66 Vegan Breakfasts Packed With Protein to Help You Lose Weight

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 soul mate: these coconut-covered chocolate almond protein balls.

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Need an energizing breakfast that will offer tons of protein? This sweet potato, tofu, and avocado breakfast bowl is full of flavour and offers almost 20 grams of filling, energizing protein. It's also a great source of fibre and healthy fats.

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For the overnight-oats obsessed, here's a variation you have got to try that's high in protein and lower in carbs! Instead of just using rolled oats, throw in hemp hearts (raw, shelled hemp seeds).

Get the recipe: overnight hemp seed cereal

Made with low-carb raspberries, fibre-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, fibre, and protein (almost 35 grams!) offer a quick and easy way to stay full until lunch.

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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 fibre.

Get the recipe: blueberry banana baked oatmeal

Coming in just under 320 calories, this creamy, satisfying smoothie offers almost 10 grams of fibre to keep you full all morning and almost 24 grams of protein to keep your energy levels soaring. It's another great way to soak up the flavours of Fall.

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With this recipe for chocolate chia pudding, you can get your chocolate fix and still get a ton of protein — almost 24 grams — making this a great breakfast if you're looking to lose weight.

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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!

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

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These lemon protein balls are made with just five ingredients: raw almonds, vanilla protein powder, juicy dates, lemon juice, and unsweetened coconut. How simple is that?

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Whip up this tofu scramble made with sweet potatoes and kale. 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.

Get the recipe: kale and sweet potato tofu scramble

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

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Smoothies are one of the easiest breakfasts you can enjoy, and this almond strawberry banana yoghurt smoothie was designed with weight loss in mind. For just over 350 calories, this breakfast sip offers 15 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: almond strawberry banana yoghurt smoothie

Because this bowl of chia pudding follows the nutritionist-approved formula for losing weight, this breakfast will not only satisfy your cravings for sweetly spiced desserts, but you'll also be happy when you step on the scale.

Get the recipe: gingerbread chia pudding

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. Stir in a little plant-based protein powder to increase the protein.

Get the recipe: flat-belly overnight oats

Made with only four ingredients — tofu, vanilla soy milk, frozen banana, and peanut butter — this smoothie tastes remarkably like a vanilla milkshake. For just 328 calories, it offers 17.4 grams of protein. We promise you can't taste the tofu whatsoever!

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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. Enjoy a stack of three, topped with a cup of fresh fruit and an eighth of a cup of sliced almonds for a 350-calorie breakfast that offers 15.5 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: vegan gingerbread "buttermilk" pancakes

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

Get the recipe: vanilla clementine smoothie

For a truly on-the-go breakfast, whip up a batch of these protein balls that are made with only three ingredients: rolled oats, banana, and protein powder. Enjoy six balls for 282 calories and 16.2 grams of protein.

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More of a chocolate fan? This chocolate milkshake smoothie offers 22.1 grams of protein for 354 calories.

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

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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. Enjoy two smothered in peanut butter for added protein.

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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. Mix in a little protein powder for added protein.

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

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These light and moist muffins, deliciously sweetened with lemon juice and blueberries, are sure to satisfy your morning muffin cravings. Enjoy two with some almond butter for added protein.

Get the recipe: lemon blueberry protein muffins

Grab your blender and whip up this subtly sweet and creamy smoothie — it offers 22.3 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: low-sugar berry smoothie

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

Get the recipe: overnight breakfast cookie

These black bean brownie bites are chewy, fudgy, perfect for satisfying your deep chocolate cravings, and healthy enough for breakfast. Enjoy one or two with a small chocolate protein smoothie.

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

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This 360-calorie smoothie contains almost 12 grams of protein. If you're sceptical about the beans and kale, the fruit overpowers their mild flavours so you hardly even notice they're there.

Get the recipe: blueberry mango kiwi kale smoothie

Never made your own acai bowl? This recipe will have you hooked. Skip the bee pollen and honey for a vegan bowl, and bulk it up with protein powder and toppings like granola, chia seeds, and coconut.

Get the recipe: deluxe acai 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.

Get the recipe: basic vegan pancakes

It sounds a little weird, but trust us: this strawberry broccoli smoothie is delicious and offers almost eight grams of filling fibre.

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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.

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

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

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.

Get the recipe: vegan almond 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 to add a little extra protein.

Get the recipe: apple pie quinoa

No eggs, butter, or milk are necessary for this vegan french toast that won't have you missing the real thing. Plus, it barely breaks 100 calories, so you can have two slices and top them with nut butter and fresh fruit for a satisfying start to your day.

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

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

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To sip on Karlie Kloss's favourite blackberry breakfast smoothie, all you need are four ingredients: unsweetened almond milk, bananas, chocolate protein powder, and blackberries.

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

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This simple and sweet smoothie made with pineapple, papaya, and cucumber will ease your tummy troubles in no time. Add a scoop of plant-based protein powder and you'll stay full until lunch.

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Here's a healthier way to get your apple pie fix: apple pie overnight oats. At 325 calories, it's a perfectly sweet way to start your day, with under 13 grams of sugar.

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Nobody likes an unexpected breakout, but there are ways to prevent those pesky pimples. One of our favourite options is the clear-skin smoothie, containing vitamin-E-rich spinach and avocado, as well as grapes that contain anti-inflammatory antioxidants. Add some plant-based protein powder to keep you full longer.

Get the recipe: strawberry grape spinach 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. Pair a piece with a small vegan protein smoothie for an on-the-go breakfast.

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This sweet strawberry milkshake smoothie is only made with six ingredients, offers 27 grams of protein, and tastes like melted strawberry ice cream.

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

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This dessert-like smoothie is made with libido-boosting foods like strawberries, peaches, and pumpkin seeds. Add a scoop of chocolate protein powder and this smoothie will start your day off sipping with a smile.

Get the recipe: chocolate strawberry banana smoothie

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. Stir in some plant-based protein powder to up the protein.

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

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

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Here's a drinkable version of overnight oats. This banana cream overnight oats smoothie offers more than 14 grams of protein and 10 grams of filling fibre.

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Cure chocolate cravings with this 150-calorie smoothie that's made with only four ingredients.

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This 145-calorie hydrating smoothie made with watermelon, cucumber, and strawberries offers 15 grams of muscle-building protein.

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Whip up these maple vanilla overnight oats using soy milk and plant-based protein powder, offering more than 20 grams of protein.

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

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

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If you're in a smoothie rut, change it up with this smoothie bowl, which is packed with vitamin C and calcium. Just substitute the Greek yoghurt for soy yoghurt, and add a little plant-based protein powder for extra protein.

Get the recipe: berry refreshing smoothie bowl

This invigorating, dairy-free, 350-calorie smoothie offers tons of fibre, protein, and healthy fats — perfect for keeping you full all morning long and helping you lose weight.

Get the recipe: honeydew protein smoothie

High in anti-inflammatory omega-3s, this sweet chia pudding is a make-ahead recipe that will save you time, fill you up on fibre, and help you debloat. Enjoy this 200-calorie breakfast with a small protein smoothie.

Get the recipe: coconut chia pudding

Rolled oats are a nutrient-rich breakfast that can be topped with any of your favourite additions. This chocolate peanut butter oatmeal seems decadent, but it's under 400 calories.

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At 218 calories per slice and offering four grams each of fibre and protein, this hearty gluten-free banana bread is just begging to be enjoyed with a low-cal chocolate protein smoothie.

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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.

Get the recipe: banana milkshake smoothie

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

Get the recipe: cauliflower porridge