In this post you will find 40+ breakfast recipes that are gluten free, dairy free, soy free, corn free, and refined sugar free for any time of year.
I am one who does not like eating the same thing for breakfast every morning, or even every week.
I crave variety!
Over the years our family has tried and tested all of the recipes you see in this post and have deemed them our favorites.
What's best is that they meet the dietary needs of everyone in the house with very few alternative ingredients.
Breakfast is so easy now!
40+ Breakfast Recipes: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, and Refined Sugar Free
Pancake Recipes: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Corn Free and Refined Sugar Free
Pancakes are a favorite of everyone at our house.
Our basic pancake recipe is as follows:
1. Basic Diet-Friendly Pancake Recipe
- 1 egg or flaxseed egg or egg replacer equivalent
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine or canola oil or unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons baking powder or 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda + 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tarter
- 1 cup flour or gluten free 1-to-1 flour
- 1 teaspoon of sugar or raw honey
I usually triple or quadruple this recipe so there are left overs.
If I am making a chocolate pancake, I usually add:
- desired amount of cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar or maple syrup
2. Hot Chocolate Pancakes
For the topping in this recipe we use coconut cream paired with Lily's dark chocolate chips.
Any other plant cream will also work.
Instead of sugar we use half the amount of raw honey.
Plant milk replaces buttermilk or whole milk. You can add white vinegar to plant milk if you want the buttermilk effect.
Canola oil can be used in place of butter or margarine.
Plain and chocolate pancakes provide us multiple pancake options when adding fruit and/or diet-friendly candy.
We also enjoy the pancake recipes below with some minor alterations.
Max Mallow marshmallows are our absolute favorite sugar free and corn free alternative to mini marshmallows.
These pancakes are absolutely divine and a winter favorite!
3. Decadent Oreo Pancakes (Cookies and Cream Pancakes)
Instead of baking powder we use half the amount of baking soda + half the amount of cream of tarter.
Sugar can be replaced with half the amount of raw honey or maple syrup.
Any plant milk can be used in place of buttermilk.
Oil can be used in place of butter or margarine.
We use Simple Mills Cashew Creme Sandwich Cookies or Simple Mills Brownie Chocolate Sweet Thin Cookies in place of Oreos.
When making whipped cream we use coconut cream or another plant based cream in place of heavy cream.
Half the amount of raw honey or maple syrup replaces confectioner's sugar.
Arrowroot or tapioca starch is used instead of cornstarch.
A chocolate sauce can be made easily using coconut cream paired with Lily's dark chocolate chips, like in the recipe above or Hershey's sugar chocolate free syrup can be used.
4. S'mores Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Simple Mills Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thins are used in place of graham crackers.
Instead of baking powder we use half the amount of baking soda + half the amount of cream of tarter.
Sugar can be replaced with half the amount of raw honey or maple syrup.
Plant milk can be used instead of dairy milk.
We use Lily's dark chocolate chips.
Click HERE for our favorite fluff recipe.
I'm not a fan of Splenda so I usually use half the amount of raw honey or maple syrup.
We use Simple Mills Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thins, Max Mallow marshmallows, and Lily's dark chocolate chips as garnish.
These pancakes are perfect for summer!
5. Gingerbread Pancakes
Instead of baking powder we use half the amount of baking soda + half the amount of cream of tarter.
Maple syrup is used in place of molasses.
Canola oil is used in place of butter or margarine.
We love to eat these pancakes in the fall and around Christmas time.
Egg Breakfast Recipes: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, and Refined Sugar Free
1. Savory Breakfast Pockets Recipe or Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pockets
These recipes are pretty similar. It all depends on what you want to put in your breakfast pockets.
When preparing breakfast pockets at our house we usually use gluten free pie crust as it's easier to make and prepare.
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour works great when making pie crust.
Any dairy free margarine will work in place of butter.
Your plant milk of choice replaces dairy milk.
If you want to include cheese, we tend to like Daiya cheese.
2. Denver Baked Omelet Casserole
This recipe is super easy.
Use a non-dairy margarine.
Replace dairy cheese with non-dairy alternative. We prefer Daiya cheese.
Use non dairy cream instead of dairy cream. Coconut cream will work.
3. Breakfast Quesadillas
We use our favorite diet-friendly tortilla recipe for this meal.
Then just replace dairy cheese with non-dairy alternative. We prefer Daiya cheese.
4. Breakfast Enchiladas
We use our favorite diet-friendly tortilla recipe for this meal.
I usually just make our own potatoes, onions, and peppers.
Then just replace dairy cheese with non-dairy alternative. We prefer Daiya cheeses.
5. Healthy Eggs Benedict
Confession: I don't use a sweet potato with this recipe.
Instead, I use our favorite diet-friendly homemade bread toasted to perfection.
The rest of the recipe we follow using dairy free margarine.
Depending on who's eating, will depend on if we use cayenne pepper or not.
6. Paleo Breakfast Meal Prep Bowls
There is something for everyone when preparing these breakfast bowls.
No ingredients are changed.
The biggest challenge is finding a sausage that meets dietary needs. We use a local name brand.
I love that this recipe is also versatile depending on the likes and dislikes of family members.
7. Breakfast Burritos
This recipe is one that was handed down to me by a dear friend.
It is an absolute favorite in our house and requested on multiple birthdays.
All you need is the following:
- tortillas
- scrambled eggs
- potatoes/hashbrowns
- sausage, ham, or bacon of choice
- Toppings:
- Salsa
- Plant Based Sour Cream
- Plant Based Cheese
- Avocado
- Hot Sauce
- Ketchup for those who prefer it.
We use our favorite diet-friendly tortilla recipe for this meal.
Oil or plant based margarine can be used to make eggs.
Potatoes can be prepared with oil.
The kids love mixing everything together.
8. Huevos Rancheros
This recipe was inspired by one in Real Simple Magazine years ago. Unfortunately the recipe no longer exists on their site.
We use our favorite diet-friendly tortilla recipe for those who can't have corn tortillas.
Some members of the family like tortillas soft, others prefer them hard.
On top of the prepared tortilla we add:
- Black beans mixed with 1 tablespoon of our favorite taco seasoning
- Egg prepared in a way that each family member prefers
- Plant based cheese
- Salsa
- Avocado
9. Eggs, Bacon & Toast
This is a very simple breakfast.
Diet-friendly fruits and jams are also usually served with this meal.
10. Poached Eggs on Toast
We use our favorite homemade bread recipe and plant based margarine.
Diet-friendly fruits are usually served with this meal.
11. Fried Egg Sandwiches
We use our favorite homemade bread recipe, plant based margarine and plant based cheese.
Eggs are cooked to desired consistency.
Sometimes diet-friendly ham, bacon or sausage is added.
12. Breakfast Pizza
We use our favorite homemade pizza crust.
Instead of dairy butter and cheese, we use our favorite plant based products.
There are times where we vary up toppings based on what we have at home and what flavors we want to include.
Other Savory Breakfast Options: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, and Refined Sugar Free
1. Biscuits, Sausage & Gravy
We use our favorite buttermilk biscuit recipe when making this breakfast.
When making biscuits corn free, instead of using baking powder, we use 1/2 the amount of baking soda + 1/2 the amount of cream of tarter.
My favorite white gravy recipe is as follows:
- 3 tablespoons oil, butter, or margarine of choice
- 2 tablespoons of Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups milk of choice
I combine margarine, flour, and salt until melted, then add milk, stirring often on medium heat until thickened.
The last step is cooking sausage of choice and adding it to the gravy!
2. Oven Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
When I want something fancier than plain breakfast potatoes, this is the recipe I use.
The potatoes taste so yummy mixed with peppers and seasoning.
3. Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Hash
This is such a yummy breakfast sweet potato recipe that is so simple and absolutely delicious!
Breakfast Pastry Recipes: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, and Refined Sugar Free
1. Gluten Free Danish (Dairy Free Option)
This recipe is fairly simple in regards to substitutions.
I usually replace the sugar with half the amount of raw honey.
Sugar free jam replaces jam with sugar.
When it comes to glaze, you can choose to use Swerve or coconut cream with honey.
2. Gluten Free Pop Tart Recipe
Depending on the texture kids prefer, we use berries or jam in this recipe.
When it comes to glaze, you can choose to use Swerve or coconut cream with honey.
If you use coconut cream and honey, the glaze will not harden.
3. Paleo Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
This recipe is great as is.
Our family omits raisins, but that's just because no one really likes them.
4. Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts
These doughnuts are a family favorite!
Instead of baking powder use half the amount of baking soda mixed with half the amount of cream of tartar.
We use coconut sugar or 1/2 the amount of maple syrup instead of brown sugar.
To add some extra fun, we use our favorite diet-friendly sprinkles.
5. Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
These doughnuts are so good!
In the doughnut recipe we use half the amount of raw honey or maple syrup, instead of the sugar.
When it comes to the cinnamon sugar topping, we use coconut sugar.
6. Gluten Free Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
Instead of baking powder, we use half the amount of baking soda with half the amount of cream of tarter.
Waffles, French Toast, and Crepes Recipes: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, and Refined Sugar Free
1. Basic Diet-Friendly Waffle Recipe
Our basic diet-friendly waffle recipe is inspired by the recipe in The Milk-Free Kitchen is as follows:
- 1/2 cup oil or plant based margarine melted
- 1 1/2 cups + 3 tablespoons gluten free 1-to-1 flour
- 3 tablespoons of raw honey
- 4 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 1/2 teaspoons cream of tarter
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 eggs separated
- 1 1/2 cups plant milk of choice or water
Beating the egg white separately until peaks form really helps with the fluffiness of these waffles.
We put all types of toppings on our waffles depending on the time of year.
2. Double Chocolate Waffles
When we're craving chocolate, this is the best waffle recipe!
Instead of baking powder use half the amount of baking soda mixed with half the amount of cream of tartar.
We use half the amount of raw honey or maple syrup, instead of the sugar.
3. Coconut Flour Crepes Recipe
This crepe recipe is so delicious and so versatile when it comes to fillings.
If you want to use whipped cream, consider mixing coconut cream (without the liquid) with some honey.
4. Gluten Free French Toast
When making this recipe, instead of dairy milk, use your plant milk of choice.
Use plant margarine instead of butter.
Oatmeal Breakfast Recipes: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, and Refined Sugar Free
1. Basic Oatmeal Recipe
I have used this basic recipe for oatmeal since the kids were really young. I rarely add pumpkin or sweet potato to it.
Most often I increase the peanut butter.
Sugar can be omitted or replaced with coconut sugar or maple syrup.
My son loves to mix cocoa and a little sweetener when he eat oatmeal.
2. Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
This is such a simple and delicious recipe when the family is craving something sweet.
I usually use coconut sugar, raw honey or maple syrup as a sweetener in this recipe.
We really enjoy Kite Hill Cream Cheese.
3. Gluten Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
These bars taste SOOO good!
All of my kids love them.
We use Lily's dark Chocolate Chips in this recipe.
4. Samoa Baked Oatmeal
All I have to say about this recipe is "Yum!"
If you haven't used dates in your baking, you are missing out.
We use Lily's dark Chocolate Chips in this recipe.
5. Raspberry Oatmeal Bars (Vegan and Gluten Free)
The kids who can have raspberries get so excited when they're on sale because it means we can make these oatmeal bars.
Instead of cornstarch we use arrowroot or tapioca flour.
We prefer less lemon zest than what is called for in this recipe.
Muffin and Quick Bread Recipes: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, and Refined Sugar Free
1. Gluten-free Peach Muffins Recipe
When the peaches on our peach tree are ripe, we immediately pull this recipe out to enjoy.
This recipe is great as is!
2. Nana's Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Muffins
The kids that can have berries absolutely love the blueberry and lemon combination.
Instead of sugar, I use half the amount of raw honey when called for in this recipe.
3. Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These chocolate zucchini muffins are a family favorite in the summer.
We use Lily's dark Chocolate Chips in this recipe.
4. Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
These smell and taste so good!
They are the perfect fall breakfast.
The great thing is that the recipe is perfect for our family as is.
5. Cranberry Orange Bread
I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour in this recipe.
Instead of sugar, I use half the amount of maple syrup or raw honey.
When I add a glaze, I use coconut cream, honey, orange juice and/or orange zest.
6. Gingerbread
We make this every year at Christmas time!
In this recipe I use coconut sugar in place of brown sugar and and maple syrup in place of molasses.
7. Chocolate Peppermint Bread
This is a very thick dense bread. It works perfectly for breakfast or a dessert.
I use plant based margarine in place of butter.
Instead of sugar use 1/2 the amount of honey or maple syrup.
Kite Hill Sour Cream is a great alternative to dairy sour cream.
I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour in this recipe.
Instead of baking powder use half the amount of baking soda mixed with half the amount of cream of tartar.
We use Lily's dark Chocolate Chips in this recipe.
To make the glaze we use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
Our favorite diet friendly candy canes are used for this recipe.
8. Monkey Bread
I grew up on monkey bread. When dietary needs changed, I was determined to find a recipe that everyone could love and enjoy. This is it!
Instead of baking powder use half the amount of baking soda mixed with half the amount of cream of tartar.
I prefer to use coconut cream and honey as a glaze.
Fruit Breakfast Recipes: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, and Refined Sugar Free
1. Breakfast Quesadillas with Fruit
We use our favorite diet-friendly tortilla recipe for this meal.
Jif No Sugar Added Peanut Butter is everyone's favorite spread.
2. Easy Cinnamon Apples
I just love these apples. They taste so good when served with the sweet potatoes and bacon or on their own.
This recipe is used often in the fall when we have apples on our trees.
3. Banana Split Breakfast Bar
In this recipe we use So Delicious Plain Coconut Yogurt with raw honey.
We usually make our own granola.
4. Panera Green Passion Smoothie
Everyone who enjoys smoothies in the house loves this smoothie.
We can never find passion fruit juice where we live so we replace it with half the amount of orange juice and half the amount of pineapple juice.
5. Mixed Berry Smoothie
We use frozen berries in this recipe which means there is no need to add ice.
The kids like less yogurt rather than more, so we usually cut the amount in half.
In this recipe we use So Delicious Plain Coconut Yogurt.
To add sweetness I usually throw in a frozen banana and some agave syrup.
6. Aloha Tropical Smoothie
We use frozen fruit in this recipe which means there is no need to add ice.
My kids aren't huge fans of lots of yogurt in their smoothie so we usually reduce the amount used.
In this recipe we use So Delicious Plain Coconut Yogurt.
To add sweetness I usually throw in a frozen banana and some agave syrup.
Breakfast truly can be the best meal of the day with all of these choices that meet everyone's dietary needs!
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