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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Breakfast Recipes

    Savoury Oat And Tofu Vegan Egg Muffins

    Published: Apr 30, 2020 · by Nicole · Updated: Mar 9, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Savoury oat and tofu vegan egg muffins! These treats are a great vegan alternative to egg muffins, using tofu, chickpea flour and oats. Enjoy them as a make-ahead breakfast on the go, or a quick and healthy snack. Gluten-free and oil-free.

    Oat and tofu vegan 'egg' muffins

    I've been switching up my breakfast a lot recently. It's easy to get stuck in a rut and eat the same thing over and over again. After all, I wake up super hungry and need to eat ASAP which doesn't leave a lot of room for imagination. Or I need some very quick fuel after a workout. The solution to that is prepping my breakfasts ahead of time. That's often at the start of the week, or the night before - regardless, getting my prep game on point allows creativity to do its thing.

    And that's where these tofu ‘egg’ breakfast muffins come in. I suggest any breakfast lovers try these out, and make a double batch - I often eat the whole thing in one sitting because they're just that irresistible!

    Vegan 'egg' muffins sitting on a cooling rack

    Vegan egg muffins - a perfect breakfast or snack option!

    I created this recipe after remembering how much I loved muffins for breakfast back in the day. Egg muffins, to be more specific. In fact, eggs were the hardest thing for me to give up when I went vegan because they’re much harder to replicate than, for example, milk and cheese.

    Tofu muffins next to a jar of tahini sauce

    Of course, this is a healthier recipe and they don’t taste exactly like what I remember of ‘real’ egg muffins. But the tofu still adds an eggy texture (kinda like scrambled tofu in muffin form), and there’s a bit of cheesiness coming from nutritional yeast - I think we can all agree that nutritional yeast is a magical ingredient.

    Another key ingredient here is chickpea flour. I use this all the time to make chickpea omelettes, and it has a similar function in these vegan egg muffins. Just a small amount brings everything together and makes the final breakfast muffins more realistic. I usually get mine from local health food stores, but you can buy it online too.

    Plate of vegan 'egg' muffins next to tahini sauce on a white plate

    I also added some kale and red onion into the batter. They both crisped up nicely in the oven and gave a bit of extra colour and crunch to the final vegan egg muffins. If you're not a fan of eating fresh kale by itself, these may be the best option for you as a yummy way to get in your greens.

    Vegan breakfast doesn’t get much better than tofu 'egg' muffins

    Oat and tofu vegan 'egg' muffins on a cooling rack next to a jar of tahini

    Find yourself running out of breakfast ideas, or need something quick and simple to fuel your morning? Make a batch of these vegan egg muffins muffins! You won't regret it. They’re:

    Stack of vegan tofu muffins on a cooling rack
    • Fuss-free and super easy to make. All you need is a large mixing bowl and a muffin tray!
    • Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
    • Made entirely from healthy, plant based ingredients.
    • Oil-free.
    • High in protein, thanks to the tofu and the chickpea flour.
    • Also perfect as a quick snack.
    • Great as a side or appetizer to bring to party tables.
    • The yummiest way to enjoy vegan egg muffins.

    What you'll need

    These are the main ingredients:

    Ingredients to make vegan breakfast muffins
    • Extra firm tofu
    • Gluten-free oats
    • Nutritional yeast
    • Curry powder
    • Turmeric
    • Cumin
    • Chickpea flour
    • Plant based milk
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Lemon juice
    • Flax egg (ground flaxseed stirred together with water, left to soak for around 5 minutes)
    • Kale
    • Red onion
    • Salt

    How to make the perfect savoury vegan breakfast muffins

    STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/400 F.

    STEP 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the tofu, gluten-free oats, nutritional yeast, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chickpea flour, plant based milk, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and the flax egg. Stir together really well.

    STEP 3: Add the kale and red onion. Season with salt, and stir together once more.

    STEP 4: Divide the batter evenly on a muffin tray or between muffin cases. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until crispy on the outside.

    Some extra notes and tips:

    • Store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. They can be eaten cold or reheated in the microwave.
    • Add other vegetables of your choice to make them your own: tomatoes and any leafy greens work really well.
    • For utmost deliciousness, serve them with toast, a side salad and some ketchup on top.
    • Add grated vegan cheese if you want them to be even more realistic.
    Oat and tofu vegan 'egg' muffinns

    Some more savoury vegan breakfast ideas:

    • Breakfast burrito bowl
    • Buckwheat crepes with mushrooms
    • Savoury oatmeal with zucchini and black beans
    • White bean skillet potatoes with garlic mushrooms
    • Buckwheat pancakes with tahini veggie slaw

    In the comments, let me know your favourite thing to have as a quick and convenient breakfast. And if you give these vegan egg muffins a go, be sure to tag me on Instagram (@ohmyveggies) so I can see your creations!

    Recipe

    Savoury Oat And Tofu Vegan Egg Muffins

    Who wants some vegan egg muffins? These ones are a great savoury alternative, using tofu, chickpea flour and oats. Enjoy them as a make-ahead breakfast, or a quick and tasty snack. 
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: 30 minutes or less, Baking, breakfast, earth of maria, high protein, meal prep, Oil free, Snack, to move, Tofu
    Servings: 14 muffins
    Calories: 76kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Equipment

    • Conventional oven
    • Mixing bowl
    • Muffin tray

    Ingredients

    • 10 oz extra firm tofu
    • 1.5 cups gluten free oats
    • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
    • 1 tsp curry powder
    • 1 tsp turmeric
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • ½ cup chickpea flour
    • ¾ cup plant based milk
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • juice of ½ lemon
    • 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flax seeds + 2 tbsp water, set aside for 5 minutes)
    • 1 cup kale de-stemmed and chopped
    • 1 large red onion chopped
    • salt to taste*
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/400 F.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the tofu, gluten-free oats, nutritional yeast, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chickpea flour, plant based milk, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and the flax egg. Stir together really well. 
    • Add the kale and red onion. Season with salt, and stir together once more. 
    • Divide the batter evenly on a muffin tray or between muffin cases. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until crispy on the outside.
    • Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

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    Notes

    * I don't usually add salt to mine because I like having them with ketchup, which is salty in itself, but you can add some to yours for extra flavour, particularly if you intend on having them plain. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 478IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Jana says

      November 24, 2022 at 3:35 am

      Thank you for this recipe - just what I was looking for. Have you heard of 'kala namak'? Also known as black salt (even though the actual color is sort of pink-ish). It gives an eggy smell and taste. I would recommend giving it a try. I will try and find some before I test your recipe. Happy cooking 😊

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