47 Great Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas (Easy Recipes)

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The only thing worse than a bad breakfast is no breakfast.

Luckily, that’s not going to be an issue for you. We’ve put together a lineup of some of the best vegan and vegetarian breakfast ideas we’ve ever seen.

We all need a little inspiration from time to time, and these quick vegetarian breakfast ideas will give you plenty to choose from!

Each recipe is genuinely tasty – we like our food quick and nutritious, but it has to taste good too. If it didn’t make the grade, it didn’t make this list.

How do you make veggie breakfast?

Fruits or vegetables are a great place to start and will mean either sweet or savory breakfasts. After that we recommended choosing a protein source so the breakfast is well-balanced and filling. We have loads of ideas for you below!

What should a vegetarian eat for breakfast?

Along with a good protein source, we generally recommend some healthy fats and whole-grain carbs, too. A well-balanced breakfast can provide a great boost to start the day, as well as giving you enough energy for the full day ahead.

What is a good protein breakfast?

We would consider a bare minimum of 15g protein to be a good protein breakfast. Ideally, getting closer to 25g protein would be far better.

This can be through a dairy product like yogurt, Greek yogurt, cheese or milk, eggs, nuts, seitan or even tofu!

Many vegetarians struggle to get enough protein to meet their lifestyle needs. If that sounds like you then check out this free 7-day high-protein veggie meal plan.

Are these vegetarian breakfast recipes healthy?

We take health very seriously and all of our breakfasts have many nutritional benefits. You will see them listed as you scroll through the list.

Find your perfect vegetarian option

We’ve included ready-to-go recipes like overnight oats, through to yogurt compotes and vegetarian breakfast burritos. Pancakes, bakes and loaded toast all make appearances, too!

Naturally, they are all vegetarian recipes.

Of course, if you’re after vegetarian breakfast ideas for special occasions, we’ve got you covered there, too!

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so, without further ado, welcome to our list of veggie breakfast ideas.

The breakfasts range from 3 to 25 minutes depending on how long you’ve got to spare, and all are easy enough that they won’t tax you first thing in the morning. Enjoy.

47 Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas

Bonus: very low calorie with tasty berries and healthy protein

Fresh berries and low-calorie panckaes are sure to win over the crowd at your next brunch – without hurting your waistline!

Bonus: Very quick and nutritious, suitable any time of the day

Make the best scrambled eggs you’ve ever had with our quick & easy but simple to follow recipe – so good you’ll never look elsewhere again!

Bonus: Instagram worthy breakfast, kids will eat them without knowing they include spinach

Looking for a healthy breakfast upgrade? We’ve made eating your greens easy with these delicious green waffles!

Bonus: Speedy weekday breakfast that’s packed with protein

Looking for a healthy way to start the day? Raspberry compote yogurt breakfast – 21g protein & just 303 kcal per serving!

Bonus: Naturally gluten-free

These easy chickpea pancakes are sweet and salty, and absolutely delicious. Be warned, breakfasts will never be the same again!

Bonus: Vitamin C, iron & more with a summery taste

Naturally, a healthy breakfast ideas list wouldn’t be complete without green smoothies! You’ve gotta try our pineapple and spinach smoothie with fresh mint twist!

Bonus: Pack easily for work and are tasty cold!

Delicious and Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffins. Simple recipe, great taste. Low carb and high in protein. Perfect as a full meal or filling snack.

Bonus: Loads of nutrients, protein and fibre and super-filling

This spinach and chickpea bake is easy, delicious and super nutritious- a healthy start breakfast your body will thank you for!

Bonus: Vegan protein, fiber, and a pleasingly aromatic smell

A savory pancake begging to be eaten with pickles and chutneys or yogurts and cream. East meets West with this beautifully, wonderfully healthy dish.

Actually, let me put the recipe into this post. Go ahead and try it out right away 🙂

Bonus: A really refreshing change to porridge and a great way to use up rhubarb!

Looking for a tasty new porridge recipe? Try bulgur porridge! No oats, just bulgur wheat, drizzled with sweet rhubarb!

Bonus: Great any time of day. High in protein and excellent for weight loss!

Looking to up your protein intake? Try this high protein, low fat silken tofu omelette with eggs – the perfect healthy breakfast and lunch!

Bonus: Low-fat and high-protein, can be made like a quesadilla

These are the best breakfast burritos we’ve ever had! An incredibly quick and easy recipe to follow, with just four simple steps and in the end, you get to enjoy a healthy, high-protein bite – starting your day the best way possible.

Bonus: fresh and full of taste

Fresh basil, salty feta, tangy sun-dried tomatoes and sweet cherry tomatoes: that’s the beautiful combo that gives these breakfast egg muffins the name ‘Italian Style’.

Bonus: A great way to use up old bread – with loads of protein!

Looking for a new breakfast treat? Try our bread pudding breakfast – a healthy, high protein take on the classic British dessert!

Protein: 14.8g
Calories: 425kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: KetoConnect

Bonus: Thick, fluffy, and low carb breakfast

If you’re looking to reduce carbs then these keto waffles are a must-try! On top they’re also gluten-free using almond flour. Thick, fluffy, and if you keep your toppings light, entirely keto friendly as well!

Bonus: Rich in healthy fats and nutrients, delicious 🙂

Our take on the tried and true combo of egg on Avocado Toast. It’s high-protein and delicious with just a hint of spice!

Bonus: Loads of nutrients and yummy fresh fruits

An insanely healthy chia pudding with almond milk that will give you all the nutrients you need, without any unnecessary calories.

Bonus: Super tasty and looks SO GOOD on the table!

This modernized version brings the classic dish up to date with quick preparation and easy ingredients, while keeping the same well-loved taste. A ton of flavor, fluffy eggs and fresh fruit, what could be better?!

Bonus: A really cool way to use quinoa with amazing almost-like-jam sweet blueberries

Quinoa Breakfast Porridge with Hot Blueberry Drizzle. A beautiful union of delicious but easy to find spices and fruits in a simple and satisfying breakfast.

Bonus: Works as a breakfast or snack, can be stored in a lunch box and eaten cold

Boasting 22 grams of protein per serving due to the smoked tofu, cheddar cheese and eggs. Ever had a French Tarte Flambee? That’s what these egg muffins taste like! It’s also nice and easy to make a big batch if you need to.

Bonus: Designed by a dcotor to help with weight loss

Ever heard how powerful a good oat breakfast can be? Try our Swiss Bircher muesli recipe – super easy and yummy!

Protein: 6g
Calories: 285kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: OatAndSesame

Bonus: Looks SO cool! Any breakfast tray will awesome with this beauty on it

For all those rhubarb lovers out there! This Rhubarb Mango Oatmeal is perfectly sweet & you can still taste the rhubarb flavor. Decorate it with edible Johnny Jump Up flowers and you have a masterpiece. A truly delicious vegan breakfast recipe.

Bonus: A complete breakfast. Just look at those rainbow colours!

Huevos rancheros are a quick and easy traditional mexican breakfast that make a great healthy option for vegetarians.

Bonus: Includes a trick to make the perfect omelette

One of the most classic vegetarian breakfast recipes of all time. There is a trick to making the perfect omelette – and it’s weirdly easy. We’ll show you how. You’re gonna love this one! A slice of toast doesn’t usually go amiss, either!

Bonus: Super moist and lots of fun to make with kids – also a great snack for everyone

Love banana bread, but want to make it vegan? Our vegan banana bread recipe is simple made with store-cupboard staples.

Bonus: Totally cool new way of making pancakes

Love pancakes, but looking for something new? Try our couscous kaiserschmarrn recipe- healthy, delicious shredded pancakes!

Bonus: Works well for breakfast, lunch or dinner – very satisfying!

Hearty and filling Farmer’s Breakfast. Full of protein and energy to keep you going. Perfect any time of the day. Ready in 30 mins. Embrace your rustic side.

Protein: 14g
Calories: 252kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: FoodMeanderings

Bonus: Packed with protein, low in fat, and freezable

This easy, meatless, perfect healthy breakfast burrito is full of protein, mediterranean flavours, make- ahead, freezable and a great brunch or breakfast potluck idea!

Bonus: Eggstreme protein levels are included here!

Level up your scrambled eggs with cream cheese, an easy way to pile on extra protein in a classic dish. A killer breakfast!

Bonus: Harnesses the goodness of pears to make a breakfast that tastes like dessert

Did you know you can have DESSERT for BREAKFAST? And still be HEALTHY!? Try our breakfast pear crisp & see for yourself!

Bonus: Awesome to daydream about while on a long run

A tasty AF sandwich that hits all your nutritional post-run needs – carbs, protein, healthy fats and electrolyte replenishment. It’s a nice quick breakfast, too.

Bonus: Pancakes don’t get simpler, and loads of nutrients are packed in too!

This world’s simplest pancakes recipe contains just two ingredients (egg and banana) and is super quick – just minutes from bowl to plate! Simple and tasty, these banana pancakes are our most successful recipe and a true must-try!

Protein: not provided
Calories: not provided
Ready in: 11 minutes
Recipe by: ThePetiteCook

Bonus: Unique and delicate looking brekkie

These fluffy and light Eggs In a Cloud make an impressive, yet simple, breakfast/brunch/light lunch in less than 15 minutes – plus, they’re loaded with protein and are naturally gluten-free and meat-free!

Bonus: Hangover cure for tough mornings

Baked Eggs in Spinach and Tomato. A delicious breakfast to help combat hangovers by replenishing the most important nutrients and amino acids. Easy to make and very tasty. You know you wanna.

Bonus: Mega simple and yet still nutritious

Chia breakfast pudding packs a lot of healthy goodness into a small package! Meet tomorrow’s breakfast!

Bonus: Nutritionally superior pancakes and still super quick

Not sure whether lentils really work in a pancake batter? We’ve tried and tested this recipe and can say these pancakes are not only delicious, but this is also a clever way to increase the amount of protein per serving.

Bonus: Tastes like cheesecake, woop!

Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie. A superior blueberry and banana smoothie with a huge protein kick! Try it, love it. And thank us later.

Bonus: A classic brekkie with a healthy weight-loss twist!

Try breakfast beans and eggs, for a hearty breakfast that will satisfy you until lunchtime, and quench the urge to snack. A great way to get some whole grains down you to start the day!

Bonus: Quinoa and eggs are both heavy hitters – and here they’re combined!

These nutrient-dense muffins are a great way to start the moring. Bursting with flavour as well as more health benefits than you could shake a stick at they’re an easy complete breakfast, or even pack well for work or snacking!

Bonus: Chia seeds for bonus omega 3!

Oats, soy milk and nuts make for a powerful natural vegan protein punch! High in fiber, great against diabetes and heart disease.

Bonus: Morning fuel made by champions

This power breakfast from IRONMAN champion Patrick Lange is the perfect vegan way to smash your health targets!

Protein: 14g
Calories: 249kcal
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: UmamiGirl

Bonus: Great any time of the day

This 10-minute meal of scrambled eggs with peppers and onions, cheese and hot sauce with a generous sprinkle of cilantro works equally well for breakfast or dinner.

Bonus: Can be stored for a while in the fridge, sooo yummy 🙂

This deliciously smooth cashew milkshake can be made any way you like – just follow the simple instructions and you’ll be drinking a mega shake in five minutes! And best of all, it fits into a vegan diet, yay!

Bonus: Vegan AND high-protein

Vegan Breakfast Potatoes – the best way to start the day. Animal-friendly, high in protein and even higher in taste. Yes please!

Bonus: Fluffy and tasty, give your belly a break from regular flour

These almond flour muffins stay soft and succulent – and only need five minutes to prep! Bung them in the oven and you’re good to go!

Bonus: dDelicious flavour combo and it’s ready when you are!

This yogurt parfait is rich with fruits and nuts and is a deliciously quick way to start the day. Never get bored of breakfast again!

Bonus: Can be made in just 3 minutes!

Looking for a protein packed start to your morning? Whip up our healthy & tasty microwave mug omelette in minutes!

So there we have it! Our favourite vegan and vegetarian breakfast ideas all in one place. I hope they hit the spot – if they don’t just leave us a comment and let us know why!