18 Frugal Plant-Based Breakfast Recipes

If there’s ever a time to hop on the frugal food train, it’s now. Especially the frugal plant-based breakfast train.

Although we are a certified frugal household, we are honoring the plant-based and broke movement even more.

With uncertainty looming in the air and anxieties running high, it makes sense for us to hold back and make things stretch. 

Cooking recently has been mundane – not for lack of creativity or food, but because, personally, my mind has been fluttering around thinking about our current pandemic.

But let’s talk about this plant-based breakfast thing. If you’re new to a plant-based diet, not sure if you’re going to stick to one, or you just want to add a little more green to your diet, breakfast is an easy way to start.

Plant-based recipes can be quick, affordable, and easy. This is especially true for breakfast.

What Can You Eat For A Plant-Based Breakfast?

There are plenty of options for a healthy, delicious, plant-based breakfast. You can go savory, sweet or something in-between. Some of those options include:

• Pancakes
• Savory Loaded Toast
• Veggie Bacon
• Eggless Scramble
• Smoothies
• Oats
• Muffins
• Sweet Bread
• Breakfast Potatoes

…And there’s plenty more.

So, even though a plant-based diet might sound like a diet with a bowl stuffed with raw spinach that’s totally not it (but if that’s your thing, that’s okay too).

If you’re into a breakfast plate stacked with bacon, eggs, and pancakes, there’s a way to make that plant-based.

It takes just a bit of thinking outside of the box. But, it’s an approachable box. We don’t need a long list of ingredients and instructions to serve a delicious, nutritious plant-based breakfast.

Gluten-Free Oven Sheet Pan Pancakes

Save time, effort, and dishes with gluten-free, plant-based oven sheet pan pancakes that can serve a crowd.

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3-Ingredient Plant-Based Applesauce

Things are beginning to be a bit cozy as the fall breeze settles in – so of course, a warm bowl of homemade 3-ingredient plant-based applesauce is always a great idea. This recipe is vegan, plant-based, healthy, and easy to make.

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How To Make Home Fries

Pan-fried breakfast potatoes or home fries made with vegan butter and your favorite spices. Crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on teh inside!

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Easy Vegan Mushroom Bacon

Vegan, pig-less bacon made with a peppery-smoky-sweet-umami flavor profile. Made with only 6 ingredients.

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Basic Breakfast Tofu Scramble Recipe

A delicious, savory breakfast tofu scramble with spices and vegan butter. A great way to get your plant-based protein first thing in the morning.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Smooth and thick protein peanut butter smoothie packed with protein and fiber. It's rich in flavor with the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

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Coffee Banana Smoothie Bowl

This creamy and ice-cream-like coffee banana smoothie bowl is exactly what everyone needs on a warm sunny day.

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Creamy Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie

Extra creamy chocolate raspberry smoothie made with ripe and sweet frozen fruit. Blended with pure cocoa powder, creamy soy milk, and honey – a great breakfast or snack, whipped up in seconds.

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Grilled Cinnamon Raisin PB&J Sandwich

We're taking a normal PB&J Sandwich and making 10 times better by make it warm and cozy.

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Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Moist, tender, and delicious gluten-free double chocolate banana bread that's also vegan! Using affordable pantry ingredients. It's a dessert that's perfect for every meal.

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Oat Bran Pancakes With Chocolate Syrup Recipe

Gluten-free oat bran pancakes made with wholesome ingredients. Topped off with a warm, homemade chocolate syrup.

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Cream Of Rice With Cinnamon Brown Sugar

Gluten-free, cozy cream of rice with a swirl of cinnamon brown sugar made and rich coconut milk. If you're looking for a vegan breakfast option that's affordable, satiating, and delicous – this is the recipe you need!

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4-Ingredient Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

It tastes indulgent, but this 4-ingredient chocolate chia seed pudding is 100% plant-based, made with good-for-you ingredients. Great as a snack, dessert, breakfast, or anytime in between.

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Healthy Banana Nut Bread Recipe

A fluffy and moist healthy banana nut bread recipe using affordable pantry ingredients. Oil-free, vegan, and delicious.

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Plant-Based Tea Cucumber Sandwich

This perfect-for-summer Plant-Based Tea Cucumber Sandwich recipe is made with fluffy, traditional, slices of white bread. Additionally, we have a layer of smooth and soft vegan butter painted on each slice of bread with lighly seasoned English cucumber slices.

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Savory, Creamy Oat Bran

A bowl of savory, creamy oat bran recipe that's high in protein and fiber. This recipe is a perfect breakfast bowl, ready in just 2 minutes.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl

Chocolate peanut butter smoothie bowl to cool you off as the temperatures start to get warmer. Add a bit of crunch and chew to make this bowl a meal.

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Breakfast Red Split Lentils

Creamy, red split breakfast lentils topped with chopped walnuts and creamy coconut milk. A great alternative to traditional porridge or oatmeal that whipped up in just minutes!

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