14 Healthy Vegan Breakfast Recipes | Forks Over Knives (2024)

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By Lisa Esile, MS,

From granola+fruit and cookedgrain bowls to "egg" and veggie combos, we've got you covered. And if those don't tickle your taste buds, how about breakfast tacos,a hearty bean/potato dish or french toast?

Save this list and come back to it when you need some inspiration.

(And if you manage to try all 14, here's a prior post with another week's worth: 7 Sweet and Savory Whole-Food Vegan Breakfasts.)

Another gorgeous breakfast from Chef Sroufe. Rice pudding is always such a hit becauseit's so darn comforting. And the cinnamon stick, dates and raisins in this recipe make itextra divine! Works well as adessert too.GET THE RECIPE.

Orange French Toast

This ingenious recipe uses aquafaba (liquid from soaked beans), orange zest, and cinnamon to make French toast that’s soft, thick and eggy. Yum!!

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Chocolate Chip Coconut Pancakes

With flaxseeds, oats, andbuckwheatflour these delicious gluten-free pancakes are packed with goodness. They freeze well—you couldmakea batch for the week. And they’re great for dessert too!

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Banana Almond Granola

This is such a simple and tastybreakfast. As one reader says, “I am shocked and amazed and delighted that an oil-free (and still crunchy!) granola is possible.”

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Chickpea Omelet

What better way to start the day than with this egg-free omelet, made with chickpea flour, nutritional yeast and other flavorings. To serve, add tomatoes, spinach, salsa, hot sauce, or whatever plant-delicious toppings you like.

Polenta with Pears and Cranberries

This is another one of those breakfasts that doubles as a scrumptiousdesert. The cookedfruit on top of the buttery-like polenta is such a winning combination.

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Healthy Oatmeal with Fruit and Nuts

This basic oatmeal recipe is such a good one to have up your sleeve. It’s so versatile! Add whatever nuts and fresh and dried fruits you have on hand.

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Egyptian Breakfast Beans (Ful Medames)

Not used toeating beans for breakfast? It can take some getting used to—but before you know it you’ll be wondering how you ate anything else. This traditional Egyptian breakfast recipe is super simple and incredibly satisfying. You do need to soak and cook the beans, but to savetime it’s easy enough to cook bulk beans ahead of timeand freeze so they’re on hand and ready to go.

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Apple-Lemon Breakfast Bowl

With the fresh flavors ofdates, walnuts, lemon juice and apple, this raw vegan breakfastleaves you feeling satisfied but not weighed down.

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Breakfast Scramble

Such a simple but delicious scramble.The recipe uses nutritional yeast, turmeric and cayenne pepper for flavor. And where most vegan scrambles use tofu, this scrummy mix uses cauliflower instead.

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Brown Rice Breakfast Pudding

Another gorgeous breakfast fromChef Sroufe. Rice pudding is always such a hit becauseit’s so darn comforting. And the cinnamon stick, dates and raisins in this recipe make itextra divine! Works well as adessert too.

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Chocolate Pancakes

These healthy, gluten-free, chocolate pancakes are perfect for a weekendmorning when youfeel like a treat! We agree with authorSomer McCowan, they’re great served withstrawberries, raspberries, or bananas—orany of your favorite fruit!

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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Hash

If you’re looking for a filling and tasty meal idea, you’ve found it! This mash works on tacos or toast, or even by itself. Great for lunch or dinner too. We love how cookJill Nussinow, author ofVegan Under Pressure: Perfect Vegan Meals Made Quick and Easy in Your Pressure Cooker, also gives pressure cooking instructions.

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Easy Overnight Oats With Chia

Preparing breakfast in the morning doesn’t get any easier than this.Soak the ingredients overnight, and in the morning just add the fruit and/ornut toppings you desire. And there you have it—a delicious, healthy, breakfast on the run!

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Whole-Wheat Berry Muffins

What better grab-and-go breakfast, or mid morning snack than these light and tasty blueberry muffins. Not too sweet and berry-licious!

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Apple-Walnut Breakfast Bread

This oil-free, vegan loaf makesa great treat, perfect for a lazy weekend or afternoon snack. The classic apple-cinnamon-walnut combination is as fabulous asever.

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Lisa Esile is an author, illustrator, blogger, vegetable gardener, and whole-food enthusiast with a special fondness for potatoes. She has a master’s degree in human nutrition and is passionate about showing people how to live happier, healthier lives. She is the author of Reach Your Big Calm and the co-author of Whose Mind Is It Anyway? Find her on Facebook.

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What do diabetic vegans eat for breakfast? ›

  • 5 vegan low and sugar-free breakfast recipes. Eating plant-based doesn't have to be a chore—vegan food is delicious, versatile, and nutritious, too. ...
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Which of the following breakfast meals would be appropriate for a vegan to consume? ›

Start your day with our best-ever vegan breakfast ideas. These dairy- and egg-free recipes include pancakes, waffles, muffins, smoothies and porridge.

What bread is vegan? ›

Vegans can eat bread that does not contain animal products or byproducts. This includes breads that only use some variation on flour, water, yeast, and salt including ciabatta, baguette, focaccia, sourdough, pita, and ezekiel breads.

What is a vegan who only eats eggs? ›

Can a vegan eat eggs? The straightforward answer is that you technically cannot call yourself a vegan if you consume eggs. Because eggs are not vegan, you would be called an ovo-vegetarian; or just a vegetarian for simplicity's sake as vegetarians do eat eggs.

Why is my blood sugar high on a vegan diet? ›

One final pitfall of the vegan diet that can affect people with diabetes, in particular, is that it's easy to overdo it on the carbs, which can affect your blood sugar levels. Plant foods tend to be higher in carbs than animal foods, so a vegan diet will naturally be higher in carbs than an omnivorous diet.

Does vegan food spike blood sugar? ›

A plant-based diet has been shown to have many health benefits, including lowering blood sugar and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. By following a plant-based diet, gamblers can potentially lower their blood sugar and improve their overall health.

How common is diabetes in vegans? ›

Prevalence of type 2 diabetes increased from 2.9% in vegans to 7.6% in nonvegetarians; the prevalence was intermediate in participants consuming lacto-ovo (3.2%), pesco (4.8%), or semi-vegetarian (6.1%) diets.

What is the best food to eat first thing in the morning for gut health? ›

Adding fiber-rich foods to your breakfast aids digestion by promoting beneficial gut bacteria and also helps you feel satisfied after eating. Fiber-rich foods include vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds, and whole grains.

What cereal is good for plant-based diet? ›

There are many cereals that make great vegan friendly choices, without compromising on all that delicious taste.
  • Shredded Wheat. ...
  • Shredded Wheat Bitesize. ...
  • Shredded Wheat Red Berries & Vanilla. ...
  • Shreddies Original. ...
  • Frosted Shreddies. ...
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  • GoFree Rice Pops. ...
  • GoFree Corn Flakes.

What snack foods can vegans eat? ›

Try These Popular Vegan Snacks (Chips, Cookies, and More)
  • Vegan Rob's Chips.
  • Rivalz Extra Chedda' Mac.
  • Outstanding Foods PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds.
  • Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars—Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate.
  • Trader Joe's Almond Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets.

What lunch do vegans eat? ›

Chickpea soup is one of our favorite vegan lunch ideas; it is rich in fiber, plant protein, heart-healthy fats, and antioxidants from rosemary and vegetables. Serve it with a slice of grilled or toasted bread brushed with garlic and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

What is a balanced vegan meal? ›

base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible) have some fortified dairy alternatives, such as soya drinks and yoghurts (choose lower-fat and lower-sugar options) eat some beans, pulses and other proteins.

Is Peanut Butter vegan? ›

The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet. However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.

Do vegans eat pancakes? ›

If the pancakes don't contain animal products, then yes, vegans can eat them. The great majority of pancakes around the world, however, are not vegan-friendly. Vegans need to confirm the ingredients to ensure their meal is completely plant-based.

Can vegans eat bread? ›

Yes, vegans can eat bread. At its core, a basic bread recipe contains just four simple ingredients: flour, water, salt, and yeast — all of which are vegan-friendly. Flour is simply a mixture of ground grains, making it entirely plant-based. Water is an animal-free substance found in any natural body of water worldwide.

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