22 High Protein Vegan Breakfasts
- Updated on Apr 15, 2020
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We’re so pleased to be bringing forward this collection of high protein vegan breakfast recipes. Last week we released this collection of high protein vegetarian breakfasts and the response was excellent.
Several people also asked for a vegan version, so here it is! We’ve made this compilation with our favourite vegan breakfasts from around the web – and all packing a powerful protein punch!
But where do I get my protein?
There are plenty of great vegan protein sources from nuts to soy to legumes and vegetables (and a whole load more) and we’ve tried to include as wide a range as possible.
We’ve also tried to include as many different styles of breakfast as possible, so that everyone can find inspiration here.
Whether you like overnight oats or burritos for breakfast, pancakes or potatoes, there’s something for every mood.
And right here are some useful links to help plan out a healthy and nutritious vegan or vegetarian food life.
Helpful links:
Healthy Vegan 7-Day Meal Plan (free)
7-Day High-Protein Vegetarian Meal Plan (also free)
Weight Loss 7-Day Vegetarian Meal Plan (you guessed it, free)
42 High-Protein Vegan Meals
21 Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
High protein vegan breakfast ideas coming right up
And so – onto the recipes! What else can we say, except ‘enjoy your breakfast’!
Chickpea Flour Pancakes
Check out the recipe hereBonus: amazingly quick, delicious and healthy
10 g protein per serving
A savory pancake begging to be eaten with pickles and chutneys or yogurts and cream. East meets West with this beautifully, wonderfully healthy dish.
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: delicious, healthy and nutritious
12 g protein per serving
The new vegan burrito is here, paving the way and setting the standard. Mega quick and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: NataliesHealth
Bonus: fast, easy and delicious, perfect for anytime
16 g protein per serving
Turmeric Chickpea Avocado Toast is a super simple yet very nourishing meal. It’s packed with amazing flavors and nutrients, so tasty and easy to make. This healthy avocado toast is great for breakfast, lunch, or as a light dinner. Vegan. Gluten-free.
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: DiabetesStrong
Bonus: delicious, quick and healthy breakfast
11.7 g protein per serving
This Low Carb “Oatmeal” is actually oat free, but it tastes just like the real thing! It’s a hearty, delicious breakfast that’s super satisfying and can be ready in just 15 minutes.
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Vegan Breakfast Potatoes
Check out the recipe hereBonus: tasty, quick, easy and healthy breakfast!
17 g protein per serving
Vegan Breakfast Potatoes – the best way to start the day. Animal-friendly, high in protein and even higher in taste. Yes please!
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: DiabetesStrong
Bonus: simple, quick and tasty breakfast
20.5 g protein per serving
This Simple Tofu Scramble recipe is an easy, high-protein, vegan breakfast that will fill you up and give you energy for hours! And you only need 8 ingredients, 1 pan, and 10 minutes to make it.
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: mega quick, easy, nutritious and full of health benefits
13 g protein per serving
This power breakfast inspired by IRONMAN champion Patrick Lange is the perfect vegan way to smash your health targets!
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: MyPurePlants
Bonus: fast, easy, light and delicious
11 g protein per serving
This 15-minute Vegan Egg Salad is made of tofu and cashews to give you a creamy, protein-packed and delicious breakfast sandwich. To make this recipe the healthiest possible, we skipped the high-fat mayonnaise and any other packaged products and opted for only whole foods plant-based ingredients.
Authentic Vegan Banana Pancakes
Check out the recipe hereBonus: quick, tasty and satisfying breakfast
21 g protein per serving
Authentic Vegan Banana Pancakes. Ready in 20 minutes. Complete with easy to follow cooking instructions compiled by the best vegan pancake makers around!
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: aVirtualVegan
Bonus: quick, mega nutritious, healthy and tasty 😉
20.3 g protein per serving
Silky, soft tofu rounds cooked gently in a fiery, garlicky and chunky tomato sauce. Tofu in Purgatory is the perfect brunch dish!
Bonus: tasty, nutritious and so good!
26 g protein per serving
Chickpea Wraps – these firm faves are really easy to make, super tasty and oh-so satisfying. We’ll even show you how to roll them properly!
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: 2ShareMyJoy
Bonus: quick, amazingly easy, super tasty and healthy 🙂
23 g protein per serving
Healthy and easy vegan high protein breakfast bowl with 23g protein, 19g fiber, fruits, nuts, seeds, and more. Done in 10 minutes.
Cashew Milkshake – Chocolate Style
Check out the recipe hereBonus: super easy, quick, healthy and so creamy 🙂
17.2 g protein per serving
This deliciously smooth cashew milkshake can be made any way you like – just follow the simple instructions and you’ll be drinking a mega shake in five minutes!
Anti Hangover Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich (8 Min, Vegan)
Check out the recipe hereBonus: quick, easy, tasty and so healthy
15 g protein per serving
Anti Hangover Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich. Simple to make and refuels those important nutrients and amino acids to have you feeling better in no time.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: RhiansRecipes
Bonus: fresh, tasty and so nutritious
This Vegan White Bean Scramble with Almond Bacon is super easy to make, full of flavour and perfect for a healthy brunch!
Avocado Spinach Smoothie
Check out the recipe hereBonus: super quick, easy, tasty and full of health benefits!
10 g protein per serving
Avocado Spinach Smoothie. It packs high amounts of almost everything – fibre, protein, vitamins A and C, potassium, iron, calcium. A True Nutrition Bomb.
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: BucketListTummy
Bonus: healthy, nutritious and tasty breakfast
11 g protein per serving
This Sweet Potato Kale Hash recipe is an easy way to add veggies to your breakfast. Full of flavor and nutrients, this vegan breakfast hash will be a morning favorite!
Ready in: 1 hour 5 minutes (30 minutes)
Recipe by: YumVeganLunchIdeas
Bonus: mega delicious, healthy and creamy 🙂
18 g protein per serving
Try this ultimate vegan bagel sandwich recipe loaded with cashew cream cheese and delicious vegan lox. This is one of my favourite vegan lunch ideas. The vegan lox bagel! It’s just the same as salmom and cream cheese only its completely VEGAN!
Kat’s Vegan Overnight Oats in a Jar
Check out the recipe hereReady in: 5 minutes
Bonus: mega quick, super healthy and so tasty
12 g protein per serving
Deliciously tasty and vegan overnight oats in a jar: High in fiber, great against diabetes and heart disease. Did we mention it’s vegan too?
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: MyPurePlants
Bonus: incredibly quick, easy, tasty, healthy and so satisfying 🙂
40.4 g protein per serving
This 5-minute Tofu Cream Cheese is surprisingly tasty spread to make your breakfast protein-packed and delicious. If you are craving a Bagel and Cream Cheese sandwich this vegan (dairy-free, oil-free, gluten-free) version will not leave you hanging.
Ready in: 50 minutes (just 10 minutes prep)
Recipe by: YumVeganLunchIdeas
Bonus: easy, nutritious and mega tasty sandwich
26 g protein per serving
This delicious vegan bagel sandwich uses avocado, tofu smothered in BBQ sauce, creamy dill sauce and lots of veg to create the ultimate vegan bagel topping. Whether you are looking for a hearty vegan breakfast bagel or a delicious lunch, this sandwich will hit the spot.
Bonus: fast, tasty and nutritious breakfast
19 g protein per serving
This tempeh sandwich is THE new vegan sandwich. Mega tasty and super nutritional, it sets the new bar for all sandwich lovers out there.
Ingredients
- 4 slices nice bread
- 3 oz tempeh (in 8 slices)
- 2 handfuls rocket (arugula)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp vinegar (balsamic, malt or wine vinegar)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 avocado
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the tempeh and fry in oil. After a couple of minutes add the soy sauce, vinegar and maple syrup. Stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- In the meantime, chop the dried tomatoes.
- Spoon the flesh out of the avocado and add to a bowl along with the lemon juice and salt and pepper. Give it a mash together.
- Spread the avocado over half the slices of bread.
- Rinse the rocket and lay it on the slices of bread. Add the chopped dried tomatoes.
- When the tempeh is ready, lay it on the rocket slices of bread.
- Place the avocado breads on top. Done!
Optional:
- You could also fry the sandwich in a little oil after it has been assembled, flipping halfway through, for an extra bit of crispiness.
NOTES
Nutrition
We hope you’ve enjoyed this collection of high-protein vegan breakfasts! As always we welcome comments and feedback – so send it through! We always look forward to hearing from you 🙂
Dave
I’m not a foodie, although I do love eating. I believe food should serve us and our goals, not hinder. Taking control and responsibility for what I eat is important to me.
Article has been medically reviewed by James LeBaigue
James LeBaigue
James has a Masters Degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Human Nutrition.
He loves combining his scientific knowledge along with food in the real world, and these recipes are the result.
He’s on top of all the latest evidence and guidelines to make sure our nutrition advice on the website is as accurate as it can be.
By day he works as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in a busy NHS GP Practice.
Each recipe is tested and then eaten (much to James’ delight), many times before it is deemed worthy to be published. Bon appetit!
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Hi Dave. Not tried your recipes yet as I am just about to embark on a trial in vegan eating. I am so inspired by your breakfast recipes as I prefer savory to sweet. I will post comments as I try them out. Thanks for sharing
Hi! I’m really glad the recipes could inspire you! Good luck on your vegan trial! And I’m with you – savoury over sweet any day :). Thanks for writing!
Thank you for posting these recipes, they are unique and look amazing! Can’t wait to try some ☺️
Thanks Alexandra! Glad you like the look – enjoy!
Hi Dave, thanks for your posts. I want to loose 1 kilo a week so I’m going to start a healthy high Protein vegan diet for 12 weeks aiming to loose 10 kilos in time for my dad’s 75th birthday party.
Hi Deepa, happy to help! High-protein sounds great. Good luck and enjoy the party!
Hi truly love your recipes they are mind blowing.
Thanks a lot Oscar!
Hi Dave,
Do you have similar recipes for lunch and dinner as well?
Hi Paul, we sure do! Here’s some to get you started
https://hurrythefoodup.com/high-protein-vegan-meals/
https://hurrythefoodup.com/vegan-high-protein-lunch-ideas/
Enjoy!