Cold-weather breakfasts are warm, comforting, and full of fall flavors (like cinnamon) that are perfect for enjoying indoors. But in summer, we want to eat outdoors as much as possible. In June, July, and August, breakfasts are light, refreshing, and full of hearty ingredients to help you get through the long, hot days. Here are some of our favorite summer breakfast recipes that can be enjoyed right through to September.
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What’s the best breakfast for summer?
When the sun is shining, you don’t want to spend long hours cooking in the kitchen. Instead, you want to soak up the beautiful early morning rays before the midday sun hits you (with sunscreen of course). That’s why these summer breakfast recipes are easy to prepare and quick to make. They are also light and refreshing. During summers, it’s best to avoid heavy meals as they can be difficult to digest and make you feel a bit sluggish and sick. But most importantly, a summer day (and every day) should start with something tasty and nutritious.
10 Summer Breakfast Recipes
The recipe below meets all these criteria.
Hannah Kaminski
1 Vegan Blueberry Scones
If your day is packed with summer activities, these blueberry scones are the perfect on-the-go breakfast. Blueberries are the perfect summer berry – not only do they pack a refreshing flavour, they’re also packed with antioxidants, vitamins C and K, and dietary fibre.
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2 Best avocado toast ever
You can’t go wrong with creamy avocado spread on toast. But while these two ingredients are great on their own, they’re even better when combined with spicy chickpeas, tomatoes, and spicy maple syrup. What’s the best avocado toast ever? There’s only one way to find out.
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3 Banana Tahini Pudding
Prepare this chia pudding in advance so you can wake up and pull it out of the fridge for a cool, refreshing, and delicious breakfast. The combination of tahini, bananas, and dates creates a rich, nutty base, and the peanut butter chocolate sauce makes this hearty breakfast taste like dessert.
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Four Vegan carrot rock toast with herb cheese
Lox is arguably even better when made with carrots and served with tofu cream cheese, fresh herbs, arugula, and pickled onions. It’s the perfect mix of smoky, tart, and refreshing. Plus, you can make it the night before and store it in the fridge overnight for an easy morning.
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Five Vegan Fresh Herb and Fennel Chickpea Frittata
A vegan frittata (yes, no eggs needed) is a deliciously light summer breakfast option, and this version is packed with protein thanks to chickpea flour and aromatic flavor thanks to a combination of basil, coriander, parsley, and fennel.
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Julie Morris
6 Vegan Berry and Almond Amaranth Porridge
Explore the benefits of amaranth, an underrated grain, with this protein-packed, flavorful, nutty porridge recipe. This hearty bowl is made with mixed berries, maple syrup and a hint of cinnamon, and is served with creamy dairy-free yogurt and crunchy sliced almonds.
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Ravens
7 Easy, 4-Step Vegan Portobello Benedict
If berries aren’t your thing but you still like something flavorful and hearty in the summer, you can’t go wrong with this easy vegan portobello benedict recipe. Marinated portobello mushrooms are flavorful and full of umami, making it satisfying but not too heavy.
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Very Vegan
8 Vegan Harissa Tofu Scramble
If you’re craving something a little more spicy in the morning, try this flavorful Harissa Tofu Scramble recipe – delicious and satisfying, yet light and refreshing, perfect for hot summer mornings.
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Isa Chandra Moskowitz
9 Vegan Banana French Toast
Sweet, decadent and easy to make, this banana French toast is a crowd-pleaser any time of year but is especially great for a summer brunch or breakfast. Serve with maple syrup and lots of fresh berries for a hearty and refreshing dish.
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Amy Angelo
Ten Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
Start your day on a sweet note with this quick and easy chocolate covered strawberry smoothie bowl for summer mornings. Made with fresh fruit like bananas and strawberries, and ingredients like cacao nibs and hemp seeds, it’s not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.
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Charlotte is a writer and editor based in sunny Southsea on the south coast of England.
