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Elevate your meal prep game with these nourishing and flavorful vegan dishes
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These nutritious and delectable vegan meal prep recipes are ideal for preparing ahead of time over the weekend. Ranging from quick breakfast options to satisfying lunches and indulgent desserts, these pre-prepared meals cater to all your cravings on busy days. Store half of the recipes in the fridge for the start of the week and freeze the rest for later enjoyment. Alternatively, if you're short on time for home meal prep, services like Purple Carrot can handle all the work for you. Let's get started!
Tips for Vegan Meal Prep
- Opt for a service like Purple Carrot for fully customizable meals and snacks delivered to your doorstep, eliminating the need for meal planning and grocery store trips.
- If you prefer home preparation, decide on your weekly meal choices, shop for the necessary ingredients, and cook the meals the weekend before for consumption during the week.
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Vegan Meal Prep Recipes for Breakfast
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats with Candied Ginger and Walnuts These soy-free, low-sodium overnight oats are an excellent choice for a nutritious breakfast. Offered by the convenient plant-based meal delivery service Purple Carrot, this meal can be prepared in just 10 minutes, leaving you longing for more throughout the day.
- Meal Prep Tip: With all the ingredients delivered directly to your doorstep, you can prepare this recipe just before you're ready to indulge!
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Consider Purple Carrot to streamline your shopping and meal planning.
Weekend shopping and home food preparation can be time-consuming. A vegan meal delivery service like Purple Carrot can help fill the gaps. Offering fully customizable meal kits and freshly prepared meals, they can conveniently deliver them to your doorstep.
Vegan Blueberry Muffins These delightfully moist muffins are irresistible. Crafted with soy milk yogurt, almond milk, and velvety applesauce, this breakfast treat won't last long on the plate.
- Meal Prep Tip: Bake in advance and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Alternatively, freeze immediately for later consumption.
Green Smoothie Bowl A revitalizing and nutritious smoothie bowl featuring spinach, chia seeds, banana, and avocado. Top with granola or your preferred fruit for added texture and flavor.
- Meal Prep Tip: Prepare this single-serving meal ahead of the week, store in a freezer bag, and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Turkish-Style Vegan Tofu Scramble (Vegan Menemen) Menemen, a beloved Turkish dish traditionally made with eggs, olive oil, onions, chiles, and tomatoes. In this delectable vegan rendition, silken tofu replaces eggs for a creamy texture.
- Meal Prep Tip: Prepare this dish over the weekend. Reheat and serve with your favorite bread for a satisfying meal.
Chilaquiles with Pepitas, Charred Corn, and Black Beans Indulge in this iconic Mexican breakfast favorite comprising crispy tortilla chips, tangy salsa verde, creamy black beans, avocado, and toasted pumpkin seeds.
- Meal Prep Tip: Prepare the salsa verde and toasted corn in advance. Combine them in a large saucepan with water and tortilla chips, then add toppings and serve.
Coconut-Chia Pudding-in-a-Jar Indulge in this fruity, nutty treat suitable for breakfast or dessert (we don’t judge). Mix coconut milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup, then portion into glass jars.
- Meal Prep Tip: Once prepped, seal the jars and refrigerate. Add pineapple, kiwi, raspberries, and roasted almonds on top when serving!
Blueberry-Orange Pancakes with Vanilla Yogurt Enjoy these zesty, creamy pancakes courtesy of Purple Carrot. Featuring dried blueberries, coconut milk, and orange zest, this calorie-conscious option takes just 15 minutes to whip up.
- Meal Prep Tip: Mix the batter, cook on a skillet, and serve, thanks to the ingredients shipped directly to you!
Spicy Chard and Pineapple Smoothie Satisfy your sweet and spicy cravings with a veggie-packed smoothie with a jalapeno kick. Frozen pineapple and chard create a refreshing, non-bitter greens boost.
- Meal Prep Tip: Blend, store in freezer bags or containers, then thaw overnight in the fridge for a morning treat.
Vegan Banana Bread with Chocolate and Miso Grab a slice of this vegan chocolate-chip banana bread for a quick breakfast (or late-night snack). Made with applesauce and white miso, and served with a brown sugar glaze, this loaf is irresistible.
- Meal Prep Tip: Store for up to 2 days, then reheat in the oven for 5 minutes before adding the glaze.
Vegan Pancakes Enjoy these fluffy vegan pancakes, made with maple syrup and soy milk, boasting a tropical flavor from coconut oil.
- Meal Prep Tip: Prepare the batter ahead and refrigerate or freeze for a convenient breakfast option.
Healthy Vegan Waffles Enjoy these nutritious dairy and egg-free waffles that are both crispy and tender. Add maple syrup, nut butter, or fruit preserves for extra sweetness.
- Prep Tip: Make these waffles ahead and freeze them in resealable bags for up to 1 month. Reheat and serve with your preferred toppings.
Blueberry-Coconut Breakfast Cookies Indulge in these delightful breakfast cookies made with oats, coconut, bananas, maple syrup, and frozen blueberries.
- Prep Tip: Bake these cookies in advance and store them in the fridge for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
Vegan Pear, Cranberry, and Pecan Muffins Whip up these pantry-friendly muffins using cornstarch, pear or peach syrup, and cranberries.
- Prep Tip: Bake and store these muffins for the week. Dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving.
Vegan Pinto Bean Breakfast Sausage Discover the tastiness of these flavorful vegan sausages made with onions, mushrooms, pinto beans, and soy sauce.
- Prep Tip: Bake and freeze these sausages for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Vegan Tofu and Spinach Scramble Enjoy this savory tofu scramble with spinach, grape tomatoes, and basil. Top with avocado for extra flavor.
- Prep Tip: Store this tofu scramble for up to 5 days in the fridge. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave when ready to eat.
Vegan Migas (Mexican-Style Fried Tortillas with Tofu) Enjoy this vegan twist on the tex-mex classic featuring tortillas, plum tomatoes, poblano pepper, silken tofu, and salsa verde. Quick to make and high in protein.
- Prep Tip: Prepare the ingredients beforehand, crisp the tortillas, mix with tofu and other ingredients, then heat before serving.
Crispy Potato, Onion, and Mushroom Rösti Indulge in this traditional Swiss potato dish made with mushrooms, garlic, and russet potatoes for a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Tip: Prep ingredients in advance and cook the rösti in a pan for 14 minutes when ready to eat.
Vegan Sweet Potato Date Muffins Bake up a batch of these naturally sweet muffins made with juicy dates and sweet potato puree. Add orange zest or roasted pecans for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month.
Vegan Meal Prep Recipes for Lunch
Crispy Sumac Brown Rice Bowls Enjoy a creamy-rich, protein-packed, gluten-free bowl delivered by Purple Carrot in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Tip: Simply prepare the recipe right before eating!
Vegan Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo Indulge in this high-fiber, low-fat twist on the classic comfort food featuring eggless fettuccine, soy cream cheese, almond milk, and nutritional yeast for a faux-cheese flavor.
- Prep Tip: Cook the pasta and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Make-Ahead Chickpea Salad with Cumin and Celery This recipe is perfect for lunch prep, featuring cooked chickpeas in a cumin vinaigrette with carrots, shallots, and parsley.
- Prep Tip: Make the salad and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup Try this creamy, heart-healthy soup made with celery, Yukon gold potatoes, broccoli florets, and nutritional yeast for a nutty, cheesy texture.
- Prep Tip: Make ahead and freeze for up to a month, then thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
Make-Ahead Quinoa Salad with Cucumber, Tomato, and Herbs Loosely based on Tabbouleh, this salad features quinoa, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, cucumber, and chopped mint and parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Tip: Mix and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Gazpacho Chill out on hot summer days with this cold soup made of raw vegetables. Blend cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, red onions, garlic, tomato juice, vinegar, and olive oil, then chill in the fridge.
- Prep Tip: Store for up to 5 days and serve directly from the fridge, perfect with crackers or bread.
The Ultimate Fully-Loaded Vegan Nachos Indulge in these fully-loaded vegan nachos perfect for sharing or solo enjoyment. Craft your own tortilla chips and pile on vegan refried beans, guacamole, sliced black olives, vegetarian bean chili, and any other toppings you desire.
- Prep Tip: Bake the tortilla chips and prepare your toppings beforehand. Warm up the toppings before assembling the nachos on the day of serving.
Peanut Noodles with Sesame Brussels Sprouts Enjoy these peanut noodles delivered by Purple Carrot that boast citrusy, savory Thai peanut flavors. They're high in fiber, soy-free, and promote bone health.
- Prep Tip: With ingredients shipped to your door, this meal only requires 20 minutes of cooking time before serving.
