breakfast has to be sweet? Ready-to-heat brown rice makes it easy to prep these healthy bowls in a hurry. Roasted sweet potatoes, eggplant, and broccoli are nutritious and filling, and the tahini sauce rounds it all out. View Recipe 13 of 19 Basic Granola Frank Frances We love to prep a big batch of granola on the weekend, so it's ready to go for the rest of the week. This simple granola is flavored with maple syrup and your favorite nuts and dried fruit. You could even stir in some toasted coconut or chocolate chips at the end. Sprinkle it generously over your favorite plant-based yogurt or eat it by the spoonful on its own. View Recipe 14 of 19 Banana Energy Bites Kate Mathis Bananas and nut butter are a classic combination. Kids and adults alike will love these easy-to-eat nut butter-coated banana bites. Hemp seeds add healthy fat, protein, and even more nutty flavor. View Recipe 15 of 19 Turmeric-Mango Smoothie Con Poulos This smoothie is pure sunshine in a glass. Frozen mango and banana are blended up with hydrating coconut water and a pinch of turmeric for both color and anti-inflammatory properties. View Recipe 16 of 19 Quick Strawberry Jam Three simple ingredients–strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice–come together to make this easy jam. To combat the level of sugar, pile it onto peanut butter toast or swirl it into yogurt to make breakfast a bit more healthy. Bonus: You can use any of your favorite berries to make this recipe. View Recipe 17 of 19 Brown-Rice Cakes With Toppings Marcus Nilsson Brown rice cakes are a great blank slate to build an open-faced breakfast sandwich. Our collection of topping options includes ones for vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians. For plant-based we have a lot of ideas, including going sweet with nut butter and berries or swinging savory with avocado, tamari, and sesame seeds. View Recipe 18 of 19 Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes Chris Simpson These loaded sweet potatoes are guaranteed to keep you full until lunchtime. The potatoes provide fiber, black beans add protein, and avocado is the perfect healthy fat. View Recipe 19 of 19 Roasted Red Potatoes Emily Laurae You may think of roasted potatoes as a dinner side dish. That's true, but don't overlook them for breakfast. These small potatoes don't take long to roast and are simply flavored with olive oil and herbs—consider them an ode to home fries. Serve them with a tofu scramble or your favorite plant-based sausage for a hearty meal to start the day. View Recipe Meal-Planning Tips To enjoy all of the benefits of a plant-based breakfast, ensure that it is well-balanced with a variety of nutrients. Planning your meals and setting aside some time to do prep work will set you up for success. When planning meals, try to include a source of complex carbs (for sustained energy), healthy fats (for balanced blood sugar), and protein (for satiety) in each, says Fiona Lazar, certified holistic nutritionist and personal chef. She likes to mix up the types of each component throughout the week to provide herself with some variety. Chickpeas, tofu, and hummus are great examples of protein sources, while a rotation of oats, rice, grains, and vegetables provides complex carbs. Sliced avocado, nuts, and seeds are tasty ways to incorporate healthy fats. Our Favorite Plant-Based Breakfast Ingredients Don't want to follow one of the above recipes? Here are a few foods to have on hand so you can assemble your own plant-based breakfast. Rolled oats Tofu Non-dairy yogurt (coconut, oat, almond, or cashew-based) Soy and nut milks Whole-grain bread, sourdough, English muffins, rice cakes Avocado Quick-cooked vegetables (zucchini, sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach) Fresh or frozen fruit Fresh herbs Natural sweeteners (maple syrup, agave) Updated by Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit