If you’re looking for dairy free breakfast ideas that go way beyond the usual bowl of oats or piece of toast, you are in the right place! Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day, so this collection of 18 sweet and savoury dairy free breakfast recipes is packed with variety, flavour and options that will actually make you excited to eat breakfast again.
Whether you’re dairy free due to an allergy or intolerance or are just cooking for someone who is, finding breakfast recipes that feel satisfying and indulgent without milk, butter, or cheese can be a challenge.
That’s exactly why I put together this list, to give you a go-to collection of dairy free breakfast ideas you’ll want to make on repeat, from lazy weekend mornings to busy weekday starts.
I genuinely love a big breakfast moment which makes it all the more frustrating when I’ve found myself often disappointed by a café breakfast. I’m talking burnt avocado toast, raw bacon, and a sweet menu that begins and ends with coconut yoghurt.
If this resonates, then let me tell you that you truly don’t have to miss out. Make these recipes at home and I promise you, they are so much better than anything you’ll find on a café menu. Your friends might even start asking for a reservation at your kitchen table!
Browse through all for some inspiration, all or choose sweet ideas or savoury ideas!
Sweet Dairy free Breakfast Ideas
1. Dairy Free Pancakes
These are my favourite dairy free pancakes, and they taste just like something you’d be served at your favourite bunch spot! This easy recipe makes soft, fluffy pancakes that are perfect for a relaxed weekend breakfast. Serve them up with a generous drizzle of real maple syrup and fresh berries, and no one will even guess they’re completely dairy free.
2. Dairy Free Waffles
With soft and airy insides and crispy edges, these waffles are perfect for all your favourite toppings. Made with a dairy free buttermilk substitute to ensure the best texture, these waffles will be on regular rotation for slow weekend mornings.
3. Dairy Free Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are an easy, healthy breakfast idea that you can prep ahead of time for busy mornings. Made with just six simple ingredients, this recipe is completely vegan and delivers a creamy, delicious breakfast you’ll actually look forward to.
4. Blueberry Banana Smoothie
This blueberry banana smoothie is the perfect easy breakfast or mid-morning snack. Packed with plant-based protein and lots of essential fibre, this smoothie is not only super delicious, but it’s full of ingredients that are going to help you feel full and satisfied.
5. Matcha Chia Pudding
This matcha chia pudding is the perfect easy and healthy breakfast! It’s light and creamy, with a rich matcha green tea flavour. This vegan and dairy free breakfast is made with just 4 ingredients plus your toppings, making it a great prep ahead option for busy mornings that will keep you full all the way through until lunch.
6. The BEST Vegan Banana Bread
This is the BEST vegan banana bread recipe that I have ever tried. It is a true café style banana bread that is egg free and dairy free, with a crunchy top and soft, moist centre. It is everything you expect banana bread should be.
7. Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
This strawberry banana protein smoothie is one of my go-to easy breakfasts or satisfying snacks for summer. It’s creamy, refreshing, and completely dairy free, made with plant-based protein and fibre to keep you feeling full and energised.
8. Dairy Free Blueberry Muffins
These dairy free blueberry muffins are super soft and sweet, bursting with pockets of tangy, juicy blueberries. This low fuss recipe is so easy yet produces a delicious café-style muffin every single time.
9. Honey Nut Granola
Delicious, golden and crunchy homemade honey nut granola is perfect for an easy and healthy breakfast or snack. Sweetened with honey and filled with macadamia, hazelnuts and coconut, this is the perfect easy recipe to make ahead, ready for busy weekday mornings.
10. Dairy Free Blueberry Pancakes
These dairy free blueberry pancakes are light and fluffy ‘buttermilk’ pancakes loaded with fresh blueberries, just like you’re favourite café – maybe better! This recipe uses an at home substitute for buttermilk and taste just as good as the real thing. They are best served stacked sky high with a very generous drizzle of pure maple syrup.
11. Biscoff Overnight Oats
These thick and creamy biscoff overnight oats are the ultimate meal prep breakfast for busy mornings. Made dairy free and vegan, they are full of delicious biscoff cookie butter spread giving them a sweet and spiced flavour that will make you excited for breakfast!
Savoury Dairy free Breakfast Ideas
12. Bacon and Egg Rolls
These bacon and egg rolls are a café classic that are so much better made at home. With a combination of crispy bacon, soft, toasted bread rolls and both garlic aioli and tomato chutney these are the perfect weekend breakfast.
13. Smashed Avocado on Toast
An Aussie café classic – learn how to make the BEST smashed avocado on toast! I am sharing all my tips to construct the ultimate brunch dish that is not only easy and tastes amazing, but will rival the quality of your favourite café, all without the expensive price tag.
14. Puff Pastry Breakfast Tarts
These puff pastry tarts are a fun and delicious twist on a classic bacon and egg breakfast! Flaky pieces of puff pastry are topped with crispy bacon and a perfectly cooked jammy egg. Finish with fresh chives and you have a simple yet impressive weekend breakfast or Sunday brunch.
15. Savoury Breakfast Waffles
These savoury waffles make the perfect breakfast, brunch or dinner. Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, these waffles are packed with the savoury flavour of your favourite dairy free or lactose free cheese and fresh chives. Serve topped with a poached egg and some avocado for a delicious meal.
16. Smoked Salmon Bagels
These smoked salmon bagels combine a homemade herby cream cheese, with smoked salmon, avocado and a fried egg to create the ultimate savoury breakfast or brunch. Serve them on Christmas morning or just enjoy them on a slow Sunday at home and skip the expensive café.
17. Sausage and Egg Smash Tacos
These sausage and egg smash tacos are the most delicious and easy savoury breakfast. Made with beef sausages, soft scrambled eggs and a quick smashed avocado, these breakfast tacos are the perfect way to start the morning.
18. Breakfast Potatoes with Asparagus and Egg
Roasted potatoes with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs, topped with asparagus, soft boiled eggs and prosciutto make this the perfect savoury breakfast or brunch meal.
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