8 Warm Breakfasts To Start Your Day

From plantbasednews.org

By Kaitlyn Lourens

Try these breakfast recipes sure to keep you warm during cold mornings 

When the weather turns cold, warm breakfasts can make mornings feel a little more inviting. A hot meal gives you a chance to slow down before the day begins, whether you prefer something sweet, savoury, or packed with warming spices. There are plenty of ways to make breakfast more interesting than the usual bowl of cereal.

Oats, rice, chickpeas, tofu, and fresh vegetables all work well in hot breakfast recipes. Some bring fruit and gentle sweetness, while others offer bold spices, savoury flavours, or a mix of textures. You can also prepare certain dishes ahead of time, making busy mornings easier without sacrificing variety.

If you’re looking for new ideas to add to your morning routine, these recipes offer something for different tastes and schedules. From familiar breakfast favorites with a twist to dishes inspired by cuisines around the world, there’s plenty of inspiration to help you start the day with a warm meal.

Tofu scramble breakfast sandwiches

Hayden SteinbaughAdd your favourite vegan cheese to this sandwich

Try these tofu scramble breakfast sandwiches by Six Vegan Sisters for a savoury start to the day. Garlicky toasted bread holds tofu scramble, vegan bacon, mashed avocado, and melted vegan Cheddar for a breakfast packed with flavour and texture.

Find the recipe here.

Ginger peach baked oatmeal

Amber AsakuraFresh peaches work here too

This ginger peach baked oatmeal from Clean Food Dirty Girl combines juicy peaches with rolled oats, dates, raisins, and almonds. Ginger, cinnamon, and cloves bring warming spice, while the baked texture makes it easy to slice and reheat for breakfast throughout the week.

Find the recipe here.

Pak choi congee (Chinese rice porridge)

Katharina PinczolitsCongee was historically a famine food, but now it’s connected to comfort

The third recipe on this list comes from Yang Liu and Katharina Pinczolits. Their Chinese-style congee slowly cooks rice into a creamy porridge, with shiitake mushrooms and salted radish adding savoury flavour. Fresh pak choi and spring onions finish the dish with a little crunch.

Find the recipe here.

Ginger-infused strawberry oat bake

Hannah BodsworthHave a slice with tea or coffee in the morning

Frankie Paz puts a fruity spin on baked oats with this strawberry oat bake. Homemade strawberry chia jam sits between layers of oats and ground almonds, while ginger and cardamom add a gentle spice. Cut it into bars for an easy breakfast or morning snack.

Find the recipe here.

10-minute smashed chickpea scramble

Sarah NevinsThis high-protein scramble makes for a quick and high-protein meal to start your day

Short on time? Try this smashed chickpea scramble by Sarah Nevins, which takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Mashed chickpeas combine with softened onions, nutritional yeast, tomato paste, and garlic powder for a quick savoury alternative to a traditional scramble.

Find the recipe here.

Spicy Southwestern breakfast burrito

Toni ZernickThis breakfast dish contains plenty of protein and fibre

Black beans, corn, red peppers, jalapeños, and chickpea scramble fill this spicy Southwestern breakfast burrito by Will Edmond. Cumin and smoked paprika give the filling a smoky kick, while avocado, fresh cilantro, and lime bring freshness to every bite.

Find the recipe here.

Pumpkin spiced latte pancakes

The Happy PearYou can add fruit, vegan yogurt, and other toppings to these autumnal pancakes

For something inspired by a coffeehouse favourite, try these pumpkin-spiced latte pancakes from The Happy Pear. Pumpkin puree keeps the pancakes moist, while cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and optional ground coffee recreate the familiar flavours of a spiced latte.

Find the recipe here.

Loaded zucchini breakfast casserole

Melanie McDonaldServe this breakfast casserole to a group or use it as meal prep for the week

Melanie McDonald gives breakfast casserole a plant-based twist with zucchini, onions, hash browns, and crusty bread layered in a savoury tofu custard. Garlic, Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, and herbs add flavour, while the oven creates a golden top and soft centre.

Find the recipe here.

https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/breakfast/warm-breakfasts-to-start-your-day/

7 Late Summer Vegan Breakfasts For Easy Mornings

From plantbasednews.org 

Try these fun breakfasts while the season ends

At the end of summer, the days may start to cool down, but there is still time for fresh, bright breakfasts. Fruit is an easy place to start, whether you’re using berries, peaches, mango, or anything else that’s still in season. These late summer vegan breakfasts keep things simple, with recipes using oats, chia seeds, smoothie bowls, muffins, and toast.

Some are quick enough to make in the morning, while others can be prepped ahead and kept for the next few days. That makes them useful for slower late-summer mornings as well as busier days when routines start to change.

This list includes seven easy vegan breakfasts for the last stretch of the season. They’re colourful, simple, and a little more interesting than making the same thing every day.

Vegan acai smoothie bowl

Natlicious FoodYou can add any fruit toppings you like to this smoothie bowl recipe

Natlicious Food blends frozen acai, banana, plant-based milk, and protein powder into a thick smoothie bowl. Fresh fruit, chia seeds, cacao nibs, and peanut butter add texture on top, so each spoonful has a mix of creamy and crunchy elements.

Find the recipe here.

Ginger peach baked oatmeal

Amber AsakuraFresh peaches work here too

Peaches, oats, dates, applesauce, flaxseed, molasses, and warm spices bake together in this breakfast from Clean Food Dirty Girl. Ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla give the oatmeal bold flavour, while raisins and almonds add sweetness and crunch.

Find the recipe here.

Strawberry cheesecake chia pudding

Romy LondonLayer sweet compote with creamy chia pudding and crunchy biscuits for an indulgent breakfast

This chia pudding from Romy London turns strawberry cheesecake flavours into an easy make-ahead breakfast. Blended cashews and coconut milk create a creamy base, chia seeds thicken it overnight, and strawberry compote and crushed biscuits finish the top.

Find the recipe here.

Vegan protein blueberry muffins

Romy LondonThese easy, on-the-go protein muffins can be frozen for up to three months

Romy London uses whole wheat flour, pea protein, silken tofu, banana, almond milk, and fresh blueberries in these breakfast muffins. They bake up soft and fluffy, with bursts of fruit throughout and enough structure to freeze for later.

Find the recipe here.

Breakfast berry chia bars

Miranda StokkelThese tasty breakfast bars are full of energy-packed ingredients

A berry chia layer sits between an oat base and crumbly topping in these breakfast bars by Liz Douglas. Banana, flaxseed, plant-based milk, frozen berries, chia seeds, walnuts or pecans, and cinnamon make them useful for meal prep.

Find the recipe here.

Raspberry smoothie bowl

Natlicious FoodSummer is the perfect time to test out antioxidant-rich smoothie bowls

Raspberries, banana, pomegranate seeds, plant-based milk, chia, hemp hearts, and flax seeds blend into this smoothie bowl from Natlicious Food. Cocoa nibs, dried raspberries, hemp seeds, and fresh fruit add texture and extra toppings.

Find the recipe here.

Mango avocado toast

Mango.orgTry this vibrant breakfast with creamy avo and tropical mango

Mango and avocado make this toast sweet, creamy, and bright. Crisp sourdough holds the mashed avocado, fresh mango, lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and pepper, with optional hemp seeds or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Find the recipe here.

https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/breakfast/late-summer-vegan-breakfasts/