Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 18 Breakfast Ideas That Don’t Include Eggs You won't miss the eggs with these satisfying breakfast recipes. By Riley Wofford Riley Wofford Riley is an associate food editor for Martha Stewart Living. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 14, 2024 Close Photo: Nico Schinco From sunny-side up to hard-boiled, eggs are so synonymous with breakfast that it can be hard to think of the morning meal without them. But there are plenty of breakfast recipes we all know and love that are naturally egg-free, like overnight oats, smoothies, and flaky biscuits. And there are other recipes that rely on protein-rich ingredients, like tofu or quinoa, for a satisfying alternative to eggs. Whether you're looking for easy egg-free breakfast recipes that can be made ahead or meals that are ideal for hectic mornings when you need a quick and filling bite on the go, we promise you won't miss the eggs with these satisfying breakfast recipes. Vegan Eggs Are a Good Alternative to the Real Thing, Here's How to Use Them in Your Cooking 01 of 18 Martha's Grits With Broiled Tomatoes Grits aren’t always paired with shrimp! Martha likes to serve them in individual portions, each topped with a broiled tomato slice, bacon, and plenty of Cheddar cheese. View Recipe 02 of 18 Basic Granola Frank Frances Our essential granola recipe is an infinitely adaptable formula, so you can swap in any nuts, seeds, or dried fruit you have on hand. It has just the right amount of sweetness and is wonderfully crunchy. View Recipe 03 of 18 No-Cook Overnight Oats Bryan Gardner Rolled oats soften nicely overnight, so they don't need to be cooked for this oatmeal. Use your preferred dairy or alternative milk and top with your favorite fruits, nuts, and seeds—we love toasted pepitas, dried cranberries, and a drizzle of maple syrup. View Recipe 04 of 18 Chicken and Mushroom Congee Lennart Weibull A hearty dish for savory breakfast fans, this rice porridge is cooked with chicken and topped with scallions, ginger, seasme oil, and chile sauce. View Recipe 05 of 18 Berry-Banana Kefir Bowl Lennart Weibull 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. View Recipe 06 of 18 Quinoa or Millet Breakfast Bowl Chris Simpson 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. View Recipe 07 of 18 Puff Pastry Waffle Hearts Lennart Weibull 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. View Recipe 08 of 18 Vegan Banana French Toast Mike Krautter Creamy and custardy, this egg- and dairy-free French toast is made with silken tofu and almond milk. Bananas are blended into the custard mixture, and slices are sauteed for serving, making this a sweet way to start the day. View Recipe 09 of 18 Coconut-Raspberry Breakfast Pudding Chris Simpson A hearty egg and dairy-free breakfast that’s satisfying, this rice blend is cooked like a porridge with coconut milk, maple syrup, and frozen raspberries, then chilled for serving—it's a great make-ahead option. View Recipe 10 of 18 Kitchari Emily Kate Roemer 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. View Recipe 11 of 18 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. View Recipe 12 of 18 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. View Recipe 13 of 18 Breakfast-Sausage-and-Gruyère Drop Biscuits Johnny Miller Drop biscuits are scooped straight from the mixing bowl and are a bit cakier than traditionally formed biscuits. These are packed with breakfast sausage, gruyère cheese, and thyme. Try our feta and dill version if you fancy a vegetarian option. View Recipe 14 of 18 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. View Recipe 15 of 18 Tropical Fruit-Juice Salad Kate Mathis 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. View Recipe 16 of 18 Banana-Oat Smoothie Jason Donnelly 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. View Recipe 17 of 18 Blueberry-Banana Skyr Smoothie Lennart Weibull Skyr is slightly thicker and creamier than traditional yogurt—perfect for making luscious smoothies. This one combines antioxidant-rich blueberries with potassium-packed bananas. View Recipe 18 of 18 Bircher Chia Parfait Nico Schinco 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. View Recipe Updated by Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit