rachelgreene
Writer and expert2 years ago
Healthy Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Want a change from your usual breakfast? Check out these simple recipes, perfect for starting your day with a balanced and delicious meal.- Peanut Butter Toast
- Peanut Butter Granola
- Chocolate and Peanut Overnight Oats
- Coffee and Walnut Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter and Jam Baked Oats
- Vegan Custard Toast
- Vegan Protein Pancakes
- Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
- Cinnamon Rolls
Why Is Breakfast Important?
Many people start their day with eggs, buttery toast, or cereal drenched in milk. However, there are plenty of plant-based swaps available, many of which tend to be lower in fat and higher in fibre than their animal-product containing alternatives. Not only that, but many plant-based breakfast recipes are super simple, yet flavour-packed!
Peanut Butter Toast Recipe
Nutritional Information per serving (serves 1)
| Energy | 451 kcal |
| Protein | 17g |
| Fat | 19g |
| Of which saturates | 3g |
| Carbohydrates | 53g |
| Sugars | 17g |
| Fibre | 8g |
| Sodium | 2.3g |
Equipment You’ll Need
- Toaster or grill
- Knife
- Plate
Ingredients
- 2 slices of sourdough bread
- 45g organic peanut butter
- 1x medium banana
How To Make Peanut Butter Toast
- This recipe is a super simple one – all you need to do is toast the bread!
- Once the bread is toasted evenly, top with a generous layer of peanut butter and sliced banana.
Recipes
Peanut Butter Toast 3 Ways | Healthy Vegan Breakfast Ideas
Looking for healthy vegan breakfast ideas? Start your day off strong with these peanut butter toast recipes!
4 years agoBy Jenessa
Tips
- The nutritional information is given for an average portion of toast with peanut butter and banana. Nutritional values may vary depending on your chosen topping.
- Why not experiment with different breads? Although sourdough is suggested here, wholegrain or seeded breads also pair well with peanut butter.
- For an extra nutrition boost, add a dusting of cinnamon, cocoa powder, or other topping of your choice.
Peanut Butter Granola Recipe
Nutritional Information per serving (serves 4)
| Energy | 303kcal |
| Protein | 10.8g |
| Fat | 11g |
| Of which saturates | 1.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 39g |
| Sugars | 13.5g |
| Fibre | 5.8g |
| Sodium | 0.1g |
Equipment You’ll Need
- Microwave safe bowl
- Microwave
- Wooden spoon
- Weighing scales
- Baking tray
Ingredients
- 75g organic peanut butter
- 75g sugar-free maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 150g gluten-free rolled oats
- 75g sultanas
How To Make Peanut Butter Granola
- Preheat the oven to 160C/gas mark 3/350F.
- Add the peanut butter to a large bowl and microwave in short bursts until runny. Stir in the maple syrup and cinnamon.
- Pour in the oats and mix until the oats are completely covered in the peanut/maple mixture.
- Tip the granola mixture onto a lined baking try and spread out evenly – don’t worry if there are bits stuck together, as these will form nice clusters.
- Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown, then flip the granola and cook for another 10 minutes. It may still be a bit soft, but will harden as it cools.
Recipes
Peanut Butter Granola Recipe
This one's for the peanut butter fans out there.
3 years agoBy Jenessa
Tips
- The edges are likely to catch, so make sure to keep an eye on the granola whilst cooking. When flipping the granola midway through the bake, make sure to push the edge parts into the centre of the tray.
- Add the sultanas after baking, once the granola has cooled. This keeps the sultanas soft and juicy instead of crispy!
- To turn this into double chocolate granola: add 1 tbsp cocoa powder to the granola mixture and swap the sultanas for vegan chocolate chips.
Chocolate & Peanut Overnight Oats Recipe
Nutritional Information per serving (serves 4)
| Energy | 353 kcal |
| Protein | 10.8g |
| Fat | 11.5g |
| Of which saturates | 1.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 48.5g |
| Sugars | 21.3g |
| Fibre | 6.5g |
| Sodium | 0.1g |
Equipment You’ll Need
- Measuring cups
- Medium – large bowl
- Wooden spoon
- 4x glass mason jars
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk (480ml)
- 1/3 cup (113g) maple syrup
- ¼ cup (65g) organic peanut butter
- 2 cups (160g) gluten-free rolled oats
- ½ tbsp (10g) cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
How To Make Chocolate & Peanut Overnight Oats
- Add the oats, almond milk, maple syrup, cacao powder and vanilla to your mixing bowl. Stir well.
- Divide the oat mixture into the four jars – top each with a dollop of peanut butter.
- Refrigerate the oats for a minimum of 2 hours, ideally overnight.
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Chocolate & Peanut Overnight Oats
A time-saving yet highly nutritious and filling breakfast recipe.
4 years agoBy Arabella Ogilvie
Tips
- Want to change things up a bit? Swap the peanut butter for almond butter, and the vanilla extract for almond extract. Omit the cocoa powder and top the oats with a spoonful of raspberry jam; this breakfast should now be reminiscent of a bakewell tart.
- If you find that your oats aren’t thick enough, try adding 2 tbsp Myvegan chia seeds to the recipe – this will absorb some of the milk and create a thicker consistency.
- Adding ½ - 1 scoop of Myvegan protein will help to boost the protein content of this breakfast recipe; add the protein powder when you’re ready to eat.
Coffee & Walnut Overnight Oats Recipe
Nutritional Information per serving (serves 1)
| Energy | 341 kcal |
| Protein | 30g |
| Fat | 7g |
| Of which saturates | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 35g |
| Sugars | 2g |
| Fibre | 4g |
| Sodium | 0.48g |
Equipment You’ll Need
- Kettle or coffee machine (to make the coffee)
- Weighing scales
- Bowl or mason jar
Ingredients
- 30g coffee & walnut flavour Pea Protein Isolate
- 50g instant oats
- 100g dairy-free yoghurt
- 80ml coffee
- Myvegan FlavDrops to taste
How To Make Coffee & Walnut Overnight Oats
- Make your coffee and set aside to cool.
- Add the oats, protein powder, FlavDrops and cooled coffee to a bowl or mason jar and mix well. Leave in the fridge for at least 2 hours or these can be left in the fridge overnight.
- When ready to serve, top with your favourite dairy-free youghurt.
Recipes
Coffee & Walnut Overnight Oats Recipe
Your go-to for successful mornings, all week along.
3 years agoBy Jenessa
Tips
- The nutritional information is calculated using soy yoghurt as this has the highest protein compared to other dairy free yoghurts. It also has a more neutral taste than coconut yoghurt however, feel free to pick your favourite yoghurt.
- Adding a handful of chopped walnuts prior to serving adds a lovely crunch to this overnight oat mix.
- If using instant or ground coffee, add the hot water and stir well before adding to the overnight oats. This will help prevent the coffee forming lumps.
Peanut Butter & Jam Baked Oats Recipe
Nutritional Information per serving (Serves 1)
| Energy | 505kcal |
| Protein | 35g |
| Fat | 13g |
| Of which saturates | 1g |
| Carbohydrates | 57g |
| Sugars | 10g |
| Fibre | 18g |
| Sodium | 0.18g |
Equipment You’ll Need
- Food processer or blender
- Small oven safe dish
- Spoon or knife (for the swirl)
Ingredients
- 60g gluten-free rolled oats
- 20g chocolate Soy Protein Isolate
- 10g organic cacao powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ banana
- 1 tsp organic chia seeds
- 150ml almond milk
- 1.5 tbsp peanut butter powder
How To Make Peanut Butter & Jam Baked Oats
- Preheat the oven to 200C/ gas mark 6/400F.
- Add all of the ingredients (except for the chocolate chips) to a food processor. Blend until a smooth mixture is formed.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, setting aside a few to sprinkle on top later.
- Pour the mixture into an oven proof dish and top with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Feel free to top with a dollop of jam and extra peanut butter!
Recipes
Peanut Butter & Jam Healthy Baked Oats Recipe
This Peanut Butter and Jam Baked Oats recipe is a great high-protein breakfast or dessert option - comforting and delicious.
5 years agoBy Arabella Ogilvie
Tips
- Powdered peanut butter is lower in fat than traditional oil-based peanut butters. However, it can be difficult to find, so feel free to swap this for regular peanut butter.
- Don’t have the right size oven dish? Use aluminium foil as a divider for a larger oven dish; scrunch or fold the foil and pop it along the width of your dish. Make sure there is a lip at the bottom, so the batter doesn’t run underneath.
- Myvegan soy protein isolate has 16 different flavours available; why not try this recipe with vanilla, ice latte or speculoos flavours?
Vegan Custard Toast Recipe
Nutritional Information per serving (serves 1)
| Energy | 360 kcal |
| Protein | 24g |
| Fat | 6g |
| Of which saturates | 2g |
| Carbohydrates | 60g |
| Sugars | 9g |
| Fibre | 4g |
| Sodium | 0.77g |
Equipment You’ll Need
- Small mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Baking tray
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2x thick slices of bread
- 10g vegan chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- 15g salted caramel Soy Protein Isolate
- ½ tbsp arrowroot powder
- 2 tbsp plant-based yoghurt
- ¼ cup plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
How To Make Vegan Custard Toast
- Preheat the oven to 180C/gas mark 4/350F.
- Add the protein powder and arrowroot powder to your mixing bowl, and stir lightly. Add in the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Place two slices of bread onto the baking try and squish down the middle to create an indentation. Pour in the filling, and top with chocolate chips.
- Bake for 20 minutes, checking regularly to ensure the edges of the bread don’t burn. Remove from the oven and set aside for 10 minutes before serving, – this will allow the custard to set.
Recipes
Vegan Custard Toast Recipe
A vegan spin on the recipe taking the TikTok world by storm.
2 years agoBy Jenessa
Tips
- Arrowroot powder works to thicken the custard; try swapping for cornflour if you are struggling to find arrowroot powder.
- Try adding 1-2 drops of MyVegan FlavDrops to mix up the flavours. Alternatively, Soy Protein Isolate in vanilla flavour would work equally well in this recipe.
- More tasty toppings to try include sliced banana or apple with cinnamon and sugar, a swirl of your favourite jam, or sliced strawberries with an extra drizzle of syrup.
Vegan French Toast Recipe
Nutritional Information per serving (serves 1)
| Energy | 528 kcal |
| Protein | 14g |
| Fat | 24g |
| Of which saturates | 14g |
| Carbohydrates | 60g |
| Sugars | 11g |
| Fibre | 12g |
| Sodium | 0.2g |
Equipment You’ll Need
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 150ml dairy free milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp organic chia seeds
- 4-5 drops vanilla FlavDrops
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2x slices sourdough bread
How To Make Vegan French Toast
- To make the ‘egg’ mixture, add the plant milk, chia seeds, FlavDrops and cinnamon to a bowl. Whisk well and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the mixture to thicken.
- Dip the bread into the ‘egg’ mixture, making sure both side of the bread are thoroughly soaked.
- Add the coconut oil to a pan and heat until melted. Add your bread to the pan (it should sizzle as it goes in) and fry for 5-6 minutes on each side.
Recipes
Vegan French Toast Recipe
Didn’t think you could make French toast from plants? Think again.
3 years agoBy Jenessa
Tips
- Serve with fresh berries and sugar-free syrup. If you want you can also add a dollop of vegan yoghurt or whipped cream.
- This is easy to turn into a chocolate lover’s dream… simply add 10g of cacao powder to the ‘egg’ mixture, and top with chocolate chips.
- To pack more protein into this dish, add ½ scoop of Soy Protein Isolate (vanilla or salted caramel flavours works best) to the ‘egg mixture’. Alternatively, make a protein mousse with dairy free milk and protein powder, which can be used to top the French toast.
Vegan Protein Pancakes Recipe
Nutritional Information per serving (serves 1)
| Energy | 320kcal |
| Protein | 10g |
| Fat | 18g |
| Of which saturates | 13g |
| Carbohydrates | 29g |
| Sugars | 4g |
| Fibre | 0g |
| Sodium | 0.75g |
Equipment You’ll Need
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Frying pan
- Serving spoon/large spoon
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 50g protein pancake mix
- 65ml plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
How To Make Vegan Protein Pancakes
- Add the protein pancake mix to a mixing bowl, along with the plant-based milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over a low-medium heat. Lightly oil the pan – if you have a small pan you may need to cook the pancakes in batches, so only add a small amount of oil at a time.
- Using a large spoon, drop 3 even amounts of pancake mixture into the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side.
- Serve with your choice of toppings.
Tips
- This pancake mix makes fluffy, American style pancakes. For a classic American topping, try drizzling with Myvegan maple syrup and serving with vegan bacon.
- Alternatively, try serving with fresh blueberries or strawberries.
- Make sure your oil is hot before adding the pancake mix – as you add the batter it should start to bubble immediately. This means the oil is hot enough to evenly cook your pancakes.
Chocolate Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Nutritional Information per serving (serves 2)
| Energy | 448kcal |
| Protein | 21.5g |
| Fat | 20.1g |
| Of which saturates | 14g |
| Carbohydrates | 43g |
| Sugars | 12.5g |
| Fibre | 11.5g |
| Sodium | 0.3g |
Equipment You’ll Need
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Small bowl (to serve)
Ingredients
- 450g vegan yoghurt
- 1 scoop chocolate Vegan Protein Blend
- 1x Myvegan Carb Crusher bar
- 1 x banana
- 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 1 tsp organic chia seeds
- 1 tsp shredded coconut
- Handful of raspberries (to serve)
How To Make A Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
- Add the protein powder and yoghurt to the mixing bowl and stir well until smooth. Pour this into your serving bowl.
- Chop the Carb Crusher bar and banana into even slices. Use these, along with the raspberries, pomegranate seeds and chia seeds, to decorate your smoothie bowl – start at one side of the bowl and work across to help keep the topping lines even!
Recipes
Fruity Chocolate Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Turn your breakfast into a tasty and nutritious work of art.
5 years agoBy Arabella Ogilvie
Tips
- To make this into a chocolate orange bowl, use cacao orange Vegan Protein Blend, and swap the pomegranate seeds for orange segments. Use chocolate chips in place of the raspberries and you’re good to go!
- Play around with which yoghurt you use; soy yoghurt tends to have a higher protein content, whilst coconut yoghurt is often creamier.
- The Myvegan Carb Crusher bar comes in four different flavours, all of which would work well in this recipe.
Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Nutritional Information per serving (serves 8)
| Energy | 338kcal |
| Protein | 13g |
| Fat | 13.1g |
| Of which saturates | 4.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 41.7g |
| Sugars | 20g |
| Fibre | 4.9g |
| Sodium | 0.25g |
Equipment You’ll Need
- 1x large mixing bowl
- 2x small mixing bowl
- Microwave
- Oven safe dish
- Sharp knife
- Measuring jug
- Wooden spoon
- Rolling pin
- Clean tea towel
- Pastry brush
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 185 ml almond milk plus 1-2 tbsp for the topping
- 7g active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp flaxseed powder
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 90g chocolate Vegan Protein Blend
- 180g wholemeal flour
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 70g pecan nuts
- 2 x medium ripe bananas
- 6x medjool dates (destoned)
- 100g vegan cream cheese
How To Make Cinnamon Rolls
- Microwave the almond milk until warm, then mix in the yeast and maple syrup. Mix well then set aside for 5 minutes.
- To make the flax egg, add the chia seeds and 3 tbsp of water to a small mixing bowl. Set aside for 5-10 minutes until the mixture has thickened.
- Add the flour, protein powder, melted coconut oil and cinnamon to a large mixing bowl. Gradually at the yeast mixture, stirring well after each addition. Finally, add the flax egg. Keep mixing until a dough has formed.
- Sprinkle the work surface with flour, and tip out your dough. Knead for 20-30 seconds.
- Put the dough back into the bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place to prove. It should double in size.
- Whilst the dough is proving, make the filling – add the bananas, nuts and dates to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Once the dough is ready, tip it onto a floured surface. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, around 8x15 inches. Cover the dough with the fruit filling.
- Roll the dough from the shortest edge, to form one long sausage. Slice this vertically into 8-10 even slices. Place each of these rolls into a greased or lined baking dish.
- Cover with a tea towel and leave to prove again for another 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180C/gas mark 4/350F.
- Once the rolls have had their second prove, bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- To make the topping, combine the cream cheese and almond milk. Brush over the top of the rolls whilst they are still warm.
Recipes
Delicious Dairy-Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
It's time to test your plant-based baking skills.
4 years agoBy Evangeline Howarth
Tips
- When slicing the cinnamon rolls, make sure to slice vertically (along the short edge) – otherwise you will end up with one very long cinnamon roll!
- Leave to prove in a warm place – either in a sunny spot or in the airing cupboard. If you have a double oven, then you can prove in the smaller part of the oven whilst the main oven is pre-heating.
- If the filling is sticky and too hard to blend then add water to mixture, 1tbsp at a time, blending after each addition.
Take Home Message
Being vegan doesn’t mean you have to miss out on healthy and tasty breakfast choices – Myvegan has a range of products to support your needs and to help you create a nutritionally-dense and delicious breakfast. The recipes listed above contain a balance of protein, fats and carbohydrates, all of which should be included as part of a healthy breakfast.
rachelgreene
Writer and expert
Rachel is a qualified Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) who holds an MSc in both Applied Human Nutrition and Physician Associate Studies. Over the last year, Rachel's been working as a freelance nutrition writer and coach, with her areas of interest including weight loss and specialist dietary requirements. As well as this, she's contributed towards published research on weight loss, and is currently studying the role of plant-based diets in health-conscious individuals.
