Tofu Breakfast Bowl

Breakfast bowls like this scrambled tofu breakfast bowl are one of my go-to meals. They’re easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand and loaded with flavorful, nourishing ingredients. This tofu breakfast bowl recipe is simple to make and delivers satisfying plant-based goodness in every bite.

Packed with plant-based protein, crispy potatoes, peppers, and onions, this healthy breakfast bowl has all the comfort of a classic diner breakfast—without the grease. It’s a hearty, nutrient-dense way to start the day and an easy win for Meatless Monday or any morning you want a filling vegan breakfast.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I’ve covered plant-based protein, but what about all the other nutrients? This tofu breakfast bowl recipe is loaded with vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and all that other good stuff. I like to aim for a balance of nutrients with my meals, so I like to add veggies and fruit to every meal.

• This breakfast bowl gives you 15 grams of protein thanks to a big boost from the tofu scramble. If you’ve never had tofu scramble before, or if you aren’t usually a fan of tofu, I implore you to give it a try! It’s amazing how the texture + flavor combo mimics eggs. And of course, if you prefer, you can totally substitute eggs for the tofu scramble. (You’ve gotta make it work for you!)
• Golden potatoes are a good source of vitamins, particularly if you don’t peel them. They tend to be less starchy than russet potatoes and brown nicely with creamy centers. Yum, yum!
• Bell peppers add a lot of vitamin C plus more dietary fiber. Bell peppers are also an excellent source of vitamin B6, vitamin K, and Potassium.
• Avocado, of course, is one of my favorite foods and avocados are loaded with dietary fiber and healthy fat. Healthy fat is needed for a balanced diet, so if avocados aren’t your thing, then add in 1 tsp of MCT oil per serving to still get that healthy fat (and you won’t even taste it!).

Tofu Breakfast Bowl Ingredients

• Base: This healthy breakfast bowl recipe uses a base of homemade hash browns. You can certainly use other bases such as cooked rice or quinoa, riced cauliflower, root veggie home fries, spiralized sweet potato or squash, etc.
• Protein: The next component is a protein. I use a delectable tofu scramble. If you want to try other plant-based ideas, then I recommending including cooked beans or lentils, tempeh, seitan, vegetarian sausage or chorizo. The choice is up to you!
• Flavors: I like to add other flavors as well as textures to top this breakfast bowl. Be sure to season each component and it will help you build the flavors overall as you go. Feel free to add spices to your hash browns or tofu scramble.
• Topping: Avocado is fantastic on breakfast bowls. It adds creamy, rich flavor and texture. A sprinkling of green onions adds color and freshness. You can also add sliced jalapeno, fresh herbs, diced tomato, chopped spinach or kale, slaw, nuts and seeds, or other flavor-packed plant-based toppings. Add a drizzle of hot sauce, a spoonful of salsa, or another favorite sauce to make this bowl complete.

How to Make a Tofu Breakfast Bowl

1. Start by prepping the tofu. Drain it, crumble it into a bowl, and mix with nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, turmeric, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir in a little olive oil and water to coat evenly, then let it marinate while you cook the potatoes. This step builds flavor and gives the tofu that classic “scramble” taste.
2. Next, cook the potatoes. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the cubed potatoes with salt and pepper, turning occasionally, until golden on the outside and tender inside. This takes the longest—about 20–25 minutes—so be patient. Once done, transfer them to a bowl and keep warm.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers and half of the green onions in olive oil until softened and lightly caramelized. Add the potatoes back to the pan and cook everything together until nicely browned and flavorful.
4. Finally, use the same skillet to warm and lightly cook the marinated tofu, stirring often so it heats evenly without drying out. To serve, divide the potato hash and tofu scramble into bowls, then top with sliced avocado and the remaining green onions. From start to finish, you’ll have a hearty, protein-packed breakfast bowl ready in about 45 minutes.

More Breakfast Recipes

Breakfast is a beloved meal at my house, and we love to get creative with what we have in the morning. Here are some of my family’s fav breakfast recipes:

• Almond Butter + Jelly Muffins
• Vegan Waffles
• Breakfast Smoothies
• Pumpkin Pancakes
• Nutella Crepes
• Vegan ‘Yogurt’ Parfaits
• Shredded Hash Browns
• Vegan Blueberry Muffins

This recipe can be the main event or a savory part of a delicious brunch… you choose! Don’t forget to rate + review the recipe below, as well as let me know how you made this recipe your own!