10 Amazing Alternative Ideas for Breakfast from Congee to Breakfast Lentils!

Breakfast is a staple meal, but sometimes the mornings are hard to plan for something new to add to your rotation. Smoothies, tofu scramble, and overnight oatmeal are great options, but if you’re looking for a way to switch up your breakfast, here are some delicious recipes to try! These breakfasts are perfect to whip up if you’re looking for a new flavor or style to try, or if you’re itching to make something new.

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1. Pumpkin Oatmeal Lentil Cups

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These Pumpkin Oatmeal Lentil Cups by Larice Feuerstein come together quickly and easily and are customizable. They’re a perfect make-ahead option if you’re meal-prepping for the week and need something easy to tote to school or work. If you’re tired of getting up in the morning and trying to figure out what to fix for breakfast, make these and you’ll be all set with delicious, nutritious plant-based oatmeal in a cup all week! One less decision to make in the morning!

2. Breakfast Sweet Potato

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Turn leftover sweet potatoes into breakfast by pairing them with peanut butter and chia seeds, adding healthy sources of fat to help keep you full.

3. Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

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By taking the same basic ingredients of granola, you can create these Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies by Carol Clayton that satisfy just like a traditional cookie.

4. Tofu Breakfast Bites

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These little bites are full of eggy flavor from the kala namak, an Indian salt that has a lot of sulfur, also known as black salt. If you are salt-free you can use some garam masala to spice them up.

5. Breakfast Lentils

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These Breakfast Lentils by Meatless Monday are delicious any time of day, as they are sautéed here with shallots, paprika, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. The versatile legume stands in as a savory alternative to jam, as the spiced lentils top toast in this protein-packed morning pick me up.

6. Congee

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This quick & easy Congee by S.C. Chuang is so good that you will want to have it every day. Simply dump all the ingredients in one pot, boiling for 20 minutes with no stir!!

7. Baked Egg Cups

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Start your day on a good note with these high-protein, gluten-free, and vegan baked egg cups! Make a batch of these Baked Egg Cups by Mitch and Justine Chapman ahead of time for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.

8. Breakfast Rice Pudding

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Finding yourself with a huge amount of plain cooked rice but you’d rather not go for fried rice again? If you like your breakfast to be filling and healthy, this Breakfast Rice Pudding by Celine Steen is a good option that’s also fairly fast to prepare.

9. Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats

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Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile, yet often overlooked, breakfast food. They can stand in for toast when sliced thin, cooked on a cast-iron skillet, and topped with avocado, and they offer a healthier way to do hash browns. Here, we make them into boats we can fill with our favorite toppings. This Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats by Katie Koteen is a Southwest take on this breakfast, but you can use anything you have sitting in your pantry or fridge. Chickpeas, broccoli, bell pepper, spinach—get creative!   Reprinted with permission from Frugal Vegan by Katie Koteen and Kate Kasbee, Page Street Publishing Co. 2017. Photo credit: Allie Lehman

10. Breakfast Granola Cups

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These Breakfast Granola Cups by Michaela Vais are perfect for any time of day!

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