Vegan brunch recipes — with options including tofu scrambles, waffles, pancakes, quiches, frittatas, and omelets — are the best way to start the day. Serve them on Easter, Mother’s Day, New Year’s Day, or any random Sunday. They’re great for breakfast, brunch, or even breakfast for dinner. You can make them ahead of time or cook them in the morning. These recipes are all vegan, and many are gluten-free.
Vegan Brunch
I love all meals, but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be be brunch. I just love vegan brunch food – I love scrambles, waffles, omelets, and hash browns. Brunch is usually reserved for weekends and holidays, because no one really has time to make big meals that early on a weekday.
I like to celebrate New Year’s Day with a big brunch. After staying up late to watch the ball drop and ring in the new year with champaign and snacks, it’s nice to sleep in and then wake up to a big breakfast waiting for me. I like to prepare the food the day before so that I don’t have too much to do in the morning.
To help usher in the new year, I’ve put together list of my favorite vegan brunch recipes – some are mine and some come from friends. These breakfast recipes are also great for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any random Sunday when you’re craving a savory spread. They’re terrific for brinner (breakfast for dinner) too!
35+ Vegan Brunch Recipes
Tofu Scrambles
This scramble is loaded with onions, peppers, garlic, and vegan sausage.
The Vegan Popeye Tofu Scramble
You’ll be strong to the finish when you start your day with a hearty, spinach-filled Popeye Tofu Scramble!
Spinach Mushroom Tofu Scramble
This scramble is the ultimate weekend brunch dish!
This protein-packed meal is terrific for breakfast, weekend brunch, and even breakfast for dinner!
Made with black eyed peas, this scramble is perfect for New Year’s Day, but you don’t need to wait to the first of the year to make it.
No-Huevos Rancheros from Chloe Flavor by Chloe Coscarelli
This delicious dish is made with tofu, black beans, seitan, and a spicy rancheros sauce.
Veggies Save the Day’s Tofu Scramble Casserole with Tater Tots
This comforting family favorite is easy to make in under an hour.
Glue and Glitter’s Air Fryer Tofu Scramble
This scramble comes together super quickly, thanks to the air fryer!
Fried Dandelion’s Fajita Tofu Scramble
This scramble is made with just a few simple ingredients and 15 minutes until breakfast is served!
Breakfast Sandwiches
Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Sandwich
Stuffed with tofu scramble and vegetables, these Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Sandwiches are the perfect breakfast for holidays.
Tofu Benedict with Vegan Hollandaise Sauce
This dish is made with greens, tomato slices, and tempeh bacon and then drenched in a dairy-free hollandaise sauce.
Swedish Bagel with Cream Cheese, Dill, and Beets from The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Book by Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer
This bagel sandwich is definitely worth waking up early for!
Cheesy Tofu Breakfast Sandwiches
This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes!
Quiches, Frittatas, and Tarts
Quiche Lorraine from Baconish by Leinana Two Moons
Bring your brunch game to the next level with this vegan quiche!
This quiche is great for brunch, but I like to make it for dinner, too!
Mini quiches are perfect for potlucks and parties.
V Nutrition’s Spinach Artichoke Quiche
The fusion of ingredients in this spinach and artichoke vegan quiche is a tasty spin on the popular dip.
Asparagus Tart from Jazzy Vegetarian’s Deliciously Vegan
Like a crustless asparagus quiche or savory pie, this recipe is super easy to make.
I like to make this recipe the day before and pop it in the oven when I wake up in the morning.
Chickpea flour takes the place of eggs in this super easy recipe.
Broccoli Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This baked frittata recipe perfect for Easter Brunch, Mother’s Day, or anytime you find yourself craving brinner!
Omelets
Chickpea flour once again takes the place of eggs in these savory crepes.
This chickpea flour omelet is stuffed with asparagus, tofu feta, and artichoke hearts.
Spinach-Tomato Vegan Omelet from Laura Theodore’s Vegan-Ease
This tofu-based omelet is more delicate than the classic egg version.
Cadry’s Kitchen’s Denver Omelette Quesadilla
This breakfast quesadilla offers the flavors of a Denver omelet but in vegan form.
Toast
Fig, Walnut, and Vegan Honey Breakfast Tartine from Vegan 101 by Heather Bell and Jenny Engel. Photo by Kate Lewis.
Combining figs with walnuts and vegan honey piled atop freshly toasted bread takes this versatile fruit to a whole other transcendental plane.
Fran Costigan’s Fabulous French Toast
This French toast sandwich is very quick and easy to make, using just a few pantry staples.
Pancakes and Waffles
Multigrain Pancakes with Almond Butter Drizzle
This healthy pancake recipe is made with whole wheat flour and rolled oats, and it’s perfect for breakfast any day of the week.
Spabettie’s Garlic Spinach Waffles with Sriracha Whip
Crispy warm waffles are topped with spicy cool pillows of whipped cream, and they’re a colorful and fun breakfast or brunch!
Fried Dandelions’ Pumpkin Spice Waffles
These semi-from-scratch Pumpkin Spice Waffles take just minutes to put together, leaving you time to do what matters most during the holidays—spend time with your family!
Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Belgian Waffles from Outrageous Oatmeals by Kathy Hester
Lemons and blueberries pair together deliciously in this tasty recipe.
Oatmeal and Chia Pudding
This recipe is coziness in a bowl.
You may be tempted to sleep in on chilly mornings, but a warm and cozy bowl of Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal will make getting out of bed a little easier.
Overnight Oats with Mixed Berries and Chia
Healthy Overnight Oats with Mixed Berries and Chia is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast.
This dish does double duty as both breakfast and dessert.
Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Parfaits
Start your day the decadent way with this delicious pudding.
Other Vegan Brunch Recipes
Santa Fe Breakfast Quesadillas
Breakfast doesn’t get any tastier than these vegan breakfast quesadillas!
Veggie Inspired Journey’s Vegan Cinnamon Coffee Cake with Streusel
This Cinnamon Coffee Cake is light and fluffy, full of cinnamon flavor, and topped with a cinnamon pecan streusel.
Spabettie’s Vegan Bacon Wrapped Mini Breakfast Burritos
Now you can have your bacon and eggs and veggies all rolled up in a mini hand held, breakfast style!
Cadry’s Kitchen’s Breakfast Nests in a Creamy Vegan Queso
You’re going to love these delicate breakfast nests with layer of hash browns, tofu scramble, and a drizzle of cashew queso.
Glue and Glitter’s Baked Grit Cakes with Corn and Jalapenos
These baked grit cakes are super easy. Serve them for brunch with a tofu scramble or for lunch or supper as your starchy side dish.
Cadry’s Kitchen’s Breakfast Nachos with Cashew Queso
Sometimes nachos can’t wait for lunch. These vegan breakfast nachos are a wonderfully decadent way to start the day.
Topped with vegetables, tofu scramble, and tempeh bacon, this pizza is the perfect dish for weekend brunch!
What’s your favorite brunch dish?
For more recipes, check out Vegan Brunch by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Book by Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer.
Originally posted December 28, 2016. Updated December 29, 2021.
Brunch is the best!! Thank you for all of the mouthwatering ideas and for including me in your line-up.
Thank you for sharing your recipes with me, Cadry! Brunch IS the best!
Dianne, this is such an amazing roundup! I love brunch and can’t wait to try these recipes. Thank you for including my Tofu Scramble casserole!
Thanks for sharing your recipe with me, Amy!
These are all so delicious looking Dianne! Bunch food is so fun and you show that you can still have tasty food while being vegan.
Thanks for including my quiche!
Thanks for sharing your recipe with me, Mary Ellen!
Thank you for including my tofu! Such a great round up! I always have fancy plans for brunches, but my kids seem to get in the way! I think I just need to make brunch foods on my own schedule—even if that means having french toast for dinner:)
Thanks for sharing your recipe with me!