33+ Vegan Christmas Breakfast Recipes

Warm, fluffy and incredibly fragrant, these vegan pancakes take this traditional breakfast or brunch choice to the next level. 

They are made with whole wheat flour and only slightly sweetened with some maple syrup – and if you have any leftover cranberry-orange sauce from Christmas dinner, this breakfast choice couldn’t be any easier.

Looking for a wholesome grain-free and gluten-free vegan breakfast idea? You need to try these fluffy sweet potato breakfast bowls. 

Healthy and hearty, the recipe calls for easy but incredibly delicious holiday ingredients such as roasted sweet potatoes, cinnamon, pomegranate, cacao nibs and some granola.

Can you imagine a better smell filling your kitchen than some warm, fluffy and nutty vegan cinnamon rolls? 

Our easy and wholesome recipe requires only 8 basic ingredients plus all the wintery spices you want. No milk, oil, dairy or refined sugar is required for these sweet holiday-friendly buns.

This delicious vegan cookie cake is the perfect combination of a moist cookie and scrumptious, slightly sweet cake that can be dressed up to your liking!

Featuring accessible staple ingredients, it’s fiber-rich, high in protein and such a crowd-pleaser. Serve with vegan frosting or a dollop of homemade ice cream!

How about sneaking some veggies into your festive Christmas morning spread? This wholesome vegan carrot cake hides 2 cups of shredded carrots and a cup of unsweetened applesauce.

Combine with some whole grain flour, winter spices, brown sugar, soy milk and a few optional add-ons to get these moist and sweet snacking cake squares!

Highly recommended that you include the easy cashew frosting, but not a must if you’re short on time.

This classic baked crumble is a must during the holidays! Made with apples, banana and warming spices, the filling is warm, soft and gooey –  and not at all overpowered by the delicious gluten-free crunchy oat topping.

While tasting fantastic, it’s secretly good for you and easy on the waistline. Serve it with some vegan ice cream or caramel sauce!

Make every chocolate lover’s heart beat faster with these fudgy black bean brownies! They feature lots of cocoa powder, espresso, dark chocolate, toasted hazelnuts and creamy almond butter.

This Christmas treat is undetectably high in protein and sweetened with dates!

Let’s sprinkle in some cozy and wintery vegan Christmas breakfast beverages! This thick Italian vegan hot chocolate is so rich, creamy and chocolatey that you will seriously fall in love with it. 

A mix between normal hot chocolate and chocolate pudding, it’s made with soy milk, cornflour, cocoa powder and some good-quality dark chocolate while only requiring a small amount of coconut sugar.

Perfect for chilly winter mornings, this easily adaptable baked gingerbread porridge makes for a comforting, healthy and very flavorful addition to your Christmas breakfast spread. 

It’s gluten-free and oil-free, featuring wholesome staple ingredients such as oats, raisins, apples, nuts, seeds, and plant-based milk of your choice. Don’t forget a good heap of all the tasty winter spices!

You’re only 11 healthy plant-based ingredients away from this fluffy and flavorful holiday breakfast treat! If you’re not feeling the chocolate vibes for every single festive occasion (totally fine!), why not make this fruity and moist cranberry orange bread? 

Made with ground oats, applesauce and creamy coconut milk, it features seasonal fruit and can be topped with a sweet homemade glaze for extra yumminess.

This popular plant-based breakfast choice can totally be prepared to become a festive, fancy version of a simple chia pudding! 

The little seeds pack quite a bit of protein and fiber, and when soaked in liquid, it thickens up nicely to create a pudding. Top with homemade vegan caramel sauce, nuts and apples for a healthy holiday experience.

A vegan breakfast collection surely must include a couple of oatmeal recipes! Starting with this whole food plant-based carrot cake bake, which is definitely not your usual morning bowl of oats. 

Sweet, moist, and packed with oats, walnuts, carrots, and raisins, this breakfast bake is seriously delicious while free from sugar, oil and gluten.

Sticking with the oatmeal theme, here’s another simple yet genius vegan Christmas breakfast recipe: golden coconut apple oats! 

Inspired by the popular golden milk, this easy-to-make oatmeal calls for warming spices like turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom and ginger. Tasty add-ons include apple, banana, mango, nuts and cacao nibs!

How could you possibly put more comforting Christmas breakfast choices into one dish? This vegan eggnog french toast casserole really makes for the perfect holiday brunch – hearty cubes of french bread soaked overnight in a rich texture of coconut milk, applesauce, almond milk, maple syrup and some spices. 

Bake for 45 minutes in the morning and have the whole family enjoy this rich yet healthy dish!

Speaking of popular vegan breakfast choices, let’s not forget about the mighty granola! 

This easy pumpkin-spice version makes for a great Christmas morning addition for anyone wanting to top their smoothie bowls, coconut yogurts or overnight oats with some crunchy goodness – or just enjoy it by the spoonful, we won’t judge.

Feeling a bit under the weather between stressful holiday gatherings? Why not offer an immune-boosting and delicious winter citrus smoothie! 

This colorful fruity drink can crush any cold that might be coming up with the help of frozen mango chunks, orange juice, red beet, raspberries, turmeric, ginger and pomegranate juice — possibly meeting 1000% of your vitamin C needs with just one sip.

If you’re familiar with vegan recipes, you’ve probably heard of the homemade fruity sister of dairy ice cream: banana (n)ice cream. This next-level version doesn’t just call for frozen bananas but includes some slow-releasing carbs in the form of sweet potato purée as well as a tablespoon of sunflower butter for extra creaminess. 

We love this twist and the easy cinnamon-sunflower crumble makes for the most irresistible topping! 5/5 delicious and healthy.

How about making this impressive centerpiece for your Christmas brunch table? This vegan Christmas wreath tastes just like a fruit mince pie, featuring all the cozy spices from cinnamon and nutmeg to ginger, orange and cloves.

It’s read in one hour total and looks so festive!

Try this Starbucks copycat beverage for cozy mornings: vegan gingerbread latte! It’s undetectably dairy-free, surprisingly easy to make and can be decorated to your heart’s content.

Everyone will love this warming Christmas treat!

Is there anything more “holiday” than the flavors of gingerbread? This soft and moist cake combines warm spices, sweet molasses and just the perfect texture.

It tastes and smells like heaven and is perfect to serve all throughout the holiday season!

Craving a healthier plant-based meal during the holidays? No need to compromise on Christmas flavors. This creamy and easy apple pie chia smoothie actually tastes like pie but is at the same time packed with nutrients. 

Just five simple ingredients and five minutes of preparation are required for this healthy winter beverage, and it will make a perfect addition to any festive bread, muffin or pancakes.

Staying in the spirit of delicious warming beverages, this creamy turmeric latte (or “golden milk”) is a trendy and healthy addition to any vegan breakfast or brunch. 

Completely free of caffeine, it’s suitable for young and old, can be made with the plant-based milk of your choice and only requires a handful of common winter spices.

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and drizzled with apple-infused maple syrup. What is not to love? 

Served with coconut ice cream that melts slowly over the warm spiced waffles, this will surely be a crowd-pleaser.

Are you on the hunt for an elaborate and rich vegan Christmas breakfast recipe? Look no further. These scrumptious baked pumpkin cheesecake bars will make your creamiest dreams come true. 

This certainly isn’t your “only 5 easy ingredients and 5 minutes prep time” recipe, but it’s certainly worth it. If you want to wow any vegan critic, this is the rich and sweet treat to win their heart!

Another fancier vegan holiday recipe to serve during a more elaborate breakfast or brunch is this quiche with a pumpkin crust. It’s one of those dishes you might think are impossible when choosing a vegan lifestyle, but that’s really not the case! 

This vibrant pumpkin and spinach tart-cross-quiche is gluten-free and packed with protein, featuring a naturally sweet pumpkin pastry and tofu ricotta filling. Overall, the ingredients aren’t too hard to find at the store and the quiche only requires 15 minutes of prep time!

Warming notes of cinnamon, ginger, allspice and sweet crisp apples come together in this vegan apple spice cake.

It’s a wonderfully delicious yet simple plant-based treat that is perfect when served with a hot cup of coffee or tea on a cold winter morning!

If you’re in the game for a more simple yet festive vegan breakfast, look no further! This creamy chocolate gingerbread oatmeal is so delicious, easy to make and can be customized to your liking.

Hearty oats are cooked in plant-based milk of your choice, cozily spiced and topped with seasonal fruit and other holiday-approved garnishes.

This creamy egg-less nog is incredibly thick, lightly spiced and tastes so irresistible! The best part? It can be made in your blender in less than 5 minutes and served either hot or cold.

Try this healthier Christmas beverage made from non-dairy milk, cashews and a handful of delicious spices!

Doughnuts for Christmas breakfast? Why not, if it’s basically just some flour with applesauce, plant-based milk and some spices! 

Sure, they double as a healthy vegan dessert, but if your holiday spread can use some healthy-ish sweet treats for the kids, these can be a handy addition.

A festive addition to any holiday spread, this spiced spelt pumpkin loaf is dotted with crunchy pecans and chewy cranberries – all the things that make winter recipes so delicious. 

The orange-hued pecan bread comes together in a flash and requires only a short list of easy-to-find ingredients. Perfected with any easy sugar-cinnamon glaze, this might not be your 100% whole food plant-based choice but a delicious vegan option everyone will love!

This simple baked apple recipe can be enjoyed at any time of the day – and makes for a festive vegan Christmas breakfast or brunch addition. 

It features seasonal Gala apples baked until soft and fragrant with a comforting and crumbly oat, spelt, cinnamon and brown sugar filling. There are a few tweaks to make this recipe healthier if you wish, but otherwise, it’s the perfect classic fall and winter treat.

Featuring a golden shortbread crust and a delicious caramel brown sugar pecan filling, these pecan pie bars are perfect for any holiday spread!

Made with just 8 ingredients, these vegan and gluten-free treats are so easy to put together and will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Add these crunchy little clusters of holiday flavors to your Christmas breakfast table! This homemade granola features dried cranberries, crystallized ginger, pecans, oats and chocolate chips.

It requires only 10 minutes of hands-on time and can also be used as a wonderful DIY gift!

If Christmas morning isn’t made for eating cookies for breakfast, we don’t know what is! These simple apple blackberry jam thumbprint cookies are perfect for these occasions.

Requiring only basic staple foods, they are so nourishing thanks to the rolled oats, chia seeds, apple and dates!