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    Home » Healthy Dairy and Gluten-Free Recipes » Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Breakfast Recipes

    30+ Dairy-Free Breakfast Ideas [High Protein]

    Modified: Aug 22, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Struggling with what to make in the morning? Make busy mornings easier by choosing from this list of dairy-free breakfast ideas! These high protein breakfast ideas are simple to whip up, delicious to enjoy, and many of the can even be made in advance.

    6 dairy-free breakfast recipe pictures in a collage with text between the images.

    If you’re new to a dairy-free diet it can be overwhelming trying to make renditions of your staple recipes.

    Or are you just sick of the same old routine?

    Regardless, these gluten and dairy-free breakfast ideas will kickstart your mornings because they're also packed with protein. Learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet and why you want to amp it up!

    You're going to love these recipes because they're:

    • Made from whole foods (some are egg free but not many)
    • Easy
    • Packed with protein
    • Dairy and gluten-free

    New To A Dairy Free Diet?

    If you’re new to the dairy-free world, here are some great resources for you to look over to make it feel a little less insane:

    • Benefits of a dairy-free diet
    • Dairy-free breastfeeding diet (with meal plan)
    • Dairy free swaps

    Ingredients To Stock Up

    Though making sure you have a well-stocked gluten-free pantry foods will help in terms of dairy and gluten-free breakfast recipes, there are a few other staples you'll see come up frequently.

    For the most part, if you have food allergies (or multiple food allergies) you're probably familiar with most of these.

    • Almond milk (any non-dairy milk)
    • coconut milk
    • almond flour
    • eggs
    • oats
    • nutritional yeast
    • peanut butter
    4 dairy-free breakfast ideas in a collage with text on the images.

    The Dairy-Free Breakfast Ideas

    All of the recipes are both dairy-free and naturally gluten-free. Likewise, the majority of the can be made ahead of time as a meal prep recipe for busy days. Plus, they're packed with protein so that you can kick off the morning and actually stay full.

    Below is a quick image you can use to remember the recipes easily. Scroll down to find each individual recipe.

    Infographic of 30 breakfast images with text under them.

    These gluten and dairy-free breakfast ideas use ingredients like coconut milk, almond milk, and collagen powder for women as easy swaps for busy mornings. These egg white wraps are a great addition too if you like to freeze breakfasts in advance!

    Scroll through the list, choose a few new ones to try, and start enjoying your breakfast again!

    Chocolate Protein Zucchini Bread
    The best protein dessert to curb a craving and fuel up! This protein zucchini bread is naturally gluten-free, swirled with chocolate, and loaded with healthy ingredients.
    Protein Zucchini Bread
    Dairy-free chocolate zucchini bread in a baking loaf with parchment paper and a blue linen and scoop of collagen powder around it.
    Dairy-Free Scrambled Eggs
    Light, fluffy and made in just 15 minutes! These dairy-free scrambled eggs are made in a cast iron skillet for flavor and mixed with chopped jalapenos for a delicious flavor. An easy breakfast recipe anyday of the week!
    Scrambled Eggs Without Dairy
    Dairy-Free Baked Protein Oatmeal
    The ultimate make-ahead breakfast! This protein baked oatmeal recipe is bursting with refreshing flavor, minimally sweetened, and has over 30 grams of protein!
    Dairy-Free Baked Protein Oatmeal
    White ramekin with baked oatmeal topped with blueberries and another ramekin, spoon, and yellow linen around it.
    High Protein Blended Overnight Oats
    Creamy maple cinnamon flavor and high in protein, these blended overnight oats make the perfect addition to your diet.
    Blended Overnight Oats
    Blended overnight oats in a glass with whipped cream on top and a spoon in it and dusted with cinnamon.
    Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes (Dairy and Gluten-Free)
    Light, fluffy, and indulgent these sheet pan protein pancakes not only save you time in the kitchen but with 15 grams of protein they’re the perfect breakfast recipe!
    Gluten-Free Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes
    Sheet pan blueberry pancakes on parchment paper sliced, with a linen and milk behind it.
    Tropical Papaya Smoothie Bowl (Dairy-Free)
    The perfect choice for a morning pick-me-up. This papaya smoothie bowl tastes like you’re sitting on the beach. It’s creamy, and refreshing and you can make it into anything you wish depending on which toppings you choose.
    Papaya Smoothie Bowl Recipe
    Papaya smoothie bowl topped with berries, banana and coconut in a blue bowl with a spoon and fresh fruit behind it.
    Eggs And Veggie Scramble (paleo, whole30)
    Scrambled eggs with veggies are a delicious and nutrient-loaded way to start the day! This easy egg scramble helps use up leftover veggies and fill you up for the day.
    Whole30 Egg Scramble
    Featured image with text: cast iron pan with veggie and egg scramble and a wooden spoon on the side, eggs behind it
    Low-Carb Protein Crepes
    Deliciously simple this protein crepes recipe is made with just three ingredients and none of them are protein powder! They’re light, low-carb, gluten-free, and can be made into a sweet to savory breakfast depending on your mood.
    Low Carb Protein Crepes
    Protein crepes drizzled with chocolate on a white plate with strawberries on it.
    High Protein Yogurt Pancakes
    Three yogurt pancakes on a white plate topped with jam. Syrup in a white container behind it and a light orange napkin
    Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
    Only five ingredients in this ice cream-like green avocado smoothie bowl recipe! This smoothie breakfast bowl uses peaches and frozen bananas as a base for both sweetness as well as consistency.
    Breakfast Smoothie Bowl
    green smoothie bowl with nuts, seeds and berries on top and more topping ingredients behind it in bowls
    Dairy-Free PB&J Overnight Oats
    With a classic flavor combo of peanut butter and jelly these overnight oats make a healthy, make-ahead breakfast recipe for busy mornings!
    Overnight Oats With Jam
    Close up of a mason jar with peanut butter and jelly overnight oats on a white cheese cloth.
    Paleo Morning Glory Muffins
    A simple, nutrient-dense recipe. These gluten-free morning glory muffins make an easy breakfast idea or healthy snack.
    Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins
    Paleo morning glory muffins on a cooling rack with a white bowl of blueberries and pecans in the middle
    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes
    These fluffy pumpkin spice pancakes are the perfect fall breakfast—packed with warm cinnamon flavor for a delicious, cozy start to your day!
    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
    Stacked pumpkin pancakes with layers of whipped cream on a white plate with a slice out of the pancakes.
    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
    Made with all the flavors of pumpkin pie spice but also with a healthy twist. This healthy pumpkin pecan waffles mak a great cozy morning brunch recipe or just an everyday healthy breakfast idea
    Dairy and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles
    Pinterest image with text: three paleo pumpkin waffles stacked on a white plate with syrup and coconut milk. Pecans and syrup in white dishes on a yellow cloth behind them.
    4 Ingredient Dairy-Free Protein Pancakes
    A wickedly delicious, sdairy-free protein pancakes recipe that everyone will love! These banana-free protein pancakes are made with just four ingredients including vegan protein powder.
    Four Ingredient Protein Pancakes
    five banana-free protein pancakes stacked with blueberries beside them and butter on top with a fork stuck in them
    Creamy Coffee Chia Pudding Recipe
    Indulge in this creamy, coffee chia pudding first thing in the morning or for an afternoon energy boost.
    Coffee Chia Pudding Recipe
    Mason jar with coffee chia pudding topped with dairy-free whipped cream and a spoon in the jar
    Cookie Dough Protein Overnight Oats
    Swirled with nut butter and high in protein these cookie dough overnight oats make for the tastiest snack or meal prep breakfast!
    Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
    Three mason jars filled with high protein cookie dough overnight oats topped with chocolate chips on a wooden cutting board and a spoon pulling out of one jar.
    Blueberry Protein Oatmeal
    Only seven ingredients in this protein oatmeal recipe! This savory blueberry oatmeal is made with vegan protein powder, sweetened with honey, and makes a delicious post-workout snack.
    Blueberry Protein Oatmeal Recipe
    Healthy protein oatmeal in a blue bowl with blueberries and pecans sitting on a cutting board with a yellow napkin and protein powder behind it
    Chocolate Protein Baked Oats (dairy-free)
    These creamy, dairy-free, protein baked oats are the best morning kickoff! Made with chocolate protein powder and sweetened with maple syrup and chocolate chips this high-protein breakfast will curb cravings and fill you up!
    High Protein Chocolate Baked Oats
    Chocolate baked protein oats in a silicone mold with a spoon in it.
    Creamy Espresso Overnight Oats
    Indulge in an extra cup of coffee while gaining some fuel with these mousse-like, high-protein overnight oats! This recipe has all the deliciousness of dessert but all the fuel you need to kick off your day.
    Coffee Protein Overnight Oats
    Mason jar with espresso overnight oats topped with almond butter and a spoon in it on a wooden coaster with another jar of oats and a bowl of coffee behind it.
    High Protein Pancakes (dairy & gluten-free)
     Start your mornings off in style with these healthy protein pancakes! Easy to make, this protein pancake recipe tastes best drizzled with maple syrup or peanut butter for a more indulgent start to your day.
    Dairy-Free Collagen Pancakes
    Protein pancakes with chocolate chips stacked on a white and purple platye with a slice cut out of the stack.
    Easy Dairy-Free Egg Casserole
    Enjoy this dairy-free casserole fresh from the oven or reheat it for busy mornings! Naturally gluten-free and protein-packed this dairy-free breakfast casserole is a great way to kick off the day!
    Dairy-Free Breakfast Casserole
    Egg casserole on a white plate with more casserole in a pan behind it and a blue linen with steel bowls on top beside it
    High Protein Chia Seed Pudding
    A deliciously creamy snack or breakfast! This make-ahead, protein chia pudding is the perfect way to brighten up your day and stay fueled.
    Lemon Chia Seed Protein Pudding
    Lemon chia protein pudding topped with coconut cream in a small jar with lemons on top and a spoon in the pudding.
    Maple Cinnamon Slow Cooker Porridge
    This high-protein porridge is the perfect way to kick off your day! Prepped the night before and ready for you in the morning, this hearty breakfast will fill you up so you can tackle the day.
    Slow Cooker Protein Porridge
    Bowl of protein oatmeal with apples on top and a blue linen behind it and a spoon dipping into the oatmeal.
    High Protein Overnight Oats Without Protein Powder
    Skip the vanilla protein powder and whip up this protein overnight oats recipe topped with thick, rich chocolate! All the indulgence of a creamy cup of oatmeal with all the fuel of protein.
    Overnight Oats No Protein Powder
    Clear glass with overnight protein oats in it topped with chocolate and sea salt on a wooden coaster on a blue linen.
    High Protein French Toast
    With all the classic indulgence of a weekend brunch but the potency of more fuel, this high protein French toast is a recipe you’ll want to keep on hand.
    Protein Powder French Toast
    Chocolate protein French toast on a white plate drizzled with chocolate and strawberries with the plate on a blue linen.
    Ground Beef and Eggs Recipe [Whole30]
    A 3 ingredient, high-protein breakfast recipe you’ll make again and again. This eggs and ground beef recipe is a savory blend of flavors that guarantees you’ll stay full through the morning.
    Eggs and Ground Beef Recipe
    Cooked beef and scrambled eggs in a black skillet.
    High Protein Waffles Recipe
    Light but crisp these high protein waffles are dairy-free, gluten-free but loaded with fuel. The perfect breakfast recipe to kick off the day.
    High Protein Waffles Recipe
    Three blueberry protein waffles stacked on a white plate topped with whip cream, blueberries and icing sugar.
    Dairy-Free Baked Yogurt
    With rich vanilla flavor in a curstard-like texture, this baked yogurt recipe makes for the perfect high protein snack or simple dessert.
    Baked Protein Yogurt
    Baked yogurt with blueberries in a bowl with a spoon.
    3 Ingredient Protein Pancakes
    Simple to make and loaded with 25 grams of protein, these naturally gluten-free pancakes are a tasty breakfast recipe to kickoff your day.
    3 Ingredient Protein Pancakes
    Protein pancakes stacked on a white plate topped with coconut whipped cream and blueberries.
    Homemade Gluten-Free Bagels
    Soft, no yeast, gluten-free, high protein bagels make the perfect breakfast. With 14 grams of protein per serving, this bagel recipe is a great kick-start to your breakfast routine!
    Gluten-Free Protein Bagels
    Multiple, gluten-free protein bagels, some sliced with avocado or jam on them with a blue linen and cutting board behind them
    Dairy-Free Carnivore Casserole
    For a fueling breakfast or hearty dinner, this carnivore casserole recipe is a savory blend of seasoned eggs, ground beef, and bacon to amp up your fuel in the mornings.
    Carnivore Casserole
    Carnivore casserole topped with bacon in a glass serving dish.
    Cinnamon Bun High Protein Oatmeal (dairy-free)
    Give your mornings a boost with this egg white oatmeal recipe! Made with collagen powder and topped with a cream cheese cinnamon glaze, this high protein oatmeal is the best way to kick off your morning.
    Egg White Oatmeal Recipe
    Creamy egg white oatmeal with cinnamon sugar drizzle in a white ramekin with cinnamon sticks behind it.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Dairy-Free Breakfast Ideas

    Are eggs considered dairy?

    Though eggs are an animal product they are not dairy based. Thus, they are safe to eat on a dairy-free diet.

    How long does it take to see results from a dairy-free diet?

    Some people will notice some results within a few days of eliminating dairy. However, most benefits take 3-6 weeks. This gives your system enough time to get all the dairy out of your system and adjust to the new food.

    What can I eat for breakfast that’s not dairy?

    Breakfasts like overnight oats, chia pudding, protein oatmeal, egg scrambles, and avocado toast are all great breakfast options for a dairy-free diet and great for toddlers.

    What can I eat for breakfast if I'm gluten-free?

    Many of the same recipes that are dairy-free are also gluten-free. Items like gluten-free breakfast casseroles and scrambles can easily be made dairy-free. Otherwise, overnight oats, pancakes, chia pudding, and muffins are great breakfast ideas so long as you certify the ingredients are gluten-free.

    More Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Breakfast Recipes

    • Caramel Apple Overnight Oats [High Protein]
    • Mini dairy-free egg bites with bell peppers in them on a white plate.
      Dairy-Free Egg Bites
    • A plate of low calorie baked oats with coconut milk cream on top.
      Low Calorie Baked Oats [High Protein, Dairy-Free]
    • Glass bowl with a protein mug cake topped with chocolate chips and a dollop of whipped cream and a spoon in the bowl.
      2 Minute Protein Pancake Bowl (Dairy and Gluten Free)

    Comments

    1. jake says

      November 15, 2023 at 3:02 pm

      Love all these healthy breakfast ideas! Already made the Quinoa breakfast bowl and pumpkin spice pancakes. Came out absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to try more of these recipes!!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        November 17, 2023 at 12:52 pm

        Always nice to have some new ideas!

        Reply
    2. Sheena says

      November 13, 2023 at 7:27 pm

      Just tried these pumpkin spice pancakes and they're absolutely great! Can't wait to explore more dairy-free breakfast ideas from your collection. Thanks for the tasty start to my day!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        November 17, 2023 at 12:51 pm

        So happy you love them!

        Reply

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