24 Breakfast Ideas That Don't Use Eggs (2024)

Vegan Eggs Are a Good Alternative to the Real Thing, Here's How to Use Them in Your Cooking

Tofu Scramble With Cotija Cheese and Tortillas

Turmeric tints crumbled tofu a pale yellow to resemble eggs in this vegan scramble. Serve with corn tortillas, black beans, avocado, and crumbled cotija cheese to make egg-free breakfast tacos.

No-Cook Overnight Oats

Rolled oats soften nicely overnight, so they don't need to be cooked for this oatmeal. Use your favorite dairy milk or alternative milk and top with your favorite fruits, nuts, and seeds—we love toasted pepitas, dried cranberries, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Kitchari

Kitchari is a lot like a savory porridge. Yellow mung dal and rice are simmered down with vegetables and lots of spices. This one is a flavorful savory breakfast and will last in the refrigerator if you make it a few days ahead of time.

Berry-Banana Kefir Bowl

Frozen strawberries and gut-healthy kefir get blended together to make a luscious smoothie bowl. Pop it in the freezer so it's ready to go the next morning, then top it with your favorites–bananas, chocolate, pepitas, maple syrup, or more strawberries.

Quinoa or Millet Breakfast Bowl

Breakfast porridge goes far beyond your basic oatmeal. Simmer nutty quinoa or millet with your favorite nut milk and top with sliced bananas and cocoa nibs.

Puff Pastry Waffle Hearts

Opt for puff pastry without eggs or labeled vegan to make these puff pastry waffles. Cut out any shapes you like, or use disks to fit the shape of the waffle iron. We like to fill these "puffles" with chocolate-hazelnut spread and top them with fresh strawberries.

Biscuit-Jelly Roll With Rhubarb and Raspberry

Buttermilk biscuits meets jelly roll in this deliciously sweet breakfast treat. A jammy fresh fruit filling is rolled inside of layers of flaky biscuit dough and baked to golden perfection.

Test Kitchen's Favorite Buttermilk Biscuits

Unlike scones, biscuits don't contain eggs. This recipe is a classic, relying on unsalted butter and tangy buttermilk to create flaky biscuits with layers for days.

Buttermilk Barley Biscuits

Equal parts all-purpose flour and barley flour create a delightfully nutty buttermilk biscuit. Split and toast one or two and serve with a smear of salted butter and raspberry jam.

Breakfast Sausage Puffs

Pigs in a blanket are one of the most satisfying breakfast treats we can think of. Simply wrap egg-free puff pastry around breakfast sausages and bake. This recipe calls for brushing the pastries' tops with egg wash, but you can use milk instead.

Breakfast-Sausage-and-Gruyère Drop Biscuits

Drop biscuits are scooped straight from the mixing bowl and are a bit cakier than traditional formed biscuits. These are packed with breakfast sausage, gruyère cheese, and thyme. Try our feta and dill version if you fancy a vegetarian option.

Grits With Tomatoes and Shrimp

In the South, grits are often served with bacon, eggs, and cheese for breakfast, but we love this recipe with shrimp and stewed tomatoes too. Meaty shrimp and rib-sticking grits will keep you full all morning.

Brown Sugar-Glazed Bacon

Bacon is a classic accompaniment to the rest of your breakfast, and when it's glazed with brown sugar, no one can resist. These strips are baked in the oven for even cooking and easy cleanup.

Sautéed Potatoes

Bring the diner breakfast home with these homestyle fries. They are sautéed until tender and topped with plenty of freshly snipped chives.

Tropical Fruit With Coconut-Pistachio Crunch

Take a trip to the tropics any morning you'd like. Top fresh fruits like mango, papaya, star fruit, banana, and lychee with a lightly-sweetened toasted coconut and pistachio mixture.

Fruit Salad With Cinnamon-Honey Yogurt

Fruit salad can be a super satisfying breakfast. Toss strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or apples with a mixture of yogurt, cinnamon, and honey.

Tropical Fruit-Juice Salad

When you juice your fruits, you lose some of the healthy fiber, so we like to keep the fiber on our plates with this fruit juice salad. Pineapple, kiwi, and citrus pinwheels are a vibrant breakfast especially when paired with a ginger-lemon dressing.

Pineapple and Ginger Smoothie

Plain yogurt makes this cool, fruity smoothie extra creamy and delicious. It has fresh (or frozen) pineapple and pineapple juice, so it's plenty sweet.

Banana-Oat Smoothie

Power through your morning with a thick and smooth glass of this banana oat smoothie. Fiber-rich oats make it extra thick, so it's just right for an on-the-go breakfast.

Blueberry-Banana Skyr Smoothie

Skyr is slightly thicker and creamier than traditional yogurt—perfect for making luscious smoothies. This one combines antioxidant-rich blueberries with potassium-packed bananas.

Granola With Dark Chocolate, Olive-Oil, and Maple

Olive oil is the perfect binder for this granola–plus it makes it a little bit healthier. Add some dried cherries and heart-healthy dark chocolate for a decadent breakfast.

Southwestern Breakfast Hash

Sometimes hash is cooked with sunny-side eggs on top, but you don't need eggs to enjoy this delicious potato dish. Tempeh and black beans add plenty of protein, while jalapeño and cumin add flavor.

Banana-Ricotta Toasts With Pecans, Dates, and Honey

Transform ricotta toast into a breakfast staple by topping it with a little something sweet. Bananas, dates, honey, and toasted pecans are a perfect combination.

Bircher Chia Parfait

A combination of rolled oats and chia seeds serves as the base for this make-ahead breakfast parfait. Layer the chia pudding with yogurt, mango, raspberries, and toasted almonds.