40 Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas (Gluten-Free!)

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Photos of some of our back-to-school breakfast recipes including muffins, oats, quiche, gluten-free bread, grain-free pancakes, and chickpea scramble

Back-to-school season is upon us! Fuel the new school year with these delicious back-to-school breakfast ideas — all gluten-free! You’ll find everything from creamy porridges and wholesome baked goods to satisfying smoothies, fluffy pancakes, easy homemade breads, savory protein-packed options, and more. Bonus? Many of the recipes can be made ahead and/or frozen to make busy mornings a breeze!

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Vegan gluten-free morning glory muffins in a muffin tin
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Vegan Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins
Vegan + gluten-free morning glory muffins packed with apples, carrots, raisins, coconut, and walnuts! Tender, wholesome, satisfying, and easy to make with just 1 bowl required!
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Close up shot of a stack of two vegan and gluten-free banana buckwheat muffins
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1-Bowl Banana Buckwheat Muffins (Vegan + GF)
EASY, wholesome banana buckwheat muffins made in 1 bowl with just 10 ingredients! Vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and perfect as a quick snack or on-the-go breakfast!
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Two gluten-free vegan blueberry muffins on a plate
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1-Bowl Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins (Vegan)
Undetectably gluten-free and vegan blueberry muffins made with simple ingredients and just 1 bowl! Fluffy, moist, blueberry-full perfection!
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Stack of seedy quinoa breakfast cookies on a plate
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Seedy Quinoa Breakfast Cookies
Chewy, satisfying, wholesome breakfast cookies with quinoa, seeds, and 5 grams of protein per cookie! Vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and made in 1 bowl in 25 minutes!
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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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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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Jar of Peanut Butter Overnight Oats topped with sliced banana and strawberries
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Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (5 Ingredients!)
EASY peanut butter overnight oats made with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes prep time. Naturally sweetened, vegan, gluten-free, and so delicious.
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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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Hands holding the side of a bowl and a spoon in a bowl of creamy pumpkin oats with blueberries and almonds
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Creamy Pumpkin Oats with Blueberries and Toasted Almonds
Creamy vegan oats infused with pumpkin-cinnamon flavor, poured over a layer of warm blueberries, and topped with crushed, toasted almonds.
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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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Baking dish of Chocolate Chip Banana Baked Oatmeal made with pecans
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1-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Baked Oatmeal
Hearty, banana-infused baked oatmeal that’s naturally sweetened, satisfying, and requires just 1 bowl and 10 ingredients to prepare. The perfect cozy, comforting breakfast.
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Pouring dairy-free milk into a bowl of Carrot Cake Oatmeal made in the Instant Pot
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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 Instant Pot oats topped with sliced banana, brown sugar, and pecans
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Instant Pot Oats (Fast, Creamy Oatmeal!)
A quick and simple method for making PERFECT, creamy oats in the Instant Pot. Just 1 ingredient and 20 minutes required!
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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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Bowl of Quinoa Granola with two slices of banana
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7-Ingredient Quinoa Granola
Naturally sweetened, 7-ingredient quinoa granola with almonds and oats! A healthy, protein-packed breakfast or snack with a serious crunch.
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Pouring dairy-free milk into a bowl of buckwheat granola
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Maple Almond Buckwheat Granola
Crunchy, perfectly sweet maple almond granola made with buckwheat! A delicious oat-free twist on classic, snackable granola. Just 9 ingredients required!
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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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Stack of Blender Banana Pancakes topped with nut butter and fresh fruit
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Blender Banana Pancakes (Gluten-Free!)
Fluffy, EASY-to-make blender banana pancakes! Naturally sweetened, dairy-free, and gluten-free. They’re the perfect weekend (or weekday!) breakfast treat.
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Pouring maple syrup onto a stack of fluffy gluten-free dairy-free pancakes
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Super Fluffy Gluten-Free Pancakes (1 Bowl!)
Super FLUFFY gluten-free pancakes that taste like your classic pancake house favorites. Naturally sweetened, optionally dairy-free, made in 1 bowl, and oh-so delicious!
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Drizzling syrup onto a stack of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes topped with sliced banana
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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes (GF)
Fluffy chocolate chocolate chip pancakes made in 20 minutes with wholesome ingredients. The perfect vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened breakfast!
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Photo of a tall stack of plantain pancakes with toppings and a slice removed
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Grain-Free Plantain Pancakes (1 Blender!)
Plantain pancakes made in a blender with simple, whole food ingredients. A nutrient-packed, gluten-free and dairy-free breakfast ready in just 15 minutes!
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Drizzling maple syrup onto a stack of protein waffles
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Vegan Protein Waffles (Gluten-Free)
Crispy, FLUFFY, vegan protein waffles that are gluten-free and naturally sweetened. Just 1 bowl and 15 minutes required!
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Cutting board with Coconut Yogurt Waffles topped with sliced banana and yogurt
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Coconut Yogurt Waffles (Vegan + GF)
Simple, 30-minute, vegan + gluten-free yogurt waffles that are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. SO delicious & perfect for breakfast or brunch!
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Stack of gluten-free pop tarts filled with apple butter
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Mini Apple Butter Pop Tarts (Vegan + GF)
Buttery, flaky, cinnamon-infused mini pop tarts with a sweet apple butter filling! The perfect vegan and gluten-free treat for apple season, with just 9 ingredients required!
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Hand lifting half of a gluten-free everything bagel to show the inner texture
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The Ultimate Gluten-Free Bagels (Vegan)
Undetectably gluten-free bagels that are wholesome yet tender, and perfectly chewy! Perfect for breakfast sandwiches or schmears of cream cheese. Just 9 ingredients required!
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Partially sliced loaf of homemade gluten-free bread
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The BEST Gluten-Free Bread (No-Knead!)
The ultimate gluten-free bread that’s easy to make and vegan too! So light, fluffy, flavorful, and endlessly versatile. Just 9 ingredients required for this show-stopping bread!
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Hand picking up a gluten-free English muffin spread with vegan butter
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Gluten-Free English Muffins
Tender and crusty English muffins that are undetectably gluten-free! Perfect for breakfast sandwiches or topping with butter and jam! Just 10 ingredients required!
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Glass of our plant-based Chocolate Protein Shake topped with fresh raspberries and hemp seeds
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Chocolate Protein Shake (Protein Powder-Free!)
Simple 7-ingredient, plant-based shake made with protein-rich whole food ingredients and NO protein powder. Creamy, chocolaty, naturally sweetened, and just 1 blender and 5 minutes to prepare.
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Two glasses of our peanut butter banana smoothie recipe with one having added spinach
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The Ultimate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
A creamy, versatile peanut butter banana smoothie made with oats! The perfect satisfying breakfast or snack, with just 5 minutes and 4 ingredients required!
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Overflowing glass of our Blueberry Almond Butter Smoothie recipe
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Blueberry Almond Butter Smoothie
An insanely creamy, nutritious, 6-ingredient smoothie with wild blueberries, banana, almond butter, flaxseed, and chia seed. A delicious, plant-based breakfast or snack!
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Three jars of Peanut Butter and Jelly Chia Pudding topped with fresh blueberries
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Chia Pudding
Easy, 7-ingredient peanut butter chia pudding that’s naturally sweetened and layered on top of blueberry-chia compote! A delicious, healthy, and satisfying snack or breakfast.
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Partially sliced tofu quiche in a pie pan
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Simple Tofu Quiche
The simplest tofu quiche on the block with just 10 basic ingredients and no fancy methods required. A hash brown crust keeps this dish gluten-free as well as vegan! Perfect for lunch, brunch, and even brinner.
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Overhead shot of a partially sliced quiche with veggies
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Mediterranean-Inspired Quiche with Potato Crust (GF)
Mediterranean-inspired quiche with vibrant veggies, kalamata olives, and an easy potato crust. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and entirely delicious. Made with just 10 ingredients!
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Small plate of perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs
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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs Every Time (3 Ways!)
The definitive guide to perfect hard boiled eggs every time! With tips on boiling, steaming, and using an Instant Pot!
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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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Plate of Gluten-Free Breakfast Tostadas made with kale, radish, egg, and salsa
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Gluten-Free Breakfast Tostadas
Crispy, gluten-free breakfast tostadas made with baked brown rice tortillas, over-easy eggs, fresh veggies, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.
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Plate of Southwest Tofu Scramble and Vegan Breakfast Potatoes for a delicious meal
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Southwest Tofu Scramble
Savory, Southwest-inspired tofu scramble with lots of veggies and a simple 5-ingredient sauce. Just 10 ingredients, 30 minutes, and 1 pan required!
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Overhead shot of our southwestern breakfast bowl recipe
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Southwestern Butternut Squash & Black Bean Breakfast Bowl
A smoky, satisfying breakfast bowl with black beans, butternut squash, greens, and enchilada sauce! Gluten-free, vegan optional, and just 9 ingredients required!
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Plate of roasted sweet potato, avocado, baba ganoush, and Vegan Chickpea Scramble
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Fluffy Chickpea Scramble (30 minutes!)
A hearty chickpea scramble in 30 minutes with a secret ingredient that binds the chickpeas and makes them fluffy! A delicious, nutritious (10-ingredient), plant-based meal.
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Using a spoon to add mango salsa to a breakfast taco
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Vegan Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
Incredibly delicious breakfast tacos with vegan chorizo, oven-roasted potatoes, salsa, and avocado! Super versatile, easy to make, and packed with flavor. Just 30 minutes required!
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If you try any of these gluten-free breakfast ideas, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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