25 Plant-Based Breakfast Ideas To Try This Week
For as many as 25% of us, the most important meal of the day is also the most skipped meal of the day. It doesn’t matter whether you have hectic mornings with kids, you’re bored of cereal, or you need two cups of coffee before thinking about a meal. Breakfast is still key to a feel-good, energetic, and productive day.
We’ve gathered 25 incredible plant-based breakfast recipes to suit everyone’s taste and schedule. Even if you only have a few minutes to spare, these recipes will fill you up with all the flavor and nutrition you need to start your day on the right foot.
1. Black bean chilaquiles
Enjoy a smoky balanced breakfast with these black bean chilaquiles. Made with black beans, vegan cheese, and mojo rojo sauce, you’ll top it off with avocado and lime for a delightful blend of Mexican flavors. It all whips up in less than 30 minutes with 12 grams of protein and eight grams of fiber per serving.
2. Avocado bagel sandwich
You might be in a rush, but you don’t have to sacrifice a yummy, healthy breakfast. Assemble this avocado bagel sandwich with juicy Roma tomatoes, plant-based cream cheese, and everything bagel spice in just five minutes.
3. Plum shortcakes
Indulgent yet nutritious, these plum shortcakes make the perfect weekend brunch. This sodium smart recipe has six grams of protein, three grams of fiber, and a whole lot of flavor in every serving. All you have to do is coat slices of plum in sugar, maple syrup, and flour, mix up the plant-based biscuit dough, assemble, and bake. In less than an hour, you’ve got a unique and delicious treat your whole crew will love on a relaxing Sunday.
4. Pistachio cream chia pudding
When you have zero prep time in the morning, this pistachio cream chia pudding is the great-tasting fuel you need. It’s got seven grams of protein and six grams of fiber per serving, topped with almond slices for the best blend of smooth and crunchy textures.
5. Mojo avocado toasts
Start your day with a serving of smoky greens, ready in less than 10 minutes. Mojo avocado toasts are topped with pepitas, pea shoots, and a dollop of mojo rojo sauce. Each slice includes five grams of protein and three grams of fiber for a fresh, healthy way to kick off the day.
6. Orange tahini overnight oats
Orange tahini overnight oats are the perfect present to yourself. Mix everything up the night before and let the orange, vanilla, tahini, and agave work its magic in your fridge for at least eight hours.
7. Breakfast frittata
An egg-free frittata? Yes! It only takes 25 minutes to prep and cook this gluten-free, low sodium dish. This vegan breakfast frittata is made with potato, chickpea flour, and nutritional yeast, topped with a light cilantro crema. Each serving includes seven grams of protein, four grams of fiber, and less than 25 grams of carbs.
8. Everything bagel with cashew cream cheese
Going plant-based doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite breakfast staples. Toast up a vegan everything bagel and top with cashew cream cheese or any other preferred topping. Our bagels will keep for up to 14 days in the fridge, so you’ve got an easy breakfast at the ready for the whole week.
9. Lemon poppy seed pancakes
It’s hard to believe this decadent dish is ready in just 15 minutes. Our lemon poppy seed pancakes are topped with cardamom fig yogurt — a nice change of pace from the typical cinnamon — and every fluffy pancake is packed with 10 grams of protein.
10. Banana berry protein smoothie
Need a high-protein breakfast that’s ready in less time than brewing some coffee? This banana berry smoothie features 30 grams of protein per serving. Blend a banana, strawberries, and Just One Protein powder with ice, cinnamon, maple syrup, and your favorite non-dairy milk. Voila — instant, on-the-go breakfast.
11. Rancheros breakfast bowls
Who says you have to wait until lunchtime for a burrito bowl? Our high-fiber, high-protein vegan rancheros breakfast bowl is made with black beans and vegan chorizo. You’ll get 13 grams of fiber and 17 grams of protein in every serving, and it only takes 10 minutes to cook.
12. Almond butter toast
It doesn’t get much easier than this almond butter raspberry preserve toast. Sprinkle on some flax seeds for extra crunch and fiber, and enjoy seven tasty grams of protein per serving.
13. Kale and smoky tempeh scramble
Tempeh is a plant-based protein that’s wildly underutilized in our morning meals, but we’re here to change that. Our kale and tempeh scramble gets its flavor from smoked paprika, balanced by vegan cheddar and sweet peppers. Serve with sliced sourdough toast for a flavorful start to the day that includes 15 grams of protein per serving.
14. Baklava overnight oats
Indulge in dessert for breakfast without the sugar crash. It takes five minutes to whip up these baklava overnight oats before bedtime. When you wake up, you’ll have a sweet and zesty breakfast treat with eight grams of protein per serving waiting for you.
15. Breakfast tacos
Savor your morning with plant-based breakfast tacos. Filled with tofu, crispy potatoes, and chipotle crema, this recipe includes 21 grams of protein per serving. Great for a slow morning, but if you’re in a rush, they only take 15 minutes to prep.
16. Smoky tofu and sweet potato hash
Get 16 grams of protein, eight grams of fiber, and a delicious serving of veggies in before you tackle the day. It takes 20 minutes to cook this tofu and sweet potato hash, flavored with smoked paprika, sweet peppers, and cheesy nutritional yeast.
17. Amaranth chocolate porridge
Satisfy your sweet tooth while getting 11 grams of protein with this Amaranth chocolate porridge. It takes 15 minutes to cook this rich cocoa delight, accented by sweet mango and hazelnuts.
18. Indian tofu scramble
Relish in a symphony of flavors, ready in only 25 minutes. This Indian tofu scramble is seasoned with turmeric, Madras curry powder, and cumin. Serve with cilantro chutney for a satisfying breakfast with 17 grams of protein per serving.
19. White bean melts
This unconventional breakfast sandwich packs 11 grams of protein per serving and will keep you full all morning. White bean melts are stacked with red onion bacon and vegan cheddar cheese on top of a whole wheat English muffin.
20. Super green breakfast sandwich
Scrambled tofu is great on its own, but it also makes the perfect breakfast sandwich main. This high-protein super green breakfast sandwich has all the ingredients you need to power through whatever your day has in store. Slather on a layer of vegan pesto mayo for an even more flavorful kick.
21. Banana nut oatmeal
Instant oatmeal has never tasted this good. Enjoy a gourmet choose-your-own-adventure and serve this banana nut oatmeal hot or cold. It’s gluten-free and sodium smart with six grams of fiber and seven grams of protein in every bowl.
22. Lemon berry cheesecake toast
Great for breakfast or a mid-day sweet snack, this loaded lemon berry cheesecake toast is sodium smart, with five grams of fiber in every serving. All you have to do is toast up some sourdough, mix vegan cream cheese with maple syrup and lemon zest, and assemble with dried blueberries and poppy seeds on top.
23. Green mango fiber smoothie
If you want to eat more vegetables and increase your fiber intake, you’ve got to add this green mango smoothie to your menu. It’s a rich and nutrient-dense blend of mango, banana, dates, apples, kale that puts the green in “green smoothie,” and chia seeds, packed with an impressive 11 grams of fiber.
24. Super seeds avocado toasts
Hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds are super nutritious and make the perfect crunchy topping for a quick super seeds avocado toast. Each slice includes seven grams of protein and five grams of fiber. Sprinkle a little dill on top for another layer of flavor.
25. Tofu egg fried rice
Make this one-of-a-kind tofu fried rice for breakfast and enjoy the leftovers for lunch. It’s simple to make in just 20 minutes with crumbles of extra firm tofu, spinach, and brown rice, flavored with turmeric and nutritional yeast. Serve with sriracha mayo and savor this unique takeout alternative.
Breakfast is served by Purple Carrot
These recipes only scratch the surface of the innovative plant-based breakfast (and lunch and dinner) dishes from Purple Carrot. Our chef-crafted, dietician-designed menu is made to meet all your nutritional needs with meal kits that are as tasty as they are healthy. When you’re too busy to plan a weekly grocery list, we deliver everything you need right to your door. Shop Purple Carrot today for plant-based breakfasts that fit your busy schedule.
