Oats are so much more than oatmeal. There. We said it! With National Oatmeal Month in full swing, we decided to explore all kinds of vegan recipes that utilize their potential in many different ways: from granola and streusel topping to pancakes and waffles, from breakfast jars to breakfast bars, from sweet muffins to savory scones… We could go on for a while, but you should go ahead and find the perfect vegan oat recipe for you on today’s list! As a bonus, we added tutorials on how to make your own oat milk and flour at the end of the list, so be sure to check those out as well. Or click here for part one of this roundup if you’re craving actual oatmeal and are looking for inspiration!
Disclaimer: most of the recipes are marked gluten-free (unless they use wheat flour or other gluten-containing ingredients). Oats are naturally gluten-free, which is an added bonus, but with modern processing methods they might contain traces of gluten still, so make sure you’re using certified gluten-free oats in case of intolerance or allergy.
Raspberry Peanut Butter Oat Parfait by The Plant Based Wok
One of the easiest (laziest) ways to put together a nutritious meal is undoubtedly overnight oats. Make yours fancy with this recipe by The Plant Based Wok by layering them with peanut butter and a simple homemade raspberry compote, and call it a breakfast parfait because you deserve it!
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Vegan Overnight Oats and Açaï Smoothie by Barbara French Vegan
This vegan oat recipe stands at the intersection of two popular breakfast options: smoothie and oatmeal, and it certainly takes the best of both worlds: it’s healthy, balanced, refreshing, and hearty at the same time! Layer the soaked oats with the berry smoothie, and top with anything your heart desires.
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3 Ingredient Vegan Banana Oatmeal Pancakes by Make It Dairy Free
If you find yourself in a time crunch but are still craving pancakes for breakfast, this vegan oat recipe by Make It Dairy Free will come to the rescue! And the best part is that it needs only three ingredients that you likely already have on hand: ripe bananas, rolled oats, and some plant milk. Blend them all together and enjoy these easy and healthy pancakes with your favorite toppings!
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“Coffee Cake” Baked Pancake with Oat Streusel Topping by Liv B
Cake for breakfast, anyone? If you’re not a huge fan of oatmeal, this vegan oat recipe is a perfect way to work this nutritious grain into your diet – the fluffy baked pancake is made with oat flour, and the crunchy streusel topping is made with rolled oats and brown sugar, which results in a dessert-like breakfast that’s not overly sweet and a perfect companion for morning coffee! Bonus: you’ll have leftovers to heat up and enjoy for breakfasts throughout the week.
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Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins (GF) by A Step Full of You
If you’re a breakfast muffin person, this vegan oat recipe is for you! These gluten and refined sugar free muffins are really tender and naturally lightly sweet thanks to the use of ripe bananas, oatmeal flour, and rolled oats, gently spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and the addition of walnuts and chocolate chips make them a treat that goes beyond breakfast.
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Maple Oat Cheddar Scones by Life in the South
What about savory vegan oat recipes, you ask? Well, we’ve got just the thing! They’re cheesy. They’re herby. They’re sweet. They’re cozy. They’re vegan maple oat cheddar scones by Life in the South! An edible moodbooster, if you will (which is exactly what we all need in the midst of winter).
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Vegan Baked Oatmeal Waffles (GF) by Rainbow Nourishments
Ever wondered how we ended up having dessert for breakfast all the time and have it be socially acceptable? You could read up on this topic one of these days while enjoying some baked oatmeal waffles for breakfast, because they’re so quick to put together you’ll have some time freed up! Best part: you don’t even need a vegan egg replacer because the oats naturally act as a binder.
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Cardamom Frying-Pan Granola by School Night Vegan
An empty granola jar doesn’t have to mean skipping breakfast, just as a no-bake granola doesn’t have to mean raw granola. School Night Vegan developed a recipe for an easy pan-fried granola that’s put together in 15 minutes and has a beautiful nutty crunch with a gentle cardamom vibe. With this vegan oat recipe, you will never be caught off guard by an empty jar again!
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Chili Cheese Granola by Full of Plants
We love a savory counterpart to a generally sweet vegan oat recipe. Case in point: this spicy, garlicky, cheesy granola by Full of Plants! Using a classic savory flavor combination, it’s seasoned with chili, sea salt, a bit of maple syrup, and nutritional yeast, and makes a great snack or can be used as a topping to put on salads or avocado toasts.
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Frozen Yogurt Breakfast Bars by Pick Up Limes
Topping your breakfast yogurt bowl with granola and berries? Snore. Been there, done that. But mixing these together to form delicious, creamy, and refreshing breakfast bars… Now that’s a vegan oat recipe we can get behind! Best part: you can store them in the freezer for up to 3 weeks, but we seriously doubt one batch will last you that long! Check out Pick Up Limes’ full blog post for a step-by-step video recipe.
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No-Bake Nutella Fudge Bars (GF) by Rainbow Plant Life
Speaking of no-bake vegan oat-based treats, get a load of these rich, fudgy bars by Rainbow Plant Life! They taste just like Nutella, but (needless to say) are better: not only vegan, but actually healthier (without tasting healthier, if you catch our drift!). With the ingredient list only containing 8 main ingredients that you likely already have on hand if you’re a fan of sweet vegan treats, chances are you’ll be making these in no time!
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Vegan Buttermilk and Oat Rusks by Real Plant Food
Ever heard of rusks? They’re dry biscuits also known as twice-baked bread (though sometimes made from cake dough), and they’re similar to the Italian biscotti, although dozens of other names for them exist in different countries around the world. This particular vegan oat recipe by Real Plant Food was inspired by the South African tradition, where they’re known as beskuit, and are dipped in hot coffee or tea before eating.
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Apple Pie Oatmeal Bake by SO VEGAN
A wholesome meal-prep-friendly vegan oat recipe that tastes like pie and yet is absolutely breakfast appropriate? Sign us up! This oatmeal bake by SO VEGAN is reassuringly filling, has a lovely “spiced” apple pie flavor, and comes together in under an hour! What a treat.
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Sugar Free Spiced Oatmeal & Quinoa Bake by Murielle Banackissa
This vegan oat recipe by Murielle Banackissa is essentially a lifehack for those who are craving warm, filling, and nutritious breakfasts, but can’t handle the hassle of making them every single morning. The way she designed this comforting bake is as follows: “Saturday night, you soak your oats and quinoa and on Sunday, you put all the ingredients together, garnish it with fresh fruits and pop it in the oven and TA-DA! Breakfast for an entire week!” Sounds like a plan, if you ask us.
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Vegan Savory Pizza Oatmeal Bake by Vegan Richa
Vegan Richa saw everyone’s sweet oatmeal bakes and raised them a savory vegan pizza oatmeal bake! This easily customizable, crowd-pleasing vegan oat recipe is full of flavor from classic pizza ingredients like tomatoes and cheese, as well as herbs and nutritional yeast, and an additional umami boost comes from the soy sauce and broth.
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Besides an oatmeal bake, there are many other creative, unconventional forms pizza can take these days: fries, rolls, bites, dips, casseroles, and even waffles! Best part: all of them can be made vegan. Check out this article to learn more:
Vegan Gingerbread Iced Oatmeal Cookies (GF) by Veggie Kins
A list of vegan oat recipes that aren’t oatmeal wouldn’t be complete without at least one cookie recipe! And even though the season of holiday cookies is over, the comforting flavors of these vegan gingerbread oatmeal cookies are a perfect fit for the winter that’s still in full swing! They’re oaty and comforting with a thin layer of crisp icing on top, and you don’t even need vegan butter or egg replacer to make them!
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Strawberry Coconut Cream Tart with a Crispy Oat Crust by Rebel Recipes
Niki of Rebel Recipes describes this tart as “healthy enough for breakfast, but also decadent enough for dessert”, and we believe that’s the sweet spot most recipes on today’s list are in! The tart base is gluten-free, the filling is made with coconut milk and lemon, the oat crumble layer only adds more deliciousness, and the fresh strawberries turn it into a stunner of a vegan oat recipe that it is.
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Bonus: Homemade Oat Milk & Flour Recipes
How To Make Oat Milk by Jessica in the Kitchen
Learning how to make your own plant milk is so worth it: it’s cheaper, it’s way friendlier for the environment, and it often tastes the same–if not better–than the store-bought versions! Oat milk is creamy and versatile, and one of the most affordable kinds of plant milk you can make at home. Learn how to do just that with this tutorial by Jessica in the Kitchen, and make sure to read it thoroughly to learn her key tip on how to make it not slimy!
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Want to learn more about homemade plant milks? Check out our comprehensive guide here:
The Ultimate Guide to Oat Flour (How to Use + Make It) by Okonomi Kitchen
Finally, the list of oat recipes that aren’t oatmeal wouldn’t be complete without an everything-there-is-to-know-about-oat-flour kind of guide, and we’re happy to include one by Okonomi Kitchen. It covers what oat flour is, how to make it, how to use it in baking, substitutes, and her best oat flour recipes. What a treat!
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