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21 Breakfast Ideas Without Eggs So You Don't Have to Buy a Carton

Cringing at the price of eggs at your local store? Brunch can happen without them.
Three pieces of coconut milk French toast with pineapples and pineapple syrup on a light green plate.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

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.

  • Spring greens gratin in a black castiron skillet.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Simon Andrews
    1/21

    Spring 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.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert
    2/21

    Flaky, 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.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
    3/21

    Coconut Milk French Toast With Pineapple Syrup

    French toast without eggs in the batter? Yup, it's possible. This pantry-friendly recipe leans on coconut milk for the dredge. You'll want to avoid using challah, brioche, or any other egg-enriched bread for the base if anyone's allergic to eggs.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
    4/21

    Vegan Banana Bread With Chocolate and Miso

    Bake a loaf of this vegan banana bread and keep some around for snacks and a few days of breakfast without eggs.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert
    7/21

    Cheesy 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.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    8/21

    Lowcountry Breakfast Shrimp

    The coziest no-egg breakfast? These juicy shrimp piled onto a bowl of creamy grits.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    9/21

    Vegan 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.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou
    10/21

    Strawberry-Granola Crisp

    If you're the type of person who loves to eat leftover desserts for breakfast, this fruit crisp recipe is for you.

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  • Photo by Liz and Max Haarala Hamilton
    11/21

    Baghrir (1,000-Hole Pancakes)

    These lacy pancakes are cooked only on one side, which gives them an incredibly light and delicate texture. Freeze a big batch so you can reheat them in your microwave on busy mornings.

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  • Photo by Aubrie Pick
    12/21

    Super-Simple Overnight Porridge

    Top this velvety cháo with fried onions or shallots, and coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, mint, or basil.

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  • Photo by Gabriel Cabrera
    17/21

    Farmer's Wife's Breakfast

    Homemade lamb sausage patties make for a hearty breakfast or brunch, served with arugula, mizuna, baby kale, or baby spinach and some creamy avocado.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
    18/21

    Apple Fritters With Spiced Sugar

    These fritters are spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper.

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  • Photo by Emma Fishman
    21/21

    Bibingka Waffles

    If you're looking for breakfast ideas without eggs, most waffle recipes won't qualify. But these do—and these delightfully chewy, coconutty waffles are certain to be a hit.

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