Breakfast sets the tone for your day — and if you’re eating plant-based, it doesn’t have to be plain toast and black coffee. These vegan breakfast recipes UK style are full of flavour, texture, and the kind of comfort you actually look forward to. Whether you’re making something warm and spiced, light and fruity, or cold and refreshing, this trio of easy breakfasts will keep your mornings flexible and delicious.
Three Vegan Breakfast Recipes UK Style
Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
Light, fluffy, and golden — these pancakes are quick to whip up and perfect with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Ingredients:
- 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)
- 150g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 250ml almond milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 150g blueberries
- Optional: pinch of turmeric
Method:
Prepare the flax egg and let it sit for 15 minutes. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Combine gently, then cook on a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Drop in blueberries as the pancakes cook, flip when bubbles form on the surface. Serve warm with maple syrup.
Cardamom & Peach Quinoa Porridge
Warm, fragrant, and lightly sweet — this breakfast is perfect for colder mornings.
Ingredients:
- 75g quinoa
- 25g porridge oats
- 4 cardamom pods
- 250ml almond milk
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Method:
Simmer quinoa, oats, cardamom pods, 250ml water and 100ml almond milk for 15 minutes. Add the remaining almond milk and cook for another 5 minutes until creamy. Remove the cardamom pods and serve topped with peach slices and a drizzle of syrup.
Green Apple & Spinach Smoothie
Refreshing and surprisingly creamy — great on the go or when you’re in a hurry.
Ingredients:
- 1 large green apple
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 500ml water
- 20g raw cashews
- 3 cups spinach
- 10 ice cubes
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Method:
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Adjust with extra lemon juice or maple syrup to taste. Best served chilled.
Try These Flavourful Plant-Based Breakfasts
From pancakes to porridges and smoothies, there’s always a plant-based way to start the day with flavour. These easy recipes are perfect for mixing into your weekly routine and work whether you’re cooking slow or eating on the go.
Want more everyday flavour ideas like these? Visit the Chandra Foods Blog for simple vegan-friendly meals, snack inspiration, and traditional favourites with a plant-based twist.
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