21 Breakfast Ideas Without Eggs So You Don't Have to Buy a Carton
You might need breakfast ideas without eggs because you used the last egg during the week and can't bring yourself to run out for another dozen. Or maybe you're just looking to switch up your breakfast or brunch routine because another frittata just isn't exciting. You're not stuck with cereal, we promise. There are tons of great no-egg breakfasts and eggless brunch recipes in the Epicurious archives, including lofty biscuits, cured salmon, and the best tofu scrambles you've ever had. Scroll down to find some new ideas to save in the Epicurious iOS app and get cooking.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Simon Andrews1/21Spring Greens and Leek Gratin
If you're worried that breakfast ideas without eggs won't feel luxurious, this dish will calm those fears. Seasonal greens get even better when they’re decked out with cream, cheese, butter, and crispy torn bread. This recipe calls for spinach and arugula, but you can use any greens you have around.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert2/21Flaky, Buttery Biscuits
These biscuits need nothing, but you could fill them with slices of ham or planks of cheddar, or a swipe of honey butter. Leftovers should be griddled for breakfast the next day.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson3/21Coconut Milk French Toast With Pineapple Syrup
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton4/21Vegan Banana Bread With Chocolate and Miso
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich5/21Citrus-and-Dill Gravlax
Sure, you could pick up a package of lox, but homemade cured salmon is truly easy—and impressive. Serve with rye toast or bagels, cream cheese, capers, and sliced onion.
Photo by Colin Price6/21Brown Butter Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Grab your Instant Pot for the best oatmeal you've ever tried.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert7/21Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
Serve this crispy-cheesy breakfast casserole with bacon or sausage on the side, or just a fresh green salad. It's great for serving a crowd.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich9/21Vegan Sweet Potato Date Muffins
Our favorite vegetarian and vegan cookbooks are packed with breakfast recipes without eggs; these muffins use sweet potato purée and banana to hold everything together.
Photo by Ed Anderson13/21Pineapple, Blackberry, and Basil Smoothie
The quickest breakfast without eggs? Smoothies, of course. This one is deeply flavored and deeply refreshing.
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones14/21Ginger-Scallion Tofu Scramble With Spinach and Chili Oil
