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 packed with apples, carrots, raisins, coconut, and walnuts! Tender, wholesome, satisfying, and easy to make with just 1 bowl required!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
Crunchy, perfectly sweet maple almond granola made with buckwheat! A delicious oat-free twist on classic, snackable granola. Just 9 ingredients required!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Tender and crusty English muffins that are undetectably gluten-free! Perfect for breakfast sandwiches or topping with butter and jam! Just 10 ingredients required!
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.
A creamy, versatile peanut butter banana smoothie made with oats! The perfect satisfying breakfast or snack, with just 5 minutes and 4 ingredients required!
An insanely creamy, nutritious, 6-ingredient smoothie with wild blueberries, banana, almond butter, flaxseed, and chia seed. A delicious, plant-based breakfast or snack!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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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