Discover 10 delicious and nutritious high-protein vegan breakfast recipes that will help you start your day with energy. From tofu scrambles to protein-packed smoothie bowls, these plant-based meals are perfect for plant-based, health-conscious eaters.
10 High Protein Vegan Breakfast Recipes to Fuel Your Morning
Starting your day with a high-protein breakfast is essential for maintaining energy levels, supporting muscle recovery, and staying full until your next meal. If you’re aiming for more plant-based eating, finding satisfying breakfast options that are both protein-rich and delicious can sometimes be a challenge. But don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! I’m sharing 10 easy and creative high-protein vegan breakfast recipes straight from my kitchen! These recipes are packed with essential nutrients to kickstart your morning. Whether you’re craving a savory tofu scramble, a creamy protein smoothie bowl, or nutrient-dense veggie wrap or hash, these recipes will help you stay energized and satisfied all day long.
I recommend that you include a plant-protein superstar, such as tofu, tempeh, beans, nuts, and seeds at each meal and snack. That includes breakfast. Learn more about meeting your protein needs on a plant-based diet here. And check out my book The Plant-Powered Diet, which is the Bible for learning how to balance your plant-based eating. Often, breakfasts can be carb-heavy and exclude that all-important serving of protein. That’s why I’m sharing my top 10 plant-rich, plant-based breakfasts today. Each recipe provides 13-26 grams of protein per serving. Let’s dive into these tasty, plant-powered breakfast ideas!
5 Protein-Rich Plant-Based Breakfasts
Almond Buckwheat Pancakes with Gingered Peaches
This pancake recipe boasts 13 grams of protein per 2 pancakes, making it a great, tasty way to start your day. Applesauce in the pancakes and the peach topping makes this breakfast naturally sweet, without the added sugars. Plus a touch of buckwheat and almonds helps push up the protein.
Savory Oatmeal with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Tofu
Steel cut oats are the perfect, nutritious backdrop for a savory combo of tofu, spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Serve this up for a satisfying breakfast that will fuel your busy, active day. One serving has 26 grams of protein!
Vegetarian English Breakfast: Baked Tomatoes with Beans and English Muffin
Every time I’m in England, I am enamored by the traditional English breakfast, which typically includes baked beans in tomato sauce, baked tomato half, mushrooms, sausage, and toast. My vegetarian English breakfast variety swaps the sausage for a veggie-sausage. I made a California version with avocado slices and served it with an English muffin. This hearty, plant-based breakfast is so satisfying and has 17 grams of protein per serving!
Turmeric Tofu Scramble with Greens
One of my all-time favorite dishes is this Scrambled Turmeric Tofu with Mushrooms and Greens. In fact, you will find this classic dish as a staple among the plant-based set, and different versions of it exist in plant-based restaurants across the country. This rich, savory scrambled turmeric dish will satisfy every palate. And it’s packed with star nutrition power, including 14 grams of protein.
Berry Bowl with Quinoa and Walnuts
I love the power bowl trend: you just start with a whole grain and layer in nutrient-rich toppings and you’ve got a flavorful meal in one. You can whip up this completely vegan, gluten-free bowl in minutes—even quicker if you use leftover quinoa you cooked the day before. With only 8 ingredients, this healthy recipe provides a whopping 13 grams. So, turn to this healthy recipe for breakfast any day of the week!
Make your own smoky, yummy, nutritious Smoky Tempeh Vegan Bacon yourself, the easy way! Just mix up this 6-ingredient marinade, slice the tempeh thinly, marinate it, then pan-fry those savory strips into golden-brown deliciousness. Contains 22 grams of protein per serving!
Rustic Vegan Corn Potato Sausage Skillet
This easy, one-pan Rustic Vegan Corn Potato Sausage Skillet is packed with flavor and texture—and protein, providing 18 grams per serving. A hearty, plant-based meal with smoky vegan sausage, crispy potatoes, and sweet corn—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!
This zesty, vegan Farmers Market Tempeh Hash is filled with farm-fresh produce, including zucchini, onions, sweet potatoes, garlic, mushroom and cilantro. Plus it provides 16 grams protein per serving.
Dill Veggie Scramble Breakfast Wrap
This hearty Dill Veggie Scramble Breakfast Wrap is filled with the rich flavors of turmeric-infused tofu, bell pepper, dill, and sun-dried tomatoes—you can make four wraps in under 25 minutes. Plus you’ll pack in 19 grams of protein, too.
Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl
The perfect pairing of peanut butter and bananas powers this super easy, healthy, delicious Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl. With no added sugars, oils, or salts, this gluten free vegan smoothie bowl can be prepared in only 10 minutes with 8 ingredients—and it provides 20 grams of protein per serving.
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