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7x Simple & healthy plant-based breakfasts

7x Simple & healthy plant-based breakfasts

A nutritious and tasty plant-based breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of prep, you can whip up a healthy breakfast in no time – either to enjoy at home or to take with you in a jar.

In this blog, I’m sharing 7 of my favorite vegan breakfast recipes that I regularly make myself. Fully plant-based, nourishing, and free from any unnecessary additives. Perfect for an energetic start to your day.

1. Homemade fruit yogurt

What I no longer buy at the supermarket? Fruit yogurt. Most varieties are packed with added sugars, artificial flavors, and colorants. Luckily, making your own is super easy and much healthier.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup frozen mango
  • 200 g plant-based yogurt (coconut, soy, almond...)

Preparation:

Blend everything into a creamy yogurt. Serve with your favorite toppings like nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, or homemade granola (see recipe below).

2. Homemade granola

Store-bought granolas are often sugar bombs disguised as “healthy.” Making your own is more nutritious and allows you to choose exactly what goes in.

Ingredients:

  • 100 ml olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon nut butter
  • 160 g mixed nuts (pecans, almonds, walnuts...)
  • 100 g oat bran
  • 40 g shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients well and spread them out on a baking tray. Bake for 45 minutes at 150 °C (300 °F), stirring a few times during baking. Let it cool completely and store in an airtight container.

3. Flaxseed chia pudding: A fiber-rich breakfast jar

A top breakfast for your gut and your brain. Flaxseed is rich in fiber and omega-3s – perfect for a healthy, plant-based meal that keeps you full for longer.

Ingredients:

  • 200 ml plant-based milk (oat milk, almond milk...)
  • 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon oats or oat flour
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds

Preparation:

Grind the flaxseed and oats for a smoother texture and better nutrient absorption. Mix everything in a bowl or jar. Cover and let sit overnight in the fridge. In the morning, top with plant-based yogurt, raspberries, and homemade granola.


4. Raspberry chia pudding

No time for breakfast? Make this chia pudding the night before – in the morning, just grab a spoon and enjoy.

Ingredients:

  • 200 ml plant-based milk
  • 100 g raspberries
  • 60 g chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

Blend the milk, raspberries, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Add the chia seeds and stir well. Let set overnight in the fridge. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, or coconut flakes.


5. Breakfast banana muffins

Warm from the oven or as a grab-and-go snack – these muffins are a nutritious alternative to traditional pastries.

Ingredients:

  • 200 g oat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon  baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 to 3 ripe bananas
  • 120 g applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 75 g raisins
  • 60 g walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 160 ml oat milk

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F). In a bowl, mix oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. In another bowl, mash the bananas and combine with applesauce, honey, flaxseed, lemon juice, and oat milk. Add the dry ingredients and mix into a batter. Fold in the raisins and walnuts. Divide into muffin cups and bake for 25 to 28 minutes. Let cool. You can also freeze them.


6. Baked aatmeal with apple and cinnamon

A warming, comforting breakfast. Perfect for cold mornings.

Ingredients:

  • 100 g oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 200 ml plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon flax seeds
  • 1 tablespoon raisins 
  • Optional: walnuts or flaked almonds

Preparation:

Mix everything in a small baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes at 180 °C (350 °F). Top with a spoonful of plant-based yogurt.

7. Smoothie bowl with berries and spinach

Colorful, refreshing, and full of antioxidants. A real morning boost.

Ingredients:

  • 1 banana
  • A handful of spinach
  • 100 g blueberries
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 200 ml plant-based milk

Preparation:

Blend all ingredients into a smooth mixture. Pour into a bowl and top with granola, chia seeds, and extra fruit.

To wrap-up

A healthy plant-based breakfast doesn’t have to be boring or time-consuming. These recipes help turn your mornings into a moment of self-care and energy.

Which of these breakfasts will you try first? Let me know via Instagram or by leaving a comment. Feel free to share a photo and tag @treebalance.be , I’d love to see your creations!

Enjoy your breakfast!

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