Looking for some new plant based protein meal prep ideas? In this post I share video tutorials from my Meal Prep School series for how to prep a variety of vegan protein recipes. Keep reading to get inspired for you next meal prep!
What is plant based protein meal prep?
- Plant based is a term used to describe recipes made with only plant ingredients.
- Protein meal prep is a term used to describe preparing meals which are packed with protein.
Vegan meal prep school
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8 plant based protein meal prep ideas
Here’s tutorials for how to prep a variety of high protein vegan recipes:
Hummus
Hummus is great for getting plant based protein into your diet! It’s so easy to eat and can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. I like to dip raw vegetables into hummus, smear it on Easy homemade bread without yeast, use it in sandwiches and more. I eat this low fat hummus everyday for lunch or as a snack.
How to cook tofu in a pan
Here’s how to meal prep tofu on the stove. This recipe takes just about 10 minutes to cook and is great for meal prep. Enjoy this tofu as cutlets, slices for wraps and sandwiches, or dice it and serve over salad or rice.
Refried beans from scratch
Pinto beans are packed with protein. Refried beans are great for meal prep because they are very versatile and delicious. These take just about 10 minutes to prepare. Simply simmer beans with seasonings then mash or puree.
Enjoy these refried beans with rice, in a wrap or burrito, or on nachos.
Brown rice in a rice cooker
Brown rice is packed with plant based protein and great for meal prep. I like to cook rice in a rice cooker because it’s easy and I can set it and forget it. The rice cooks and stays warm until ready to serve.
Put a pot of rice on at the beginning of your meal prep session and have rice ready to portion into Bentgo meal prep containers. Serve brown rice with refried beans, as a side dish for tofu, as rice balls, or in a burrito bowl.
How to make rice balls
Rice balls are a great variation for enjoy brown rice! They are fun to prepare and delicious. Here’s how I make rice balls stick together using rice ball molds.
Tofu scramble
Tofu scramble is a great breakfast as well as filling for wraps and burritos. Serve it by itself or with toast. Cook this tofu scramble with vegetables such as mushrooms, bell peppers and onions and serve as Breakfast Tacos.
Homemade bread without yeast
This whole wheat bread is quick and easy to meal prep, and packed with plant based protein! Using a food processor saves time and energy because it will knead the dough for you. I like to bake a big batch of these flatbreads to enjoy with my Easy everyday lunch meal prep for Daniel Fast.
Breakfast protein bars
These oatmeal breakfast bars are packed with vegan protein from the oats, flaxseeds, and peanut butter. I like to make a big batch of these protein bars and enjoy them for breakfast or as a midday snack.
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