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Breakfasts

One of the most common questions we hear from people new to a plant-based diet is “What do I eat for breakfast?” Many of us grew up eating eggs, bacon, dairy, and other animal products every morning, and it can be hard at first to imagine what breakfast might look like without them. As it turns out, it looks fantastic. These vibrant vegan breakfasts and brunch recipes burst with color and flavor. They’ll reinvigorate your mornings and leave you energized and ready to meet the day.

Quick Brown Rice Congee

Congee is a hot rice porridge eaten all over Asia, usually for breakfast. The meltingly tender rice makes a luscious base for…

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Chocolate Lover’s Quinoa Breakfast Bowls with Pears

Chocolate and pears are a match made in heaven. Here, quinoa helps meld the two together in decadent-tasting breakfast bowls, which also…

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Savory Tamale Breakfast Bowls

Instant polenta or grits stand in for masa harina in these bowls that get their Southwest flavors from prepared salsa and a…

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I-Heart Cherries Breakfast Bowls with Cherry Compote

A sweet and nourishing breakfast is as easy as 1-2-3 with this simple recipe. Kasha, or toasted buckwheat groats, have a texture…

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Tortilla Española with Potatoes and Red Peppers

The Spanish tortilla is quite different from the Mexican tortilla. More similar to a frittata, it’s traditionally served as an appetizer but…

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Roasted Vegetable Breakfast Hash

Enjoy this colorful mustard-infused hash on its own or, for extra heartiness, serve over cooked farro or wheat berries. Spread leftover hash…

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Sweet Potato, Pear, and Blueberry Flatbreads

A smear of mashed sweet potato gives a sweet-and-savory base for a flatbread that’s perfect to start the day or enjoy as…

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Millet and Kabocha Squash Breakfast Parfaits

Prep a batch of hearty breakfast parfaits on the weekend to enjoy throughout the week. Cooking the millet in orange juice infuses…

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Banana-Fig Bread

A thick slice of this fruity vegan banana bread is good to go for breakfast or a snack. Enjoy it on its…

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Muffin Tin Mini Tostadas

Not just for muffins and cupcakes, muffin tins can help create a wide range of handheld dishes. In this delicious Mexican-inspired breakfast creation,…

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Crispy French Toast Cups with Bananas Foster Topping

Are they for breakfast? Are they for dessert? Does it matter? These crispy fruit-filled French toast cups are a great way to…

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Berry-Banana Smoothie Bowls

Power your way through busy mornings with these vibrant, nutrient-rich smoothie bowls. Pro tip: Whenever you have ripe bananas, peel, slice, and…

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