Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Meal Plans and Themes

No matter what form of vegan you’re looking to embrace, we’ve got you covered. If you’ve got dietary preferences or needs, there is a plan here for everyone – even if you don’t want a plan at all. Our Simple Vegan plan is for those looking to just embrace an animal-free, plant-based diet, no fuss, dietary needs, etc. Other meal plans below cater to athletes, allergies, weight loss or maintenance goals, heart health, disease prevention, etc. Choose the best one for you, and better yet, explore them all to see which ones you think will serve you best. We’ve provided seven recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and even snacks too. See A Green Monster’s Guide to Weekly Meal Plans by Diet Type.

Need new ideas for just one meal at a time? Struggling to come up with inventive lunches or more wholesome breakfasts. What about delicious dinners that taste great without relying on any animal-based ingredients whatsoever? Don’t worry, we can help! With just one click on the type of meal below, you can find seven different suggestions for various styles of eating or just for different types of meals. Trust us, we’ve got it all! See A Green Monster’s Guide to Weekly Meal Plans by Meal Type.

Everyone’s life and lifestyle is unique, which includes their dietary needs. Maybe you’re faced with a food allergy that requires you to select foods without a specific ingredient, like soy or nuts. Maybe you have a hectic schedule and need an arsenal of meal ideas that you can whip up in a flash. Hey, we can completely relate to that! The good news is, it’s never been easy to find plant-based offerings that meet your individual needs. After all, you’re a pretty unique and fantastic individual, it makes sense that your meals should match! See A Green Monster’s Guide to Weekly Meal Plans by Popular Themes.

What we choose to eat can most definitely depend on what time of year it is. For one thing, choosing the fruits and vegetables based on the season they naturally grow in ensures optimum nutrition and flavor. For another thing, our bodies just seem to be in the mood for the things that signify that changing climate around us. Whether it’s pumpkin in the fall, corn in the summer, peppermint in the winter or strawberries in the spring, we tend to gravitate to certain foods at certain times of the year. So our Seasonal Themes will show you just what to do with different types of seasonal ingredients within all your meals, snacks, and desserts. See A Green Monster’s Guide to Seasonal Themes.

There’s something so magical and exciting about gathering with friends and family to celebrate something special! From birthdays to holidays, anniversaries and graduations, gathering with the ones you love is what life is all about. These kinds of days should be the ones that stand out for how magical and memorable they were, not because there was stress over the menu! Fortunately, we know this, which is why we’ve put together a plant-based,  one-stop shop for all of your most important days. Want to host a vegan Christmas? Got you covered! Desperate for Halloween candy recipes that don’t contain horrible ingredients? We’ve got the boo for you! Just click on your day and feel the stress melt away. See A Green Monster’s Guide to Holidays and Life Celebrations.

Do you have a true love for kale and a habit of stocking overloads of spinach each week? Or maybe, you’re just trying to find some kind of creative way to make use of those onions, cabbage, and carrots lurking in the dark realms of your crisper drawer. Whether you are trying to learn to love a veggie or trying to make use of what you’ve got in a completely new, delicious way, we have some meal plans by ingredients and meal ideas that can help you out. Each of the following veggies are some of our most popular and ones that most people keep on hand. Each veggie has a unique set of not only recipes that go along with it, but also tips and trick to use each one. Give these veggies some serious kitchen love! See A Green Monster’s Guide to Meal Ideas by Vegetable Ingredient.