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Weekly Spotlight: Plant-based Meals to Jump Start your Veganuary!

It’s nearing the time where people begin to think about the new year and what resolutions they want to set. January is a great time to start eating more plants, trying out more plant-based eating, or even going fully vegan. However, it can be intimidating to change up the foods you eat or even start eating a new way. If you’re looking for a meal plan to help you transition to veganism, check out this Weekly Meal Plan: Easy Beginner Vegan Meals to Start Your Plant-Based Journey in 2020!

This guide is for those who are plant-based and familiar with plant-based eating and are looking for easy meals to eat post-holiday and pre-January! It’s also for those who want to get a head-start on their Veganuary or plant-based eating goals! These meals are simple and tasty, so give them a try!

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 Meal Plan Archives!

Breakfast:

Source: 15-Minute Tofu Scramble

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and these meals are no different! Leading a plant-based lifestyle, you’ll still be able to enjoy breakfast! You can make nut butter overnight oats ahead of time, and enjoy it right away in the morning or on-the-go!

Lunch:

Source: Bean, Kale and Butternut Stew

These meals are comforting and entirely plant-based! Enjoy these pasta dishes and soups for an extra comforting meal; you can also make these meals and save the extras for the next day! If you’re looking to start out your plant-based journey, you could choose one for these meals and give it a try!

Dinner:

Source: Chipotle Black Bean Chili

These meals are so fun to make! If you’re looking for a recipe to make with friends or kids, these baked tempeh strips are it! You can get everyone involved as you dip the sticks in batter before baking them. You can also make these black bean and walnut tacos for the family!

Dessert:

Source: Healthy No-Bake Brownies

Making plant-based desserts are easy and fun, and you can still enjoy a wide variety of sweet treats! Try out making your own cashew coconut ice cream or even baking up some delicious cake! If you’re not in the mood to turn on the oven, these no-bake brownies are the perfect solution!

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home!

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! Unfortunately, dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

For those interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend purchasing one of our many plant-based cookbooks or downloading the Food Monster App which has thousands of delicious recipes making it the largest vegan 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 resources to get you started:

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