Figuring out what to eat [1] every single day can be exhausting, especially if you're new to the vegan diet game. Maybe you want to try making something you've never made before or you just want a change from your usual. Whatever it is, we're packing our favourite recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacks so you can see just how versatile the vegan diet truly is. From mac and "cheese" to delicious breakfast bars, the possibilities are truly endless.
By the end of this one-week meal plan — a mix of healthy and indulgent because balance is always key — you'll see that the vegan diet can be fun and delicious [2] without eating tofu every day. Kick-start your plant-based journey now and see what's cooking.
Monday
Breakfast: tofu scramble [4] with kale and sweet potatoes
Lunch: spring rolls [5]
Snack: fruit and vegan chocolate (EatingEvolved [6] Cashew Milk Bars are heaven!)
Dinner: Olivia Wilde's "bolognese" [7]
Tuesday
Breakfast: chocolate almond protein bars [8] (this recipe makes plenty for the next day, so you save time)
Lunch: vegan pizza [9]
Snack: grilled zucchini [10]
Dinner: cauliflower rice stir-fry [11]
Wednesday
Breakfast: chocolate almond protein bars (from the day before)
Lunch: lentil meatballs [12] — I promise you won't miss the real thing!
Snack: pita chips and carrots with hummus
Dinner: chickpea coconut curry with sweet potatoes [13]
Thursday
Breakfast: chocolate peanut butter oatmeal [14]
Lunch: avocado pesto pasta [15] (Banza chickpea pasta is a great option for even fewer calories)
Snack: vegan yoghurt and fresh fruit
Dinner: white bean salad [16]
Friday
Breakfast: chia pudding [17] (create your own flavour combo!)
Lunch: Mexican tempeh quinoa salad [18]
Snack: edamame
Dinner: creamy vegan mac and cheese [19] — because we all need to indulge on a Friday night!
Saturday
Breakfast: berry smoothie [20]
Lunch: chickpea avocado salad [21]
Snack: GoMacro MacroBar [22]
Dinner: vegan lasagna [23] for the entire family
Sunday
Breakfast: deluxe acai bowl [24] — ending the week with a bang!
Lunch: Asian-inspired salad [25]
Snack: chips and guac
Dinner: Instant Pot vegetarian chili [26]