Weekly Meal Plan: Preparing for Thanksgiving!

Wondering what to eat this Thanksgiving, or even how to prepare for eating a big meal? No worries! This meal plan covers the day before Thanksgiving, some Thanksgiving ideas to make on the day of, and some ideas of what to eat after. From delicious soups, stuffings, and sweet potatoes, this meal plan will keep you both full and satisfied throughout the holiday!

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

This week, we’re bringing you breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts that you can make this Thanksgiving holiday!

Wednesday

Source: Plant Based Hot and Sour Soup

Happy-Almost-Thanksgiving! The day before Thanksgiving is pretty important because it’s an intricate balance of finding how much you want to eat today. This guide is just that, a guide. So feel free to add to these meals with an extra greens, or even make a half a serving if needed. You know your body and your needs best! Here are some meal ideas if you’re looking for something that’s both satisfying and delicious, and just filling enough.

• Breakfast: 15-Minute Tofu Scramble by Lenny Wu
• Lunch: Beautiful Berry Coconut Smoothie Bowls by Tori Cooper
• Dinner: Plant Based Hot and Sour Soup by Molly Patrick
• Dessert: Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes by Christina Bedetta

Thursday

Source: Tahini-Roasted Cauliflower With Lemony Herb Oil 

Happy Thanksgiving! Today is a day for eating and so here are some options for the day. You can start your day either with a good appetizer to make for some of your early guests, or, if you’re not meeting up with people until later, try out this celery juice. It not only will satisfy your hunger, but it’ll also keep you hungry enough to start eating when the food is ready! If you’re looking for some last minute ideas for Thanksgiving, check out the recipes below for some ideas!

• For breakfast today, try out Magical Celery Juice For Beginners  by Nikki and Zuzana if you’re planning on eating an earlier meal, or try out these Pumpkin Oat Pancakes by Nicole Dunai
• For lunch today, try out these delicous appetizers for lunch! This  Garlic Knots With Beer Cheese by Gabrielle St. Claire or these Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Almonds by Stephanie McKinnie would be perfect! Also, these Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings by Gabrielle St. Claire make a wonderful appetizer, too!
• For your Thanksgiving dinner, check out this  Tahini-Roasted Cauliflower With Lemony Herb Oil by Maikki Vasala, or this Simple Lentil Loaf by Nele Liivlaid and serve it up with this Mushroom and Sage Stuffing by Adam Merrin and Ryan Alvarez. More sides that will be sure to satisfy your guests include these Spicy Maple Roasted Carrots by Angelina Papanikolaou and these Rosemary Mashed Potatoes by Kennedy Kitchings.
• For dessert, try out these Pumpkin Pie Bars by Alison Corey, this Classic Pecan Pie by Sabrina Estafo or even this Rustic Apple Galette by Lena Novak!

Friday

Source: Mini Buckwheat Apple Pies 

With Thanksgiving past, it may be helpful to have meals that aren’t as heavy. Today is full of meals that will nourish you and keep you satisfied, without having to make a whole big meal. From a warm bowl of porridge in the morning to an amazing fennel and brown rice salad, these meals are perfect for post-Thanksgiving. Feel free to mix in any Thanksgiving leftovers you have; you can use dinner rolls as bread for the Cuban Jackfruit Sandwiches, and feel free to enjoy any leftover apple pie for dessert!

• Breakfast: Creamy Buckwheat Porridge With Cherry Currant Jam by Claire Ragozzino
• Lunch: Cuban Jackfruit Sandwiches by Compassionate Cuisine, Linda Soper-Kolton and Sara Boan
• Dinner: Fennel and Brown Rice Salad by Taryn Fitz-Gerald
• Dessert: Mini Buckwheat Apple Pies by Patricia Idus

Saturday

Source: Savory Mushroom Avocado Toast

Happy Saturday! Today’s the perfect day to fuel your body with everything it needs to function at its best! From this wonderful juice that you can pair with delicious breakfast muffins to perfect Thanksgiving leftover tacos, it makes it a perfect Saturday. These meals are meant to give you ideas, but remember you know your body best and how to fill it with what it needs.

• For breakfast, try this Carrot Orange Pineapple Detox Juice by Nicole Dunai. If you’re feeling hungrier, try out this Breakfast Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins by Robin Runner or even this Savory Mushroom Avocado Toast by Harriet Emily!
• Lunch: Fall Superfood Detox Salad by Viktoria Radichkova
• Dinner: Thanksgiving Leftovers Tacos With Cranberry Salsa by Cruelty Free Family
• Dessert: Spiced Baked Hasselback Apples by Elsa Brobbey

Sunday

Sunday is here and that means Monday is right around the corner. With the Thanksgiving holiday coming to a close, here are some meals to help you get ready for the upcoming week. From a wonderful breakfast hash to a delicious vegan meatloaf for dinner, you’ll have feeling ready to conquer the week ahead. This day is also perfect to use up the the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers that may still be in the back of your fridge.

• Breakfast: Kale, Sweet Potato and Tempeh Breakfast Hash by Plant Protein Recipes That You’ll Love
• Lunch: Caramelized Onion Pasta by Sarah Aldrich
• Dinner: Meatloaf Veggie Burger With Cauliflower Mash and Gravy  by Liz Martone
• Dessert: Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles by Emily von Euw

Recommended Resources For Thanksgiving:

Check out the following resources:

• Try These 15 Awesome Green Bean Recipes This Thanksgiving!
• 15 Vegan Pasta Sides to Try This Thanksgiving!
• Save Room for Dessert! You Won’t Want to Skip These 20 Amazing Thanksgiving Desserts
• 15 Vegan Seasonal Mashed Vegetable Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Table
• 25 Amazing Vegan Desserts for Your Thanksgiving Table
• 15 Plant-Based Recipes For the Perfect Southern Thanksgiving
• 15 Stunning Thanksgiving Entrées Made With Just Vegetables
• 15 Vegan Small Plates and Starters for Your Thanksgiving Feast
• Make Your Thanksgiving the Best Ever With These 15 Grain-Free Recipes
• 15 Delicious Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Side Dishes
• 10 Gorgeous Vegan Gravy Recipes For Your Thanksgiving Menu!
• 5 Great Ideas To Make Your Thanksgiving Drinks Dazzling and Delicious
• 15 Cranberry Recipes For Thanksgiving That Are Vegan!
• Tips and Tricks to Making a Plant-Based Meatloaf For Thanksgiving
• Five Fantastic Vegan Stuffing Recipes for Thanksgiving!
• 10 Vegan Casseroles Perfect For Your Thanksgiving Dinner
• 7 Delicious Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving Without the Turkey