Easy Vegan Keto Breakfast Recipes

Looking for easy vegan keto breakfast recipes that are low-carb, gluten-free and practical on busy mornings? This roundup includes quick plant-based keto breakfasts like tofu scramble, hemp seed noatmeal, chia pudding, avocado toast and smoothie bowls, plus tips for building a filling breakfast without eggs, dairy or sugar.

Let’s be real – the hardest meal of the day to put together is breakfast. Not only have you likely not had coffee yet, but you’ve also got some time constraints. I’m not a big fan of complex breakfasts most days, and I know a lot of you aren’t either, so I thought I’d throw together this list of easy vegan keto breakfast recipes to satisfy your low carb morning needs.

Quick Vegan Keto Breakfast Ideas

How to Build a Vegan Keto Breakfast

A good vegan keto breakfast usually has three parts: a plant-based protein, a satisfying fat source and a low-carb base. Tofu, hemp hearts, chia seeds, flax, protein powder and nut or seed butters can all help make breakfast more filling. Avocado, coconut milk, olive oil and nuts or seeds add fats, while low-carb bases like noatmeal, tofu scramble, chia pudding, smoothie bowls and crispbread keep things practical.

If you are trying to keep carbs lower, use berries in small amounts, choose unsweetened nondairy milks and avoid sweetened yogurts or protein powders. For more ideas, see my favorite plant-based protein sources for vegan keto and low-carb vegan protein powder guide.

If you try any of these recipes, I’d love to hear about it. And let me know if you have a favorite breakfast you make all the time. I’m always in need of new foods to try! As always, all of these recipes are gluten free and sugar free, and most are nut free, too!

For a complete list of vegan keto breakfast recipes, click here!

Cashew Yogurt “Sundae”

• 2/3 cup of Low Carb Vegan Cashew Yogurt
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds
• 1 tbsp flax and chia blend
• 1/4 cup frozen berries
• This is pretty free form, in that you can add whatever toppings you’d like. I just happen to like these things.

Tofu Scramble

• 1 block of extra firm (or firm) tofu
• 1/2 cup of frozen spinach
• 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes (or peppers)
• Onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste (pinch of turmeric, for color, optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Sauté everything together, and eat!

Hemp Seed No-oatmeal

• 2 tbsp hemp hearts
• 2 tbsp dessicated coconut
• 1 tbsp ground flax or chia seeds
• cinnamon, stevia and frozen berries to taste
• Add about a half cup of boiling water to this mixture, and let thicken. When it reaches eating temperature, it will be thick enough.

Low Carb Avocado Toast

• 1-2 servings of Low Carb Crispbread
• 1/2 avocado
• 1-2 grape tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste
• Smush avocado on crispbread, slice tomatoes on and season to your liking!

Berry Smoothie Bowl

• You can have low carb smoothie bowls! I usually start by adding a healthy scoop of protein powder.
• 1/4 cup of beets
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds
• 1/4 cup raspberries (I put half in the smoothie, and half on top)
• Blend beets, protein powder and half the raspberries with 1 cup of coconut milk (add more to get your desired consistency). Top with hemp seeds and raspberries, or blend it all for a plain smoothie.
• You can pretty much use any combo of berries, greens and veggies.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Chia Pudding

• I’m not a huge chia pudding fan, but I actually like this recipe!
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 3 tbsp peanut butter powder
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
• Toss ingredients in a bowl/jar, and add in 6 ounces of water, just off the boil. Stir completely. By the time this cools down, the pudding should have set up.

More Vegan Keto Breakfast Recipes to Try

• Vegan Keto Protein Waffles
• Vegan Keto Maple Cinnamon Granola
• Low Carb Vegan Pancakes
• Vegan Keto Pumpkin Spice Protein Waffles

Vegan Keto Breakfast FAQ

What can vegans eat for breakfast on keto?

Vegans can eat tofu scrambles, chia pudding, hemp seed noatmeal, avocado toast on low-carb crispbread, smoothie bowls with vegan protein powder and low-carb baked goods made without eggs or dairy.

How do you get protein at breakfast on vegan keto?

Use tofu, tempeh, hemp hearts, chia seeds, flax, lupini beans, peanut butter powder or a low-carb vegan protein powder. Combining several small protein sources often works better than relying on one ingredient.

Are smoothies keto-friendly?

Smoothies can be keto-friendly if you use unsweetened nondairy milk, a low-carb protein powder, small portions of berries and low-carb add-ins like hemp hearts, chia seeds or greens.

Can vegan keto breakfasts be made ahead?

Yes. Chia pudding, noatmeal jars, tofu scramble and low-carb granola can all be made ahead for easier mornings.

Want easier vegan keto mornings?

Get the free Vegan Keto Quick-Start Mini Guide for a practical way to begin.

For more structure and recipe variety, explore the Vegan Keto meal plans and ebooks.

More helpful reads: the vegan keto shopping list and plant-based protein ideas.

Vegan keto breakfast questions

What makes a breakfast more filling?

Build around a protein source and add fats and fibre-rich ingredients that work for you. The vegan keto protein guide has practical options to explore.

Can I prep breakfast ahead?

Many breakfasts are easier when you prepare ingredients or portions in advance. For more everyday meal ideas, see the vegan keto dinner collection.