After the New Year, I know many people set new health goals...and one of those may be participating in Veganuary or eating more plant-based meals. So whether you want to shake up your Meatless Monday routine or experiment with a vegan diet, this round up of 55 gluten free and vegan breakfast and dinner recipes is your secret weapon to healthy eating in 2021.
A few quick notes about the gluten free and vegan recipes in this round-up: 1) If oats or oat flour is used, make sure yours is gluten free and celiac safe!, 2) To keep some of the recipes 100% vegan, use gf and vegan chocolate chips, like from Enjoy Life Foods, 3) If nuts or seeds are used, also make sure yours are gluten free! I love buying mine from Foods Alive (hence why I'm an ambassador for them!).
With all that said...let's dig in to these 55 gluten free and vegan breakfast and dinner recipes that are perfect for Veganuary!
1. Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl with Blood Oranges - Sprouts and Krauts
This satisfying breakfast has only 6 ingredients and comes together in minutes. Tender morsels of buckwheat are quickly simmered in coconut milk and maple syrup before being topped off with juicy slices of blood oranges.
2. Oil Free Tofu Scramble - That Girl Cooks Healthy
Move over eggs and say hello to tofu scramble. A plant-based alternative to regular eggs, you only need a skillet and a handful of ingredients to whip this recipe up in less than 15 minutes.
3.Vegan Gluten Free Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes - My Plantiful Cooking
These super fluffy sweet potato banana pancakes are a really great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.
4. Vanilla Bean Chia Pudding - The Cooking Collective
This vanilla bean chia pudding is SO delicious and so simple to make. Pair it with fruit, yogurt, granola or any other topping you want!
5. The Best Gluten Free Bagels (Nut Free) - Fearless Dining
These gluten free bagels are not only super fluffy, but also crazy easy to make.
6.Vegan Baked Oatmeal - The Granola Diaries
If you've never tried baked oatmeal, here's your sign to change that in 2021!
7. Southwestern Spaghetti Squash Hashbrowns (Low Fodmap Friendly) - Casey the College Celiac
Shaped into patties, these vegan hash browns are tender in the center and pan-fried until golden and crunchy around the edges.
8.Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (Refined Sugar Free) - Healthy With a Chance of Sprinkles
Powerhouse nutrients like gluten-free rolled oats, almonds, flax seeds, and blueberries make this blueberry bar recipe the perfect breakfast for anyone, from new moms to picky kids to empty-nesters.
9.Homestyle Vegan Baked Breakfast Hashbrowns - Vegan Blueberry
If you like hash browns for breakfast, you are going to love this easy baked breakfast potatoes recipe! Healthy, quick, and flavorful, they’re a worry-free breakfast staple
10. Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowls -Running on Real Food
Turn sweet potatoes into a simple and yummy base for a gluten free and vegan breakfast bowl! Pair with one of the homemade granola recipes found later in this round up for an especially delish vegan breakfast.
11. Vegan and Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins - Good for You Gluten Free
Blueberry muffins are meant to be fluffy and sweet... and that's how this recipe for delicious gluten free and vegan breakfast muffins turn out every time!
12. Crunchy Caramel Apple Energy Balls (Nut Free) - Casey the College Celiac
If you need an easy gluten free and vegan breakfast you can eat on the go, nothing beats these healthy energy balls!
13.Mango Chia Pudding Parfait - Chickpea and Herb
Chia seeds have all nine essential amino acids our body needs to grow and heal. Plus they taste delicious when paired with your favorite fruit for a quick morning breakfast.
14.Easy Baked Vegan Donuts Recipe - Any Reason Vegans
Use gluten free oats to make easy healthy donuts for breakfast!
15. Easy Baked Oatmeal - The Forked Spoon
This is officially the very best Baked Oatmeal Recipe EVER. Made with chia, flax, and hemp seeds, rolled oats, pears, pomegranate arils, and golden raisins, this baked oatmeal is easily customizable.
16. Ranchero Breakfast Crunchwrap - Spabettie
This Crunchwrap is a gluten free vegan version of the original favorite. It's super easy and quick to make any time of day!
17. Creamy and Cozy Quinoa Flake Porridge, Three Ways -Casey the College Celiac
If you can't eat oats or are looking for a protein-packed gluten free and vegan breakfast, quinoa flakes porridge is the perfect choice for a morning meal!
18. Vegan Sugar-Free Banana Bread - Nutriciously
Incredibly chewy and delicious, this gluten free banana bread is the perfect healthy treat for kids and adults alike. Just a few simple ingredients are needed for the basis - homemade raspberry jam swirl is totally optional!
19. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Copycat Perfect Bars - Lemons and Zest
Save some cash and make your favorite peanut butter chocolate chip protein bar at home. This Copycat Perfect Bar Recipe is dairy and egg free but still full of flavor and protein. You will end up liking the homemade version better than store-bought!
20.Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cookies - Pastry and Beyond
These healthy apple oatmeal cookies are deliciously soft and moist. Who says you can't have cookies for breakfast?!?
21.Grain Free Granola (Paleo) - Key to My Lime
If you’ve never tried making granola without oats, you’re in for a treat with this naturally sweetened grain free granola! It’s the perfect gluten free and vegan breakfast.
22. Best-Ever Vegan Hash Browns -Wow It's Veggie
These hash browns are both vegan and gluten free and SO tasty for a restaurant-style breakfast.
23. 4-ingredients Vegan Chickpea Flour Pancakes (Oil Free, Grain Free) -The Conscious Plant Kitchen
These 4-ingredient chickpea flour pancakes are easy, fluffy, high in protein pancakes made with only four ingredients. No milk, oil or grains needed!
24. Chocolate Superfood Smoothie Bowl - Casey the College Celiac
This smoothie tastes like a chocolate dessert, so no one will realize it contains hidden veggies!
25.Gluten Free Chia Pudding Breakfast Parfait - Small Farm Big Life
This gluten free chia pudding breakfast parfait is a quick way to prep a healthy breakfast the night before.
26. Vegan Tofu Scramble -Debra Klein
Vegan Tofu Scramble for a quick and easy gluten-free breakfast. A delicious high protein vegan alternative to scrambled eggs.
27.Banana Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal - Sense and Edibility
This Vegan Banana Chocolate Chunk oatmeal features the flavors of your favorite morning bread into an easy to prep breakfast. Overnight instructions included.
28.Instant Pot Stuffed Acorn Squash - Tasty Galaxy
This Stuffed Acorn Squash is a delicious and simple dinner recipe! Made with cauliflower rice, tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, this is a vegan and gluten free dinner that you are going to love!
29. 15-Minute Pineapple Fried Rice -Recipes From a Pantry
The perfect way to use up all those leftovers, this pineapple fried rice recipe comes together quickly and is ready to serve in just 15 minutes!
30. 3 Bean Chili (Vegan + Oil-Free) - Bree's Vegan Life
This vegan chili is filled with vegetables and 3 different kinds of beans. It is hearty, filling, and pairs well with some rice or quinoa.
31. Vegan Buffalo Tofu Tacos with Blue Cheese Dressing - Veeg
If you like the flavor of Buffalo wings, you're going to love this quick and easy recipe for veggie-based Buffalo-style tacos. The no-cook sauce tastes fantastic and can be as fiery or mild as you like.
32. Curried Cauliflower Mac and Cheese - Casey the College Celiac
This gluten free mac and cheese features a homemade vegan cheese sauce with a slight kick from the curry powder. Meanwhile, slightly crunchy bites of steamed cauliflower break up the dish’s creaminess, and Banza pasta offers 25 grams of vegan protein per serving!
33. Palak Rice, or Instant Pot Spinach Rice -M Rish Tanna
Spinach pilaf with Indian cottage cheese is an easy, light and gluten-free rice dish that's bursting with the goodness of healthy ingredients! Pair it with raita (yogurt dip) and salad for a simple and fuss-free vegetarian meal.
34. Vegan Thai Red Curry with Tofu and Veggies -My Plantiful Cooking
This gluten free and vegan dinner is packed full of veggies and healthy yet super comforting.
35. Black Bean Pumpkin Burgers (Oil Free) - This Healthy Kitchen
You can eat gluten free and vegan, and enjoy a delicious burger too! As always, make sure whatever oats you use are gluten free!
36. Easy Creamy Vegan White Lasagna Soup -Easy Chickpeasy
This soup is so creamy and decadent, it’s hard to believe it’s pumped full of healthy ingredients. The cashews give this soup that creamy factor while the lentil lasagna and the spinach add a healthy boost of protein and fiber. All in all, this nourishing soup screams "comfort food."
37. Roasted Cauliflower Steaks -About Annella
These roasted cauliflower steaks taste absolutely amazing while still being super healthy and nutritious. They are full of flavor and make a great main or side dish.
38. Vegan Pumpkin Chilli -Marathons and Motivation
Pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice are added to a traditional blend of spices and red beans. Chickpeas are also used as a source of protein in this spicy plant-based meal.
39. Black Spaghetti with Roasted Tomatoes -A Mummy Too
This black pasta dish is made with a wonderfully rich homemade tomato sauce and roast cherry tomatoes.
40. Chickpea Rice -Green Bowl 2 Soul
Chickpea rice or chole pulao is a delicious vegan & gluten-free one-pot meal recipe from India. This protein-rich rice dish is perfect for meatless meals.
41.Thai Peanut Noodle Salad -Alternative Dish
This Thai peanut noodle salad is an easy weeknight meal that is ready in under 30 minutes, and you'll love the vegan peanut sauce!
42. Burrito Bowl Bites with Crispy Rice Cakes - Casey the College Celiac
Enjoy all the flavors of a traditional burrito bowl in between two roasted sweet potato rounds!
43.Vegan Butter Cauliflower “Chicken” - Little Sunny Kitchen
Rich, fragrant, and healthy vegan butter chicken made with cauliflower. This easy family-friendly meal is hearty, satisfying, and filling.
44. Black Bean Curry -A Mummy Too
You've got to try this black bean curry! It's an incredibly tasty experience with a fabulous texture and a rich, delicious gravy.
45. Easy Vegan Burrito Bowl with Black Beans and Fajitas (Oil Free) -No Sweat Vegan
This Vegan Burrito Bowl Recipe combines seasoned black beans and fajita veggies for a healthy and delicious meal that’s sure to satisfy.
46. Lentil Dahl -Nourish Plate
This simple and delicious lentil dhal is made with just a few pantry ingredients. Red lentils are cooked with fragrant spices, and creamy coconut milk until a creamy and thick texture is reached.
47. Whole Grain Pistachio Pesto Pizza (Oil Free) - Casey the College Celiac
This epic gluten free and vegan pizza features a homemade, easy crust made of buckwheat and quinoa flour and a super flavorful pistachio pesto.
48. Indian Style Scrambled Tofu Curry -Simple Fresh N Yum
Say goodbye to bland tofu with this easy gluten free vegan dinner recipe featuring a creamy cashew and poppy seed sauce with an onion and tomato base.
49. Lemon Garlic Zoodles (Whole30, Paleo) -Pink Fortitude
These Lemon Garlic Zoodles are going to be your favorite go-to recipe. The lemon and garlic really make the flavor pop.
50.Easy Spicy Lentil Chili - Melissa Traub
Try this quick lentil chili for a warm and nourishing winter meal. It can be made in the Instant Pot or thw slow cooker!
51. Vegan Shakshuka with Tofu Eggs - Yum Vegan Lunch Ideas
This vegan and gluten free Shakshuka is the perfect meat-free breakfast packed with plant-based protein! It is tasty and rich - perfect for sharing.
52.Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl - The Mind Body Design
This Gluten Free and Vegan Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl is the perfect meal for any day. Make it for yourself or for your family!
53. One Pan Mexican Quinoa -Vegan Huggs
This One Pan Mexican Quinoa is a hearty flavor-packed meal and it's a breeze to make. It's a total weeknight winner that takes about 30 minutes on the stove, and you'll only have to clean one pan.
54.Vegan Chickpea Curry with Tofu and Spinach - The Baking Fairy
This Vegan Chickpea Curry with Tofu and Spinach is quick and easy to make, and uses mostly pantry ingredients for a simple Indian-inspired dinner.
55. Vegan Broccoli Soup -The Vgn Way
Broccoli soup is an easy fall/winter recipe that keeps you warm and tastes absolutely fantastic.
The Bottom Line of Eating New Gluten free Breakfast and Dinner Recipes
Personally, I don't eat a vegan diet but I DO enjoy adding more plant-based meals and sources of protein into my weekly diet. So if you're looking to experiment with more vegan meals this new year, I hope this round up helps you kick off 2021 with a deliciously gluten free and vegan bang!