Weekly Meal Plan: Plant-Based Spring Meals to Enjoy!

Spring has sprung! This means making the switch from comforting meals to meals with fresh tastes and textures! This includes salads, fruits and vegetables that are in season, and smoothies! The warmer weather is on its way, and these recipes are filled with the bright flavors that spring makes you crave. Check out these meals that are perfect for spring!

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Are you ready to have a week full of delicious vegan food that leaves you nourished and content? Let’s get started!

This week, we’re bringing you spring plant-based meals that are simply delicious for your breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! And, they are fully vegan and plant-based!

Monday

Source: Chocolate Banana Pancakes

This week, these meals will add a pep to your step! As the weather warms up, these meals are perfect to start the transition from comforting meals to meals with fresh tastes! Pancakes are perfect to make because you can add fresh fruit or even whip up a compote to spread on top!

• Breakfast:  Chocolate Banana Pancakes by Stefani Weiss
• Lunch: Green Goddess Griller by Jennifer Rose Rossano
• Dinner: Split Pea Soup by Rouxbe with Spinach Artichoke Quesadillas by Rene Barker
• Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake With Almond Creme by Native Foods Cafe

Tuesday

Source: Grilled Eggplant With Lemon Basil Drizzle

Spring is all about the bright and fresh tastes! But, did you ever think of adding it to a dessert? These easy and zesty lemon drizzle cupcakes are the perfect spring dessert. The lemon adds a fresh taste that your mouth will love!

• Breakfast: Caramel & Coconut Latte Overnight Oats by Caroline Doucet
• Lunch: Grilled Eggplant With Lemon Basil Drizzle by Taryn Fitz-Gerald
• Dinner: Mediterranean Tofu Steaks by Ashley Smyczek
• Dessert: Easy and Zesty Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes by Holly Jade

Wednesday

Source: Spring Ramen

This spring ramen is perfect for the warmer weather! Not only is it comforting, but it has a fresh taste and a great crunch from the bok choy. With a spritz of lime juice, this meal will brighten up your day!

• Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich With Tempeh Bacon by Brittany Mullins
• Lunch: Spring Ramen by Lena Novak
• Dinner: Pineapple Teriyaki Portobello Burger by Gabrielle St. Claire
• Dessert: Raspberry and Tahini Puffed Millet Squares by Taryn Fitz-Gerald

Thursday

Source: Potato Hash and Tofu Scramble Skillet

Happy Thursday! This week is nearly over, but springtime is here to stay! With the warmer mornings, you want to start your day with something just was warm. Unlike the comfort of oatmeal, this hash is sizzly comfort in a pan and is a perfect way to start your morning.

• Breakfast: Potato Hash and Tofu Scramble Skillet by Hot For Food
• Lunch: Spring Cauliflower Risotto by Tara Sunshine
• Dinner: Sausages with Homemade Buns and Roasted Broccoli by Travis Piper
• Dessert: Creamy Coconut Shake With Raspberries by Deniz Kilic

Friday

Source: Garden Picnic Pasta Salad With Veggies, Herbs, and Orange-Miso Tahini Dressing

Happy Friday! With spring here, it’s a perfect time to get back into salads. This doesn’t just mean lettuce and some dressing in a bowl, but instead pasta salads, kale salads, and potato salads! This pasta salad for dinner is one you can pack up for that pre-weekend spring picnic on Friday night!

• Breakfast: Seeded Cranberry Bagels by Lenny Wu
• Lunch: Buckwheat and Avocado Tabbouleh by Rita Marie
• Dinner: Garden Picnic Pasta Salad With Veggies, Herbs, and Orange-Miso Tahini Dressing by The Whole Foods Diet
• Dessert: Raw Peach and Vanilla No-Churn Ice Cream by Christina Leopold

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based or even giving one of these vitamin-rich citrus meals a try, we highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some great resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep

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