Start your day off right with these plant based winter breakfast recipes! Here’s a mix of the best sweet and savoury, dairy-free breakfasts perfect for cold mornings. I’ve gathered a mix of make-ahead, speedy on the go, and slow morning ideas, with a variety of in-season fruits and veggies. Citrus, root vegetables, hardy greens, and winter fruits are all here, along with all season staples like whole grains.
So if you’re seeking some morning inspiration for breakfasts that’ll make you feel good all day, I’ve got you covered. Need some more ideas? Check out my breakfast archives.
Chocolate Orange Chia Parfait
This vegan chocolate chia pudding is made with dates and nondairy milk then blended to make a surprisingly creamy and healthy breakfast or light dessert. Flavoured with orange zest, and topped with pomegranate and orange juice for a bright wintertime treat.
4 hours 5 minutes
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Tahini Granola with Orange
Vegan and gluten free tahini granola made with orange, oats, date syrup, and seeds (no nuts!) for something a bit special in the mornings.
40 minutes
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Apple Porridge
Spices are sautéed in a little coconut oil before adding oats and non-dairy milk in this healthy apple porridge loaded with fruit and seeds. Using this different method results in a creamy, flavourful oatmeal.
15 minutes
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Chocolate Beet Muffins
Lightly sweet vegan chocolate beet muffins with plenty of dark chocolate flavour. Even if you’re not a fan of beets, you’ll probably like these dark chocolate muffins, made with whole grain flour.
32 minutes
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Carrot Bread
Fruit-sweetened vegan carrot bread made with dates, banana, and ginger makes for a healthier breakfast or snack. Made with spelt flour.
1 hour
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Sourdough Rye Bread
Sourdough rye bread, following a no-knead method, made with a base of rye and spelt flour. An easy low-hydration loaf with a great crumb.
12 hours 50 minutes
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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Gluten free, fruit sweetened, and vegan peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies are a delicious, easy snack – great for breakfast on the go.
28 minutes
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Spelt Banana Bread
Vegan spelt banana bread, made with whole grain spelt flour, ripe bananas, and flexible add-ins so you can make it how you like most.
1 hour
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Lemon Pancakes
Fluffy lemon pancakes with vanilla for a lemon cake flavour. Vegan and made with spelt flour for a simple, feel good breakfast.
20 minutes
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Sweet Potato Latkes
Sweet potato latkes, or potato pancakes, made with chickpea flour and plenty of spice. These are gluten free, optionally vegan, so easy, and perfectly crisp.
30 minutes
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Oat Breakfast Brownies
Vegan and gluten free oatmeal breakfast brownies made with rolled oats and sunflower seeds. Sweetened only with dates, these are healthy enough for breakfast or a snack, but just as good for dessert.
35 minutes
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Sourdough Waffles
Sourdough waffles with the option to use a true sourdough starter or yeast, for a more intense flavour and a nice chewy texture. Fluffy inside, crispy outside, and the batter is waiting for you when you wake up!
8 hours 20 minutes
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Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Vegan and gluten free oatmeal breakfast cookies packed with seeds and whole grain oats for an ultra healthy, delicious start to the day. Made with a rich base of sunflower seeds, these are nut free, sugar free, and high in protein.
25 minutes
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Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats
Have chocolate for breakfast with chocolate coconut overnight oats with cocoa, coconut yogurt, and shredded coconut for a healthier start to the day.
4 hours 5 minutes
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Grain Free Granola
Gluten and grain free granola made with seeds, coconut, and maple syrup – a healthy, tasty breakfast or snack, made without nuts, eggs, or dairy.
35 minutes
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Honey Oat Bread
Honey oat bread made with spelt flour and rolled oats. This simple loaf can be made year round, and easily made vegan with maple syrup.
2 hours 25 minutes
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I am looking for overnight oatmeal recipe… could u help me out?
Sure, these chocolate overnight oats are a good one!
Oh my goodness, Alexandra! So much goodness here. I’ve loved your chia pud recipe since you published it… the styling, photography and the recipe is sublime! Thank you for including me! xo
All these recipes look amazing – thanks for including mine! And I love the idea of vegan labneh on the toast too. 🙂