Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 24 Breakfast Recipes That Don't Use Any 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 Published on August 23, 2023 Trending Videos Photo: Nico Schinco From sunny-side up to hard-boiled, eggs are so synonymous with breakfast that it can be difficult to conceptualize a morning meal that doesn’t contain 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. Other recipes 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 24 Tofu Scramble With Cotija Cheese and Tortillas Maria Robledo 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. View Recipe 02 of 24 No-Cook Overnight Oats Bryan Gardner 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. View Recipe 03 of 24 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 04 of 24 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 05 of 24 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 06 of 24 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 07 of 24 Biscuit-Jelly Roll With Rhubarb and Raspberry Yuki Sugiura 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. View Recipe 08 of 24 Test Kitchen's Favorite Buttermilk Biscuits Armando Rafael 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. View Recipe 09 of 24 Buttermilk Barley Biscuits Jonathan Lovekin 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. View Recipe 10 of 24 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 11 of 24 Breakfast-Sausage-and-Gruyère Drop Biscuits Johnny Miller 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. View Recipe 12 of 24 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. View Recipe 13 of 24 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 14 of 24 Sautéed Potatoes Bring the diner breakfast home with these homestyle fries. They are sautéed until tender and topped with plenty of freshly snipped chives. View Recipe 15 of 24 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. View Recipe 16 of 24 Fruit Salad With Cinnamon-Honey Yogurt Nico Schinco Fruit salad can be a super satisfying breakfast. Toss strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or apples with a mixture of yogurt, cinnamon, and honey. View Recipe 17 of 24 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 18 of 24 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 19 of 24 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 20 of 24 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 21 of 24 Granola With Dark Chocolate, Olive-Oil, and Maple Mikkel Vang 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. View Recipe 22 of 24 Southwestern Breakfast Hash John Kernick 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. View Recipe 23 of 24 Banana-Ricotta Toasts With Pecans, Dates, and Honey Andrew Purcell 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. View Recipe 24 of 24 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit