If you’re looking for a simple, plant-based breakfast sausage that’s easy to make and full of classic flavor, these oatmeal “unsausages” are it. Made with simple pantry staples — no food processor or complicated steps.
Watch How to Make These Vegan Breakfast Sausages
Why These Oatmeal Breakfast Sausages Work So Well
- Almost as easy as making a bowl of oatmeal!
- Full of classic sausage seasonings like sage, garlic, and onion
- Much lower in fat than traditional sausage
- Unlike store-bought vegan sausages, these don’t rely on heavy oils or highly processed ingredients. You control everything that goes in.
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Full measurements are in the recipe card below)
- Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce) – adds that salty, savory “sausage” flavor. Bragg’s has a slightly milder, more balanced taste than soy sauce.
- Neutral-tasting oil – just a small amount for moisture and browning, far less than traditional meat sausage.
- Real maple syrup – adds a touch of sweetness and classic breakfast flavor. Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
- Nutritional yeast flakes – adds savory, umami flavor and B vitamins without tasting “cheesy.”
- Seasonings – onion powder, sage, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper for classic sausage flavor with a little warmth.
- Quick oats – still whole-grain oats, just broken into smaller pieces and lightly toasted so they cook faster and blend smoothly into the patties.
Serve Vegan Oatmeal Breakfast Sausage With
- Scrambled Tofu
- Breakfast Casserole
- Toast and Gravy
- In a Breakfast Burrito
- Or just eat them like cookies 😉
Vegan Breakfast Sausage (made from OATMEAL!)
Satisfy your craving for sausage with these fantastic Vegan Breakfast Sausages made from oatmeal!
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup Bragg’s Liquid Aminos or low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 ½ tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried sage
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine all ingredients, except oats, in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
- Remove from heat; add oats and stir well. Allow mixture to sit 5 minutes.
- Scoop mixture into 2-inch round balls; place on prepared baking sheet and flatten gently with hands.
- Bake 15 minutes; flip sausages and bake an additional 10 minutes.
Tips & Storage
- A two-tablespoon cookie scoop makes evenly sized patties.
- Lightly spray your hands or the bottom of a glass if the mixture sticks.
- These freeze well before baking. Bake fresh for the best texture.
Final Notes
These vegan breakfast sausages are one of those recipes that surprise people. They have all the flavor you expect from sausage, but they’re made from simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Serve them with scrambled tofu, pancakes, or breakfast potatoes — and if you’re looking for a great pancake pairing, be sure to check out the banana pancake recipe mentioned in the video.
If you make these, I’d love to hear how you served them 💚
