Get inspired with these best Vegan Meal Prep Ideas that are anything but boring. You can make these vegan meal prep recipes ahead of time so that you have clean options and don't have to resort to fast foods or unhealthy foods. From healthy breakfast recipes, to fun snack ideas and hearty dinners, this list has it all.
If you are trying to eat more plant-based foods, meal prepping can help you reach your health and wellness goals.
Vegan meal prep is a great way to make sure you’re eating healthy and fueling your body properly.
There are many vegan meal prep recipes that are easy to follow and easy to prepare. I've collected a variety of these recipes while helping you save the time and in-depth preparation time.
What Is Vegan Meal Prep?
Meal Prep is a process of planning the weekly menu and then cooking or precooking your meals ahead of time.
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If you've tried meal prep at least once you know how useful it is in reducing some of that stress associated with cooking something new every day.
It's not too difficult to carve out 1 or 2 hours of time each Sunday to prep the ingredients/sauces and partly cook some of the recipes for the week.
If you do that, you'll see how rewarding it is and this will quickly turn you into a meal prep enthusiast.
How To Start Meal Prepping?
There are two methods for meal prepping.
The first method is to fully cook your week's worth of meals. You can do this on Sunday or when you have a day off.
This is very convenient, because then you have all your recipes cooked and ready to be consumed.
As a downside to this method - the longer your meals sit in the fridge, the less flavorful they may become.
The second easy vegan meal prep method which I really love is prepping the ingredients ahead of time versus cooking meals. What you do is basically make a menu, go grocery shopping and then chop/cut/slice all ingredients for your meals.
You can put them in separate containers and store in fridge. When you're ready to cook, you'll have all the ingredients prepped and ready and it will dramatically cut down on cooking time.
A huge plus of this plant-based meal prep method is that all your meals will always be fresh and super tasty because you literally just cooked them from the ingredients you prepped ahead of time.
My takeaway?
I recommend doing a combo meal prep in which you fully cook some of the meals and for the rest of your menu items you simply prep the ingredients.
Here, I compiled a list of the best vegan meal prep ideas. All these recipes are easy, clean and perfect for a healthy lifestyle.
👆Here's Why You'll Like Vegan Meal Prep Recipes
- these vegan meal prep ideas contain everything you need for healthy breakfast, snacks and dinner. I didn't include vegan lunch meal prep recipes because for lunch you can just reheat the leftovers from the previous day dinner. No need to cook something new every single time.
- easy these plant-based recipes are loaded with good-for-you ingredients.
- no boring recipes. From muffins and granola to baked potato and Chili soup, all recipes fun, healthy and never boring. Add these delicious recipes to your vegan meal plan.
Vegan Meal Prep Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Unfortunately, due to a shortage of time, many people skip.
Here, I compiled a list of the best breakfast recipes for the vegan meal prep. You can make a recipe or part of it ahead of time and then enjoy on busy mornings.
Healthy Chocolate Baked Oatmeal With Cherries
Chocolate Baked Oatmeal for breakfast? - Yes, please! These delicious oats are loaded with good-for-you ingredients like fresh cherries, walnuts and cacao powder. It's a healthy Oil-free and Sugar-free vegan breakfast recipe your family will love.
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Best Vegan Waffles (Easy Homemade Recipe)
This is the best vegan waffles recipe made with simple pantry ingredients in the comfort of your kitchen. These easy waffles are a tasty way to start the day. Make them for Sunday breakfast or brunch.
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Healthy Vegan Raspberry Muffins (Oil-Free)
These vegan raspberry muffins are oil-free, dairy-free, eggless, and vegan! They have such a fluffy, soft texture and delicious bites of fresh raspberries. They are so easy to make withsimple and healthy ingredients are are perfect to meal prep for breakfast, dessert, or even a snack.
Cinnamon Raisin Granola with Coconut Oil
This vegan Cinnamon Raisin Granola with Coconut Oil is made with just 5 ingredients. Delicious and super crunchy, this granola is the perfect breakfast when you haven't gone grocery shopping in a while!
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Easy Freezable Applesauce Waffles (Dippable!)
A little breakfast meal prep and you'll always have an easy morning! These Freezable Applesauce Waffles are gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, anddippable! A customizable recipe perfect for kids, teens, even adults!
Vegan Frittata with Sweet Potato and Kale
This healthy Vegan Frittata with Sweet Potato and Kale is made with just 20 minutes of hands on time and will last for 5 days in the refrigerator. Make this one on Sunday night for theperfect healthy meal prep!
Chia Seed Pudding
Chia Seed Pudding is a perfectly creamy and nutritious make-ahead breakfast or afternoon snack that’s made with just three simple ingredients – chia seeds, milk, and your favorite sweetener. So delicious and filled with protein, healthy fats, and fiberand is completely gluten-free and vegan!
The Best Healthy Breakfast Cookies
These healthy breakfast cookies are gluten-free, vegan, naturally sweetened, packed with wholesome ingredients, and taste incredible!
Savory Vegan Muffins (Easy + One Bowl!)
These savory vegan muffins are the perfect meal prep breakfast. Loaded with zucchini and carrots and packed with flavor—these muffins make it easy to eat your vegetables!
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Made with oats and oat milk, this vegan meal prep breakfast is the perfect way to start the day. An easy throw together the night before breakfast is packed with flavor and protein youkeep you going all morning.
Fruit And Yogurt Parfaits (Perfect To Make-Ahead)
These healthy fruit and yogurt parfaits are incredibly easy to make and are the perfect make-ahead grab-n-go breakfast.
Use any fruits or berries you have in your fridge. Pineapple, mango or banana also make the excellent choices.
Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
Perfectly fluffy banana oatmeal protein pancakes are perfect for fueling busy mornings! They are wholesome, easy to make, and ready in 30 mins.
Berry Smoothie
This vegan berry smoothie is going to rock your world! We’ve got triple berry goodness from strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries in this plant-based and low carb smoothie.
Healthy Homemade Protein Bars
These 6 ingredient Homemade Protein Bars have a protein powder nutty base and dark chocolate topping for healthy, wholesome, and customizable no bake treats that take just 10 minutes prep!
Vegan Snacks
Oftentimes, when we crave a snack, we tend to reach for available and less healthier options.
That's when vegan meal prep comes in handy. The recipes below are so easy to make on Sunday and then enjoy throughout the week.
Plus, they're healthy too, so no guilt after eating these.
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
These vegan 3-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls are ready to eat in just 10 minutes. They are such a delicious, healthy, and easy snack! Don't have peanut butter? - almond butter makes a perfect substitute.
Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies (3 ingredients)
Easy almond flour shortbread cookies that are delightfully crispy and made with only 3 ingredients! They are healthy, vegan, gluten-free, paleo, keto and can be made oil-free.
Smashing Edamame and Cucumber High-Protein Snack!
This nutritious smashed cucumber and edamame vegan protein snack is a great option to eat at home or grab on the go! Serve them in individual mason jars for a last minute snack idea.
Sugar-Free Brownies (No bake)
Make these no-bake sugar-free brownies with just 3 ingredients (bananas, vegan chocolate, and vanilla extract) and no refined sugar added. They are naturally sweet, rich, and fudgy, making a great vegan snack.
Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas are a great snack for the whole family and can be made sweet or spicy or even plain with a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy these as a snack or make into a chickpea salad.
Oat Flour Banana Bread (Oil-Free, Vegan)
Healthy oat flour banana bread that’s SO good no one will believe it’s vegan, oil-free, and refined sugar-free. Lightly spiced and irresistibly tender and moist!
Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus
Roasted sweet potato hummus is easy and quick to make, requiring very simple ingredients. Serve it with toasted pita chips, crackers, or veggie sticks for a perfect healthy snack!
You can also spread it on sandwiches, burrito or make it into a salad dressing.
5-Ingredient No-Bake Granola Bars
Just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip up these no bake granola bars so you can have a healthy snack all week long. These bars are so easy to make, and very filling,boasting 9g of protein using only whole food ingredients, and are vegan and gluten free!
Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Naturally sweet, loaded with energy, these vegan chocolate peanut butter energy balls are delicious, healthy and perfect for an after-school snack, or whenever you’re needing a bitof a “pick-me-up” to your day. They are the perfect grab and go treat for any busy family.
Coconut Date Bars (No-Bake)
Looking for an easy sweet treat that is great for meal prep? These coconut date bars are made with 6 simple ingredients! They come together quickly, and you can enjoy them as a healthy breakfast, dessert, or energizing snack at any time of day!
Vegan Meal Prep Dinner Ideas
Get your meal prep containers out and make these delicious vegan dinner prep recipes that are sure to brighten up your weekdays.
From nutrient dense butternut squash and quinoa salad to Thai tofu bowls, these fantastic vegan meal prep recipes will not disappoint.
Healthy Vegan Baked Potato Loaded With Mushrooms And Cheese
This Healthy Vegan Baked Potato is stuffed with the tastiest vegetables like spinach and mushrooms. It's easy, healthy and makes the ultimate comfort food. This Healthy Loaded Vegan Baked Potato is perfect for any occasion.
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Roasted Butternut Squash, Black Bean And Quinoa Salad
This Roasted Butternut Squash, Black Bean And Quinoa Salad is one of the easiest, most flavorful fall salad recipes, full of nutrients and healthy ingredients. Perfect for the vegan meal prep bowls.
Served warm or cold, this delicious salad is also a great make-ahead lunch for work or back to school. This Gluten-free salad is a perfect balance of plant-based protein, fiber-packed vegetables and whole grains.
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Best Thai Red Curry With Eggplant And Tofu
This Eggplant Zucchini Red Curry with tofu and coconut milk is an easy vegan recipe perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights.
This Thai Eggplant Tofu Bowl is simple and flavorful.Serve it over white or brown rice for a complete meal.
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The Easiest Vegan Shawarma Wraps
Vegan Shawarma is a delightful dish that brings together the vibrant and aromatic spices of the Middle East with a plant-based twist. This recipe offers a delicious combination of grilled and spiced mushrooms, wrapped in a warm pita bread, and topped with a delicious homemade garlic yogurt sauce.
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Easy Sweet Potato Lasagna
This vegan sweet potato and lentil lasagna is healthy, hearty, wholesome, comforting, packed with fiber and plant-based protein, and ready in just 55 minutes with just a dozen simple, inexpensive ingredients!
Asian Noodle Salad
Asian noodle salad with spicy peanut dressing is a colorful and healthful lunch that works great for meal prep. This cold noodle salad is also perfect for a picnic!
Easy Black Bean Quinoa Casserole
Looking for an easy, yet tasty casserole to cook this week? You’re going to love this black bean quinoa casserole. It’s packed with veggies including butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and red bellpeppers so it really delivers on flavor!
Vegan Mushroom Meatballs
These easy Vegan Mushroom Meatballs is hearty and rich meatless recipe that is both healthy and delicious. Packed with comforting flavors and ready in under 1 hour, these gluten-free meatballs are perfect for meal prep or cozy family dinner.
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Garbanzo Beans and Kale Stew
Thisfreezer-friendly Vegan Garbanzo Beans and Kale Stewis a hearty and healthy dish great to be enjoyed on its own or over rice or pasta. It’s easy to make, nutritious and great for meal prep, too. Made in one pan with protein-packed chickpeas that are flavorful and a bit spicy.
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The Best Beyond Meat Chili
This Beyond Meat Chili Soup is the BEST vegan chili you’ll ever eat! It packs layers of umami flavor, and is incredibly rich, velvety, and meaty!
Sweet Potato Red Lentil and Coconut Curry Recipe
This Sweet Potato Red Lentil and coconut milk curry is vegan comfort food at its best and consists of a handful of simple ingredients. It's vegan and gluten-free. Make a big batch of curry and freeze the leftovers. Can be made on the stovetop or the instant pot.
Italian Cannellini Bean Salad With Tomatoes And Olives
This Italian Cannellini Bean Salad is healthy, flavorful and satisfying. Made with white beans, juicy roasted bell peppers, olives, marinated red onions, and dollops of vegan cashew cheese, it's the perfect cold side dish or easy lunch.
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Vegan Butternut Squash Chili
Easy Slow-Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Chili Recipe. Minimal prep work and bursting with flavor, this healthy chili is so delicious you’ll forget it’s not meat.
Don't forget to top this Chili with your favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded avocado or corn.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
