EASY Make-Ahead Breakfasts (Plant-Based)

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Photos of muffins, waffles, and other make-ahead breakfast recipes

Back-to-school season is here! For many, that means the return of early mornings and finding ways to get bellies filled before heading out the door. To help ease the transition, we’ve gathered EASY, meal prep-friendly, make-ahead breakfasts that keep and reheat well. They’re all plant-based and require 30 minutes (or less) of your time!

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Two jars of apple overnight oats with cinnamon
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Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Easy overnight oats infused with the flavors of apple pie! Naturally sweetened, cinnamon-infused, and just 9 wholesome ingredients required. Perfect for fall and beyond!
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Two jars of pumpkin pie overnight oats
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Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
The creamy, delicious flavors of pumpkin pie infused into wholesome overnight oats. Naturally sweet, subtly spiced, fiber-rich, and SO delicious!
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Holding a spoon in a bowl of banana bread steel cut oats
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Banana Bread Steel Cut Oats (Instant Pot Friendly!)
Creamy steel cut oats infused with the flavor of banana bread! Instant Pot friendly, incredibly comforting, and effortless to make! Just 7 wholesome ingredients required.
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Overhead shot of a bowl of carrot cake oatmeal
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal (Instant Pot Friendly!)
Creamy, comforting Carrot Cake Steel Cut Oats made in the Instant Pot! The perfect quick, easy, plant-based, and gluten-free breakfast. Just 1 pot, 30 minutes, and 9 ingredients required!
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Bowl of creamy millet porridge swirled with maple syrup
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Creamy Vanilla Millet Porridge
Creamy and comforting millet porridge made with whole grain millet. A warming and subtly sweet breakfast that’s perfect for meal prep. Just 5 ingredients and 1 pot required!
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Wood bowl of our Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl topped with fresh fruit
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Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Simple, 7-ingredient dark chocolate quinoa breakfast bowl naturally sweetened with maple syrup and infused with rich cocoa powder! A healthy, hearty plant-based breakfast or snack.
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Baking sheet of nuts and seeds for making Toasted Pumpkin Muesli
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Toasted Pumpkin Muesli
Healthy, 20-minute toasted muesli with pumpkin seeds and pumpkin pie spice for a fall flavor infusion. A hearty, simple breakfast or snack.
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Plate of Vegan Pumpkin Spice Pancakes topped with syrup
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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Tender, spiced vegan pumpkin pancakes that require just 1 bowl and 20 minutes to prepare. Healthy, simple, and perfect for chilly fall mornings.
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Plate with a Gluten-Free Vegan Belgian Waffle topped with sliced strawberries, vegan butter, and syrup
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The Best Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles
THE BEST Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles made with 10 ingredients in 30 minutes. Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, perfectly sweet and delicious! Top with maple syrup and fruit for the ultimate cozy breakfast.
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Holding up a split open breakfast cookie to show the inner texture
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Pumpkin Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
Gluten-free (and vegan!) pumpkin peanut butter breakfast cookies! The perfect wholesome treat to pair with coffee or grab for on the go. Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required!
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Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Cookie split in half
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Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Cookies (Vegan + GF)
Tender, wholesome blueberry muffin breakfast cookies made in just 1 bowl! Vegan, gluten-free, perfectly sweet and hearty, and the perfect snack or breakfast on the go.
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Gold spoon in a bowl of our Simple Grain-Free Granola recipe
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Simple Grain-Free Granola
30-minute grain-free granola packed with seeds, nuts, and coconut. It’s naturally sweetened! Vegan, gluten-free, and the perfect healthy, protein-rich breakfast or snack!
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Spoon in a bowl of homemade Banana Bread Granola
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Banana Bread Granola
30-minute vegan granola that tastes JUST like banana bread and is loaded with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and omega-3s and 6s.
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Spoon in a glass bowl filled with Sweet Potato Granola
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Sweet Potato Granola
Simple sweet potato granola with oats, nuts, pepitas, and cranberries. Crunchy, sweet, and satisfying. Perfect over oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothies or swimming in a bowl of almond milk.
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Batch of Vegan Banana Crumble Top Muffins on a white linen
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Vegan Banana Crumb Muffins
Super moist, flavorful vegan banana nut muffins with a crumb top! 30 minutes and one bowl required, and so delicious!
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Spoon resting in a skillet of Vegan Shakshuka with fresh cilantro
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1-Pot Chickpea Shakshuka
Savory, flavorful shakshuka with chickpeas made in 1 pot in 30 minutes! A hearty yet healthy dish suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
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Using a spoon to put salsa onto a Vegan Breakfast Burrito
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Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Burrito (30 minutes!)
Easy, 30-minute vegan breakfast burrito with scrambled tofu, roasted vegetables, avocado, kale, and salsa! Flavorful, healthy, satisfying.
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Topping two slices of toast with British baked beans
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Easy Baked Beans on Toast (British-Inspired)
Flavorful, British-inspired baked beans on toast! An easy, versatile, and delicious plant-based meal. Just 1 pot and 30 minutes required!
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If you try any of these EASY, make-ahead breakfasts, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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