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Weekly Meal Plan: Summer Plant-Based Comfort Foods!

What do you think of when you think of summer comfort foods? Is it that first bite of watermelon, or running in from the pool to sit down to a meal of fresh pasta and vegetables? Or maybe it’s a meal of burgers, fries, and a milkshake while you’re at home. This meal plan has it all: from meals focused around summer fruits and vegetables to ones that are the best to enjoy on a hot, summer day.

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy! And, don’t forget to check out our Weekly Meal Plan Archives!

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 delicious and comforting vegan meals for your breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! And, they are fully vegan and plant-based!

Monday

Source: Tofu ‘Shrimp’ Scampi

Craving something awesome to eat this week? We’ve got you! From this amazing breakfast of steak and eggs to a wonderful nut butter chocolate chip cookies for dessert, your Monday will fly by!

Breakfast: Vegan Steak and Eggs by Desiree Rodriguez
Lunch: Hummus, Carrot, Cucumber, Avocado, and Sprouts Sandwich by Aine Carlin
Dinner: Tofu ‘Shrimp’ Scampi by Rhea Parsons
Dessert: Nut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies by Ella Woodward

Tuesday

Source: Extra Creamy Mac and Cheese

When mangoes are in season, it’s the best time to enjoy them! Try out this mango chia pudding and celebrate your awesome Tuesday with chocolate coconut ice cream bars for dessert! These are the perfect ways to get in those great tastes of summer!

Breakfast: Creamy Mango Chia Pudding by Nikki and Zuzana
Lunch: Wild Green Quinoa Salad by Laine Rudolfa
Dinner: Extra Creamy Mac and Cheese by Molly Patrick
Dessert: Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream Bars by Robin Browne

Wednesday

Source: Berry Parfait with Coconut Yogurt & Granola

Happy Wednesday! Today is a great day to start with an amazing berry parfait! The creamy yogurt combined with the crunchy granola and smooth berry taste will have your day as blissful as that first bite! And of course, what better way to end the day than with cake!

Breakfast: Berry Parfait with Coconut Yogurt & Granola by Lena Novak
Lunch: Rainbow Sushi Rolls by Hannah Sunderani
Dinner: Portobello Mushroom Steaks by Kathleen Henry
Dessert: Brown Butter Cardamom Cake With Chai Buttercream Frosting by Sarah Gory

Thursday

Source: Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Jam

What better way to start the day than with delicious, ripe peaches? You can cook yours right into these yummy and comforting crepes, and enjoy a filling, meaty gumbo for dinner! And don’t forget this vanilla cake with strawberries for dessert!

Breakfast: Peaches and Cream Crêpes by Aaliyah Jenkins
Lunch: Greek Orzo Pasta Salad with Fresh Dill by Let’s Talk Vegan
Dinner: Meaty Gumbo by Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter
Dessert: Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Jam by ThePlantbasedSchool

Friday

Source: Nougat Crisp Bars

Today is the perfect day to have pop tarts for breakfast! Plus, by home making them, you can fill them with whatever you want! These ones are the recipe for apple cinnamon, but you’re encouraged to go crazy on this Friday! Enjoy fresh spring rolls for lunch and end the day with hearty filled peppers!

Breakfast: Apple-Cinnamon Pop Tarts by Shanika Graham-White
Lunch: Fresh Sushi Spring Rolls by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek
Dinner: Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice by ThePlantbasedSchool
Dessert: Nougat Crisp Bars by Kirsten Kaminski

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.

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