When you have food allergies, it can be hard not to fall in to a routine of eating the same safe breakfasts. If you’re looking for some tasty new breakfast ideas to try, you’ll love this collection of allergy friendly breakfast recipes. From egg and dairy free pancakes and waffles, to tasty oat recipes and breakfast muffins, you’re sure to find some delicious new options. And all our allergy friendly breakfast recipes are free from top allergens including eggs, dairy, nuts and soy with lots of wheat/gluten free options.

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Common allergens in breakfast foods
Breakfast can be one of the harder meals of the day to navigate with food allergies. Common allergy ingredints in popular breakfast foods include:
- Wheat – in toast and bakery items, breakfast cereals, panackes, waffles and more
- Milk – in smoothies, yoghurts, cereals, overnight oats, pancakes, waffles and baked goods
- Eggs – a popular breakfast options (fried, boiled, poached, scrambled) as well as in pancakes and bakery items
- Seeds, nuts and peanuts – in breakfast cereals, granolas and muesli and many vegan breakfast recipes
- Soy – also found in breakfast cereals and dairy free/vegan breakfast options
Allergy friendly breakfast ideas
When we’re in a hurry, it’s easy to fall back on the standard allergy friendly breakfast options. A bowl of packaged breakfast ceareal (if you can find one that’s free form allergens like wheat and nuts) with non-dairy milk, or toast with an allergy-friendly topping.
Another popular quick and easy option is fresh fruit.
If you’re getting tired of the same old breakfast ideas, why not try one of these tasty allergy friendly breakfast recipes – many of which can be made ahead if needed.
Dairy and egg free pancakes, toasts and waffles
Pancakes and waffles are traditionally made with wheat flour, milk and eggs, but luckily there are lots of tasty recipes made without these ingredients. Try some of our favourite allergy friendly pancake and waffle recipes instead.
Easiest Ever Dairy And Egg Free Pancakes

Everyone needs a go-to pancake recipe, and this dairy and egg free pancake recipe couldn’t be easier. Made with just a few simple imgredients, these pancakes are so good that no-one will know they are allergy-friendly (and vegan).
Serve with generous amounts of maple syrup berries or your favourite pancake topping.
Dairy And Egg Free Apple Pancakes WIth Cinnamon
For a delicious twist on traditional pancakes, you’ll love these dairy and egg free apple cinnamon pancakes. Grated green apple and ground cinnamon are a classic flavour combination and perfect for a stack of breakfast pancakes. This recipe is also vegan, and easily made gluten free.
Dairy & Egg Free Mixed Berry Pancake Tray Bake
Don’t want to stand in the kitchen flipping pancakes for a crowd? Try our dairy and egg free mixed berry pancake traybake instead, and you can feed everyone at once. Fluffy vegan pancakes dotted with mixed berries and baked in the oven are perfect for sharing.
Dairy & Egg Free French Toast
No need to miss out on French toast if you can’t have eggs. This quick and easy dairy and egg free French toast recipe uses aquafaba from chickpeas to replace the eggs and non-diary milk. The result is delicious crispy French toast with a hint of cinnamon that’s allergy friendly and vegan too. Serve with berries and maple syrup.
Easy Gluten-Free Blueberry Waffles

Allergy-friendly waffles that are made without milk, eggs, soy or gluten? Yes please! These gluten free blueberry waffles are quick and easy to make, have no added sugar and are vegan friendly too. Blueberry waffles can also be made ahead and frozen so you’ll always have a stash of allergy friendly breakfast options handy.
Oats, porridges and puddings
Porridge is a breakfast classic, and flavoured overnight oats are a popular make ahead option. Often these oat recipes are made with milk, but we’ve got your covered with these delicious dairy free recipes. While oats are wheat free, keep in mind that they may not be gluten free – so make sure to buy gluten free oats if you need to avoid gluten.
Dairy Free Orange And Cinnamon Porridge With Berries
Add some delicious flavours to your morning oats with this easy recipe for dairy free orange and cinnamon porridge with berries. Traditional warm oatmeal is made with non-dairy milk, flavoured with fresh orange juice and cinnamon and topped with orange zest and fresh berries. This recipe is free from milk. eggs, wheat and soy and vegan too.
Dairy Free Rizogalo Greek Rice Pudding

Fancy something sweet for breakfast? This dairy free rizogalo Greek rice pudding is flavoured with lemon and cinnamon and makes a delicious breakfast, served warm or cold. It’s made with non-dairy milk and is also gluten free and vegan.
Easy Dairy Free Overnight Oats

If you don’t have time to cook oats or porridge in the morning, preparing in advance the night before is a great way to have an allergy friendly breakfast ready to go. These easy dairy free overnight oats combine old fashioned oats and chia seeds with non-diary milk, flavoured with vanilla and natural sweetener. Top with some berries or banana slices for a delicious breakfast.
Overnight Oats With Elderberry

For a different take on overnight oats, try these overnight oats with elderberry. Made by combining different seeds (chia, flaxseed and sunflower) with oats and dairy free yoghurt, and flavoured wirh elderberry syrup.
NOTE: This recipe includes almonds as an optional topping. For a nut free version, simply omit the nuts or use a tasty nut substitute like toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for extra texture.
Dairy Free Tropical Chia Pudding With Mango & Lychee

Chia puddings are a great option for allergy friendly breakfasts, as the chia seeds are naturally gluten free and full of plant protein and imega-3 fatty acids. This dairy free tropical chia pudding combines chia seeds with coconut milk, mango puree and tropical lychees for a delicious naturally sweet flavour. It’s free from top allergens and vegan too.
Chia And Flaxseed Pudding

I love the hint spice of cardomom or cinnamon in this simple chia and flaxseed pudding. This delicious light breakfast option is made with chia seeds, ground flaxseeds and plant based milk and sweetened with maple syrup. Top with your choice of berries or fruit, jam or toasted pumpkin seeds for lots of breakfast options.
Gluten-Free And Vegan Baked Oatmeal

Start your day with a slice of this delicious gluten free and vegan baked oatmeal. It’s made without milk or eggs, and instead uses coconut milk or other plant based milk and egg replacer. This baked oatmeal is flavoured with vanilla and cinnamon, as well as your preferred fresh or dried fruit and other toppings.
NOTE: This recipe includes nuts as an optional topping (like the walnuts shown in the picture). For a nut free version, simply omit the nuts or use a tasty nut substitute like toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds. This will give a similar crunchy texture with the fruit or berries.
Allergy friendly granola and yoghurt
When you can’t find the right allergy-friendly breakfast staples at the store, try your hand at making your own instead.
Crunchy Granola

Granola or muesli doesn’t have to be off the menu if you have a nut allergy. It’s easy to make your own with this easy nut free crunchy granola recipe. The delicious crunch comes from pumkin seeds instead of nuts, combined with toasted oats, cranberries and other tasty natural ingredients.
Coconut Yoghurt – Rich & Creamy Dairy Free Yoghurt

Be in control of exactly what is in your yoghurt by making your own. If you have milk allergy, you’ll love this rich and creamy, dairy free coconut yogurt. It’s easier than you think to make from scratch.
Serve with fresh fruit, homemade nut free granola or however you enjoy your yoghurt in the morning.
Allergy friendly muffins and bakery items
Baked items like muffins and breads are quick and easy options for breakfast, especially if made ahead of time. Avoid allergens like gluten, eggs and dairy with these allergy friendly baking recipes.
Vegan Breakfast Muffins With Vegetables
Savoury muffins are an easy grab and go breakfast option. These vegan breakfast muffins with vegetables are free from gluten, milk, egg and nuts. They are packed with nutritious, tasty ingredients like cannelini beans, oats, zucchini, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes
Egg And Dairy Free Strawberry Banana Bread
Banana bread is a popular sweet breakfast or brunch option. This egg and dairy free strawberry banana bread gets its sweetness from lots of ripe bananas and the addition of fresh strawberry pieces. It’s also gluten free and vegan. Enjoy fresh or toasted for breakfast.
Dairy And Egg Free Orange Poppy Seed Muffins
Some mornings you might be looking for a grab and go breakfast option on the sweeter side. These gluten, egg and dairy free orange poppyseed muffins are perfect for a quick bite with your morning coffee or tea. You can even make a batch to freeze – simply reheat and enjoy warm for breakfast.
Fruit recipes for breakfast
Fruit salad is always a tasty breakfast option, whether you opt for traditional fruits like apples, oranges and bananaes, tropical fruits like mango, melon and pineapple. Fresh berries are also delicious eiether on their own or to top one of the allergy friendly recipes above. Or try a fruity recipe instead.
Simple Baked Grapefruit With Cinnamon And Brown Sugar

Skip the boring grapefruit half for breakfast and make this simple baked grapefruit with cinnamon and brown sugar. The natural sweet-tart flavour of pink grapefruit is enhanced with carmelised brown sugar spice topping, lightly grilled in the over and served warm.
Stewed Orange Compote With Berries And Spices

This simple stewed orange compote with strawberries and blueberries is gently spices with cinnamon, star anise and cardamon. It makes a delicious breakfast on its own with dairy free yoghurt or nut free granola/muesli, or as a topping for porridge or overnight oats.
Beet Berry Messy Nice Cream

Ice-cream for breakfast? This cold creamy treat isn’t really ice-cream. Beet berry messy nicecream is packed fresh fruit and vegetable ingredients like banana, avocado, blackberries, red beet, hemp seeds and chia seeds, with tasty chopped cacao beans. It’s a perfect way to enjoy a nutritious breakfast in a bowl, without eggs, dairy, wheat/gluten, soy or nuts.
Hot breakfast options
So many hot breakfast options are based around eggs, or contain milk. Here are some ideas for your next breakfast cook up that are allergy-friendly.
Turkey Breakast Sausage

Made with ground turkey and herbs and spices, this turkey breakfast sausage recipe is ideal for a protein-filled breakfast option. These tasty patties don’t use any egg as a binder making them an allergy friendly option. Serve as part of a tasty hot breakfast or brunch plate, or enjoy on sourdough with with sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach.
Vegan Scrambled Eggs Recipes – Quick Tofu Scramble

They look and taste like scrambled eggs, but these vegan scrambled eggs are made with tofu instead. Made without eggs, dairy or gluten, this easy tofy scranbvle recipe gets its golden colour from tumeric and is flavoured with green onions and spices.
Sweet Potato And Spinach Meatballs

Meatballs for breakfast? These sweet potato and spinach meatballs are actually ideal for a hot breakfast option, and they are gluten free, milk and egg free too. Serve as part of a hot breakfast or bunch plate with some sauteed mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and toast.
Toppings for toast
Toast is still a quick and easy breakfast option and there are a host of allergy friendly toppings to choose from. From simple dairy free/vegan butter, jams and even nut free ‘peanut butter’ made from toasted soy, chickpeas or sunflower seeds, you’re sure to find something to suit. Just be sure to read the ingredients carefully for your allergens. Or try topping your toast with slices of banana, avocado or fresh tomato.
If you are keen to try your hand at your own toast toppings, try one of these recipes.
Easy Small Batch Lime Marmalade
It’s easier than you think to make your own marmalade at home. This easy small batch lime marmalade recipe makes just a few jars of delicious citrus flavoured jam, perfect for enjoying on toast. And it has only a handful of allergy-friendly ingredients.
Vegan Lemon Curd
Skip the traditional lemon curd made with eggs and butter, and make this easy vegan lemon curd instead. This deliciously sweet but tangy lemon curd (or lemon cheese) uses aquafaba (from canned chickpeas) to repace the eggs, making it a great allergy friendly option. Vegan lemon curd is a delicious spread for toast or bakery items.
Smoothies
Need a quick and healthy breakfats on the go? Smoothies are a great choice for breakfast on the run, especially when they are made with allergy friendly ingredients like dairy free milks and yoghurts.
Here are some delicious allergy friendly breakfast smoothie options to try.
Vegan Keto Berry Smoothie

Start your day with a healthy smoothie, packed with healthy ingredients but without the allergens. This vegan keto berry smoothie is so easy to make with delicious frozen berries, avocado and coconut milk. Top with extra fresh berries and enjoy at home or on the go.
Refreshing Purple Smoothie Bowl

Enjoy your smoothie in a bowl with this vegan refreshing purple smoothie bowl recipe. This delicious filling breakfast is made with fresh fruits like apple, grapefruit and berries, hemp seeds and even some vegetable ingredients to keep you saftisfied. There’s no dairy, soy, nuts or gluten in this recipe and it’s vegan too.
More allergy friendly recipes
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