I've been eating cold kheer (Indian rice pudding) for breakfast since it's gotten hot. I make a batch on the weekend and portion it into breakfast sized containers.

You can find a vegan slow cooker recipe using brown rice here: http://healthyslowcooking.com/2011/06/30/vegan-slow-cooker-kheer/

I must admit - I've never heard of anyone becoming vegan for health reasons. Most of the time, people stop being vegan for health reasons. Having said that, my favorite breakfast right now is plain avocado smushed on top of toast.

Every couple weeks I make what I call energy bars and freeze them. Two layers, the bottom is soy protein, oatmeal, and agave. The top is trail mix and agave, bake out some moisture and good to go. Adding peanut butter to the base makes it a little more palatable.

A delicious breakfast rice dish: brown rice with nuts (pecans or walnuts both work equally well), diced green apples (or pears), cinnamon & nutmeg, fresh grated ginger, and vanilla. I put a little vanilla in the water when I'm cooking the rice, and then add all the other ingredients in when the rice is finished cooking, but still warm so the flavors can meld. This can be eaten warm or cold (so would work well if you want to make the night before).

Toasted english muffins (you can get them vegan) with peanut butter, or if you prefer, soy cream cheese.

You should take a look at Vegan Brunch by Isa Chandra Moskowitz (http://www.theppk.com/books/vegan-brunch/). I love this book. It's filled with tons of great recipes for muffins, pancakes, waffles, etc. The seitan sausage is super-easy to make ahead and delicious.

I have to comment and say that Yes I have heard of people becoming vegan for health reasons (you are not alone!). Ever read 'The China Study'? I know friends who converted to becoming vegan overnight after reading that book. To them its not a moral issue but a health issue. Personally I'm only vegetarian but still kinda get it.

As a non vegan friend I personally eat toast with a nut butter every morning - with chai or OJ. It never gets boring.

I like brown rice heated with rice or almond milk, honey, cinnamon, slivered almonds & dried cranberries.

I also like protein bread toasted with sliced avo on top.

my tropical tahini oat bars make a good on the go vegan breakfast:

http://theactorsdiet.wordpress.com/2011/01/09/chenwald-bakery/

My staple breakfast for the past 3-4 years have been green smoothies. I likely get more veggies in one breakfast than most people get in a week.

Pancakes! I pre-cook them (actually I just tend to double a pancake recipes when we make brunch on weekends), then freeze them. On weekdays you can pop them in the toaster or toaster oven, and you have really fast pancakes! My go-to basic vegan pancake recipe is from Vegan with a Vengeance; here is a version of it online. You can add a cup of fruit/nuts, too.

I also really like cereal with (nondairy)milk and sliced fruit in the mornings.

Oh! And I've heard of several people who make breakfast burritos (scrambled tofu and/or cooked beans, as well as some veggies and salsa) ahead of time and freeze them to reheat in the mornings.

Tofu scramble is easy to make ahead and heat in the morning (roll it in a tortilla or smush it between an English muffin for transportability). There are plenty of good recipes out there, but you basically just saute up veggies you like, add tofu and spices, and a liquid ingredient (soy sauce, wine, vinegar, water) to help the tofu absorb flavor, and some people add turmeric for color. Endlessly adaptable, delicious, and filling!

And I, too, would like to stand up for the healthiness of a vegan diet! Just like anything, it is not healthy if done badly and healthy if done well, but I know that I was probably much healthier when I was vegan (before I reintroduced cheese into my diet!).

I am almost on the same path except I do eat cheese and eggs from sustainable, cruelty free local sources once in a while.

I love baked apples or bananas - Just quarter cut and core the green apples, tsp cinnamon, allspice or ground ginger, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 cup of Sucanat, then toss, place into oiled baking dish for 30 min. at 375, then serve with cashew cream or almond milk poured over.

same as above for bananas but I like coconut milk.

Baked Oatmeal made the night before and add any seasonal fruit, peaches are great right now.
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup oat bran
3 cups soy milk
1 cup water
2 eggs or, applesauce and tofu mashed up
½ cup maple syrup
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup almonds, chopped fine
2 – 3 peaches, peeled and chopped

Place dry ingredients and fruit in a casserole/cake pan, mix wet ingredients and pour over dry mixture, stir until blended. Bake 375 degrees, 45 minutes.
Alternative: Apple juice, apples, cinnamon, cherries or dried fruit.

I highly recommend "Angel Foods" Healthy Recipes for Heavenly Bodies- by Cherie Soria

Its full of easy recipes for vegan -yogurts, cheeses, milks, breakfast fruits, puddings all that can be made a head of time for breakfast plus other meals.

I also make a tofu scramble with green onion, cumin, thyme, salt, pepper wrap in corn tortilla and salsa. Or add mushrooms and have with toast.
Raw almond butter, one homemade whole wheat toast, sliced figs and drizzle brown rice syrup or agave.

I love this site, you won't get bored
http://veganyumyum.com/category/breakfast/

Another vote for tofu scramble. The recipe from Vegan with a Vengeance is delish, though a little time consuming. I'd make a big batch when you have the time and heat it up as you need it.

Also, can't beat a smoothie-- I like banana, berries or peaches, and almond milk. Throw in any of the following for additional bulk: kale (nope, you don't even taste it), flax seeds, peanut flour, peanut or other nut butter, cocoa powder.

There was a nice post a little while ago on Polenta for breakfast - I've enjoyed it a few times with cheddar cheese, but I'm sure it would be great with any savory vegan toppings.

Fresh fruit is about as vegan as you can get... as are any variety of fruit smoothies as long as you're making the smoothies without milk or yogurt.

I am sensitive to eggs and my daughter is allergic to dairy, so we are (almost) vegan for health reasons. Lots of good ideas here! I usually just eat a ton of fruit, or reheat whatever leftovers we have from dinner. I get tired of oatmeal.

I, too, became a vegan back in '94 for health reasons (the environmental & world-economic reasons were, so to speak, gravy). There are proteins in animal flesh & dairy products that can aggravate estrogen-dependent conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, PMS symptoms, etc. With some education, forethought, & development of good habits/routines, the vegan diet can be a very healthy one!

Get a copy of Vegan Diner by Julie Hasson. The two tofu scrambles are worth the price of the book.

I like a nutty granola or cereal with almond milk and fresh fruit – berries, sliced peaches, Pecans are a great addition, too. And it tastes good hot or cold.

For make-ahead options, savory muffins or cookies (with minimal sweeteners) can be a lifesaver-- find a vegan recipe or adapt an existing favorite (Bob's Red Mill has some great ones). You'll quickly learn how to sub in flax "eggs" and agave. If you can find a recipe that incorporates grated carrot or zucchini, that's a huge bonus. A handful of almonds and fruit (like blueberries) is great on the go, too, and always keeps me going longer than I expect.

If you're a little more open-minded about "breakfast," try savory things you would normally consider better suited to lunch. Lunch options are often better balanced calorie-wise (more protein, less sugar, etc.) and can be very filling and sustaining. One of my favorites is a sandwich on complete protein sprouted grain bread (5g protein per slice!) with hummus spread on one slice, avocado mashed on the other, and raw thinly sliced beets, shredded carrots (I use my vegetable peeler for these) and arugula (or any green you have) in between. So good. Breakfast salads are great, too.

Steel cut oats with pecans and sweetened almond or rice milk (and maybe a smidge of brown sugar.) You can freeze steel cut oats, or make enough for 5 days and it will keep in the fridge.

Have you tried quinoa for breakfast? It's just as versatile as oatmeal, but has a naturally nutty taste. Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy quinoa for breakfast: http://cookieandkate.com/2011/breakfast-quinoa/

thank you all so much! these are amazing ideas - and yes, The China Study is a must-read!

-Jessica (bakingforsustaining.wordpress.com)

Avocado toast or avocado pudding are great for breakfast and take very little time. Or apple slices with nut or seed butter (a tablespoon or so).

I like savoury food in the morning, so I sometimes eat chilled soft tofu with soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions and gomasio.

When I do have time to eat leisurely, I really like having edamame for breakfast.

I make my own instant oats (just buy a bunch of 'quick rolled oats' in bulk and pulse about half of them in the blender, then combine). I make a BIG batch of this. Every morning, into my 1 cup tupperware container, I put a couple of tablespoons of the dried oat mixture, some brown sugar or suconat, salt, maple and whatever dried fruit/nuts I've got on hand.

Throw the lid on it, take it to work. When I get there, I pour in some hot water from the coffee machine (in fact, sometimes i'll pour in a shot of coffee too :) ), stir and let sit for like 30 seconds. Instant, cheap, nutritious, vegan... what else can you ask for?

i second the quinoa idea. I use a recipe from 101coobooks.com, where the quinoa is served with pecans, berries (black or blue is what I usually use) and drizzled with agave. Delicious.

Shipwrecks, a lot of vegetarians eat so much cheese and eggs that they actually get too much fat in their diet, that's why some of them start veganizing.

I love vegan overnight oats (that don't need to be cooked) and havn't gotten bored with them yet. I also love making homemade granola with lots of almonds and eating it with fruit and non-dairy milk. Good Luck.