40+ Vegan Brunch Recipes (Sweet and Savory)
by Marly McMillen
Vegan brunch gatherings are on the rise. Why? Because brunch is a favorite weekend dining experience to gather with friends and family, and vegans are here to join the party! Impress your guests with some of the most delicious plant-based brunch recipes.
Trivia
What meal combines the best of breakfast and lunch into one delicious experience? Hint: It’s the perfect excuse for sleeping in on weekends! (Scroll below for the informative answer!)
If you’re following a vegan diet, finding delicious and satisfying vegan brunch options can be a challenge.
But we’ve got you covered! Here are some of our favorite mouth-watering vegan brunch recipes!
Sweet Brunch Recipes
Ready to hop into the kitchen and make the best vegan brunch recipes ever? Here are our favorite sweet brunch recipes for entertaining guests or simply lounging on a Sunday morning!
Vegan Coffee Cake
Vegan and Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Vegan Hot Cross Buns
Gluten-Free Sticky Buns
Coconut Protein Balls
Vegan Cinnamon Buns
Ready for more? These sweet brunch recipes are VIPS on our list:
Looking for a fast breakfast? Check out these 5-Minute Vegan Breakfasts for Busy Mornings!
Plant-Based Smoothies
Add a little sweetness and nutrition to your gathering with some healthy smoothie recipes simply perfect for brunch.
Make brunch special with these sweet and refreshing smoothies. Thanks to some easy-to-follow recipes, you’ll be sipping and dipping your spoon in style!
Piña Colada Smoothie
This Piña Colada Smoothie is a creamy dessert, healthy snack, or delicious breakfast. You’ll love every drop of this easy, creamy smoothie.
Banana Spinach Smoothie
Looking for a tasty and nutritious breakfast? This matcha banana spinach smoothie is a delicious and easy way to get your greens in!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
Start your day right with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie. It’s made with bananas, peanut butter, and chocolate protein powder.
Berry Smoothie
This frozen Berry Smoothie is a delicious blend of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and frozen bananas, naturally sweetened and ready in minutes. Enjoy it for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert!
Green Smoothie
This vegan green smoothie is packed with healthy greens, but don’t worry, it tastes good, too. Make this smoothie a healthy everyday habit!
Banana Shake
You’ll love this creamy banana shake that’s infused with banana flavor. It’s made with only four ingredients and is ready in minutes!
Brunch Pancakes
Let’s take your brunch pancakes to the next level with some fantastic vegan pancakes. You’ll love how many flavor options they deliver!
Whether it’s healthy oatmeal and whole wheat pancakes or the more indulgent whisky pancakes fried in coconut oil, you’ll love all these pancakes.
Serving pancakes at brunch tip: make them ahead of time and keep them warm in a toaster oven.
Vegan Bisquick Pancakes
Easy, fluffy vegan Bisquick pancakes! This is a delicious recipe with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Perfect for cozy breakfasts.
Vegan Protein Pancakes
Enjoy these fluffy vegan protein pancakes for a nutritious, plant-based breakfast. Fuel your day with these low-carb protein-packed delights!
Vegan Oatmeal Pancakes
These vegan oatmeal pancakes are so healthy and full of tasty ingredients. Serve them with fruit and maple syrup for a tasty breakfast.
Whole Wheat Pancakes
These vegan whole wheat pancakes are perfectly light and fluffy. Because they’re made with whole wheat, they’re a healthy start to your day!
Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes
Make these Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes over the weekend and enjoy them the rest of the week. They’re easy to make and dairy free too!
Pancakes Without Eggs
It’s so easy to make tasty, tender, fluffy pancakes without eggs. The good news? You don’t even need eggs to make the best pancakes ever!
Whiskey Pancakes
You’ll want to serve these Vegan Whiskey Pancakes on repeat! They’re fluffy, delicious, and crispy on the outside. Perfect with maple syrup!
Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
Make these fluffy vegan blueberry pancakes for a delicious breakfast. Top them with vegan butter, more blueberries, and maple syrup.
Fruity Pancakes
These fruity pancakes are loaded with bananas, ground flaxseeds, berries, and more! Serve them with your favorite toppings like maple syrup.
Looking for even more cozy classics? Browse my yummy vegan comfort food collection.
Pancake Toppings
Ready to top your pancakes? When it comes to pancake toppings (or waffles and french toast), the possibilities are truly endless.
From fresh fruit (like berries) to chocolate chips, sprinkles, and even vegan whipped cream, you can customize your pancakes just the way you like them!
Cherry Sauce
This cherry sauce is a sweet and tart sauce you can drizzle over ice cream, waffles, or even cheesecake. It adds pizzazz to an everyday dish!
Maple Syrup Substitute
This silky smooth maple syrup substitute is made with only 5 ingredients and is ready in minutes! Serve it over pancake or waffle breakfasts!
Vegan Honey Butter
This vegan honey butter combines vegan honey with whipped vegan butter. Spread this lightly sweetened butter over your favorite bread.
Vegan Chocolate Syrup
This vegan chocolate syrup is better than anything you can buy at the store. It’s made with only 6 ingredients and ready in minutes!
Elderberry Syrup
Make this elderberry syrup to add to your favorite drinks, like cocktails, mocktails, and smoothies or drizzle it over pancakes and yogurt.
Vegan Butter
Make your own creamy Vegan Butter with only 8 ingredients and a few minutes. Serve it on toast or pancakes. Use it to bake cookies and more.
Strawberry Purée
You’ll love having this fresh, lightly sweet strawberry purée on hand. Drizzle it over ice cream, waffles, pancakes, and even yogurt!
Chia Seed Jam
Make this tasty berry-infused chia seed jam as a healthy alternative to store-bought jams. It’s made with only 3 ingredients — it’s so easy!
Vegan Caramel
Make this easy vegan caramel sauce with only 6 ingredients! It’s the perfect caramel topping for sliced apples, ice cream, or any dessert!
Blueberry Sauce
Transform pancakes into something spectacular thanks to this Blueberry Sauce. It takes only 10 minutes to make and it adds gorgeous flavor and flair to everything it touches!
Vegan Cream Cheese
This vegan cream cheese is infused with a mild tangy flavor and a thick, creamy texture just like the traditional version you love. It’s a cashew cream cheese recipe that is easy to make with minimal ingredients and will keep you coming back for more!
Date Caramel Sauce
This 3-Ingredient Date Caramel Sauce is a creamy, gooey, vegan dessert topping that’s dairy-free and refined sugar-free. Drizzle it over ice cream, fruit, popcorn, and more!
Get creative and add savory ingredients, like tempeh bacon, vegan ham cut into cubes, or vegan tofu scramble.
Creating a pancake bar — serve all the toppings in bowls so your guests can make pancakes exactly the way they like them!
Waffles for Brunch
Waffles make for an excellent brunch option. Why? Because you can use so many toppings to make them look and taste amazing!
You can add a dollop of aquafaba whipped cream, seasonal berries, chopped bananas, or a drizzle of maple syrup for a unique brunch experience. Don’t have maple syrup? You can make this simple maple syrup substitute!
Vegan Blueberry Waffles
These Vegan Blueberry Waffles boast a crisp and buttery crust, with a light and fluffy inside simply bursting with juicy berries! Make this waffle recipe for a great weekend breakfast (or a dinner too)! You’ll love the simple batter and easy-to-follow steps.
Whole Wheat Waffles
These healthy vegan whole wheat waffles have a crispy crust and a tender, fluffy, delicious center. Serve them with maple syrup and fruit.
Vegan Chocolate Waffles
Rise and shine with these fluffy vegan chocolate waffles. Serve them warm with vegan butter and chocolate maple syrup any time of the day.
French Toast for Brunch
When it comes to making French toast for brunch, the devil is in the details.
For example, choosing the proper bread is key to making yummy vegan French toast. Adding the best spices can have a significant impact, too.
For French toast with a genuinely gourmet flavor, I love using thick slices of sourdough bread. Bump up the batter with a pinch (or two) of ground spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. Then sprinkle the finished French toast slices with powdered sugar.
For the perfect wow factor, add a generous helping of fresh seasonal berries.
These simple steps will help you make a seriously exquisite French toast experience for your next brunch.
Just Egg French Toast
This Just Egg French Toast is a delicious plant-based twist on a brunch classic. Pair it with toppings like syrup, powdered sugar, or fruit.
Vegan French Toast
Imagine waking up to the best weekend breakfast that’s easy to make and everyone loves! That’s what this vegan French toast is all about.
Plant-Based Egg Dishes
Looking for a delicious alternative to eggs? These plant-based egg dishes include some modern innovations for that egg flavor and texture without chickens!
Imagine eggless omelets filled with vegan cheese and sauteed vegetables. Or how about a vegan frittata with all the roasted vegetables?
Plant-based eggs are not only delicious, but they also deliver protein, vitamins, and minerals. It’s a great way to get essential nutrients in your diet.
Vegan Egg Bites
These vegan egg bites will get your morning started out great! They’re cheesy, veggie-infused bites perfect for breakfast or snacking!
Just Egg Omelette
This cheesy Just Egg Omelette is the best way to start your day. It’s made with plant-a based egg and filled with veggies and vegan cheese.
Just Egg Frittata
This savory Just Egg Frittata is made with simple, flavorful ingredients! Serve this simple meal for breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner.
Just Egg Quiche
This easy plant-based Just Egg Quiche is filled with veggie bacon, spinach, and vegan cheese to make a hearty and delicious brunch recipe!
Tofu Scramble
You can make this 10-minute Tofu Scramble and enjoy it with toast and vegan cheese, on a sandwich, and more. It’s a vegan protein powerhouse!
Vegan Shakshuka
This vegan Shakshuka features scrambled tofu in a savory mix of spiced tomatoes, peppers, olives, and onions. It’s a perfect brunch recipe.
Vegan Breakfast Casserole
This tasty vegan breakfast casserole has layers of biscuits, sausage, tofu scramble, and is topped with cheddar cheese. And it’s all vegan!
Brunch Beverages
It’s no surprise that people love cocktails for brunch. That’s because it sets the mood for a lazy, luxurious feast. I love these brunch cocktail recipes from A Couple Cooks. Looking for more brunch beverages? Here are our favorites:
Grapefruit Green Tea Sparkler
Quench your thirst with this easy and refreshing Grapefruit Green Tea recipe. This citrus-infused beverage is perfect for your summer sips!
Vegan Cold Foam
Elevate your coffee game with our Vegan Cold Foam recipe! Indulge in the magic of dairy-free creamy, frothy cold foam delights at home.
Strawberry Green Tea
Refreshing and delicious, strawberry green tea is a perfect summertime drink. Infused with real strawberry, enjoy this delightful tea today.
How to Make Hibiscus Tea
This hibiscus tea is more than a colorful drink. It’s also loaded with health benefits, flavor, and more. Serve it plain or with fizzy water.
Iced Chai Tea Latte
Add some summer to your chai with this iced chai tea latte made with a creamy non-dairy milk. Use green or black tea with chai seasonings!
Hibiscus Green Tea
This hibiscus green tea recipe is the perfect combination of refreshing fruity flavors and nutrition. This beverage is teeming with healthy ingredients, like green tea. It’s perfect served with ice and a mint sprig.
Frequently-Asked Questions
What to bring to vegan brunch?
Going to a vegan brunch and looking for something good to bring along? You can never go wrong with some tofu scramble. It’s easy to make and ready in minutes! Alternatively, you can bring muffins made without eggs or milk.
Can vegans eat brunch?
With a bit of planning, there are plenty of brunch recipes for vegans. For example, you can make Just Egg Frittata with roasted vegetables. You can also serve a coffee cake made without eggs or dairy. And never forget that hummus with pita bread is always a great option!
Trivia Answer
Brunch is a delightful combination of breakfast and lunch, typically enjoyed later in the morning or early afternoon. It offers a relaxed and indulgent dining experience, featuring a variety of sweet and savory dishes that cater to both breakfast and lunch preferences. From fluffy pancakes and mimosas, brunch has something for everyone to enjoy!
Vegan brunch recipes can be delicious, nutritious, and surprisingly easy to make.
Want simple and classic? These vegan brunch recipes offer something for everyone. You can whip up a batch of vegan french toast in minutes for a comforting weekend treat.
Want sophisticated? Make a classic vegan quiche for a fancy brunch option.
It’s time to show the world that vegans know how to brunch, too!
About the Author
Hi! I’m Marly McMillen. I’m the founding editor, author, recipe developer, vegan home chef, and food stylist behind Namely Marly. I’m so grateful to you and every member of my audience for your support and dedication. More about Namely Marly ›
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