Every week, I create a menu plan for the week ahead. I’ve always found menu planning to be helpful, but especially when eating a vegan diet. Sometimes I forget to make one, and those weeks are just awful. I stare into the fridge and whine that there’s “nothing to eat”, even though the fridge is packed full of deliciousness. It’s bad.
So – I menu plan every week (usually) to make things easier on myself. And it works. I promise.
Here is this week’s vegan menu plan:
Breakfast:
1. Sprouted Buckwheat Breakfast Cereal by Chez Bettay
2. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast by Vegan Yack Attack
3. Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Brule by A La Mode
4. Giant Hash Brown by RecipeTin Eats
5. Vegan Asparagus Mushroom Omelette by Vegan Cuts
6. Toasted Oatmeal with Jam and Coconut Whipped Cream by Cookie and Kate
7. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes by Vegan Yumminess
Lunch:
1. Sweet Potato Quinoa Patties by A House in the Hills
2. Sun-Dried Tomato & Garlic Pasta by Mind Body Green
3. Thai Pineapple Pizza by Coffee and Quinoa
4. Asian Lettuce Wraps by Jessica in the Kitchen
5. Bean and Barley Soup by Bev Cooks
6. Alfredo Sauce with Pasta and Spinach by Divine Healthy Food
7. BBQ Cauliflower Salad by Form and Beans
Dinner:
1. One Pot Thai Peanut Pasta by Apron Strings
2. Lentil Split Pea Falafel Bowl by Vegan Richa
3. Loaded Baked Potatoes by Namely Marly
4. Veggie Meat Balls by Diethood
5. Broccoli Tofu Stuffed Avocados by The First Mess
6. Veggie Sliders by Minimalist Baker
7. Olive Garden Slow Cooker Minestrone by Cooking Classy
Dessert/Snacks:
Nachos with Bean & Cilantro Dip by Vegan Miam
Smoky BBQ Kale Chips by Ricki Heller
Almost Raw Samoa Cookies by Cooking Ala Mel
Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars by Ambitious Kitchen
Cinnamon Apple Chips by Jessica in the Kitchen
What’s on your vegan menu plan this week?
shutapp says
August 12, 2016 at 6:35 AMso yummy
great recipes with great content
keep shearing
Gemini2005 says
April 27, 2016 at 1:01 PMThe recipes look great, but realistically, there is no way a working mom is going to be able to prepare all of these meals nor afford them on a budget. I have tried. and tried. and tried. The best way to try these recipes is to stretch them. Make larger portions so you can stretch them over two dinner times and at least two single serving lunches or four serving snacks. Choose 2 or 3 recipes and try them over the week. Make a lot of one recipe (like a dinner entrée) that you can pair with a couple different side recipes. Now-a-days, groceries are SO EXPENSIVE. I shop at Walmart and 99cent stores for everything I can find before moving on to warehouse clubs where I can buy in bulk. I only go to Ralphs or Vons for specialty stuff, farmers markets for produce. If I were to buy the ingredients for all of these recipes (given that I already have a few in-house), it would probably cost me AT LEAST $400. I have a hubby and 3 kids. This might be do-able for a pair, or a single person, but not feasible for a family. Great picks though! ;^)
Deborah Davis says
February 10, 2016 at 3:28 PMOMG! These recipes are so mouthwatering and amazing. I can’t wait to make some of them especially the Thai Peanut Noodle bowl! I’m pinning and sharing this! Feel free to visit my blog to share your yummy recipes at our Plant-Based Potluck Party Link Up from Thursday – Monday each week.
Michele says
January 11, 2015 at 2:55 PMHas anyone tried the one pot Thai peanut pasta with gluten free pasta? Thank you!!
Martha says
December 3, 2014 at 3:45 PMOh sorry, I was being greedy about getting the recipe and didn’t say THANKS for posting your wonderful meal plan ideas! I agree, meal planning is key. I can not put together anything on the fly. I can look at a box of noodles and a jar of sauce and spaghetti will not come to mind.
Martha says
December 3, 2014 at 3:43 PMWah! The one pot peanut noodle link seems to not work for me! I’m very interested in this recipe. Is anyone else having trouble?
Julia says
November 25, 2014 at 8:49 AMFantastic post Cassie! Love the pictures of the dishes! What restaurant have you had the best hash browns? Remember to add it to your Besty List! http://www.thebesty.com/veganinsanity
Kyra says
November 8, 2014 at 6:33 AMHoly moly, that giant hashbrown looks incredible! I meal plan each week too but I only plan dinners…the rest of our meals and snacks are a bit spontaneous.
Bridgette Furrow says
November 4, 2014 at 1:06 PMI understand that this would be based on your pantry and where you live, but would you consider posting how much your groceries cost for you meal plans? I feel like when I meal plan just dinners alone it’s $100 a week. I feel like this is a lot for 2 people but maybe it’s not?
Ricki says
November 3, 2014 at 12:40 PMHoly yumminess!! What a fabulous menu (can I come over for dinner??). Thanks so much for including my BBQ Kale Chips. Hope you love them! 🙂
Dawn Acero says
November 3, 2014 at 9:59 AMWith your busy family life, how do you organize meal prep? When do you meal plan and write your grocery list, and how much time prior to meal time do you begin cooking? Thanks. I struggle with getting the food on the table before I hear, “Mom, we’re starving!”