Over 100 Mouthwatering Vegan Breakfast Ideas to Make You Want to Set Your Alarm Early

Make this simple five-ingredient smoothie (six if you count the ice cubes), and you'll be sipping on a satisfying, fruity milkshake.

Calories: 287
Protein: 32.1 grams

Get the recipe: low-carb high-protein berry vanilla smoothie

Bursting with deep luscious chocolaty flavor, you can't taste the zucchini whatsoever in this recipe. It just makes for a super moist and delicious muffin that could easily pass as a cupcake if you add a layer of frosting (now there's an idea!).

Calories: 456 (for three muffins)
Protein: 14.7 grams

Get the recipe: double chocolate zucchini protein muffins

You'll love the satisfying, slightly chewier texture of steel-cut overnight oatmeal.

Calories: 467
Protein: 23.7 grams

Get the recipe: high-protein steel-cut overnight oats

Now you can enjoy your beloved avocado toast and still follow a low-carb diet. This recipe swaps traditional bread with superfirm tofu.

Calories: 362 (for two slices)
Protein: 25 grams

Get the recipe: tofu avocado "toast"

If Fall equals pumpkin spice lattes for you, then you just might cry Autumn-colored tears for this recipe. This smoothie is like sipping on liquid Fall. All the velvety creaminess and warming spices will envelop your soul.

Calories: 337
Protein: 17 grams

Get the recipe: pumpkin spice latte protein smoothie

Steel-cut oatmeal usually takes 40 minutes to cook on the stove, and who has time for that every single morning? With just five minutes of prep on Sunday night, you'll have five breakfasts to spoon into all week long (thank you, slow cooker!).

Calories: 247
Protein: 8 grams

Get the recipe: slow-cooker banana steel-cut oatmeal

This easy pumpkin bread has half the sugar and over twice the protein of a typical recipe, but tastes just as amazing.

Calories: 200 (per slice)
Protein: 9.2 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate chip protein-packed pumpkin bread

For those in a hurry, make this breakfast the night before and just warm it up in the morning. For 264 calories and 18.8 grams of protein, you can enjoy it with a small piece of toast and still be under 400 calories.

Calories: 264
Protein: 18.8 grams

Get the recipe: tofu scramble with sweet potatoes and kale

A cross between oatmeal cookies and brownies, these chocolaty bars are so insanely delicious that you won't even guess there's protein powder added to the batter.

Calories: 290 (for two squares)
Protein: 10.2 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate oatmeal protein bars

If you love oatmeal, you've got to try this version made with cauliflower. It sounds weird, but once it's cooked and flavored, it tastes remarkably like oatmeal — honest! This bowl is topped with fresh strawberries, pears, and chopped raw almonds.

Calories: 351
Protein: 15.1 grams

Get the recipe: cauliflower porridge

These decadent "buttermilk" pancakes are vegan and whip up in 30 minutes, so feel free to make a bunch and put the leftovers in the fridge for later in the week.

Calories: 308 (for four pancakes)
Protein: 16 grams

Get the recipe: gingerbread "buttermilk" pancakes

It's clementine time, and although snacking on a couple juicy clementines is the absolute best way to enjoy them, this creamy citrus smoothie is a close second.

Calories: 336
Protein: 27.3 grams

Get the recipe: creamy citrus smoothie

These chocolate almond protein bars are made with just five ingredients (plus salt and cinnamon for flavor), and you can whip them up in less than 20 minutes.

Calories: 332 (for two bars)
Protein: 25.6 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate almond protein bars

This dish has become a family favorite for three reasons: one, it's absolutely delicious; two, it's a cinch to make and clean up because it involves one pan; and three, it's packed with protein, fiber, and complex carbs, so I feel satisfied after a bowl.

Calories: 254
Protein: 19.3 grams

Get the recipe: cinnamon date roasted butternut squash, parsnips, and tofu

Craving the decadent combination of chocolate and peanut butter? Instead of reaching for a Reese's, make this creamy chocolate and peanut butter overnight oatmeal recipe tonight and you'll be so excited to jump out of bed in the morning.

Calories: 423
Protein: 32.2 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate and peanut butter high-protein overnight oats

Sweet and creamy, this smoothie is simple and delicious.

Calories: 358
Protein: 15 grams

Get the recipe: almond strawberry banana soy yogurt smoothie

This basic recipe is flavored with maple syrup and warming gingerbread spices. Plus, the toppings add extra sweetness and crunch.

Calories: 307
Protein: 13.5 grams

Get the recipe: gingerbread chia pudding

Made with only four ingredients — tofu, vanilla soy milk, frozen banana, and peanut butter — this smoothie tastes remarkably like a vanilla milkshake.

Calories: 328
Protein: 17.4 grams

Get the recipe: vanilla milkshake smoothie

If you've yet to hop on the overnight-oats bandwagon, this is the perfect recipe to get you started. It's not only quick and delicious, but it's also chock-full of ingredients that can offer you a flatter, less-bloated tummy.

Calories: 336
Protein: 10.8 grams

Get the recipe: flat-belly overnight oats

This is a double recipe, so it makes 24 pancakes. That means you can make them on a Sunday and enjoy a few hot off the griddle topped with fresh berries, a sprinkling of nuts, and a dollop of Trader Joe's vegan Maple Butter, then cool and freeze the leftovers for later. Thaw them overnight or microwave a few; it's so fast and easy!

Calories: 318 (for three pancakes)
Protein: 14.4 grams

Get the recipe: whole-wheat protein pancakes

For the overnight-oats-obsessed, here's a variation you have got to try that's high in protein and lower in carbs!

Calories: 364
Protein: 19 grams

Get the recipe: overnight hemp seed cereal

This chocolate milkshake smoothie is so creamy and sweet!

Calories: 354
Protein: 22 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate milkshake smoothie

For a truly on-the-go breakfast, whip up a batch of these protein balls made with only three ingredients — rolled oats, banana, and protein powder.

Calories: 376 (for eight balls)
Protein: 21.6 grams

Get the recipe: 3-ingredient protein balls

Sweet and creamy and such a gorgeous, vibrant color, this sweet smoothie will remind you of cheesecake drizzled with blueberries.

Calories: 350
Protein: 16 grams

Get the recipe: blueberry cheesecake smoothie

The fact that these chocolate coconut almond overnight oats taste like an Almond Joy means you'll satisfy your sweet tooth while getting a healthy, filling breakfast.

Calories: 343
Protein: 12.8 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate coconut almond overnight oats

This classic smoothie is made with bananas, strawberries, spinach, peanut butter, chocolate soy milk, and soy yogurt.

Calories: 342
Protein: 25 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate strawberry banana smoothie

This chocolate peanut butter overnight oats recipe offers all that delicious sweet taste you crave, but since it's oatmeal, it's totally PC to down this entire jar.

Calories: 403
Protein: 15.2 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter overnight oats

These light and moist muffins — deliciously sweetened with lemon juice and blueberries — are sure to satisfy your morning muffin cravings.

Calories: 300 (for two muffins)
Protein: 12 grams

Get the recipe: lemon blueberry protein muffins

Grab your blender and whip up this subtly sweet and creamy smoothie.

Calories: 303
Protein: 22.3 grams

Get the recipe: berry smoothie

Just mix a few simple ingredients together, flatten it on your plate, pop it in the fridge, and when you wake up, you'll be so excited to get your mouth around this chewy, cinnamon-y cookie!

Calories: 328
Protein: 20.8 grams

Get the recipe: chewy, cinnamon-y breakfast cookie

These black bean brownie bites are chewy, fudgy, and perfect for satisfying your deep chocolate cravings — and they're healthy enough for breakfast.

Calories: 447 (for three)
Protein: 17.7 grams

Get the recipe: black bean brownie bites

Carrot cake meets breakfast in this slow-cooker oatmeal bursting with cinnamon flavor. Top yours with half a cup of soy yogurt to add a little extra protein.

Calories: 339
Protein: 12.8 grams

Get the recipe: slow-cooker carrot cake oatmeal

All you'll taste is the fruit!

Calories: 339
Protein: 12.8 grams

Get the recipe: blueberry mango kiwi kale smoothie

Need an energizing breakfast that will offer tons of protein? This is your answer.

Calories: 317
Protein: 18.2 grams

Get the recipe: sweet potato, tofu, and avocado bowl

With only six ingredients, this basic vegan pancake recipe comes together in no time, and they're so low in calories that you can have several for breakfast and top them with the fresh ingredients of your choice.

Calories: 300 (for three pancakes)
Protein: 10 grams

Get the recipe: vegan pancakes

It sounds a little weird, but trust us — this strawberry broccoli smoothie is deliciously fruity!

Calories: 332
Protein: 22.8 grams

Get the recipe: strawberry broccoli smoothie

You'll love this low-sugar, high-protein overnight oatmeal recipe that's oh so creamy and naturally sweet. The secret? Mashed chickpeas and banana.

Calories: 368
Protein: 15 grams

Get the recipe: low-sugar, high-protein overnight oatmeal

Grab a zucchini from the nearest market and get this zoats recipe in your belly!

Calories: 386
Protein: 23.7 grams

Get the recipe: banana cinnamon zoats

Made with spinach, banana, tofu, and almond butter, this satisfying breakfast smoothie comes together in minutes.

Calories: 331
Protein: 16.1 grams

Get the recipe: strawberry banana spinach smoothie

Sneaking protein powder into this vegan banana bread gives it a nutritional boost, and topping a toasted piece with nut butter makes it a delicious and filling breakfast.

Calories: 376 (for two slices)
Protein: 16.4 grams

Get the recipe: vegan banana bread

If you love oatmeal, but are also kind of sick of having it so much, you'll love this hot breakfast made with quinoa instead. Enjoy yours with a few spoonfuls of soy yogurt to add a little extra protein.

Calories: 356
Protein: 12.7 grams

Get the recipe: slow-cooker apple pie quinoa

Save calories without having to turn on your oven with this creamy smoothie reminiscent of all the warm, spicy flavors of luscious, moist, and creamy carrot cake.

Calories: 290
Protein: 19.1 grams

Get the recipe: carrot cake smoothie

No eggs, butter, or milk are necessary for this vegan french toast that won't have you missing the real thing. Enjoy two slices topped with fresh fruit for a healthy breakfast any day of the week.

Calories: 220 (for two slices)
Protein: 8.8 grams

Get the recipe: vegan french toast

Just throw the ingredients in your slow cooker and get ready to have this pumpkin spice oatmeal high five your taste buds come morning.

Calories: 382
Protein: 13 grams

Get the recipe: slow-cooker pumpkin spice oatmeal

This blackberry breakfast smoothie is made with just four ingredients: unsweetened almond milk, bananas, chocolate protein powder, and blackberries.

Calories: 252
Protein: 14.2 grams

Get the recipe: blackberry protein smoothie

For a meal that's 370 calories and less than nine grams of sugar, you can feel good dipping your spoon into this jar of high-protein vanilla almond raspberry oatmeal.

Calories: 371
Protein: 16.8 grams

Get the recipe: high-protein vanilla almond raspberry oatmeal

This simple and sweet smoothie made with pineapple, papaya, and cucumber will ease your tummy troubles in no time.

Calories: 245
Protein: 4.1 grams

Get the recipe: pineapple papaya smoothie

Here's a healthier way to get your apple pie fix for less than 13 grams of sugar: apple pie overnight oats.

Calories: 325
Protein: 12 grams

Get the recipe: apple pie overnight oats

This creamy, filling smoothie contains vitamin-E-rich spinach and healthy fats from avocado, as well as grapes that contain antioxidants.

Calories: 309
Protein: 8.1 grams

Get the recipe: creamy green smoothie

Adding the juiciness of cooked apples to banana bread makes this recipe a standout. Plus, it's so naturally sweet from the fruit that you don't need any extra sugar. Each slice has only 147 calories, making it a light breakfast you can grab and take out the door.

Calories: 294 (for two slices)
Protein: 4.8 grams

Get the recipe: vegan banana apple chunk bread

This sweet strawberry smoothie is made with only six ingredients and tastes like melted strawberry ice cream.

Calories: 397
Protein: 26.8 grams

Get the recipe: strawberry milkshake smoothie

You can make a week's worth of these cinnamon raisin overnight oats all at once.

Calories: 286 (for one serving)
Protein: 11 grams

Get the recipe: cinnamon raisin overnight oats

If you're trying to eat less sugar and less processed food, this cookie recipe is perfect.

Calories: 372 (for six cookies)
Protein: 16.8 grams

Get the recipe: banana oat cookies

Made with just raw almonds, golden raisins, rolled oats, and dairy-free chocolate chips, each bite-size ball is soft, supersweet, and tastes exactly like cookie dough.

Calories: 357 (for seven balls)
Protein: 9.1 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate chip cookie dough balls

Creamy, smooth, subtly sweet, and high in protein, this banana milkshake smoothie offers over 20 grams of protein, but it's not made with protein powder or dairy products.

Calories: 335
Protein: 20.3 grams

Get the recipe: banana milkshake smoothie

If you're in a smoothie rut, change it up with this smoothie bowl packed with vitamin C and calcium. Just eliminate the optional Greek yogurt or swap it for a dairy-free alternative.

Calories: 265
Protein: 10 grams

Get the recipe: berry smoothie bowl

Enjoy chocolate overnight oatmeal — it tastes kind of like brownie batter.

Calories: 361
Protein: 19 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate overnight oatmeal

This is made with libido-boosting foods like strawberries, peaches, pumpkin seeds, and, of course, chocolate!

Calories: 234
Protein: 4.7 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate strawberry banana smoothie

Whip up these maple vanilla overnight oats using soy milk and plant-based protein powder that offers over 20 grams of protein.

Calories: 366
Protein: 20.5 grams

Get the recipe: maple vanilla overnight oats

High in anti-inflammatory omega-3s, this sweet chia pudding is a make-ahead recipe that will save you time, fill you up on fiber, and help you debloat.

Calories: 206
Protein: 4.6 grams

Get the recipe: coconut chia pudding

Similar in calories, carbs, protein, and the sweet fudgy flavor and chewy texture of RXBars, these bars are so easy to make. Plus, you can doll up this basic recipe depending on the flavor you like (hello, chocolate chips!).

Calories: 223 (for one bar)
Protein: 12 grams

Get the recipe: vegan RXBar

You might not be able to enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie every night, but this pumpkin pie overnight oatmeal will help curb those sugary cravings.

Calories: 281
Protein: 9.7 grams

Get the recipe: pumpkin pie overnight oats

Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of life's sweetest gifts, but let me tell you — these are even better. Biting into the velvety smooth, chocolate mousse filling will definitely get you in the mood for love, or in the mood to reach for another! Pair this with a piece of tofu avocado "toast".

Calories: 174 (for 10 strawberries)
Protein: 7 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate-mousse-filled strawberries

Rich ingredients like raspberries and avocado will help you stay full throughout the day when it comes to this pear berry weight-loss smoothie.

Calories: 354
Protein: 13 grams

Get the recipe: pear berry smoothie

This protein-packed vegan ice cream is made with frozen fruit and protein powder. Hooray for ice cream for breakfast!

Calories: 204
Protein: 15.1 grams

Get the recipe: protein-packed vegan ice cream

This chocolate peanut butter oatmeal seems decadent, but it's under 400 calories and has nearly 10 grams of protein.

Calories: 361
Protein: 9.6 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate-peanut butter oatmeal

Here's a drinkable version of overnight oats that offers over 10 grams of filling fiber.

Calories: 358
Protein: 14.2 grams

Get the recipe: banana cream overnight oats smoothie

Cure chocolate cravings with this chocolate almond smoothie that's made with only four ingredients.

Calories: 150
Protein: 15.6 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate almond smoothie

If you have an obsession with all things chewy, and you also have a love affair with chocolate, then allow me to introduce you to your soulmate: these coconut-covered chocolate almond protein balls.

Calories: 371 (for seven balls)
Protein: 18.2 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate almond coconut protein balls

Naturally sweet and oh so creamy (thanks to the tofu), this smoothie tastes like sweet potato pie.

Calories: 342
Protein: 12.3 grams

Get the recipe: "sweet potato pie" smoothie

This invigorating, dairy-free smoothie offers tons of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, perfect to keep you full all morning long.

Calories: 353
Protein: 36.4 grams

Get the recipe: honeydew protein smoothie

No matter what's happening with the weather, you can taste a bit of Summer with this quick, lemony treat.

Calories: 392 (for eight balls)
Protein: 19.2 grams

Get the recipe: lemon coconut protein balls

This hearty gluten-free banana bread is just begging to be smeared with peanut butter for tomorrow's breakfast.

Calories: 219 (for one slice)
Protein: 3.9 grams

Get the recipe: gluten-free banana bread

Made with low-carb raspberries, fiber-filled almond butter, and low-carb, plant-based protein powder, this 312-calorie raspberry vanilla smoothie tastes sweet enough without overloading you with sugar. The healthy fats, fiber, and protein (almost 35 grams!) offer a quick and easy way to stay full until lunch.

Calories: 312
Protein: 34.8 grams

Get the recipe: raspberry vanilla protein smoothie

Aside from protein, this oatmeal is packed with fiber and healthy fats and is under 10 grams of sugar.

Calories: 308
Protein: 18.4 grams

Get the recipe: high-protein oatmeal

This hydrating smoothie made with watermelon, cucumber, and strawberries offers 15 grams of muscle-building protein.

Calories: 145
Protein: 15 grams

Get the recipe: hydrating smoothie

For an easy source of protein and anti-inflammatory omega-3s, look no further than the powerful chia seed!

Calories: 145
Protein: 15 grams

Get the recipe: chia berry smoothie

Craving a chewy, chocolaty brownie, are you? Make these!

Calories: 354 (for six squares)
Protein: 10.2 grams

Get the recipe: no-bake brownies

The chickpeas and peanuts are the source of protein, which is perfect if you're not a fan of using protein powder.

Calories: 366 (for six balls)
Protein: 14.4 grams

Get the recipe: salted peanut balls

Grab your blender and whip up this Whole30-approved smoothie.

Calories: 396
Protein: 15.6 grams

Get the recipe: banana blueberry hemp-seed smoothie

All you need to make these homemade bars are cashews, dates, and a few spices.

Calories: 366 (for three bars)
Protein: 8.4 grams

Get the recipe: pumpkin pie Larabars

Bake up a batch of these soft and cake-like bars, and the aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, maple syrup, and pumpkin will waft through your house.

Calories: 288 (for two squares)
Protein: 16.6 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate chip pumpkin bars

This smoothie is like liquid Autumn made with all the healthy superfoods of Fall that not only taste amazing, but also offer an abundant nutritional value.

Calories: 319
Protein: 23.7 grams

Get the recipe: apple pomegranate protein smoothie

If you grew up scooping out spoonfuls of raw cookie dough while baking chocolate chip cookies with grandma, you're going to fall hard for this cookie dough freezer fudge.

Calories: 420 (for three squares)
Protein: 17.4 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate-chip cookie dough freezer fudge

These decadent rose-colored gems may look like chocolate truffles, but they're protein balls in disguise. Soft, creamy, and chocolaty, they're also dusted with freeze-dried raspberries, which gives them a gorgeous, bright look and a bold, fruity flavor that complements the chocolate perfectly.

Calories: 355 (for five balls)
Protein: 16.5 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate raspberry protein balls

Sweetened only with banana, applesauce, and blueberries, this gluten-free breakfast follows the perfect formula for weight loss. At 350 calories, it offers almost 16 grams of protein and 9.3 grams of hunger-satiating fiber.

Calories: 353
Protein: 15.9 grams

Get the recipe: blueberry banana baked oatmeal

Before hopping into bed tonight, throw the first four ingredients of this recipe into a 16-ounce mason jar and a dessert-like breakfast will be waiting for you when you wake up.

Calories: 408
Protein: 20.6 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate chia pudding

Add spinach to a blender with your almond or soy milk before adding it to your overnight oats to increase the fiber, protein, and nutrients.

Calories: 371
Protein: 16.8 grams

Get the recipe: spinach overnight oats

While this recipe does contain sugar, each muffin has only 17 grams of the sweet stuff.

Calories: 332 (for two muffins)
Protein: 10.4 grams

Get the recipe: banana oatmeal crumb muffins with avocado

This high-protein smoothie is made with one eight-ounce cup of coffee, so it'll definitely give you a caffeine boost, plus 22 grams of filling protein.

Calories: 308
Protein: 22 grams

Get the recipe: iced coffee protein smoothie

Try this simple, sweet, and creamy smoothie recipe that's loaded with tons of easy-to-digest ingredients that will hydrate you and improve digestion.

Calories: 341
Protein: 18 grams

Get the recipe: blueberry pineapple banana protein smoothie

All you need is a food processor or high-speed blender and you'll be biting into these soft, cookie-dough-like protein balls in a matter of minutes.

Calories: 364 (for four balls)
Protein: 13.2 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate chip peanut butter protein balls

So lusciously sweet with a soft, melt-in-your mouth texture, this chocolate muffin recipe is every ripe banana's dream.

Calories: 390 (for three muffins)
Protein: 16.5 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate banana protein muffins

This classic smoothie made with bananas, strawberries, spinach, peanut butter, chocolate soy milk, and soy yogurt offers almost 15 grams of protein.

Calories: 384
Protein: 14.6 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate strawberry banana smoothie

The soft texture and decadent, fudgy flavor of these no-bake brownie bites will satisfy dessert cravings for just 77 calories.

Calories: 385 (for five squares)
Protein: 12 grams

Get the recipe: brownie bites

You get three amazing layers: chocolate kripsies on the bottom, sweet and salty peanut butter in the middle, and chocolate chocolate-chip on the top.

Calories: 318 (for three squares)
Protein: 9.6 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter no-bakes

Have a fabulous brunch at home with these homemade, supersoft, sweet vegan protein pancakes. Each of these 100-calorie pancakes is made with protein powder and chia seeds — offering five grams of protein each!

Calories: 312 (for three pancakes)
Protein: 15.3 grams

Get the recipe: vegan protein pancakes

If your garden is overflowing with zucchinis, try this decadent twist on the classic zucchini bread recipe, made with dried cranberries and banana.

Calories: 260 (for one slice)
Protein: 3.1 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate cranberry zucchini bread

These cookie-dough-like balls are rolled in chopped chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds, so this breakfast feels more like a treat.

Calories: 385 (for five balls)
Protein: 17 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate chip pumpkin pie balls

You'll love this smooth and creamy, cinnamon-y smoothie recipe made with apple cider vinegar. Don't worry, you can't taste it one bit!
Calories: 395
Protein: 13 grams

Get the recipe: blueberry banana cinnamon ACV smoothie

Made with just seven ingredients including raw nuts, hemp hearts, flaxmeal, and banana, you'll love that these 79-calorie balls have only one gram of sugar.

Calories: 395 (for five balls)
Protein: 13.5 grams

Get the recipe: Paleo protein balls

Why beets? Why not! Their vibrant color lets you know they're bursting with immune-boosting antioxidants.

Calories: 402
Protein: 34.5 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate beet smoothie

Who needs dessert when you can sip a chocolate coconut water smoothie? Just add raw hemp seeds for those much-needed B vitamins and omega-3s.

Calories: 355
Protein: 13 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate coconut water smoothie