18 vegan breakfast recipes

Vegan breakfast ideas

Vegan overnight oats

All it takes is 10 minutes and four ingredients to make these vegan overnight oats. Finish with grated apple, coconut yogurt and maple syrup.

Vegan shakshuka

Tofu replaces eggs in this vegan take on shakshuka – together with tomatoes, assorted peppers and spices.

Vegan tofu scramble

This low-calorie vegan breakfast recipe made with smoked tofu, punchy chilli and pan-fried courgette makes a great alternative to eggs.

Vegan banana bread

Oat milk, tahini and super-ripe bananas keep this egg-free, dairy-free banana bread moist and moreish. This makes the perfect on-the-go breakfast and mid-morning snack.

Healthy chia pudding

This creamy, lightly sweetened vegan pud also makes a nice and easy brekkie – it’s surprisingly filling due to the soluble fibre in chia seeds.

Mocha porridge

Morning porridge tastes so much more exciting when you add cocoa powder, espresso, almond milk, dates and cinnamon. The perfect vegan start to the day.

Vegan avocado on toast with chickpeas

Turn a store cupboard staple into a twist on this popular brunch dish, livened up with sesame seeds and spring onions for a hearty brunch.

Confit garlic with roasted tomatoes on toast

Mornings in Spain often start with 'pan con tomate' (toast slathered with tomato and garlic purée). Use British tomatoes in this deconstructed version for a fresh start to your day.

Banana malt loaf

Use up left over bananas in our moist loaf with tea-infused dried fruit and malt extract. This vegan bread gets better with age, so you can enjoy it all week.

Vegan pancakes with mixed berry compote

Ready in under 30 minutes, these fluffy pancakes with vibrant berry compote make for a sweet start to your day.

Vegan smoothie bowls

These vibrant smoothie bowls filled with crunchy granola, blueberries and shaved coconut are an easy and satisfying breakfast idea.

Vegan banana bread

Our moreish banana bread is easy to rustle up and make a light morning snack alongside your cup of tea.

Vegan smoothie with frozen berries

Keep frozen berries in your freezer? Try our super simple frozen berry smoothie recipe that's ready in just five minutes. This smoothie is ideal if you want an on-the-go breakfast.

Vegan porridge with chocolate, coconut and raspberries

Cocoa powder adds a richness to this quinoa porridge, while berries add a burst of sweetness. Make this breakfast if you want a warming start to your day.

Pumpkin seed butter on rye

Want an energy boosting vegan breakfast? Slather pumpkin seed butter onto rye bread, then top with slices of apple for one of your five-a-day.

Vegan overnight oats

Prep your oats the night before to make this quick and easy vegan breakfast for two. It may be low calorie but it'll leave you feeling satisfied and full until lunchtime.

Coconut overnight oats

You can soak oats in any milk overnight but we love the creaminess that coconut milk gives. This makes a few portions for the week, so you get a healthy breakfast that’s quick to make in the morning.

Kale smoothie

Try our health editor's vegan, four-ingredient green smoothie, packed with vitamins and nutrients including vitamin C.