Check out our go-to fast, affordable, and tasty morning bites!
Let’s be real; who has the time or money for breakfast these days? You do, we promise! Sure, it might take some planning and prioritization, but we’re coming through with the breakfast ideation for you. Whether you’re rushing out the door to work, catching the early bus for school, or tackling your morning routine before your kids wake up, you deserve to enjoy a quick, easy, and nutritious breakfast to help you stay energized and ready to tackle your day.
What Do Vegans Eat for Breakfast?
Before we crack open your new morning menu, let’s dive into typical vegan breakfast offerings. While preference, time, and budget will dictate everyone’s individualized way of eating, common breakfast options for vegans include oatmeal, toast, cereal, parfaits, smoothies, burritos, scrambles, and hashes.
Many vegans also enjoy plant-based bacon, sausage, and eggs for breakfast—we adore the convenience of JUST Egg Folded for busy mornings—but these plant-based alternatives can be pricier when eaten daily. So, if you’re looking for budget-friendly options that don’t require hours of prep, we’ve got you covered.
12 Cheap and Easy Vegan Breakfasts
If you have five minutes, be sure to check out our list of 12 cheap and easy vegan breakfasts, including options that are sweet, savory, and everything in between. It’s time to start your day off with an energizing morning meal. Here are our go-tos.
Superfood Protein Smoothie
Short on time? Whip out your blender and process your favorite frozen fruit, non-dairy milk, and protein powder for an on-the-go breakfast sipper worth repeating. We love Ka’Chava Superblends for their superior taste and nutrient-dense ingredients, which keep us feeling good until lunch! All five flavors taste great when simply mixed with water or added to a frozen fruit smoothie.
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Oatmeal with Apple and Peanut Butter
Made with soy milk and topped with apple slices and a peanut butter drizzle, this vegan oatmeal is tasty, cheap, easy, and loaded with fiber and protein to keep you full and energized. Make it morning-of or enjoy it as homemade overnight oats.
Bagel with Mashed Avocado and White Beans
Toast up your go-to vegan bagel and get ready to load it up! While the options are endless, we like to top our bagels with a mixture of avocado and mashed white beans for added protein and fiber. Trust us, you need to try this one!
Toast with Almond Butter and Banana
Choose cost-effective and nutritious high-fiber bread, toast it to your liking, and slather on your store-brand almond butter. Add some banana slices and a dash of cinnamon for a super simple vegan breakfast in under five minutes!
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Cereal and Milk
An iconic breakfast classic, cereal with milk is a fan favorite, and for good reason! This combo is inexpensive and effortless. To add some sticking power, opt for a cereal rich in protein and fiber, like Catalina Crunch, and pair it with pea milk and fresh or frozen berries.
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Bagel with Vegan Cream Cheese
Another simple and iconic breakfast, the classic bagel and cream cheese, can be easily veganized and prepared in a snap. Tofutti tends to be one of the cheapest vegan cream cheese varieties, so give it a try to cut costs. Top with sliced cucumber and green onion if you’re feeling fancy.
Chia Seed Pudding
Like overnight oats, chia seed pudding can be prepped ahead of time to cut back on the time required in the morning. Simply mix your go-to high-protein milk, chia seeds, and sweetener of choice and allow it to thicken in the fridge for several hours. Top with fruit and nuts before eating!
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Cheesy Grits with Black Beans
Who said grits couldn’t be vegan? These cheap, quick-cooking breakfast grains are the perfect base for nutritional yeast, black beans, and any other savory toppings you like—hot sauce and salsa for us. This is breakfast done right!
Tofu Scramble
Okay, this one might be a tad difficult to execute in under five minutes, but if prepped ahead, a tofu scramble can be easily warmed up in the morning for a fast and efficient meal. We prepare ours with peppers, onions, and vegan cheese, and it’s the breakfast we often go to bed thinking about.
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Yogurt Parfait
Dreams do come true! And these vegan yogurt parfaits are proof. Opt for a high-protein vegan yogurt as your base—we like Siggi’s Plant-Based Coconut Yogurt. Top with your fave on-sale fruit and chopped nuts for crunch. Eat at home or easily prep ahead for an in-office bite.
Savory Oatmeal
Move over berries and maple syrup, it's time for a savory breakfast to shine. Instead, top your quick oats with beans, avocado, nutritional yeast, and savory spices like garlic, smoked paprika, and cracked black pepper. You may need to double down on oral hygiene after this one.
Breakfast Burrito
A great way to repurpose leftover tofu scramble, potato hash, cooked vegetables, or bean mixtures, breakfast burritos can be the perfect on-the-go meal. They are delicious, portable, cheap, easy, and ready to combat food waste. Whip them up in the morning, or prepare several to store in the freezer.
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