Budget-Friendly Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas with Cheap Ingredients!

Ankita Kamat

Is it challenging to find the cheapest breakfast ideas for vegetarians? Want to try varieties of budget-friendly vegetarian breakfast which soothes your taste bud?

In my current blog, I’ve come up with my personal favourite cheap breakfast ideas for vegetarians.

31 Cheapest Breakfast Ideas for Vegetarians to Cook at Home on Budget

Let’s explore the delicious low-budget breakfast ideas as a vegetarian-

1.

Budget-Friendly Eggless Banana Stuffed French Toast for Morning Meal

Price: Between 1.5 and 2.5 USD for 2-3 servings.

Preparing banana stuffed French toast requires 3-4 bananas which costs between 0.25 and 1 USD. French bread costs around 1 USD for 8-10 slices.

So, you can just cook banana pieces in butter with brown sugar and stuff in the slices of French bread toast. Your budget-friendly morning meal is ready to serve.

2.

Cheap Three-Ingredient Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Price: Between 1 and 2.2 USD for 4 serving bars (Around 8 by 2 inch size each).

You need rolled oats (170 grams) which costs you between 20 and 80 cents. Also, you require 107 grams of strawberries which cost between 30 and 60 cents. 188 grams of applesauce costs around 50 cents.

Just with these 3 cheap and best ingredients you can prepare tasty and budget-friendly baked breakfast bars for vegetarians.

3.

Strawberry-Banana Smoothie is Cheapest Breakfast Option

Price: Between 0.50 and 1 USD for one serving.

For making the cheapest smoothie you just need 1 banana which costs around 15 cents. Also, you will get 150 grams of strawberries between 45 and 90 cents. Half cup milk costs anywhere between 12 and 25 cents. 

Blend all the three low-budget ingredients to get a perfect smoothie for a vegetarian without compromising on the taste.

4.

Cheap 2-Ingredient Cookies of Peanut Butter and Banana

Price: Between 0.65 and 0.80 USD for 10 cookies.

You can easily grab one ripe banana which hardly costs around 15 cents. Have half cup (128 grams) natural peanut butter which will cost about 50 cents.

Mash a banana and stir it by adding peanut butter. You can prepare 10 cookies with this dough. Bake the budget-friendly cookies to eat for breakfast. 

5.

Inexpensive Homemade Waffles for Breakfast

Price: Between 1.5 and 2.5 USD for 2 servings.

Making crunchy waffles requires 2 cups of rolled oats (160 grams) which costs between 20 and 80 cents. You also need 2 bananas which costs around 30 cents and 1 cup (240 ml) soy milk that costs around 60 cents.

Blend oats to make fine flour. Blend again by adding bananas and budget-friendly soy milk. Mix a teaspoon of baking powder. Use waffle iron to prepare crispy waffles and have it with seasonal budget-friendly fruits.

6.

Mushroom Pasta is Budget-Friendly and Delicious Morning Meal

Price: Between 2 and 4 USD for 2-3 servings.

You need 200 grams of mushrooms which will cost you around 1.5 USD. You can choose your favourite pasta which generally costs around 20 cents for 1 cup. 

Cook pasta and mushrooms, you can add other cheap ingredients like onion, garlic and tomato sauce to make a mouth-watering breakfast on your budget.

7.

Cheapest Garlic Mushroom Sandwich for Vegetarian Early Meal

Price: Between 2 and 4 USD for 2-3 servings.

For making a budget-friendly sandwich you need French bread that costs around 1 USD for 8-10 slices. You need 150 grams of mushroom which will cost around 1 USD. 

Enhance the taste by using cheap ingredients like chopped garlic, onion, tomato and pepper. Make a toast of French and and fill the garlic mushroom to make cheapest sandwiches for breakfast. 

8.

Cost-Effective Potato Fries for Breakfast

Price: Between 1 and 3 USD for 2-3 servings.

Get 3 potatoes which costs anywhere between 0.15 and 1.50 USD. Also, you need 3 tablespoons of butter which is budget-friendly and you usually have it in your kitchen.

Just melt the butter and fry the potato cubes till it gets crispy. Add salt and pepper powder. Budget-friendly potato breakfast is ready to eat.

9.

Honey Baked Bananas is the Cheapest Breakfast with Sweetness

Price: Between 1 and 2.5 USD for 2 servings.

Enjoy a budget-friendly sweet flavoured breakfast dish. Take 2 ripe bananas which costs you around 30 cents. Also, get 1 tablespoon of honey and a pinch of cinnamon.

Split bananas into 2 and pour honey and cinnamon on them. Bake the bananas to have a cheap breakfast.

10.

Tasty Corn Flakes Fruit Basket on Your Budget for Breakfast

Price: Between 1 and 2 USD for 2 servings.

Corn flakes is an easily available cheap ingredient. Just take half a cup of corn flakes which costs anywhere between 15 and 20 cents.

Just add fresh curd and two drops to vanilla essence. Add budget-friendly seasonal fruits and enjoy your breakfast. 

11.

Cost-Effective Grilled Cinnamon Apple for Morning Food

Price: Between 1.5 and 3.5 USD for 3-4 servings.

You need 2 large apples which will cost between 0.80 and 1.5 USD. Also, make 1/4 cup of lemon juice.

Soak round sliced apples in lemon juice. Then, grill the apple slices and sprinkle the mixture of brown sugar, ground cinnamon and salt. Lip smacking cheap breakfast is ready to serve.

12.

Apple Quinoa is the Best Low-Cost Breakfast for Vegetarians

Price: Between 2 and 3.5 USD for 2 servings.

Two large apples cost between 0.80 and 1.5 USD. Also, you need half a cup of quinoa (85 grams) which will cost you around 65 cents.

Cook bite-sized apple pieces along with quinoa in boiling water and stir in cinnamon. Then serve a budget-friendly tasty dish by sprinkling some ground cinnamon and a few drops of honey.

13.

Overnight Quinoa with Strawberry is a Perfect Budget-Friendly Dish for an Early Meal 

Price: Between 1.5 and 2.5 USD for 2 servings.

Half a cup of quinoa (85 grams) costs around 65 cents. You need 100 ml coconut milk which costs around 60 cents. You can also prepare coconut milk at home.

Just put the overnight quinoa, coconut milk and a few chopped strawberries in a jar. Delicious and cheapest breakfast is ready to enjoy with your loved ones.

14.

Low-Budget Breakfast Banana Pancakes for Vegetarians

Price: Between 0.55 and 0.75 USD for 4 pancakes (per serving).

One banana and two tablespoons of ground chia seeds are enough for making budget-friendly pancakes. The price per banana is around 15 cents and 30 grams of chia seeds (2 tablespoons) costs you around 40 cents.

Mix mashed banana and ground chia seeds properly. Use a teaspoon of budget-friendly coconut oil to fry the pancake. Tasty and cheap pancake is ready to serve.

15.

Sweet Potato Hash is a Cost-Effective Breakfast

Price: Between 1 and 2.5 USD for 2-3 servings.

You require 2 large sweet potatoes which costs anywhere between 0.50 and 1.20 USD. 

Roast sweet potato cube pieces. Also, use cheap ingredients like onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Serve low-cost sweet potato hash for breakfast.

16.

Cheapest Green Peas and Peanuts Salad for Breakfast

Price: Between 0.80 and 2 USD for 3 servings.

Preparing crunchy salad needs 200 grams of canned peas which costs less than 50 cents. You will easily get a handful of peanuts in your kitchen.

Just mix green peas, roasted peanuts, chopped onion, salt and ground pepper. Start your day with a healthy and budget-friendly salad for breakfast.

17.

Cheapest Chocolate-Banana Smoothie Bowls for Morning Meals

Price: Between 1.5 and 3 USD for 3 servings.

Take 3 frozen bananas which cost around 50 cents. You will need 3 tablespoons of peanut butter which will cost you around 40 cents. Half cup milk costs anywhere between 12 and 25 cents.

Blend milk, bananas, peanut butter by adding 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder. Your cheapest breakfast smoothie is read to eat. You can add seasonal budget-friendly fruits for toppings.

18.

Budget-Friendly Chia Banana Energy Bites for Morning Breakfast

Price: Between 2 and 5 USD for 18 balls.

You need 2 cups of rolled oats which usually costs between 20 and 80 cents. Also, one ripe banana which hardly costs 15 cents and ⅓ cup of peanut butter (100 grams) that costs around 40 cents.

Mash banana and mix all the ingredients along with honey, chia seeds, half cup roasted peanuts, salt, and ground cinnamon. Make balls and bake them. Budget-friendly energy bites are ready.

19.

Budget-Friendly Cantaloupe Breakfast Bowl 

Price: Between 2 and 5 USD for 2 servings.

Take a cantaloupe which costs anywhere between 2 and 5 USD. In addition, take some fresh budget-friendly seasonal fruits and nuts of your choice.

Make 2 pieces of a cantaloupe. Add Greek yogurt, seasonal fruits and nuts in the middle of cantaloupe. Tasty no-cook breakfast bowl is ready on your budget.

20.

Cheap Mushroom Pasta for Breakfast

Price: Between 4 and 7 USD for 4 servings.

All you need is 400 grams of mushrooms which cost you anywhere between 3 and 6 USD. You also require 400 grams of pasta of your choice which will cost you around a dollar.

Cook pasta separately. Fry chopped mushrooms, onion and garlic in a pan. Then add drained pasta and stir. Add salt, ground pepper and soy sauce(optional). Quick budget-friendly recipe is ready to taste.

21.

Carrot Apple Smoothie is Cost-Effective Recipe for Breakfast

Price: Between 1.5 and 2.5 USD for 2 servings.

Take one large apple which costs between 0.40 and 1 USD. You also need a ripe banana which costs around 15 cents and two large carrots which are usually priced around 50 cents.

Add a cup of coconut milk and 2 teaspoons of ginger. Blend all the ingredients and make it smooth. Have a healthy and delicious smoothie for breakfast on your budget. 

22.

Cheapest Green Gram Sprouts Salad for Breakfast

Price: Between 2 and 3.5 USD for 2 servings.

Preparing a budget-friendly salad needs 200 grams of green gram sprouts which costs between 1.5 and 3 USD. In addition, use cost-effective ingredients such as a chopped tomato and onion.

Mix sprouts with all the ingredients by adding salt, lemon juice, and ground pepper. Now you can eat the cheapest green gram salad for breakfast as a vegetarian.

23.

Low-Priced Strawberry Yogurt Parfait with Crispy Quinoa for Vegetarian Breakfast

Price: Between 1.2 and 3 USD for 1-2 servings.

For enjoying budget-friendly parfait you need 250 grams of strawberry yogurt which costs between 25 and 65 cents. Take half a cup of quinoa (85 grams) which will cost you around 65 cents.

Use cooked quinoa and roast in the oil till it gets crispy. Take a jar, put strawberry yogurt and layer it with crispy quinoa. Use fresh chopped strawberries and seasonal fruits for toppings. Enjoy cheap and creamy parfait.

24.

Cheap Hot Cornflakes Bowl for Breakfast

Price: Between 1 and 3 USD for 2 servings.

Take a cup of corn flakes which costs anywhere between 30 and 40 cents. Also, have a chopped onion, tomato, capsicum, carrot and green chilly.

Add oil in a pan and fry all the vegetables and pour tomato sauce, salt. Add all the fried ingredients to a bowl of corn flakes and toss well. This delicious morning corn flakes breakfast gives you a new tasty experience on your budget.

25.

Cheap Spinach Corn Sandwiches for Early Meals

Price: Between 1 and 3 USD for 2 sandwiches.

It requires 1 cup of chopped spinach which will cost anywhere between 0.50 and 2 USD. You can use 100 grams of canned sweet corn which costs between 20 and 40 cents.

Fry finely chopped onion in butter. Add spinach, corn, ground pepper, and salt. Mix well and pour on the slices of bread to make budget-friendly sandwiches for breakfast.

26.

Budget-Friendly Smashed Pinto Bean Tacos for Vegetarians

Price: Between 1 and 3 USD for 2 servings.

You need 200 grams of pinto beans which costs 0.40 and 1 USD. Have 2 tacos shells which cost around 50 cents.

Fry all the budget-friendly ingredients like chopped onion and tomato in a pan. Add pinto beans, garlic powder, chili powder and salt. Cook well and smash the beans. Fill in the tacos and enjoy low-budget breakfast.

27.

Cheap Chickpeas Scramble for Breakfast

Price: Between 2 and 4 USD for 2 servings.

Take 1 cup of canned chickpeas which will cost between 0.50 and 1 USD. You also need 2 cups of chopped spinach which costs anywhere between 1 and 4 USD.

Fry a chopped onion and garlic by using a tablespoon of oil. Add mashed chickpeas, tomato, ground pepper, salt, turmeric powder. After a few minutes add spinach and mix well. Eat cheap vegetarian scramble for breakfast.

28

Budget-Friendly Bagel Sandwiches with Peanut Butter

Price: Between 2.5 and 3.5 USD for 3 servings.

A pack of bagels costs around 2 USD which contains 6 pieces. Take 2 bananas which cost around 30 cents.

Split the bagels and make it 2 halves. Spread peanut butter and keep banana slices and make a bagel sandwich. This is a quick and budget-friendly breakfast.

29.

Low-Cost Orange Carrot Smoothie for Morning Food

Price: Between 1.5 and 3.5 USD for 4 servings.

Making smoothies is budget-friendly and consumes less time. You need 1 orange which costs between 25 and 50 cents. Also, take one large carrot which costs around 25 cents and a banana priced about 15 cents.

Add half a cup of water along with a ginger, 2 tablespoons flax seeds and lemon juice. Also, add ¼ teaspoon of turmeric. Blend all the inexpensive ingredients and enjoy a cheap smoothie for your breakfast.

30.

Inexpensive Vegetarian Roasted Cabbage Steaks for Breakfast

Price: Between 1.5 and 4 USD for 4 steaks.

You need 2 small cabbage heads which will cost between 1 and 3.5 USD. In addition, it requires other cheap ingredients like 2 tablespoons of olive oil and one tablespoon of garlic powder.

Cut the cabbage stems and have 4 discs of cabbage which are less than one inch in thickness. Apply olive oil coating, salt, garlic powder and paprika to cabbage discs. Bake them and have a budget-friendly breakfast.

31.

Perfect Oats Soup for Breakfast on Your Budget

Price: Between 1.5 and 4 USD for 4 steaks.

Take half a cup of oats which will cost less than 20 cents. Also, 2 cups of milk priced anywhere between 0.50 and 1 USD.

Fry a finely chopped onion in 2 tablespoons of oil and add garlic. Then add a chopped carrot. Pour oats and fry. Add half cup of water and cook veggies and oats well. Add milk, salt, pepper powder. Serve inexpensive soup for vegetarians. 

I hope now you have got a menu for the entire month with my list of cheap breakfast ideas for vegetarians at home. Try these low-budget breakfast ideas and share your experience with me. Also, feel free to share about your favourite budget-friendly breakfast dish in the comment section.

Ankita Kamat

I'm Ankita Kamat, the creator of Frugal Beat, a blog dedicated to frugal living. Join me in exploring practical ways to save money, reduce waste and live a purposeful life. Let's embrace frugality as a lifestyle together.