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Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes

Hearty and wholesome vegetarian breakfast recipes to get you started for the day. Look here for vegetarian breakfast ideas and vegan breakfast recipes for everyday, for a vegetarian weekend brunch, or to prepare in advance and eat on the go.
Orange Banana Breakfast Couscous
Couscous makes a quick and easy vegetarian or vegan breakfast alternative to processed cereal or if you're bored of oatmeal. Try this filling and satisfying orange and banana couscous for breakfast.
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Vegan Breakfast Burrito with Tofu
An easy vegan and vegetarian breakfast burrito recipe for a quick and nutritious vegetarian breakfast. This breakfast burrito combines tofu with some veggies and spicy tabasco sauce for a healthy meal to start the day.
Vegan Irish Soda Bread
An easy dairy-free, egg-free and vegan recipe for Irish soda bread using an egg replacer and soy milk. Vegan soda bread is also much lower in fat than a traditional Irish soda bread which uses buttermilk.
Fat-free Apple Cinnamon Smoothie Recipe
I find an apple in my smoothie is a great way to get some fiber in the mornings! This easy vegetarian and vegan fat-free breakfast smoothie is great because you don't have to spend time chopping any fruit - just blend away! A great fat-free breakfast or summer smoothie recipe for hot days.
Vegetarian Protein Shake Recipe
Make a homemade vegetarian protein shake for breakfast or for after a heavy workout! This protein shake is sweetened with fruit and yogurt, and blended with whit beans for nutritious high-fiber and high-protein nourishment.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A fun chocolate chip banana bread recipe for the kids! Banana bread is the best way to use up overripe bananas, and this fun banana bread recipe adds chocolate chips for a little variation.
Breakfast Bread Pudding Recipe
Bread pudding just for breakfast! This bread pudding recipe is baked with cinnamon, nutmeg and frozen fruit, but since it has less sugar than other recipes, this would be a great bread pudding for breakfast. Serve bread pudding for breakfast on Christmas morning.
Peanut Butter Granola Breakfast Wrap for Kids
An easy vegetarian and vegan breakfast wrap idea for kids. Although this wrap recipe calls for bananas, you could also use apple slices or another fruit instead. A quick and easy breakfast or after-school snack for kids. Omit the honey for a fully vegan version.
Vegan French Toast with Bananas
This vegan french toast recipe uses bananas instead of eggs, giving it a sweet flavor.
Easy Raisin Scones Recipe
Easy Raisin Scones Recipe - Raisin Scones
Basic Whole Wheat Muffin Recipe
Try this basic recipe for whole wheat muffins, made with whole wheat flour. You can use this basic recipe for whole wheat muffins and add in whatever you'd like, such as nuts, blueberries, or even chocolate chips.
Oatmeal Cranberry Muffin Recipe
If you like cranberry nut bread, try these whole wheat cranberry muffins, which are quite similar. These sweet cranberry muffins are made with healthy whole wheat flour and oatmeal, and would make an excellent Christmas morning breakfast.
Vegan Oatmeal and Apple Crumble
Vegan Oatmeal and Apple Crumble
Vegan Sweet Potato Muffins
Vegan Sweet Potato Muffins
Vegan Sweet Potato Biscuits
Vegan Sweet Potato Biscuits
Low-Fat Vegan Pumpkin Bread Recipe - Vegan Pumpkin Bread - Leftover Pumpkin
Using leftover or canned pumpkin and applesauce instead of oil, this low-fat vegan pumpkin bread recipe has plenty of flavor, fall spices and moisture, but without the added fat and calories. Vegan pumpkin bread is a sweet breakfast treat, or turn it into a low-fat vegetarian pumpkin bread stuffing.
Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Oatmeal pumpkin muffins with sunflower seeds. These oatmeal pumpkin muffins would make a great breakfast or snack for Thanksgiving, Halloween or any fall morning. Adding sunflower seeds means there's a bit of protein in these muffins too, making them perfect for vegetarians.
Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito with Egg and Beans
Cereal is boring, try a vegetarian breakfast burrito instead! Breakfast burritos take just a few minutes to prepare. This recipe uses eggs and beans for a high-protein vegetarian breakfast boost.
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Couscous
Whole grain couscous flavored with fruit and cinnamon makes for a healthy whole grain vegetarian breakfast suitable for kids as well as adults! For a vegan version, use a vegan margarine instead of butter.
Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito with Avocado and Soy Cheese
Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito with Avocado and Soy Cheese
Banana Carob Breakfast Smoothie
A thick, creamy and sweet smoothie that's more like a chocolate milkshake, yet because it's vegan, sugar-free and very low-fat, it's healthy enough for breakfast everyday. Carob is a healthy and low-fat chocolate substitute, but you could use cocoa powder instead of the carob, if you prefer.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Recipe
Who knew oatmeal could taste so good? Follow this vegetarian recipe for a healthy and quick vegan breakfast idea. The oats provide lots of fiber and the peanut butter adds a healthy dollop of protein.
Sweet Apricot Streusel Scones
Sweet Apricot Streusel Scones
Couscous Breakfast
Couscous Breakfast
Cereal Breakfast Bars (Vegan)
These cereal bars are perfect to grab and eat on the go, and are a great snack for kids. Try sprucing them up with some chocolate chips for a real treat.
How to Make Homemade Granola
Granola is easy to make at home and you can add whatever extra ingredients you like. I like to mix some granola in with soy yogurt for a quick breakfast on the go. This video shows you just how easy it is to make homemade granola.
Basic Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast burritos make for a fun vegetarian breakfast if you're bored of the usual cereal or pancakes, and kids love them too. This vegetarian breakfast burrito recipe with eggs, salsa and cheese is very basic, so you can always add extra spices or vegetables or whatever you want.
Fat-free Vegan Fruit Smoothie Recipe
Fat-free Vegan Fruit Smoothie Recipe
Easy Breakfast Burrito Recipe
Easy Breakfast Burrito Recipe
Easy Chocolate Chip Biscotti
Easy Chocolate Chip Biscotti Recipe
Strawberry Smoothie with Cinnamon
Strawberry Smoothie with Cinnamon
Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Breakfast Wrap
Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Breakfast Wrap
Whole Wheat Banana Orange Muffins
Whole Wheat Banana Orange Muffins
Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito with GimmeLean Sausage
Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito with GimmeLean Sausage
Whole Wheat Energy Breakfast Bars
Whole Wheat Energy Breakfast Bars
Basic Blueberry Muffins
Basic Blueberry Muffins
Egg-free Honey Almond Biscotti Recipe
Egg-free Honey Almond Biscotti Recipe
Sugar- free Vegan Apple Cinnamon Crisp Recipe
Apple crisp, spiced with cinnamon and just a dash of nutmeg makes for an indulgent vegetarian and vegan breakfast or a healthy dessert. This sugar-free recipe uses chopped dates for a bit of sweetness, instead of sugar. For an extra treat, serve this easy apple crisp recipe with ice cream, or vegan non-dairy ice cream for a vegan dessert.
Whole Wheat Pastry Crust, Pie Crust or Quiche Crust
Whole Wheat Pastry Crust, Pie Crust or Quiche Crust
Cranberry Date Breakfast Bars
Cranberry Date Breakfast Bars
Grapefruit Sunrise Smoothie
Grapefruit Sunrise Smoothie
Orange Vegan Stuffed French Toast Recipe
Orange Vegan Stuffed French Toast Recipe
Vegan Orange Cranberry Scone Recipe
Vegan Orange Cranberry Scone Recipe
Easy Vegan Cranberry Lemon Scones
Easy Vegan Cranberry Lemon Scones
Nutty Vegan Chocolate Milk Shake
Nutty Vegan Chocolate Milk Shake
Vegan Latkes with Fresh Herbs
Vegan Latkes with Fresh Herbs
Chili Breakfast Potatoes
A quick and easy recipe for Mexican chilied breakfast potatoes with sour cream. This breakfast recipe is vegetarian, but you could easily make it vegan by either omitting the sour cream or using a soy based vegan sour cream instead.
Healthier Vegan Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe
Healthier Vegan Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe
Vegan Coconut Pineapple Bread Recipe
Vegan Coconut Pineapple Bread Recipe
Chinese Scallion Pancakes
I was lucky enough to visit Taiwan recently and tasted these amazing scallion pancakes which are served up hot and fresh from street vendors. Yum! Of course, upon returning home, the first thing I did was to find a vegan recipe so I can make them all the time. These green onion pancakes are more than just a breakfast food, so enjoy them anytime. Serve plain or dipped in a good quality soy sauce.
Vegetarian Egg Buffet Casserole Recipe
Vegetarian Egg Buffet Casserole Recipe
Vegan French Toast with Nutmeg Recipe
Vegan French Toast with Nutmeg Recipe
Nutty and Sweet Vegan French Toast Recipe
Nutty and Sweet Vegan French Toast Recipe
Coconut Banana Vegan French Toast
Coconut Banana Vegan French Toast
Quick Vegan Biscuits
Quick Vegan Biscuits
Breakfast Fried Potato Patties
Breakfast Fried Potato Patties
Quick Crock Pot Apple Cobbler Recipe
Quick Crock Pot Apple Cobbler Recipe
Breakfast Tempeh Hash Recipe
Breakfast Tempeh Hash Recipe
Cranberry Peach Cobbler Recipe
Cranberry Peach Cobbler Recipe
Cornmeal Breakfast Patties
Cornmeal Breakfast Patties
Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe
Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe
Vegan Chocolate Chip Scones
Vegan Chocolate Chip Scones
Breakfast Home Fries
Vegetarian and Vegan Breakfast Home Fries
Low-fat Vegan Banana Bread Recipe
Low-Fat Vegan Banana Bread Recipe
Vegan Zucchini Bread Recipe
Vegan Zucchini Bread Recipe
Peanut Butter Coffee Cake Recipe
Peanut butter adds extra flavor (and protein!) to the usual coffee cake recipe. This vegan coffee cake recipe is sure to please.
Low-fat Vegan Coffee Cake Recipe
This coffee cake uses applesauce for moisture and a healthy amount of spices for flavor. Perfect for a weekend brunch. This vegan coffee cake recipe is also sugar-free.
Easy Vegan French Toast Recipe
Everyone loves French toast, right? If you're vegan, you don't need eggs to make a great batch of vegan French toast. Try this simple recipe.
Vegan Pumpkin Scones Recipe
These moist and spiced vegan pumpkin scones will fill the kitchen with a wonderful aroma.
Happy Irish Beer Bread (Vegan)
Easy to make and great for breakfast!
Vegan Latke Recipe
This vegan latke recipe uses an egg replacer to make traditional potato pancakes.

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