What’s included in your meal plan
This vegetarian meal plan provides 1,800 calories per day. It’s designed to keep your energy steady and your meals satisfying.
Each day includes five meals:
- Breakfast
- Morning snack
- Lunch
- Afternoon snack
- Dinner
To save you time and reduce waste, certain meals are repeated. Need a quick overview? Go to the table at the bottom of the page.
You’ll also get helpful tips, serving ideas, and make-ahead suggestions to make your routine easier. Want more flexibility? We’ve included daily adjustments for 1,600 and 2,000 calories to help you reach your goals while keeping your meals balanced.
If you’re aiming for 1,800 calories, here’s a sample combo you can enjoy:
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AM Snack: Watermelon Sticks with Coconut Lime Dip
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Breakfast pairing: Simple Breakfast Smoothie
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Lunch pairing: Lentil Patties
Need to hit just 1,600 calories instead?
No problem! Stick to the same meals, but reduce the portions:
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Half serving of Simple Breakfast Smoothie.
Want to bump it up to 2,000 calories?
Simple fix:
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Add a lunch pairing: Tomato, Cucumber, & Herb Salad.
Tips & Tricks:
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Batch-prep your smoothie packs to save morning time.
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Cook and freeze extra lentil patties for easy reheating on repeat days.
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Keep watermelon sticks chilled in an airtight container for maximum freshness.
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Use whole-grain wraps for dinner to add extra fiber and balance.
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Portion out dips and pairings into single containers to grab-and-go with ease.
If you’re aiming for 1,800 calories, here’s a sample combo you can enjoy:
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Dinner pairing: 1 medium-sized apple
Need to hit just 1,600 calories instead?
No problem! Stick to the same meals, but reduce the portions:
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Replace Tofu Scramble Breakfast Tacos with Roasted Skillet Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers.
Want to bump it up to 2,000 calories?
Simple fix:
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Add an additional snack: Low-fat chocolate chunk granola bar (24 g).
Tips & Tricks:
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Make taco fillings or potatoes in advance to speed up breakfast.
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Bake extra burger patties and freeze them for busy nights.
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Slice your apple in the morning and store it in lemon water to prevent browning.
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Portion smoothie or juice blends into mason jars for ready-to-grab hydration.
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Add fresh herbs to your burger toppings for a flavor boost.
Today’s day is a repetition of Day 1.
Tips & Tricks:
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Reheat patties in a skillet for a crisp texture.
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If you batch-prepped dips and smoothie packs, today will be mostly grab-and-go.
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Wrap individual hummus wraps in parchment for quick lunch packing.
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Refresh watermelon with a quick splash of lime juice before serving.
Today’s day is a repetition of Day 2.
Tips & Tricks:
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Use leftover potatoes from earlier in the week for a faster breakfast.
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Prep extra burger toppings for quick assembly later in the week.
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Reheat patties in an air fryer to restore texture.
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Pack your snacks into portion-sized containers for a busy workday.
If you’re aiming for 1,800 calories, here’s a sample combo you can enjoy:
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Dinner pairing: 1 large peach (133 g)
Need to hit just 1,600 calories instead?
No problem! Stick to the same meals, but reduce the portions:
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Half serving of Buffalo Chickpea Quesadilla (Vegan + Easy)
Want to bump it up to 2,000 calories?
Simple fix:
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Add a breakfast pairing: Overnight oats.
Tips & Tricks:
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Prep quesadillas ahead and reheat in the skillet for crispy edges.
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Cook extra rice and store in meal prep containers for the week.
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Portion snacks like apple fries in small bags for on-the-go eating.
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Roast tofu in batches to save cooking time midweek.
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Keep peaches slightly under-ripe for better storage; they’ll ripen perfectly by the time you need them.
Today’s day is a repetition of Day 1.
Tips & Tricks:
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Smoothies taste best when blended fresh; keep fruit packs ready in the freezer.
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Reheat lentil patties in the oven or air fryer for crispiness.
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If you’re short on time, wrap your dinner to take on the go.
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Store cut watermelon in airtight containers to keep it crunchy.
Today’s day is a repetition of Day 5.
Tips & Tricks:
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Assemble overnight oats the night before for an easy breakfast boost.
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Reheat quesadillas slowly in a skillet to maintain crispness.
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Swap in seasonal fruits if peaches aren’t available.
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Prep bowls with greens and toppings separately to keep textures fresh until mealtime.
Here are the recipes that repeat in your meal plan:
| Recipe | Number of servings needed | Days | Meal Time |
| High Protein Avocado Toast | 3 | Day 1, 3 and 6 | Breakfast |
| Simple Breakfast Smoothie | 3 | Day 1, 3 and 6 | Breakfast Pairing |
| Low Carb Mushroom & Spinach Cauliflower Rice | 3 | Day 1, 3 and 6 | Lunch |
| Lentil Patties | 3 | Day 1, 3 and 6 | Lunch Pairing |
| Quick and Easy Vegan Chocolate Tofu Pudding | 3 | Day 1, 3 and 6 | PM Snack |
| Hummus Veggie Wrap | 3 | Day 1, 3 and 6 | Dinner |
| Watermelon Sticks with Coconut Lime Dip | 3 | Day 2 and Day 4 | AM Snack |
| Tofu Scramble Breakfast Tacos | 2 | Day 2 and Day 4 | Breakfast |
| POWER BOWL | 3 | Day 2 and Day 4 | Lunch |
| Beetroot, Orange and Pineapple Blend | 2 | Day 2 and Day 4 | PM Snack |
| High-Protein Vegan Burgers | 2 | Day 2 and Day 4 | Dinner |
| 3 Ingredient No Bake Banana Oatmeal Cookies | 2 | Day 2 and Day 4 | AM Snack |
| Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich | 2 | Day 5 and Day 7 | Breakfast |
| Spicy Sriracha Tofu Rice Bowls | 2 | Day 5 and Day 7 | Lunch |
| Healthy Apple Fries | 2 | Day 5 and Day 7 | PM Snack |
| Best Buddha Bowl | 2 | Day 5 and Day 7 | Dinner |
| Buffalo Chickpea Quesadilla (Vegan + Easy) | 2 | Day 5 and Day 7 | AM Snack |