Vegan brunch: With these 9 recipes it will be perfect

Mix a smoothie and go: During the week, breakfast can quickly slip down the priority list or sometimes even be skipped altogether. But not at the weekend! A lavish and cozy vegan brunch with family and friends is more than just a vegan breakfast at home. Make the first meal of the day an absolute highlight - on holidays, special occasions or when you just want more than the normal Sunday breakfast.

What ends up on the table at vegan brunch? Pancakes, croissants, banana bread, scrambled eggs, muffins, bacon… Yep, you read that right. Everything vegan, everything delicious and absolutely suitable for brunch.

Our menu is proof that brunch heaven really does exist and that vegan and indulgence are in no way mutually exclusive. With a little creativity, you can easily replace many classic brunch dishes based on animal products with plant-based alternatives. 

We have everything you need for a vegan breakfast treat: tips, recipes and lots of inspiration on how to make your vegan brunch really, really good. 

1. What is included in a vegan brunch?
2. Recipe Breakfast Scramble
3. Recipe for fluffy pancakes
4. Recipe for Coconut Banana Bread
5. Recipe for Mini Açaí Cheesecakes
6. Recipe for Chocolate Banana Brownies
7. Recipe for Vegan Parfaits
8. Recipe for stuffed croissants
9. Recipe for vegan bacon

 What goes into a good vegan brunch?

Counter question: What is not part of a good vegan brunch? In any case, variety is the magic word: the long breakfast is the ideal opportunity to really let off steam in the kitchen. A classic brunch includes sweet and savory options that fall somewhere between breakfast and lunch (hence the name brunch, a combination of Breakfast and Lunch): bread and rolls, Spreads, cold cuts, fruits, muesli, pancakes, scrambled eggs, vegetables, ...

Which dishes you ultimately serve depends on your taste and the preferences of your guests. 

Bread and pastries

Good bread and fluffy rolls in all variations are an absolute must for brunch. Most bread doughs are vegan - unless the pastries are milk rolls. Pretzels are popular, as are grain bread, baguettes or whole grain toast. Of course, croissants should not be missing either. Fortunately, you can now find vegan croissants in many organic bakeries, but you can also easily make them yourself from puff pastry.

Spreads and cold cuts

Of course, you also need the right spreads. Hearty vegan options include hummus, vegetable or lentil spreads, smoked tofu, vegan cheese, olive paste or avocado mash. Jams based on pectin are suitable for vegan brunch, as are nut butters and sweet spreads without whey powder and other animal ingredients. 

Pancakes, waffles, casseroles: the sweet part of the vegan brunch

Even if there are actually no rules for brunch: sweet dishes are an absolute must and make the extensive breakfast really cozy. In plain language this means: pancakes, waffles, cakes, brownies and sweet casseroles are a must. If you use wholemeal spelled flour or buckwheat flour instead of wheat flour and replace table sugar with natural sugar alternatives such as date syrup, then you don't have to feel guilty at all. 

Savory for brunch: It doesn't always have to be sweet

The savory corner of the vegan brunch includes scrambled tofu, vegetables (fried and raw), soups, hearty salads made from lentils and vegetables, pizza rolls, beans, hash browns, quiche or pasta salad, potatoes or even burgers. 

drinks

And what would you like to drink? The same applies here: whatever you and your guests like! Tea in all variations, coffee with oat or almond milk, orange juice, fruity smoothies, lemonades or hot chocolate are all good. On major holidays, a glass of prosecco is also often served with brunch. Want to dig a little deeper into your bag of tricks? Then serve your friends the vegan Dragon Freak Shake .

As you read this, have you already planned what you would like to serve your guests at the next brunch? Great. Then here are 10 recipes for brunch that shouldn't be missing.

Gluten-free options

Some of your guests can't tolerate gluten? No problem with a vegan brunch. Delicious options include chia pudding, overnight oats with gluten-free oat flakes, pancakes or waffles with buckwheat flour, scrambled tofu, smoothie bowls or coconut yoghurt with fruit. Do you need more ideas? Then check out our recipes for a vegan gluten-free breakfast .

Recipe Breakfast Scramble

Scrambled eggs, or scrambled tofu, are an absolute must-have on the brunch table and also a delicious vegan, protein-rich breakfast . The version with tofu is in no way inferior to the classic version with eggs and, thanks to turmeric, is also very close to the original in terms of color.

For six servings you need:

• 800 g natural tofu (firm)
• 2 small onions
• 1 Bell Pepper
• 3 tablespoons of cashew butter or white almond butter
• 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
• 1.5 TL Turmeric
• 2 TL paprika powder
• Salt pepper
• fresh chives.

You also need: 2 teaspoons of kala namak. The Indian rock salt has a sulphurous taste and imitates the taste of eggs particularly authentically.

Here's how:

1. Crumble the tofu in a bowl with a fork and mix with the turmeric, paprika powder and kala namak.
2. Peel onions and chop into small cubes. Wash the peppers and also cut them into small cubes. Mix the nut butter with 3 tablespoons of water until smooth.
3. Heat rapeseed oil in a well-coated pan and sauté the onions in it for three minutes. Add the diced peppers and fry for another three minutes. Add seasoned tofu and fry. After 5 minutes, stir in the nut butter and water mixture and continue frying for about 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh chives. By the way, it also tastes great with tempeh.

Recipe for fluffy porridge pancakes

We've already mentioned it: no vegan brunch without pancakes. For this recipe for vegan banana pancakes you only need porridge, oat drink, a banana and some baking powder. Tip: prepare the pancakes in the pan and then keep them warm in the oven at a low temperature until you serve them. You can use anything you have in your pantry as a topping: fruit, jam, nut butter... the more the better😎

In autumn and winter , vegan pumpkin pancakes are a highlight at every breakfast party. Autumnal spices provide a wonderful scent and add a spicy note - the perfect combination for a warm feeling in the stomach.

Recipe for the most delicious coconut banana bread

Instead of sugary cake with egg, you can simply delight your guests with a coconut banana bread without refined sugar. We had enough time during the lockdown to perfect our banana bread recipe - and what can we say? We proudly present: The juiciest, tastiest and healthiest banana bread you've ever tasted. Sounds a bit exaggerated? Try it! The base consists of banana, mango, passion fruit and dates, which together with coconut provide the incomparably fruity and fresh taste. 

Recipe for Mini Açaí Cheesecakes

Are you feeling a little special and want to offer your guests something unusual? Good. Surprise them with these little cheesecakes with lots of fruity açaí berries - raw, vegan, gluten-free and without soy. Not only do they look incredibly fancy and cute, they are also deliciously creamy, fruity and summery! Your guests will be amazed. Perfect for brunch on Mother's Day or as a gift for a birthday brunch.

Recipe for Brownies with Nut Butter Swirl

Your brunch is the perfect opportunity to enjoy brownies first thing in the morning. And all without a sugar rush or a guilty conscience: The chocolatey cakes based on sprouted cereal flakes are naturally sweetened with dates and bananas and therefore contain no refined sugar. Finished with a nut butter swirl, the chocolate banana brownies are not only wonderfully moist, but also a great eye-catcher on the breakfast table. Pro tip: Sprinkle some Flower Crunch topping over the brownies.

Recipe for sweet yogurt parfaits

Fresh, fruity, crispy and a real eye-catcher: This vegan parfait with coconut yoghurt, granola and homemade raspberry jam is the sweet highlight for your brunch with guests - of course without refined sugar!

Recipe for quick croissants with filling

All you need is a roll of vegan puff pastry and a filling of your choice: from vegan cheese or vegan butter to sweet chocolate-nut spread, anything is possible. Our favorite: croissants with Wholey Sh*t filling.

Ingredients:

• a roll of puff pastry (most ready-made puff pastries are made with vegetable margarine and are therefore vegan. When buying, always check the list of ingredients)
• 6 TL Wholey Sh*t Nut Butter

Preparation:

1. Cut the puff pastry into long triangles, spread a teaspoon of Wholey Sh*t on the wide edge of the triangle and then roll the dough from the long side to the thin side.
2. Place the croissants on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven (200°C top/bottom heat/180°C fan) for approx. 15 to 20 minutes until the croissants are golden brown.

Also delicious: fill croissants with almond butter and sprinkle sliced ​​almond flakes over the finished croissants before serving.

Recipe for easypeasy vegan strawberry jam

Here is an easy recipe for vegan strawberry jam.

You need:

• 200 grams strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tbsp chia seeds

Here's how:

1. Finely puree the strawberries in a tall mixing bowl and stir in the chia seeds. If you have a sweet tooth: Add a few more dates to the mixture.
2. Let the jam soak in the refrigerator for half an hour and then puree it again.

Tastes wonderfully fresh on bread, pancakes or waffles.

Recipe for vegan bacon

Sounds strange, but it's so so so good: coconut bacon. The tropical fruit is not only suitable as a delicious topping on the breakfast bowl, but is also perfect for savory matters.

For the vegan bacon you need:

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon paprika powder
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 100 g coconut chips (unsweetened)

Here's how:

1. Mix soy sauce, maple syrup, paprika powder and liquid smoke in a small bowl to form a marinade.
2. Mix the marinade with coconut chips and spread the chips on a baking tray lined with baking paper .
3. Bake the coconut bacon in a preheated oven (180°C top/bottom heat/160°C fan oven) for about 5 to 10 minutes. At the end, be careful not to burn the chips.
4. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

In terms of taste, the coconut bacon goes perfectly with scrambled tofu and as a crunchy topping on savory spreads.

Did you know? You can also make vegan bacon from the peel of ripe bananas. For two bananas you will also need 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and a little oil for frying.

To prepare it, tear the banana peels into 4 strips, mix the remaining ingredients into a marinade and let the banana peels soak in it for at least 20 minutes. Add oil to the pan and heat, fry the banana bacon on each side until the strips are golden yellow and bubbling.

 Vegan brunch in 3, 2, 1... Have fun trying it out and enjoy it!