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    Recipe Collections » 70+ Vegan Meal Prep Ideas

    Published: Aug 25, 2017 · Updated: Aug 22, 2022

    70+ Vegan Meal Prep Ideas

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    These 70+ vegan meal prep ideas will give you loads of inspiration for make-ahead vegan meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even a few snacks and desserts. A little bit of planning goes a long way to making a hectic work week a little less stressful!

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    • Why you should meal prep
    • Is it cheaper to meal prep?
    • Does meal prepping save time?
    • How to meal prep
    • How long do meal prep meals last in the fridge?
    • How to freeze food for meal prep
    • The best meal prep containers 
    • Best meal prep apps
    • About this recipe collection
    • Lunch & Dinner Vegan Meal Prep Ideas
    • Breakfast Vegan Meal Prep Ideas
    • Snack and Dessert Vegan Meal Prep Ideas
    • Vegan Meal Prep

    Why you should meal prep

    As I lurk around various plant-based Facebook groups, a request that I often see come up is for easy vegan meal prep ideas.

    Understandable; if you’re a vegan on a budget you’re definitely gonna want to have some healthy packed lunches to take to work with you, and who wants to spend an hour standing over the stove making dinner after a long day?

    Spending a bit of time on Sunday (or whatever day) to prep your meals can go a long way to helping you save money and eat great throughout the week with little to no effort.

    The health benefits of meal prepping are obvious. Putting a bit of forethought into creating balanced and healthy meals for the week will prevent you from swinging by a fast food joint to pick something up when you’re too tired to cook.

    Interestingly, studies have found that meal preppers eat a wider variety of food and have an increased intake of fruits and vegetables.

    If you’ve been vegan for a while then you’ve likely already been accused of having a “restrictive” diet. 

    Generally speaking, vegans have a much more varied and nutritious diet than non-vegans and meal prepping can help you keep it that way!

    Is it cheaper to meal prep?

    Meal prepping can save you money in different ways.

    The most obvious way is that taking a home-cooked lunch with you to work or coming home to dinner already ready will prevent you from eating out or picking up an expensive ready-to-cook meal.

    Knowing what you’re going to cook for the week and having a list ready will help you only buy what you need and stop you from making impulse purchases at the supermarket.

    Also, knowing what you’re going to be doing with each ingredient will make sure that you have a use for all the fresh produce before it goes bad in the back of your fridge.

    Since you’ll be making several meals, it’s easier to use up that whole head of broccoli or that entire can of coconut milk rather than have half sitting around in your fridge until you come up with another use for it!

    Does meal prepping save time?

    Meal prepping saves time because you’re cooking one big batch of food and dividing it up into your meals throughout the week instead of starting over every day to cook something new.

    You can even double what you need for the week and pop half of what you cook in the freezer for a day or week that you didn’t have time to meal prep.

    Meal prepping will also save you time on clean up since you’ll only have to do one big clean up rather than doing the dishes daily.

    Imagine what you could do with your free time if you didn’t have to spend and hour after work each day cooking and doing the dishes?

    How to meal prep

    As you’ll see, vegan meal prepping isn’t all that difficult. 

    It goes without saying that making a big pot of your favourite vegan chili, curry, casserole or soup will leave you with tons of leftovers for the rest of the week.

    Take advantage of your free time (on Sunday or whenever) to cook up a big pot of dry beans, lentils, rice, quinoa (or whatever your favourite grain is) to form the base of a meal prep bowl.

    Toss some fresh and/or roasted veggies on top and a mix up a killer sauce or two. That’s it; you’ve got packed lunches and simple dinners ready for the week!

    The recipe collection below will help get you started on ideas for vegan meal prep. 

    Once you’ve selected a recipe you’d like to make for the week, take stock of what you have and what you need to pick up from the grocery store.

    Make sure you have several airtight containers to keep your food fresh over the course of a few days.

    Whichever day of the week you have time, prepare your recipe and pack everything up and into the fridge.

    How long do meal prep meals last in the fridge?

    Generally speaking, meal prepped meals that are properly stored in airtight containers will last for 3 to 5 days in the fridge.

    To have meals prepped for a full week, you can plan for two meal prep sessions, for example Sunday and Wednesday, in order to make sure everything is fresh when you need it.

    How to freeze food for meal prep

    Be sure to choose recipes that are suitable for freezing. 

    Obviously, it’s not a good idea to freeze a mason jar salad since a lot of fresh vegetables don’t freeze well.

    Pack your meals into freezer-safe containers and allow them to cool completely in the fridge before closing the container and freezing. This helps to avoid condensation build-up.

    Try to get as much air out of the containers as possible to prevent freezer burn.

    Generally speaking, frozen meals will last 3 - 6 months in the freezer.

    Be sure to allow your meals to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating and eating.

    The best meal prep containers 

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    When it comes to choosing containers to store your meal prep, there are lots of options!

    Choosing between glass or plastic containers depends on your priorities.

    Plastic is cheaper, won’t break if you drop it, and is lighter and easier to carry around. BPA-free plastic containers are microwave safe. 

    Glass containers are better for the environment and are more resistant to staining, but are more expensive, more fragile and heavier to carry around. 

    I prefer containers that have separate compartments to keep fresh vegetables away from soups, stews or chilis that need to be reheated like these Rubbermaid ones (plastic) or these PrepNaturals ones (glass). 

    For freezing I love Souper Cubes! They’re basically like large ice cube trays that you can use for freezing your meals in one or two cup portions.

    Once your meals are frozen, you can pop them out of the tray and transfer them to a freezer bag. It saves a lot of space in your freezer that way!

    Best meal prep apps

    If you’re new to meal prepping and not sure where to begin or if you’re looking for help with organizing and saving your meal prep recipes and creating grocery lists, you might want to consider downloading a meal prep app.

    • Forks Over Knives
    • MealPrepPro
    • Plate Joy
    • Mealime
    • Plan To Eat
    • Emeals

    About this recipe collection

    I’ve started this recipe roundup off with the most important: lunch and dinner vegan meal prep ideas.

    If you’re the type to rush out of the house in the morning then you’ll also want to scroll down to the make-ahead vegan breakfast ideas.

    And of course if you’re looking for something to nibble on or if you’ve got a sweet tooth, then be sure to scroll all the way down to the vegan snack and dessert prep ideas!

    In addition to this recipe collection, Buddha bowls usually make great packed lunches so be sure to check out my list of 50 Vegan Bowl Recipes.

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    And if you're in need of even more inspiration, get the complete Vegan Starter Kit from the creators of Nutriciously. It including a 14-day meal plan with shopping lists, meal formulas for creating your own quick vegan bowls and 40+ additional plant-based recipes (and much more)! Use the code THESTINGYVEGAN to get a $5.00 discount!

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    Lunch & Dinner Vegan Meal Prep Ideas

    Easy Vegan Red Lentil Dal - Simply Quinoa

    Time: 20 minutes. Servings: 6. Description: This one-pot red lentil dal is a flavourful plant-powered meal that's inexpensive and freezes beautifully!

    An overhead shot of a glass container filled with red lentil dal, green leaves and rice.

    Spicy Tofu Noodle Meal Prep Bowls - Sweet Peas and Saffron

    Time: 45 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: Spicy tofu noodle meal prep bowls are the perfect healthy alternative when you are craving a big bowl of noodles! With whole wheat spaghetti, zucchini noodles, tofu and a sweet/savory/spicy sauce.

    Curried Chickpea Bowls - Eating Bird Food

    Time: 25 minutes. Servings: 3. Description: The chickpeas are paired with garlicky spinach and brown rice for an easy meal that’s absolutely delicious and filling.

    Two glass containers filled with curried chickpeas, cooked spinach and rice.

    Vegan Fajita Bowls 10 Minute Prep - Jessica in the Kitchen

    Time: 30 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: These Vegan Fajita Bowls are loaded with all your favourite fajita toppings, protein-filled and done in just 30 minutes!

    Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Carrot Walnut Taco Meat - Vegan Richa

    Time: 35 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: This Bowl is easy to put together and brings in all the favorite flavors that I love when thinking of a bright and light meal or snack.

    Vegetarian Meal Prep Idea Roasted Brussels Sprouts Polenta Bowls - Fit Foodie Finds

    Time: 30 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: Meal prep like a vegetarian boss and make these Roasted Brussels Sprout Polenta Bowls fully equipped with caramelized onions and kale!

    An overhead shot of a glass container filled with polenta, Brussels sprouts, sautéed greens and orange sauce.

    Chickpea Quinoa Mason Jar Salad - Simply Quinoa

    Time: 5 minutes. Servings: 2. Description: These Chickpea & Quinoa Mason Jar Salads are a quick and easy way to have a healthy lunch at the office! Layered to ensure nothing gets soggy, they're the perfect way to get in your veggies!

    A mason jar filled with chickpeas, chopped veggies, quinoa and leafy greens.

    BBQ Chickpea and Roasted Veggie Brown Rice Bowls - The Stingy Vegan

    Time: 45 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: With a rainbow of delicious roasted vegetables, crispy roasted chickpeas, hearty brown rice, creamy avocado and fresh cilantro all topped off with a drizzle of barbecue sauce, this dish is everything you need in a meal all served up in a single bowl!

    A hand with a spoon drizzling bbq sauce over a white bowl of roasted veggies, chickpeas and brown rice.

    Crispy Sesame Tofu with Zucchini Noodles - My Food Story

    Time: 30 minutes. Serving: 4. Description: Crispy sesame tofu with zucchini noodles is the perfect healthy, vegetarian meal prep that is low carb, vegan and gluten free too. These meal prep lunches are served with crispy sesame tofu on a bed of zucchini noodles and a delicious peanut sauce to go with!

    Glass containers filled with zucchini noodles and tofu with sauce drizzled over.

    Sweet Potato Quinoa Soup - The Stingy Vegan

    Time: 40 minutes. Serves: 5. Description: This sweet potato quinoa soup is a little bit smoky and a little bit sweet but still savoury with hearty quinoa and chunky vegetables. It’s a meal that can be made ahead and is perfect for meal prepping!

    A grey bowl of sweet potato quinoa soup with a spoon in it and a blue napkin in the background.

    5 Vegan Mason Jar Salad Recipes - Emilie Eats

    Time: 5 minutes. Servings: up to you. Description: Crunchy Asian Salad, Mexican Black Bean Salad, Fruity Kale Salad, Greek Chickpea Salad and Protein-Packed Quinoa Salad.

    An image of 5 mason jar salads on a white background with the text "5 vegan mason jar salads".

    Chili Garlic Tofu Bowls - Budget Bytes

    Time: 1 hour. Servings: 4. Description: Chili Garlic Tofu Bowls are a fiber and flavor filled healthy lunch that you can pre-pack for your week ahead.

    A white bowl filled with rice, greens, tofu, cilantro and lime slices.

    Make Ahead Super Green Vegan Quinoa Burritos - 101 Cookbooks

    Time: 40 minutes. Servings: 6. Description: Each one is filled with quinoa, mung beans, and lots of shredded kale. Everything comes together with a creamy, serrano chile-spiked avocado dressing.

    A burrito cut open to reveal the filling of quinoa, mung beans and kale.

    Red Lentil Curry - The Stingy Vegan

    Time: 30 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: This vegan red lentil curry recipe is super flavourful and easy to make with a short list of ingredients. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner because it’s ready in just 30 minutes!

    Korean Barbecue Tofu Meal Prep Bowls - Hello Veggie

    Time: 1 hour 5 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: These Korean Barbecue Tofu Meal Prep Bowls can be divvied up into individual containers for grab-and-go lunches, or you can prepare each component, put them in the fridge separately, and assemble in individual bowls for dinner.

    Two white bowls with rice, veggies and barbecue tofu. Small bowls of seasoning on the side.

    Chile Sin Carne - Ela Vegan

    Time: 45 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: This healthy chili sin carne is perfect for lunch, meal prep or dinner. The recipe is low-fat and gluten-free. You can serve this delicious comfort meal with rice, potatoes, pasta or flatbread.

    4 class containers with chili, rice and tortillas.

    Make Ahead Vegan Lunch Bowls - Detoxinista

    Time: 30 minutes. Servings: 6. Description: Quinoa paired with a hefty dose of leafy greens and then topped off with a variety of seasonal veggies and a super-addictive creamy dressing.

    A white bowl filled with quinoa, tomatoes, leafy greens, radishes and bell peppers with tahini sauce drizzled over.

    Spanish Rice and Beans - The Stingy Vegan

    Time: 30 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: This easy Spanish rice and beans recipe is a one-pot vegan meal that’s great as a main or a side. Keeps well in the fridge for a make-ahead meal.

    Spanish rice and beans in a light blue bowl with a fork.

    Jerk Spiced Crispy Tofu Meal Prep Bowls - Salted Mint

    Time: 20 minutes. Servings: 3. Description: Spicy jerk, crispy tofu with sweet and spicy pineapple salsa and grilled tender stem broccoli means that your lunch meal prep just got a brand new kickstart. This simple meal prep will only take you 30 minutes and means that you’ll be the lunch envy of your office for the whole week.

    3 plastic containers filled with jar tofu, tender stem broccoli and pineapple slaw.

    Sweet Potato Grain Bowls with Green Tahini Sauce - Budget Bytes

    Time: 1 hour 5 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: These Sweet Potato Grain Bowls with Green Tahini Sauce are prefect for meal prep and bursting with color, texture, and flavor!

    3 plastic containers with sweet potato grain bowls recipe with avocado, jalapeños, pumpkin seeds and avocado.

    Vegan Sushi Meal Prep - Sweet Peas and Saffron

    Time: 25 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: Vegan sushi bowl meal prep has all the flavors of sushi without the rolling! Four vegan lunch recipes ready in just 25 minutes.

    4 glass containers with rice, carrots, cucumber, radish, edamame and sauce.

    Pho Soup Made at Home in a Mason Jar - Veggie Balance

    Time: 20 minutes. Servings: 1. Description: Pho Soup Made at Home in Mason Jars is perfect for those meal-prepping Sundays. Packed with vegetables, rice noodles and soothingly warm liquid you’ll be looking forward to for lunch.

    Pouring stock into a mason jar filled with veggies and rice noodles.

    Meal Prep Veggie Stir Fry - Wholefully

    Time: 30 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: Put together four adult sized lunches in just 30 minutes with this Meal Prep Veggie Stir Fry, and you'll have produce-packed, plant-based lunches to enjoy all week long!

    3 glass containers with veggie stir fry and rice.

    Spinach Curry - The Stingy Vegan

    Time: 25 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: This spinach curry is easy, healthy, and loaded with flavour. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this vegan curry is ready in less than 30 minutes.

    Make Ahead Enchilada Lunch Bowls - She Likes Food

    Time: 50 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: A delicious Mexican inspired make ahead lunch!

    An overhead shot of two enchilada rice bowls with a spoon in one.

    Meal Prep Balsamic Tempeh Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls - Simply Quinoa

    Time: 35 minutes. Servings: 6. Description: Meal prep made easy with this balsamic tempeh and roasted vegetable quinoa bowls! You just need one pan, 30 minutes and your lunches are done for the week!

    An overhead shot of quinoa, tempeh and veggies in a glass storage container.

    Tofu Burrito Bowl Meal Prep - The Fitchen

    Time: 15 minutes. Servings: 5. Description: This tofu burrito bowl recipe is loaded with flavor and packed with protein, fiber, and good fats. It comes together in under 15 minutes and it’s perfect for healthy meal prep.

    Three glass storage containers filled with tofu, beans, salad and avocado.

    Vegan Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls - Hummusapien

    Time: 50 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: These hearty Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls with lemon tahini sauce are packed with bright, fresh flavors for a filling, healthy, and satisfying meal.

    A glass container filled with sweet potato, green beans, artichoke hearts, chickpeas and greens. Tahini sauce drizzled over.

    Vegan Asian Inspired Meal Prep Bowl - One Arab Vegan

    Time: 45 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: Orange sesame ginger tofu and simple stir-fried vegetables make for a filling, flavourful and colorful Asian-inspired bowl that will have you looking forward to lunchtime all week long.

    Rice, tofu, edamame and veggies in a white bowl.

    Tempeh Taco Salad Meal Prep Bowls - Eating Bird Food

    Time: 20 minutes. Servings: 3. Description: The combo of protein-packed tempeh taco meat, black beans and veggies makes for a delicious and satisfying plant-based meal.

    3 glass storage containers with tempeh, beans and veggies.

    Lentil Balls with Zesty Rice - Jessica in the Kitchen

    Time: 1 hour 10 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: These Lentil Balls with Zesty Rice are so versatile! They’re easy to make, filled with flavour and so meal preppable!

    Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls - Salt and Lavender

    Time: 30 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: These Mediterranean vegan meal prep bowls are filled with healthy, fresh ingredients that include protein and good fats.

    Vegan Ginger Teriyaki Stir Fry - Sweet Peas and Saffron

    Time: 30 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: Vegan ginger teriyaki stir fry is a delicious plant-based dinner or meal prep recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes! Veggies and edamame are cooked up in a sticky sweet and savory vegan teriyaki sauce.

    Green stir-fried veggies with teriyaki sauce and white rice in a glass storage container.

    Meal Prep Vegetarian Quinoa Burrito Bowls - Simply Quinoa

    Time: 15 minutes. Servings: 5. Description: These easy vegetarian quinoa burrito bowls are the perfect recipe to meal prep for a healthy lunch or dinner. It makes 5 days worth of food in less than 20 minutes, is packed with nutrients and tastes delicious!

    3 glass containers with quinoa, beans, lettuce, avocado and salsa.

    BBQ Tofu Bacon BLT Wraps - Easy Cheesy Vegetarian

    Time: 16 minutes. Servings: 2. Description: Simple BLT wraps made with BBQ tofu bacon, and a creamy avocado 'mayonnaise'.

    An open bbq tofu wrap in a lunch container with chips and fruit behind it.

    Spicy Sofritas Black Bean Bowls - This Savory Vegan

    Time: 20 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: These Spicy Sofritas Black Bean Bowls are healthy, simple and super delicious. Perfect for meal prepping or busy weeknights!

    A white bowl filled with seasoned tofu, white rice and guacamole.

    Curried Chickpea Salad Meal Prep Bowls - She Likes Food

    Time: 20 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: These Curried Chickpea Salad Meal Prep Bowls only take about 20 minutes to assemble and require no cooking at all!  They’re great for a super easy and healthy meal prep lunch!

    3 glass containers with leafy greens, curried chickpea salas, crackers and grapes.

    Meal Prep Monday: Vegan Green Rice - Sarah Cooks

    Time: 1 hour. Servings: 4. Description: Green burrito rice, roasted sweet potato and pumpkin, black beans, zucchini noodles, tahini sauce.

    Four round glass containers filled with roasted veggies, beans, avocado, spiralized vegetables and tahini sauce.

    Moroccan Instant Pot Lentils - Sweet Peas and Saffron

    Time: 50 minutes. Servings: 8. Description: These Moroccan Instant Pot lentils are perfect for meal prep! They are vegan, gluten-free, freezer-friendly and delicious.

    3 glass containers filled with lentils and couscous.

    Breakfast Vegan Meal Prep Ideas

    Make-Ahead Vegan Breakfast Tacos - The Stingy Vegan

    Time: 15 minutes. Servings: 6. Description: This recipe for vegan egg and chorizo tacos is not only quick and easy to put together, they also freeze well for make-ahead vegan breakfast tacos any day of the week.

    An open taco on a board showing the filling of lentils, chickpea flour egg, tomatoes and avocado.

    Healthy Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Cups 6 Ways - She Likes Food

    Time: 20 minutes. Servings: 12. Description: You can make these healthy baked oatmeal breakfast cups ahead of time and stash them in the freezer for a quick and filling breakfast!

    A stack of 6 different muffins.

    4 Easy Meal Prep Smoothie Recipes - Simply Quinoa

    Time: 5 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: These simple meal prep smoothie recipes are a great way to make sure you're getting in a healthy breakfast each day. Freeze, blend, and breakfast is served!

    Four freezer bags filled with fruits and veggies.

    Meal Prep Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie Bag - Fit Foodie Finds

    Time: 5 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: Whip up this delicious strawberry banana spinach smoothie recipe in no time with our secret meal prep smoothies trick! 

    A cup filled with green smoothie and decorated with granola and strawberries.

    No-Bake Cinnamon Vanilla Breakfast Protein Bites - Cotter Crunch

    Time: 12 minutes. Servings: 16 - 18 bites. Description: These Cinnamon Vanilla Protein Breakfast Bites are super easy to make, with NO BAKING required! Healthy, great for snacks or breakfast on the go.

    A parchment-lined bowl of breakfast protein balls.

    Vegan Apricot Walnut Energy Bars - Avocado Pesto

    Time: 15 minutes. Servings: 6. Description: Dried Apricot Bars with Walnuts packed full of healthy vitamins and nutrients and made with just 7 ingredients! Perfect for taking with you on the go or as a quick breakfast or afternoon snack.

    A pile of 3 energy bars on a cutting board with a dried apricot in front.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Baked Oatmeal Cups - Hummusapien

    Time: 35 minutes. Servings: 12. Description: These easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Baked Oatmeal Cups are the perfect healthy breakfast or whole grain snack on the go!

    A hand holding a peanut butter oatmeal cup.

    Raspberry Dark Chocolate Overnight Quinoa - Simply Quinoa

    Time: 5 minutes. Servings: 2. Description: This high-protein Raspberry Dark Chocolate Overnight Quinoa is the perfect on-the-go breakfast for work or school.

    A white bowl of chocolate overnight quinoa garnished with raspberries.

    Healthy Steel Cut Oats Recipes - Sweet Peas and Saffron

    Time: 25 minutes. Servings: 4. Description: 7 healthy steel cut oats recipes that are easy to make ahead and keep in the fridge or freezer for easy breakfasts. Plus instructions on how to cook steel cut oats in the Instant Pot, slow cooker or on the stovetop.

    A muffin tin filled with 5 flavors of steel cut oats.

    Make Ahead Vegan Breakfast Tacos without Tofu - Natural Comfort Kitchen

    Time: 30 minutes. Servings: 8. Description: This pinto bean and vegetable taco filling holds up like a champ in the fridge for days, so now we can eat breakfast tacos on an otherwise mundane weekday morning?!

    Two tacos in tin foil. A glass of orange juice in the background.

    Gingerbread Granola - Cookie and Kate

    Time: 40 minutes. Yield: 8 cups. Description: Irresistible spiced granola with the flavors of gingerbread, including molasses, ginger and cinnamon. Sweetened with maple syrup and dried cranberries.

    A pan of gingerbread granola with a spoon.

    Vegan Quiche Muffins with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach - Jessica in the Kitchen

    Time: 50 minutes. Servings: 12. Description: These Vegan Quiche Muffins Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach are my current go to breakfast and lunchbox snack! They are loaded with protein and so much flavour!

    A stack of 3 mini vegan quiche cups on a white plate.

    Healthy Make Ahead Breakfast Cookies 6 Ways - She Likes Food

    Time: 25 minutes. Servings: 12. Description: These breakfast cookies are a great make ahead healthy option that are also super portable!

    A stack of 6 different flavours of vegan breakfast cookies.

    Savoury Vegan Muffins - My Vegan Minimalist

    Time: 45 minutes. Servings: 10. Description: Delicious, melt-in-the-mouth savoury vegan muffins with a crunchy topping. 

    An overhead shot of muffins on a white plate.

    Instant Pot Make Ahead Breakfast Quinoa Bowls - Detoxinista

    Time: 25 minutes. Servings: 6. Description: An easy make-ahead breakfast that is loaded with plant-based protein. The perfect alternative to store-bought breakfast cereal.

    A bowl of breakfast quinoa garnished with bananas and raspberries.

    Make Ahead Mason Jar Breakfast Recipes - Yummy Mummy Kitchen

    Time: 10 minutes. Servings: 1 per jar. Description: Three easy recipes for grab-and-go breakfast or snack jars. With the toppings stored in containers above the jars, they are sure to stay crunchy and dry. Make these jar recipes the night before and have a tasty breakfast ready to go in the morning.

    3 mason jars with a smoothie, chia pudding and oats.

    Snack and Dessert Vegan Meal Prep Ideas

    Roasted Chickpea Trail Mix - Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    Time: 50 minutes. Servings: lots. Description: Simple to prepare and made with all wholesome ingredients, this healthy snack can be taken with you wherever you go!

    A mason jar filled with granola.

    No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites - The Nutty Scoop

    Time: 15 minutes active time. Servings: 16 - 20 squares. Description: these no-bake pumpkin cheesecake bites are made from nourishing ingredients so that you can indulge mindfully.

    A stack of 2 pumpkin cheesecake bites.

    Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bites - Ambitious Kitchen

    Time: 5 minutes. Servings: 10. Description: No bake protein packed peanut butter energy bites that taste like peanut butter cookie dough with amazing chewy texture. These healthy peanut butter energy bites are loaded with nutritious ingredients like flaxseed, chia and oats for the perfect no bake snack.

    A white bowl filled with vegan energy bites.

    No-Bake Raspberry Protein Bars - Hummusapien

    Time: 15 minutes. Servings: 12. Description: These easy, one-bowl, gluten-free raspberry protein bars taste like dessert!

    A pile of raspberry protein bars with a red bowl in the background.

    Vegan Pizza Rolls - Nutriciously

    Time: 1 hour 5 minutes. Servings: 10. Description: Crispy whole wheat dough with a flavorful veggie-stuffed filling, this classic finger food is perfect for meal prep and a true crowd-pleaser at any picnic or party. 

    An overhead shot of 7 pizza rolls in a pan.

    Trail Mix Granola Bars - Bakerita

    Time: 10 minutes. Servings: 10. Description: These No-Bake Trail Mix Granola Bars are loaded with nuts, coconut, and dried fruit for a filling and delicious snack that will fill you up and satisfy your tastebuds! 

    A stack of 4 granola bars on a cutting board.

    14 Delicious Ways to Make Crispy Roasted Chickpeas - Oh My Veggies

    Time: variable. Servings: variable. Description: Homemade back-to-school snacks can seem like a daunting task, but here’s one that’s easy, healthy, and delicious: crispy roasted chickpeas. All you really need is a can of chickpeas, some oil, and salt, but roasted chickpeas are even better with a little bit of seasoning. 

    A grey bowl of roasted and seasoned chickpeas on a blue and white napkin.

    Simple Vegan Brownies - Minimalist Baker

    Time: 10 minutes. Servings: 8. Description: Easy vegan brownies made with simple ingredients. Chocolatey, rich and so satisfying.

    A stack of 4 round brownies on a beige napkin.

    Coconut Caramel "Twix" Cookies - Just What We Eat

    Time: 40 minutes. Servings: 12. Description: These gluten free and vegan Coconut Caramel “Twix” Cookies taste like traditional Twix bars, but they have a hint of coconut flavor from the coconut caramel.

    A pile of Twix cookies on a white plate.

    Vegan Raspberry Oatmeal Bars - Hummusapien

    Time: 45 minutes. Servings: 12. Description: These Vegan Raspberry Oatmeal Bars are packed with whole grains, raspberries, and chia seeds for the perfect healthy snack or treat!

    A stack of 3 raspberry oatmeal bars on a grey plate. A gold bowl of raspberries in the background.

    No-Bake Pistachio Cookies - The Nutty Scoop

    Time: 30 minutes. Servings: 16. Description: There’s no baking involved in this recipe, and the cookies are loaded with healthy ingredients. The cookie part is made primarily from pistachios, for a boost of protein, good fats, antioxidants and iron.

    5 pistachio cookies on a white plate.

    1 Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Crackers - Minimalist Baker

    Time: 42 minutes. Servings: 12. Description: Crispy, thin, gluten-free crackers reminiscent of Wheat Thins! Just 7 ingredients and 1 bowl required for these delicious snacks. Perfect for dipping in hummus, nut butters, and more!

    A black bowl filled with crackers on top of a grey napkin.

    Easy Hummus Recipe - Inspired Taste

    Time: 10 minutes. Servings: 6. Description: Homemade hummus is very easy to make and it tastes much better than anything you can buy at the store.

    A close-up shot of hummus on a white plate and garnished with olive oil and paprika.

    Double Dipped Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas - Keeping It Kind

    Time: 30 minutes plus freezing. Servings 6. Description: Bananas dipped in peanut butter and then chocolate and rolled in chopped nuts and pretzels.

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    Quinoa Brittle - Minimalist Baker

    Time: 30 minutes. Servings: 10. Description: 7-ingredient Quinoa Brittle naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, and it's butter-free! Crispy, crunchy, nutritious - a healthier dessert or snack!

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    These 50+ vegan meal prep ideas will give you loads of inspiration for make-ahead vegan meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even a few snacks and desserts. A little bit of planning goes a long way to making a hectic work week a little less stressful!

    Vegan Meal Prep

    These 70+ vegan meal prep ideas will give you loads of inspiration for make-ahead vegan meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even a few snacks and desserts. A little bit of planning goes a long way to making a hectic work week a little less stressful!
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
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    Ingredients

    Grains / Cereals

    • Rice
    • Quinoa
    • Barley
    • Couscous
    • Pasta

    Protein

    • Beans or chickpeas
    • Tofu / Seitan / Tempeh
    • Lentils

    Veggies

    • Leafy greens / spinach / kale
    • Potato / Sweet potato
    • Broccoli / cauliflower / Bussels sprouts
    • Tomatoes
    • Cucumber
    • Peppers
    • Zucchini
    • Corn

    Instructions

    • Choose your favourite vegan meal prep recipes from the collection above.
    • Click on the link to get the recipe.
    • Make a list of ingredients you need to pick up from the grocery store.
    • Set aside one or two cooking sessions per week to prep your meals.
    • Pack your meals into individual containers and place them in the fridge for 3 - 5 days.
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    1. carmen says

      August 28, 2017 at 3:23 pm

      haha..... I love your introduction because I'm stingy too!! BTW, love your recipes.

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    2. Marta Feio says

      September 22, 2017 at 7:40 am

      Likewise!

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    3. Kel says

      October 31, 2017 at 3:49 am

      this is perfect! love these recipes .. cheap is better 😛

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    4. Priya says

      December 28, 2017 at 5:30 pm

      pretty awesome!!

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    5. Rachel says

      February 17, 2018 at 9:52 am

      I haven't even looked through these properly yet and I already want to thank you so much for compiling this list.
      so thank you 🙂

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    6. Devante Bailey says

      July 16, 2018 at 4:45 pm

      A lifesaver wanted ideas for vegan recipes for prep and this popped up on Google glad it did. Thank you.

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    7. modapkx says

      April 29, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      loved it. thanks a lot for sharing it.

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    8. Fitoru Fitness says

      February 26, 2020 at 1:51 am

      Wow! tons of Vegan Meal Prep Ideas! A Vegan like me is so happy!

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