29 Simple Vegan Breakfast Recipes from Around the World

No matter what your dietary preference, everyone needs a good, hearty, and nutritious start to the day, so why not sit down to a delicious vegan breakfast?

If you’re a fan of international food, trying new cuisines and cultures, or just want to mix it up from your usual peanut butter toast – these 30 recipes are the veganized version of popular breakfasts in different countries.

29 Simple Vegan Breakfasts from Around the World


Vegan American-Style Pancakes

vegan pancakes and fruit

Just like a cloud in your mouth…

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Aloo Paratha

An unleavened Indian flatbread, typically stuffed with variety of vegetables like potatoes, peas, cauliflower, paneer etc.”  This dish is served as breakfast in some parts of India and Pakistan. 

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Vegan Piña Colada Shake

This Caribbean breakfast will give you strength to get through the day – just like an energising smoothie!

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Vegan Chocolate Croissants (Pain au Chocolat)

A common treat and breakfast food in French cuisine – croissants are also taking over the Western world. These vegan ones will make you drool.

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Vegan Homemade Bagels

Does anything compare to fresh, hot bagels in the morning?

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Vegan Grilled Cheese Toastie

Hot melted vegan cheese, sandwiched between slices of grilled bread – a breakfast beloved by many, including vegans.

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Vegan Masala Dosa

Masala dosas are a common breakfast in Indian cuisine. This recipe happens to be suitable for vegans and those on a gluten-free diet. It also provides a hefty dose of nutrients.

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Vegan Scrambled ‘Eggs’

scrambled tofu vegan

This recipe uses tofu to replicate eggs and includes bunch of other plant based ingredients – perfect for mornings when you need a high-protein hit.

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Vegan Homemade Granola and Yoghurt

Making granola and yoghurt is often cheaper than buying it from a store – the flavor can be made to your own preference and it’s not wrapped in single-use packaging.

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Vegan Crumpets

Crumpets are popular with the English and are often had as a mid-morning or afternoon snack, but they’re best at breakfast. However, these vegan crumpets can be enjoyed by anyone, from any country.

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Vegan Moist Carrot Cake

Right from the beautiful country of Greece – this breakfast beats toast any day and every day.

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Vegan Banana Loaf

This dish is a common breakfast in South Africa and Australia which has variations that expand to many other countries across the world.

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Vegan Hash Browns

This 7-ingredient recipe is perfect for those who can’t be bothered slaving over the kitchen for brekkie but need a good meal to fill them up.

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Vegan Mohinga

Mohinga is often a dish used to start the day in Burma and China. Traditionally made with fish, this veganized mohinga has flavors of purple yam and peanuts.

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Vegan Omelet

This healthy vegan omelet has no cholesterol and less calories than the average chicken egg omelette. It’s tasty and filling too!

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Vegan Muffins

This recipe makes guest-worthy apple almond crunch muffins – plus, your kitchen will smell amazing!

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Jamaican-Style Vegan Breakfast

This is basically fried bread and veggies – a brilliant veganized recipe of a traditional Jamaican-style breakfast.

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Vegan Strawberry Pop-Tarts

Maybe not as nutritious as some breakfasts, but sometimes it’s just got to be pop tarts, right?

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Vegan Loaded Avocado Quesadillas

Mexican-inspired, these quesadillas are “[c]rispy on the outside, stuffed with creamy avocado and flavor-packed veggies, these dairy-free, fully loaded avocado quesadillas are sure to be a hit!”

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Vegan Coconut Tapioca Porridge

This breakfast is from Samoa but tastes just as good all around the world.

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Vegan Classic Bacon Sandwich

A breakfast classic with packed full of protein.

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Vegan ‘Rundown’

Rundown is a common breakfast in Jamaica, and a delicous one at that.

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Vegan Syrniki Latkes

A Russian favourite made vegan, why not slather one in jam?

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Vegan Quinoa Upma

This Indian breakfast is wholesome, delicious, and super healthy too!

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Vegan Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki are Japanese pancakes traditionally made with eggs, however, these cabbage and carrot pancakes, are totally animal product free and super delicious.

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Vegan Waakye

This waakye is a traditional recipe in Ghana. This recipe is also oil-free, healthy, and curbs your morning appetite.

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Vegan Fatteh 


Toasted pita bread is drenched in a spiced tomato broth, topped with tender roasted eggplant, and finally smothered in a lemony tahini sauce.” This dish originates from Lebanon.

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Vegan “Ful Medames”

“This traditional Egyptian breakfast (pronounced fool mudammis)” is creamy, dreamy, healthy and vegan.

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Vegan Breakfast Smoothie/Buddha Bowl

It’s like eating ice cream, only it’s really good for you! These bowls are totally insta-worthy too.

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