Avoid the Scramble: Breakfast Ideas Without Eggs
Eggs are probably the go-to route when thinking of breakfast, but they aren’t the only option. Some folk don’t like eggs, some can’t actually eat eggs, and sometimes you just feel like something different than the usual fry-up. If you need some recipe inspiration, try these breakfast ideas without eggs. For the best of both worlds, we’ve included egg-free recipes and some that contain egg as an ingredient but aren’t the main event.
Going With the Grain
Your brekkie needn’t be an eggy bore – jazz up your start to the day with any one of these recipes that go beyond the yellow and white realm. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so make it count!
Vegan Cannellini Bean Shakshuka (egg-free)
What’s a good brekkie without some saucy beans?
Recipe for Vegan Cannellini Bean Shakshuka
Vegan Courgette Frittata (egg-free)
Courgettes are super versatile, so much so, you can even whip up this delicious frittata with just a handful of grated courgette.
Recipe for Vegan Courgette Frittata
CHIA & CHOCOLATE AVOCADO BREAKFAST CUPS (egg-free)
These decadent chocolate avocado chia cups may just be our favourite brekkie of all time. Delicious, filling and full of healthy fats.
Recipe for Chia & Chocolate Avocado Breakfast Cups
THE ULTIMATE WHIPPED AVO & CREAM CHEESE TOAST (egg-free)
If you thought avo toast was delicious, wait until you taste it with the addition of whipped cream cheese and some crunchy toppings.
Recipe for The Ultimate Whipped Avocado & Cream Cheese Toast
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats (egg-free)
Quick, healthy and easy apple-pie-inspired steel cut oats. Top with crushed mixed nuts, fresh apple and cinnamon for the best bite.
Recipe for Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Vegan Flapjacks with Coconut Cream & Berry Coulis (egg-free)
We love these flapjacks drenched in maple syrup, with a cloud of coconut cream and the sweetness of berry coulis. If these don’t get you out of bed, nothing will!
Recipe for Vegan Flapjacks with Coconut Cream & Berry Coulis
ClemenGold Sticky Buns (contains egg)
When it comes to sticky buns, is one ever enough? These ones are infused with ClemenGold zest and drizzled with a delectable cream cheese glaze. If you’re craving a brekkie that leans closer to dessert, this is it.
Recipe for ClemenGold Sticky Buns
Carrot, Banana and Yoghurt Smoothie (egg-free)
A powerhouse smoothie packed with delicious, nutrient-dense ingredients for a little get-up-and-go in the morning.
Recipe for Carrot, Banana and Yoghurt Smoothie
Coconut & Berry Chia Pudding Breakfast Parfaits (egg-free)
These berry-licious breakfast cups are ideal for a breakfast or brunch date with friends.
Recipe for Coconut & Berry Chia Pudding Breakfast Parfaits
Biscoff Cinnamon Rolls (contains egg)
Some mornings require something sweeter. Enjoy these Biscoff-spread beauties with a cuppa coffee.
Recipe for Biscoff Cinnamon Rolls
Coconut Granola with Nuts & Goji Berries (egg-free)
Our friends from Leopard’s Leap were kind enough to share their amazing gluten-free granola recipe with us. This delish, make-ahead brekkie goes really well with a dollop of coconut yoghurt.
Crushed Blueberry Quinoa & Coconut Parfait (egg-free)
This is a great way to make use of leftover quinoa for your office breakfast.
Recipe for Blueberry Quinoa & Coconut Parfait
Coconut Porridge with Yoghurt & Berries (egg-free)
“Please sir, may I have some more?,” is what you’ll be thinking after sampling this coconut porridge. It’s LCHF and will keep you full for the entire morning.
Coconut Porridge with Yoghurt & Berries
Decadent Chocolate Coated Granola (egg-free)
Chocolate for breakfast? Yes please! This divine granola is ideal for those mornings where you want something extra special.
Recipe for Decadent Chocolate Coated Granola
Green Breakfast Smoothie (egg-free)
Don’t let the colour put you off, this is the secret to how Popeye got his muscles.
Recipe for Green Breakfast Smoothie
Avocado, Almond & Cocoa Smoothie (egg-free)
This smoothie is so creamy from the avo, it’s practically a milkshake.
Recipe for Avocado, Almond & Cocoa Smoothie
Pinkberry Smoothie (egg-free)
We love a berry-filled breakfast – nothing like a good dose of antioxidants to start the day!
Vanilla Chia Tea Smoothie (egg-free)
This is a real comforting and fragrant drink for those cheat days.
Recipe for Vanilla Chia Tea Smoothie
Welsh Rarebit (egg-free)
Crunchy toast drizzled with a mustardy cheesy sauce – the most delicious hangover cure.
Vegan French Toast (egg-free)
This dish proves that vegan food is far from bland and boring.
Avocado Flapjack Stack (contains egg)
Whoever said pancakes aren’t healthy clearly hasn’t tried these. The healthy fats from the avo make them even better.
Recipe for Avocado Flapjack Stack
French Toast with LemonGold Labneh & Bacon (contains egg)
Take your French toast to tastier heights with this revamped version.
Recipe for French Toast with LemonGold Labneh & Bacon Crumble
Spinach & Cheese Roulade (contains egg)
You’ll roll out of bed for this showstopper.
Recipe for Spinach & Cheese Roulade
Biltong & Cauliflower Cakes (contains egg)
Cauliflower makes these savoury cakes super moist and light; they’re LCHF and will keep you full for a while. Bonus!
Recipe for Biltong & Cauliflower Cakes
Beetroot Pancakes (contains egg)
These not only look gorgeous, but taste great too!
Ricotta Pancakes with Strawberry & Lemon Curd (contains egg)
These filled pancakes are the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Ideal for a weekend or holiday breakfast when you have a little extra time to spend making them.
Crêpes with Lemon Ricotta & Mixed Berries (contains egg)
This crêpe recipe is the perfect base recipe to have on standby. Fill with zesty lemon ricotta and berries, or anything you have on hand really.
Recipe for Crêpes with Lemon Ricotta & Mixed Berries
Red Velvet Crumpets with Marscapone & Syrup (contains egg)
Ooh-la-la. We think we’re in love.
Recipe for Red Velvet Crumpets
Apple, Cinnamon & Pecan Nut Puff Pastry Rolls (egg-free)
These rolls are made with store-bought puff pastry, so what looks really complicated is actually really easy. They look and taste so impressive. This is a breakfast idea without eggs that we can get on board with for sure!
Recipe for Apple Cinnamon & Pecan Nut Puff Pastry Rolls
Blueberry & Cream Cheese Danish (contains egg)
These are tricky to make, but once you nail them, you’ll be making them again and again.
Recipe for Blueberry & Cream Cheese Danish
Cinnamon Buns (contains egg)
You may make these once and find you never eat anything else for breakfast ever again. They’re that good.
The Best Granola Ever (contains egg but can be omitted)
A glorious granola filled with crunchy bites, so good you’ll be snacking on it long after breakfast. Who thought breakfast without eggs would be boring? Definitely not us.
If you simply can’t go a morning without an egg, we have you covered with our ultimate breakfast recipe round up.
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