35 Delicious Vegan Brunch Recipes You Should Try For Sunday Brunch

Alternatively, if you prefer savory to sweet dishes, go for vegan meat substitutes like tempeh tacos or bacon.

Do you have a brunch gathering coming up, whether it’s with family or friends? As the host, or even a guest bringing a meal along, you’ll need smashing recipes that delight everyone. 

Unfortunately, if you or any guest at your party is vegan, it may be harder to find something suitable that doesn’t look and taste ‘healthy.’ But don’t fret! We’ve compiled a list of amazing vegan brunch recipes just for you!

Quick Table: Tastiest Vegan Brunch Recipes

Recipes	Calories Per Serving	Total Preparation Time
Tempeh Tacos	222	40 Minutes
Vegan Banana Bread	279	1 Hour
Vegan Vegetable Frittata	139	1 Hour
Vegetable Muffins	86	45 Minutes
Vegan Blueberry Scones	332	36 Minutes
Vegan Lemon Bread	150	50 Minutes
Vegan Hash Brown Casserole	205	1 Hour
Vegan Scrambled Eggs	182	20 Minutes
Vegan Waffles	259	30 Minutes
Vegan French Toast	105	20 Minutes
Vegan Hash Browns	170	25 Minutes
Vegan Potato Cakes	124	2 Hours 10 Minutes
Vegan Cinnamon Rolls	263	2 Hours 40 Minutes
Vegan Coconut Pancakes	483	25 Minutes
Vegan Quiche	297	55 Minutes
Vegan Pop Tarts	515	3 Hours
Vegan Omelet	327	30 Minutes
Tempeh Bacon	135	1 Hour 35 Minutes
Raspberry Jam Swirled Almond Butter Muffins	47	27 Minutes
Potato, Mushroom, and Kale Hash Skillet	653	40 Minutes
Vegan Bread Pudding	216	1 Hour
French Toast Dippers	320	30 Minutes
Eggless Benedict with Hollandaise	329	15 Minutes
Vegan Chocolate Pancakes	168	30 Minutes
Vegan Patties	66	20 Minutes
Vegan Carrot Cake Sticky Buns	438	2 Hour 40 Minutes
Vegan French Toast Casserole	248	1 Hour
Cinnamon-Infused Mascarpone on Focaccia	292	13 Minutes
Avocado Toast with Roasted Chickpeas	215	5 Minutes
Vegan Brunch Bowl	286	1 Hour
Vegan Cream Puffs	80	50 Minutes
Vegan Biscuits	232	30 Minutes
Whole Wheat Cinnamon Crepes with Blueberries	53	20 Minutes
Peanut Butter and Jelly Yogurt Parfait	506	10 Minutes
Homemade Falafel	70	25 Minutes

Delicious Vegan Brunch Recipes

1. Tempeh Tacos

Even with its richness, Tempeh tends to get a bad rep, so you may ask why it’s here. I’ll tell you why; this recipe turns Tempeh into a light, special meal!    

Tempeh soaks up all your spices and flavor, all in a perfectly browned tortilla wrap. Not to mention, the avocado crema makes this an instant hit for everyone, vegan or not.

Calories Per Serving: 222

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes

2. Vegan Banana Bread

Banana bread is an all-time favorite, and you needn’t give it up because you’re vegan. This decadent loaf requires only five easy ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen already.

This recipe has mashed bananas to give you that authentic banana taste. Enjoy it with any accompaniment you love.

Calories Per Serving: 279

Preparation Time: 1 Hour

3. Vegan Vegetable Frittata

You may be more familiar with the egg version, but don’t hesitate to give this vegetable frittata a shot. The two frittatas don’t taste alike, true; however, this version is full of colorful vegetables and all the nutrients you need. 

Plus, there are two bonuses. For one, it’s a healthy (obviously), filling meal. Secondly, you can swap out vegetables for your preferred choices.

Calories Per Serving: 139

Preparation Time: 1 Hour

4. Vegetable Muffins

You don’t have to feel guilty about binging on muffins anymore. Here’s a healthier, low-carb, equally delicious version for you.

Although they don’t contain eggs, tofu gives these savory muffins a wonderful eggy texture. Also, they’re small in size, making them ideal for a brunch snack.

Calories Per Serving: 86

Preparation Time: 45 Minutes

5. Vegan Blueberry Scones

Blueberries are delicious any time, and these blueberry scones are even more so! It combines blueberries, plant ingredients, and some heavenly vanilla essence. 

Say goodbye to dry, flaky scones or spending money on Starbucks. With this recipe, you’ll have moist scones that will melt in your mouth. 

Calories Per Serving: 332

Preparation Time: 36 Minutes

6. Vegan Lemon Bread

If you love lemon cakes, then you’ll surely love this one. This lemon bread has a slight tartness cutting through the sweet taste satisfyingly. 

In addition, it’s soft, fluffy, and perfect for a vegan brunch with your favorite spread or frosting.

Calories Per Serving: 150

Preparation Time: 50 Minutes

7. Vegan Hash Brown Casserole

Everyone’s used to the waffle or panini maker version of hash browns, but I think you’ll love this warm casserole. Here, we have frozen hash browns baked in a creamy cheese sauce with spices and veggies. 

Equally important, there’s no butter, eggs, or even oil in this recipe. It’s healthy, delicious, and suitable for everyone.

Calories Per Serving: 205

Preparation Time: 1 Hour

8. Vegan Scrambled Eggs

I know what you’re thinking. Vegan eggs? Yes! Not only do you get to enjoy buttery, soft vegan eggs, but you also have a boatload of spices in here. 

But that’s not all! There’s a rare ingredient that’ll take your scrambled eggs to the next level, so check this recipe and the corresponding video out.

Calories Per Serving: 182

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

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9. Vegan Waffles

One thing about waffles is that there are so many flavors you can pick. For this recipe, you’ll have a decadent buttermilk flavor from your favorite vegan milk and butter. 

Moreover, some foolproof tips here give you the crispiest, fluffiest waffles possible. Enjoy them with any fruits you love or a dash of whipped cream for a treat.

Calories Per Serving: 259

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

10. Vegan French Toast 

You can make French toast without eggs, and they’ll still taste amazing! What’s more, you don’t need any unique ingredients. Everything for your vegan French toast is probably in your pantry already.

Additionally, you get to put your favorite toppings on your toast for a scrumptious brunch. Anything you like goes, so be adventurous. Here’s a video for you.

Calories Per Serving: 105

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

11. Vegan Hash Browns

There’s nothing wrong with store-bought, frozen hash browns. However, it’s no secret that homemade food is almost always better. So, here’s a chance to make it your way, with as many spices and seasonings as you want.

The small sizes make them ideal for hosting a brunch party or meetup. You’ll present the best hash browns your guests have ever tasted.

Calories Per Serving: 170

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes

12. Vegan Potato Cakes

Incorporate traditional Russian food into your brunch with these vegan potato cakes. 

Basically, they’re mashed potatoes wrapped around some mushroom and dill filling. If you have leftover mashed potatoes, they’ll come in handy with this one. For a different taste, use a mix or one of the savory herbs in this post.

Calories Per Serving: 124

Preparation Time: 2 Hours 10 Minutes

13. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

The rich aroma of baking cinnamon is enough to drive anyone into a food frenzy. If you love cinnamon pastries for breakfast or brunch, don’t give them up because you’re vegan. Instead, try out this eggless recipe, and thank me later.

You can slather jam or any vegan spread over your rolls or eat them as they are. They’re glazed anyways, so they’ll still taste heavenly.

Calories Per Serving: 263

Preparation Time: 2 Hours 40 Minutes

14. Vegan Coconut Pancakes

The tropical tastes of mangoes and coconuts are a pleasure on their own. Now, imagine them together in your pancakes at brunch!

Rather than any regular toppings, coat the top of your fluffy pancakes with a rich mango sauce. Of course, these aren’t ordinary pancakes. Coconut oil and milk infuse each bite with authentic coconut flavor.

Calories Per Serving: 483

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes

15. Vegan Quiche

Frittata lovers will love vegan quiche. The only difference between a frittata and quiche is the crust and custard filling. So, jump on if it sounds right up your alley.

As a bonus, there’s an exciting blend of flavors here, from chickpea flour to spices, spinach, and broccoli.

Calories Per Serving: 297

Preparation Time: 55 Minutes

16. Vegan Pop Tarts

Pop tarts are among the most popular pastries you can serve at any party, including brunch parties. 

You don’t need a lot for this recipe, and if you have a food processor, you’ll finish your cooking in no time. Plus, your pop tarts won’t be bare; there’s vegan-friendly frosting (with sprinkles!) on them.

Calories Per Serving: 515

Preparation Time: 3 Hours

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17. Vegan Omelet

We’ve seen scrambled eggs previously, and now here’s a vegan omelet recipe that you can have for Sunday family brunch. 

This recipe has everything you’d want in a standard omelet. There’s chickpea flour for flavor, veggies for nutrients, and black salt for that ‘egg taste.’ Add some vegan cheese if you want the extra creaminess.

Calories Per Serving: 327

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

18. Tempeh Bacon

You’re missing out if you’ve never had this perfect alternative for meat. The accompanying marinade, featuring a mix of soy sauce, cumin, and liquid smoke, transforms your tempeh into a finger-licking vegan dish.

It’s highly proteinous and very versatile. Consequently, you can use it instead of meat slices in sandwiches or as finger food at brunch. Make sure you marinade for a considerable length of time for maximum taste.

Calories Per Serving: 135

Preparation Time: 1 Hour 35 Minutes

19. Raspberry Jam Swirled Almond Butter Muffins

Words can’t do these muffins justice; you must see and taste them yourself! These muffins, made from 100% whole wheat flour and a combination of almond butter and almond extract, are practically impossible to resist.

Make swirls of raspberry jam in your muffins to elevate the regular brown with tiny red streaks that taste as great as they look. Everyone at brunch will go through these muffins so fast, whether they’re vegan or not.

Calories Per Serving: 47

Preparation Time: 27 Minutes

20. Potato, Mushroom, And Kale Hash Skillet

There’s nothing more convenient than a one-pot skillet meal, especially when cooking for many people.

This skillet dish takes ordinary potato hash into a one-of-a-kind brunch recipe packed with all the nutrients you need. Still, it remains vegan and gluten-free

Sautee your mushrooms till they’re well toasted on all sides, then throw in your potatoes. Remember, your potatoes will be roasted and not fried; this will pack in an avalanche of flavor without excess oil.

Moreover, the green kale will add much-needed color to your dish that will have every guest at your brunch get together in awe. 

Calories Per Serving: 653

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes

21. Vegan Bread Pudding

Puddings are by no means strange; they’ve been around for a long time. But I bet you’ve never had this heavenly baked bread coated with a finger-licking caramel sauce that’ll have everyone wild!

In addition, this recipe is fast, needs no cooking expertise, and is 100% vegan, with no eggs or dairy.

It’s a dreamy, self-indulgent brunch meal packed with all your favorite dessert flavorings – coconut, cinnamon, vanilla, and maple. Serve it with any fruits or toppings you love.

Calories Per Serving: 216

Preparation Time: 1 Hour

22. French Toast Dippers 

Are you a French toast lover? Then, French toast dippers are about to be your new best thing to eat. If you have babies or little kids, you’ll probably prefer making your French toast this way, as they’re easier to grip than regular sliced bread.

You’re probably wondering, ‘There are no eggs, so what’s in the batter?’. You’re coating your toast with almond milk, vanilla, and cinnamon for flavor. French toast can never be too sweet, so blend with bananas to make things extra tasty. 

Calories Per Serving: 320

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

23. Eggless Benedict With Hollandaise

Here, we have your classic hollandaise sauce, but revamped and glamorous. Furthermore, you can substitute mayonnaise with this sauce. It’s entirely plant-based, so it’s much healthier than mayo while retaining the trademark deliciousness.

You’ll need some tofu for this recipe, but if you’re new to vegan delicacies, don’t worry; it’s not hard to find. Your typical mayo can’t get more seasoning than this sauce, with its mix of different peppers, turmeric, and paprika.

For a balanced vegan brunch, pair it with vegan muffins or toast, slices of tomato and avocado, and a glass of chilled fruit drink.

Calories Per Serving: 329

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

24. Vegan Chocolate Pancakes

No rule says you can’t have dessert at brunch. Treat yourself to a delicious brunch, especially after a long, hard week, with pancakes. But, wait, don’t go for ordinary pancakes.

Instead, add a dash of special Dutch processed cocoa to your pancake batter to give you a batch of beautiful dark-brown chocolate pancakes.

Don’t forget a drop of vanilla essence and chocolate toppings so you can have the entire chocolate experience. You’ll have brunch ready in no time. 

Calories Per Serving: 168

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

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25. Vegan Patties

Store-bought vegan meats are pretty pricey, so is there any cheaper alternative? Absolutely. Here, we have 100% vegan sausage patties from Textured vegetable protein (TVP).

It’s as delicious as meat and vegan meat substitutes, chock-full of protein, and substantially cheaper. 

To make your vegan sausage patties taste as meaty as regular meat patties, add fennel seeds. They’re the game changer that’ll make anyone, even meat lovers, fall in love with your purely vegan recipe.

Again, this dish is low in calories and fast to make; it’ll only take 20 minutes.

Calories Per Serving: 66

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

26. Vegan Carrot Cake Sticky Buns

Cinnamon is very familiar in pastries, but this one has a surprising ingredient that positively turns this bun around – carrots. Yes, they’re a bit tricky to incorporate.

Yet, this recipe will banish your fears and produce sweet buns that will make you forget everything else.

Besides carrots, this recipe also uses chopped pecans and maple syrup to make your buns delectable and anything but ordinary. You’ll be baking them constantly for every brunch after your first taste. As usual, it’s vegan, so no eggs.

Calories Per Serving: 438

Preparation Time: 2 Hours 40 Minutes

27. Vegan French Toast Casserole

Do you want to make an unforgettable, special brunch for your family? Look no further; you’ve found your answer. This breakfast bake looks like just another sugar-coated dessert on the outside, but inside, it’s warm fluffy French toast.

It’s a casserole, so you’re working with a custard base. Moreover, you can also throw pecans into the mix because who doesn’t love both the aroma and taste of baked pecans?

Pour as much syrup as you like over your bake for a boatload of sweetness and even sugar if you so desire.

Calories Per Serving: 248

Preparation Time: 1 Hour

28. Cinnamon-Infused Mascarpone On Focaccia

Regale yourself with classic Italian cuisine for brunch rather than recycle an old, overused menu. Focaccia bread is unique and tastes remarkable, so using it instead of classic white bread is an excellent way to liven things up.

The bread, when slathered with cinnamon mascarpone, is out of this world. 

Uniqueness is the watchword here, hence why there are all kinds of mouth-watering fruits in the mascarpone, including strawberry, pistachio, and even cashew.

This meal is also fast-cooking, so you won’t have to wait too long.

Calories Per Serving: 292

Preparation Time: 13 Minutes

29. Avocado Toast With Roasted Chickpeas

This one’s an authentic, all-in-one, versatile dish, suitable for any time of the day, and it’s an instant hit at every get-together. Technically, it’s avocado toast – nothing new there. But the magic is in the toppings!

Roasted chickpeas, arugula leaves, and magnificent red pomegranate seeds lend looks and taste to an otherwise plain toast slice. It’s the ultimate vegan delight, plus you need zero cooking skills to get this ready.

Calories Per Serving: 215

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

30. Vegan Brunch Bowl

How about a bit of everything? Why should you have to pick just one? If you can’t decide what you want to have for brunch, fix yourself a vegan brunch bowl. 

This bowl consists of everything, fruits in their numbers, spices, ‘eggs,’ and, of course, the toasted bread. The reds, greens, and yellows of each are compelling and picture-worthy. Plus, tofu is a brilliant egg replacement, so don’t hesitate to try it.

Calories Per Serving: 286

Preparation Time: 1 Hour

31. Vegan Cream Puffs

Wouldn’t you like to feel fancy and classy during brunch? If you’re like me and want to feel like royalty even when you’re eating, then high tea is an absolute must! But, high tea is incomplete without cream puffs.

These cream puffs have lemon juice to cut through the sweetness, along with cornstarch and egg liquid. Of course, everything here’s 100% vegan, although non-vegans will love it too.

Calories Per Serving: 80

Preparation Time: 50 Minutes

32. Vegan Biscuits

Tea and biscuits, anyone? That’s the standard brunch package, and while being adventurous with food is good, sometimes old is gold. Put a vegan twist on traditional biscuits with this vegan biscuit recipe.

These biscuits are soft and fluffy and melt like butter in anyone’s mouth. There’s an extra tip for making the best biscuits in the post, so check it out.

Further, you don’t need expensive or unusual ingredients; everything is already in your pantry.

Calories Per Serving: 232

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

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33. Whole Wheat Cinnamon Crepes With Blueberries

Say hello to crepes, but with healthier wheat flour. These cinnamon crepes are ideal when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth. Vanilla extract and almond milk also help to give you a complete hedonist experience.

Any fruits you love will be a blast, not just blueberries, so explore all you want. Lastly, eat your crepe with some syrup or yogurt drizzled over them, don’t just leave them plain.

Calories Per Serving: 53

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

34. Peanut Butter And Jelly Yogurt Parfait

Next, we have something slightly different from the others – a parfait. A PB & J sandwich isn’t all you can do with peanut butter and jelly. Instead, try this yogurt parfait made from peanut butter, blueberry chia jam, and coconut milk.

It’s easy and delicious, and you can prepare it beforehand, making it a dream for Sunday brunches.

Calories Per Serving: 506

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

35. Homemade Falafel

This dish is another savory meal you can serve at brunch, especially if you like a Mediterranean diet or Middle Eastern cuisine. This recipe, starring chickpeas and chickpea flour, is highly flavorful with its many spices and traditional seasonings.

To get the best falafel, don’t use canned chickpeas. Yes, soaking and preparing the chickpeas may take you a while, but the effort is so worth it! Dip your falafel in any vegan sauce of your choice and enjoy.

Calories Per Serving: 70

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

When Does Brunch Start And End?

Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch. Generally, brunch starts at 11 am and ends around 3:30 pm. Usually, you’d forgo the breakfast beverages like tea for either alcoholic drinks or fruit juice during brunch.

What Can’t I Include In A Vegan Brunch Dish?

Vegans do not eat animal products, which excludes a lot of food, including meat, eggs, fish, shellfish, mayonnaise, honey, and dairy. Thankfully, there are delicious substitutes and alternatives for most of these food items.

Are Vegan Meals Challenging To Trepare?

No, vegan meals are easy to cook and eat! You’ll cook most of these brunch meals in little time! Also, sourcing the ingredients in the recipes isn’t a complicated task; you’ll find them in most stores around you.

Are Vegan Brunches Healthier?

Well, the answer to this question largely depends on your individual health goals. But, for the most part, medical professionals preach the multiple benefits of a vegan diet and the health risks it reduces. 

Is It Okay To Serve Alcohol At A Vegan Brunch?

Most alcoholic drinks are vegan, except cream liquors and anything with milk or egg products and honey. So yes, you can serve alcohol at brunch.