Best Vegan Breakfast Recipes: Sweet & Savory Ideas

Whether you're craving something sweet with your morning coffee or a hearty savory breakfast to start the day, this collection of the best vegan breakfast recipes has you covered.

Breakfast has always been one of my favorite meals to make because there are so many delicious options and combinations. Some mornings call for something simple like a slice of banana bread or a warm blueberry scone, while other days I want something more filling like tofu scramble, a stack of pancakes, and a side of breakfast potatoes.

In this roundup, you'll find easy vegan breakfast ideas for every kind of morning, from quick weekday breakfasts to relaxing weekend brunches. I've included some of the most popular breakfast recipes from the blog, along with sweet and savory ideas. You'll find plenty of great options to start your day.

I hope this collection of plant-based breakfast recipes helps you discover a few new favorites to add to your breakfast rotation.

Most Popular Breakfast Recipes

If you're not sure where to start, these reader favorites are the three most popular breakfast recipes on the blog. They're tried and tested, and readers come back to them again and again.

Vegan Blueberry Scones

These vegan blueberry scones are bursting with fresh blueberries and topped with a sweet lemon icing. They're perfect for breakfast or brunch.

4.90 stars (74 reviews)

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Vegan French Toast Casserole

This vegan French toast casserole combines pieces of French bread, a rich vegan custard, and a sweet pecan crumble. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or preparing the night before.

4.90 stars (177 reviews)

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The Best Vegan Banana Bread

This vegan banana bread is one of my favorite ways to use up ripe bananas. It's moist, easy to make, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.

4.78 stars (267 reviews)

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Sweet Vegan Breakfasts

Whether you're craving something warm from the oven or a special weekend treat, these sweet vegan breakfast recipes are a delicious way to start the day. You'll find everything from scones and quick breads to pancakes and muffins.

Fluffy Vegan Buttermilk Pancakes

Light, fluffy, and made from scratch, these vegan buttermilk pancakes are a delicious way to start the day. They're ready in under 30 minutes.

5 stars (3 reviews)

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Blueberry Breakfast Cake

This vegan blueberry breakfast cake is filled with fresh blueberries and topped with a sweet crumb topping. It's a great make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or enjoying with a cup of coffee.

4.65 stars (70 reviews)

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Mini Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins

Soft, bite-sized vegan chocolate chip muffins are ready in just 20 minutes. They're perfect for breakfast or a make-ahead treat.

4.95 stars (18 reviews)

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Vegan Cherry Almond Coffee Cake

This light, moist vegan cherry coffee cake is packed with cherry flavor. It features swirls of cherry preserves and is finished with fresh cherries, a crumb topping, and sliced almonds.

4.76 stars (29 reviews)

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Vegan Cinnamon Pancakes

Vegan cinnamon pancakes are the perfect weekend breakfast! These warm, light & fluffy pancakes are easy to make and require only 9 simple ingredients! 

4.97 stars (33 reviews)

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Vegan French Toast

Vegan French toast is a perfect weekend breakfast. Thick-cut slices of bread are dipped in a cinnamon batter, pan-fried until golden and crisp, then drizzled with maple syrup.

5 stars (9 reviews)

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Vegan Blueberry muffins

The best vegan blueberry muffins are loaded with fresh blueberries and easy to make!  This one-bowl breakfast recipe has a classic flavor and soft texture you'd never know they're egg and dairy-free.

4.97 stars (26 reviews)

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Vegan Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

Vegan Apple Cinnamon Pancakes are topped with cooked cinnamon apples & sweet coconut whip. It's like having dessert for breakfast!

5 stars (14 reviews)

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Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread

Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread is sure to satisfy those chocolate cravings. This rich, decadent quick bread is packed with chocolate chips for chocolate flavor in every bite.

4.73 stars (43 reviews)

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Vegan Pumpkin Scones

These vegan pumpkin scones are tender inside, crisp on the outside, and warmly spiced. They're made with simple ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes for a quick and easy fall breakfast.

5 stars (4 reviews)

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Vegan Sheet Pan Pancakes

No need to flip these vegan sheet pan pancakes. They're baked in the oven for an easy morning breakfast. And they're just as soft and fluffy as traditional pancakes.

4.57 stars (79 reviews)

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Vegan Zucchini Bread

This vegan zucchini bread is perfect for using up your garden grown zucchini. This classic recipe easily comes together and is always a winner.

4.95 stars (20 reviews)

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Vegan Banana Pancakes

Start your morning with soft, fluffy vegan banana pancakes made with homemade banana milk. This flavorful, quick, and easy breakfast is perfect for using up ripe bananas.

4.79 stars (19 reviews)

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Savory Vegan Breakfasts

For those mornings when you want something a little more savory, these vegan breakfast recipes are perfect. From tofu scramble and breakfast tacos to crispy breakfast potatoes, you'll find plenty of satisfying options.

The Best Tofu Scramble

This simple tofu scramble is an eggless vegan alternative packed with protein. It has only 6 ingredients and is great for breakfast or brunch. Enjoy it as-is or add any vegetable for a customized taste.

4.95 stars (17 reviews)

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Vegan Cream Cheese

Cashew cream cheese is the perfect homemade dairy-free option. It's tangy, creamy, spreadable and whips up in about 5 minutes. Lasts all week in the fridge.

4.85 stars (40 reviews)

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Instant Pot Breakfast Potatoes

Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these make-ahead breakfast potatoes are seasoned and steamed in the Instant Pot until tender. Pan-fry right away or refrigerate and crisp up in a skillet later.

4.70 stars (33 reviews)

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Hummus and Avocado Toast

Lately, I've been loving this hummus and avocado toast as a simple breakfast. It's quick, easy, and ready in under 10 minutes.

4.71 stars (17 reviews)

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Vegan Breakfast Tacos

Vegan Mexican-style breakfast tacos are perfect for breakfast or brunch. They're flavorful and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

4.75 stars (4 reviews)

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Vegan Breakfast Quesadilla

Satisfy your morning hunger with this loaded Vegan Breakfast Quesadilla.

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Freezer Vegan Breakfast Burrito

Save time in the morning by grabbing a homemade Vegan Breakfast Burrito from the freezer! It's the best vegan freezer meal to prep for the AM!

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Vegan Breakfast Potato Polenta Bowl

This vegan breakfast potato polenta bowl is an easy, comforting dish to make for a lazy Sunday morning breakfast (or brunch).

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Vegan Shakshuka

Easy and delicious Vegan Shakshuka! A one-pot 30-minute meal with silky, soft, "eggy" tofu rounds cooked gently in a chunky, spicy, garlicky tomato sauce.

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The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

Thick slices of smoky, marinated tofu on an English muffin with mashed avocado, a slice of ripe tomato, and a homemade 5-minute vegan egg yolk inspired sauce.

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