If you’re gearing up to host brunch and on the hunt for healthy-ish options, this round-up is for you. The dozen-plus vegan brunch recipes below are [mostly] simple to make and consist of good-for-you ingredients.
Whether we’re talking Easter, Mother’s Day, or just a casual hang with friends, I hope you’ll love these dishes as much as I do. Scroll on for brunch mains, sides, baked goods, and more…
Savory Mains
Vegan Shakshuka with Eggplant and Tofu
This brunch classic uses eggplant and tofu instead of the traditional poached eggs.
Tofu Scramble with Onions and Tomatoes
Packed with flavor and make ahead-able.
Creamy Mushroom Tartine
My take on vegan croque monsieur.
Chickpea Crepes with Spinach and Mushrooms
Savory chickpea crepes with a creamy filling.
Salads + Vegetable Sides
The Best Brunch Potatoes
French-style “melting potatoes” – crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Cashew Kale Caesar Salad
This massaged kale salad features a creamy, umami-packed dressing and homemade croutons.
Tater Tot Nacho “Salad”
These tots feature Mexican flavors and crispy, crunchy, creamy textures.
Waffles, Pancakes + Baked Things
Vegan Cornmeal Pancakes
Easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes.
Oat Waffles
Made with whole grains, minimal sugar, and simple pantry staples.
Banana Walnut Pancakes
Light, fluffy, and extremely delicious.
Vegan Blueberry-Lemon Muffins
These are light, airy, and perfumed with vanilla. Just 40 minutes – no special equipment required.
Sun-Dried Tomato and Herb Scones
A brunch must-have.
Sweet Treats
Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
These chewy cookies have dark chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts.
A Healthier Vegan Banana Bread
This calls for whole wheat flour, uses heart-healthy coconut oil, and has a minimal amount of sugar.
Salted Tahini Brownies
These decadent brownies are unbelievably simple to make and feature a magical miso-laced swirl on top.
Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
Made with “clean”, good-for-you ingredients, like oats, nuts, fresh carrots, and coconut oil.
Bacon
For those of us who just can’t do brunch without bacon, here are two solid vegan options…
How to Make Shiitake ‘Bacon’
Shiitake bacon works best as a garnish, on basically anything that could use an extra hit of savoriness, be it avocado toast or scrambled tofu.
Smoky Tempeh Bacon
A fuss-free vegan bacon – great for batch-cooking.
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