16 Eggless Breakfast Recipes For When Eggs Are a Luxury

The price of eggs is soaring because of avian flu, and experts don’t believe there will be relief any time soon. For many people, that puts a big hole in their daily breakfasts, and it can be hard to think of new morning meals beyond scrambled eggs, omelets, and egg sandwiches. 

If you love eggs in the morning but they’re currently out of your budget, here’s some eggless breakfast recipes that’ll make you forget all about eggs. 

Who can say no to the Southern classic of a plate of biscuits and gravy? The creamy, sausage-filled gravy is easy to make, and you can use canned biscuits for a shortcut. Don’t be afraid to add more black pepper to the gravy; we find it’s better with that bite. 

Recipe: Tastes Better From Scratch

Fruit and yogurt parfaits are great for a super fast breakfast, and you can make them ahead if you want. Using thick Greek yogurt ups the protein. Any fresh fruit you like can be used, but canned mandarin oranges and frozen mixed berries are great on a budget.  

Recipe: Scrummy Lane

These gooey, hot sliders on sweet Hawaiian rolls are super popular. Ham and cheese are layered on the rolls, then a tangy, mustardy butter spotted with poppy seeds is poured over the top before baking it until the rolls are crunchy and the filling hot. 

Recipe: AllRecipes

If you have a sweet tooth in the morning, this overnight oats recipe is for you. A creamy peanut butter oat mixture softens overnight in the fridge. On top is a layer of chocolate that you break through like a creme brulee for a satisfying breakfast. 

Recipe: Eating Well

Smear smoked salmon spread on toasted bagels with cucumbers and tomatoes, and you’ve got a whole meal. Feel free to use lox-style smoked salmon or the more substantial hot smoked salmon in this recipe. Either way, this is a great way to stretch just four ounces of it. 

Recipe: Food Network

Cheesy hashbrown casserole is one of the best things you can have for brunch. It’s easy, it’s comforting, and everyone loves it. If you like a crunchy topping on yours, add some crushed cornflakes or crackers.  

Recipe: Brown Eyed Baker

Upgrade your bacon with this recipe. You make a paste of brown sugar, maple syrup, pepper, and cayenne, then bake it on slices of bacon until it’s crunchy and caramelized. The spice balances out the sweetness better than typical candied bacon. 

Recipe: Southern Living

Granola prices at the store are going the way of the egg, unfortunately. But making your own at home is easy and cost effective, especially if you utilize inexpensive bulk bins at the grocery store. Chai spices, honey, and coconut flavor this one. 

Recipe: Southern Living

You’ll never miss quiche if you make this savory pie for breakfast or brunch instead. Layers of juicy fresh tomato are flavored with onions and basil, plus lots of sharp cheese. Bacon is also a common ingredient in this pie, so add some, cooked and crumbled, if you like. 

Recipe: Food & Wine

You can still have breakfast tacos (or burritos!) without eggs. These potatoes are filled with cubed potatoes cooked with spicy Mexican chorizo and caramelized onions. The potatoes soak up all that chorizo flavor better than eggs. 

Recipe: Rick Bayless

This is a basic recipe for vegan banana muffins. Spice them up with cinnamon, nuts, or chocolate chips. Make a couple batches at once and freeze them when they’re cool, then just defrost for 30 seconds in the microwave for breakfast-on-the-go. 

Recipe: The Conscious Plant Kitchen

Smoothie bowls are just really thick smoothies, complete with toppings, that you eat with a spoon. This easy recipe is made with bananas and frozen berries, and it’s topped with granola and a drizzle of peanut butter.  

Recipe: Budget Bytes

If your breakfast hash is interesting enough, you definitely don’t need to top it with eggs. This substantial recipe includes sweet potatoes, sausage, red pepper, and onion. Top it with sliced avocado or melted cheese to replace the egg you might be used to. 

Recipe: Budget Bytes

If you’re a scrambled egg person, it’s worth trying tofu scramble instead. The texture and look is really similar to scrambled eggs. If you’re unsure, this recipe that also includes vegetables, is a good place to start.  

Recipe: Plant Based on a Budget

It’s not just Millennials who love avocado toast. It gets the loaded treatment here with bacon and feta cheese added. A squirt of lemon, a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning, and a drizzle of hot honey make this version delicious. 

Recipe: Flavorful Life

Pancakes are a breakfast classic, but you don’t need eggs to make them. Just combine the dry ingredients in a bowl, then stir in melted butter, milk, oil, and water to form the batter. Add blueberries on the griddle, or top with bananas, pecans, and maple syrup. 

Recipe: Dessert for Two