Get energized with the power of plants! These vegan breakfasts offer protein, fibre, and healthy fats to keep you satisfied all morning, which can prevent the mindless snacking that leads to weight gain. The chocolate coconut almond overnight oats and the sweet potato and kale tofu scramble are must-try recipes!
Cauliflower Porridge
If you love oatmeal, you've got to try this version made with cauliflower [2]. Sounds weird, but once cooked and flavoured, it tastes remarkably like oatmeal — honest! This bowl is topped with fresh strawberries, pears, and chopped raw almonds.
Tofu Scramble With Kale and Sweet Potatoes
Whip up this tofu scramble made with sweet potatoes and kale [3]. 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.
Chocolate Almond Protein Bars
These chocolate almond protein bars [4] are made with just five ingredients (plus salt and cinnamon for flavour), and you can whip them up in less than 20 minutes.
Almond Strawberry Banana Yoghurt Smoothie
Smoothies are one of the easiest breakfasts you can enjoy, and this almond strawberry banana yoghurt smoothie [5] was designed with weight loss in mind. For just over 350 calories, this breakfast sip offers 15 grams of protein.
Gingerbread Chia Pudding
Because this bowl of chia pudding [6] follows the nutritionist-approved formula for losing weight [7], this breakfast will not only satisfy your cravings for sweetly spiced desserts, but you'll also be happy when you step on the scale.
Flat-Belly Overnight Oats
If you've yet to hop on the overnight-oats bandwagon, this is the perfect recipe [8] 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.
Vanilla Milkshake Smoothie
Made with only four ingredients — tofu, vanilla soy milk, frozen banana, and peanut butter — this smoothie tastes remarkably like a vanilla milkshake [9]. For just 328 calories, it offers 17.4 grams of protein. We promise, you can't taste the tofu whatsoever!
Vegan Gingerbread "Buttermilk" Pancakes
These decadent "buttermilk" pancakes are vegan [10] 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-cup of sliced almonds, for a 350-calorie breakfast that offers 15.5 grams of protein.
Vanilla Clementine Protein Smoothie
It's clementine time, and although snacking on a couple juicy clementines is the absolute best way to enjoy them, this creamy citrus smoothie [11] is a close second.
Banana-Oat Protein Balls
For a truly on-the-go breakfast, whip up a batch of these protein balls made with only three ingredients [12] — rolled oats, banana, and protein powder. Enjoy six balls for 282 calories and 16.2 grams of protein.
Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie
More of a chocolate fan? This chocolate milkshake smoothie [13] offers 22.1 grams of protein for 354 calories.
Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Sweet and creamy and such a gorgeous vibrant colour, this sweet smoothie [14] will remind you of cheesecake drizzled with blueberries.
Chocolate Oatmeal Protein Bars
A cross between oatmeal cookies and brownies, these chocolaty bars [15] are so insanely delicious that you won't even guess there's protein powder added to the batter.
Chocolate Coconut Almond Overnight Oats
The fact that these chocolate coconut almond overnight oats [16] taste like an Almond Joy means you'll satisfy your sweet tooth while getting a healthy, filling breakfast.
Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This classic smoothie [17] made with bananas, strawberries, spinach, peanut butter, chocolate soy milk, and soy yoghurt offers almost 15 grams of protein.
Lemon Blueberry Protein Muffins
These light and moist muffins [18] deliciously sweetened with lemon juice and blueberries are sure to satisfy your morning muffin cravings. If you enjoy two with one navel orange [19], that adds up to 369 calories, 11.6 grams of fat, 7.5 grams of fibre, 55 grams of carbs, 29.1 grams of sugar, and 13.3 grams of protein.
Low-Sugar Berry Smoothie
Grab your blender and whip up this subtly sweet and creamy smoothie [20].
Overnight Breakfast Cookie
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, cinnamony cookie [21]!
Black Bean Brownie Bites
These black bean brownie bites [22] are chewy, fudgy, and perfect for satisfying your deep chocolate cravings, and healthy enough for breakfast.
Slow-Cooker Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Carrot cake meets breakfast in this slow-cooker oatmeal [23] bursting with cinnamon flavour. Top yours with half a cup of soy yoghurt to add a little extra protein.
Blueberry Mango Kiwi Kale Smoothie
This 360-calorie smoothie [24] 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.
Deluxe Acai Bowl
Never made your own acai bowl? This recipe [25] will have you hooked. Skip the bee pollen and honey for a vegan bowl, and bulk it up with toppings like granola, chia seeds, and coconut.
Basic Vegan Pancakes
With only six ingredients, this basic vegan pancake recipe [26] 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.
Banana Berry Peanut Butter Broccoli Smoothie
It sounds a little weird, but trust us — this strawberry broccoli smoothie [27] is delicious and offers almost eight grams of filling fibre.
Creamy Banana Cashew Overnight Oats
You'll love this low-sugar, high-protein overnight oatmeal recipe [28] that's oh so creamy and naturally sweet. The secret? Mashed chickpeas and banana.
Banana Cinnamon Zoats
Grab a courgette from the nearest market and get this zoats recipe [29] in your belly!
Strawberry Banana Spinach Smoothie
Made with spinach, banana, tofu, and almond butter, this satisfying breakfast smoothie [30] comes together in minutes.
Vegan Banana Almond Bread With Protein
Sneaking protein powder into this vegan banana bread [31] gives it a nutritional boost, and topping a toasted piece with nut butter makes it a delicious and filling breakfast.
Slow-Cooker Apple Pie Quinoa
If you love oatmeal, but are also kind of sick of having it so much, you'll love this hot breakfast made with quinoa [32] instead. Enjoy yours with a few spoonfuls of soy to add a little extra protein.
Vegan French Toast
No eggs, butter, or milk are necessary for this vegan french toast [33] 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 fresh fruit for a satisfying start to your day.
Carrot Cake Smoothie
Save calories without having to turn on your oven with this creamy smoothie [34] reminiscent of all the warm, spicy flavours of luscious, moist, and creamy carrot cake.
Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Steel-Cut Oats
Just throw the ingredients in your slow cooker and get ready to have this pumpkin spice oatmeal [35] high five your taste buds come morning.
Blackberry Breakfast Smoothie
To sip on Karlie Kloss's favourite blackberry breakfast smoothie [36], all you need are four ingredients — unsweetened almond milk, bananas, chocolate protein powder, and blackberries.
High-Protein Vanilla Almond Raspberry Overnight Oats
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 [37].
Debloating Smoothie
This simple and sweet smoothie made with pineapple [38], papaya, and cucumber will ease your tummy troubles in no time, and it's under 250 calories.
Apple Pie in a Jar
Here's a healthier way to get your apple pie fix — apple pie overnight oats [39]. At 325 calories, it's a perfectly sweet way to start your day, for under 13 grams of sugar.
The Clear-Skin Smoothie
Nobody likes an unexpected breakout, but there are ways to prevent those pesky pimples. One of our favourite options is the clear-skin smoothie [40] containing vitamin-E-rich spinach and avocado, as well as grapes that contain anti-inflammatory antioxidants.
Vegan Banana Apple Chunk Bread
Adding the juiciness of cooked apples to banana bread makes this recipe a standout [41] — 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.
Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie
This sweet strawberry milkshake smoothie [42] is only made with six ingredients, offers 27 grams of protein, and tastes like melted strawberry ice cream.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats [43] offer all that delicious sweet taste you crave, but since it's oatmeal, it's totally PC to down this entire jar.
Chocolate Strawberry Banana Better-Sex Smoothie
This dessert-like smoothie [44] is made with libido-boosting foods like strawberries, peaches, pumpkin seeds, and, of course, chocolate!
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
You might not be able to enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie every night, but this pumpkin pie overnight oatmeal [45] will help curb those sugary cravings.
Pear Berry Weight-Loss Smoothie
Rich ingredients like raspberries and avocado will help you stay full throughout the day when it comes to this pear berry weight-loss smoothie [46].
Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats
You can make a week's worth of these cinnamon raisin overnight oats [47] all at once.
Banana Cream Overnight Oats Smoothie
Here's a drinkable version of overnight oats. This banana cream overnight oats smoothie [48] offers over 14 grams of protein and 10 grams of filling fibre.
Low-Calorie Chocolate Almond Smoothie
Cure chocolate cravings with this 150-calorie smoothie [49] made with only four ingredients.
Strawberry-Watermelon Hydrating Smoothie
This 145-calorie hydrating smoothie [50] made with watermelon, cucumber, and strawberries offers 15 grams of muscle-building protein.
High-Protein Overnight Oats
Whip up these maple vanilla overnight oats [51] using soy milk and plant-based protein powder that offers over 20 grams of protein.
"Sweet Potato Pie" Smoothie
Naturally sweet and so, so creamy (thanks to the tofu), this smoothie [52] tastes like sweet potato pie.
Brownie Batter Overnight Oats
Enjoy chocolate overnight oatmeal [53] — it tastes kind of like brownie batter.
Berry Refreshing Smoothie Bowl
If you're in a smoothie rut, change it up with this smoothie bowl [54] packed with vitamin C and calcium. Just eliminate the optional Greek yoghurt for a dairy-free and vegan breakfast.
Honeydew Protein Smoothie
This invigorating, dairy-free, 350-calorie smoothie [55] offers tons of fibre, protein, and healthy fats, perfect to keep you full all morning long and help you lose weight.
Coconut Chia Pudding
High in anti-inflammatory omega-3s, this sweet chia pudding [56] is a make-ahead recipe that will save you time, fill you up on fibre, and help you debloat [57].
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Rolled oats are a nutrient-rich breakfast that can be topped with any of your favourite additions. This chocolate-peanut butter oatmeal [58] seems decadent, but it's under 400 calories and has nearly 10 grams of protein.
Gluten-Free Banana Bread
At 218 calories per slice and offering four grams each of fibre and protein and fewer than 20 grams of sugar, this hearty gluten-free banana bread [59] is just begging to be smeared with peanut butter for tomorrow's breakfast.
Banana Milkshake Smoothie
Creamy, smooth, subtly sweet, and high in protein, this banana milkshake smoothie [60] offers over 20 grams of protein, but it's not made with protein powder or dairy products.
Chia Berry Smoothie
For an easy source of protein and anti-inflammatory omega-3s, look no further than the powerful chia seed! If you find the seeds' crunchy texture a little off-putting on their own, then try tossing them into this refreshing chia berry smoothie [61], perfect for a healthy snack or light breakfast.