BGVebruary Challenge Menu Ideas for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Since meat and dairy free eating is a new thing for most of the participants in the BGVebruary 28 Day Vegan Challenge, we thought it would be a good idea to make sure you succeed. One of the most challenging aspects of changing your diet is figuring out what to eat instead of the things you’re used to eating.
One good thing to mention is that many of the foods you’re already eating are vegan; they may, however, require an adjustment in how you prepare them.
For example, instead of seasoning your pot of greens or cabbage with smoked meats, you can instead used smoked paprika, smoked salt, and/or liquid smoke, along with organic vegetable broth and seasonings. You’ll get the same delicious flavor without animal products.
But don’t worry, below are dozens of menu ideas for meals, snacks and desserts that you can use during the 28 Day Vegan Challenge. We’ve linked to some great and easy to prepare recipes on this and other vegan blogs for convenience, and invite you to utilize cookbooks such as Why Vegan is the New Black: More than 100 Delicious Meat and Dairy Free Meal Ideas Your Whole Family Will Love
- Vegan French Toast
- Tofu Rancheros
- Berry Bliss Oat Squares
- Giant Upside Down Apple Pancake
- Cinnamon Whole Wheat Waffles
- Crispy Quinoa Cakes
- Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
- Oatmeal with Peanut Butter and Carmelized Banana
- Tofu Scramble
- Sun Dried Tomato, Mushroom and Tofu Quiche
- Blueberry Whole Wheat Applesauce Pancakes
- Fresh fruit salad with soy or almond yoghurt topped with chopped nuts
- Granola with soy or almond milk, topped with berries
- Toast with Sauteed Mushrooms
- Whole Grain Bagel with Vegan Cream Cheeze and Fruit
- Vegan Banana Oat Nut Muffins
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Blueberry Silken Tofu Smoothie
- Cinnaberry Green Smoothie
- Green Vanilla Flavored Smoothie
- Vegan End of Summer Frittata
- Vegan Omelette with Spinach and Mushrooms
- Cauliflower, Leek and Potato Soup
- Spicy Corn Chowder
- Mango Gazpacho
- Quinoa Taco Salad Bowl
- Braised Cabbage Rolls
- Kidney Bean and Tofu Burger
- Chickpea Mock Tuna Salad Sandwich Filling
- Commercial vegeburger with lettuce, tomato and onion
- Commercial soup and sourdough bread
- Restaurant: vegetable soup and salad combo
- Restaurant: noodles or rice with tofu and vegetables
- Chipotle Sofritos burrito without cheese or sour cream
- Salad bar: large vegetable salad with beans and dairy free dressing
- Tangy Bean Salad with Carrots and Green Onions
- Hummus and Vegetable Stuffed Pita
- Black Beans and Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos
- Sesame Noodles
- Lentil Soup
- Quinoa Fruit Salad with Agave Lime Viniagrette
- Cajun Spiced Chickpea Burgers
- Mushroom Pie
- Vegan Reuben Sandwich
- Orange Scented Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Curried Butternut Squash Soup
- Tomato and Tofu Soup
- Spinach and Bean Burrito Wraps
- Veggie Burger Patty
- Roasted Cherry Tomato Rotini
- Quinoa Zucchini Burgers
- Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup
- Portobello Mushroom Philly Cheesesteaks
- Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
- Slap Ya Mama Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers
- Spicy Chipotle and Black Bean Soft Tacos
- African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup
- Thai Basil Fried Rice
- Pumpkin, Black Bean and Poblano Pepper Tacos
- Hemp Hearts and Black Bean Burgers
- Baby Bok Choy with Tofu
- Vegan Tacos
- Flavorful and Spicy Leek and Potato Soup
- Seitan with Mushroom Gravy
- Chicken Style Seitan Cutlets
- Spicy Black Bean Soup
- Chinese Vegetable Style Fried Rice
- Buddhas Delight
- Vegan Fried Chicken
- Black Eyed Pea Soup with Collards and Kale
- Rice Noodles and Tofu Stir Fry
- Roast Bell Peppers Stuffed With Quinoa
- Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Sweet Potato Rice Casserole
- Oven Roasted Tofu
- Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
- Cuban Style Black Beans and Rice
- Green Curry Tofu
- Now and Later Veggie Curry
- Butternut Squash and Macaroni Casserole
- Spelt Pizza with Roasted Vegetables
- Ziti Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato “Cream”
- Stir Fried Eggplant and Green Beans
- Chard, White Bean and Potato Soup
- Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
- Not-Clam Chowder
- Poblano and Portobello Fajitas
- Vegan Indian Butter Chicken Style Seitan
- Grilled Veggie and Tofu Stack
- Vegan Fettucine Alfredo Pasta with Broccoli
- Tomato and Garbanzo Bean Minnestrone
- The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World
- Kale Mushroom and Tomato Saute with Polenta
- Black Bean Meatballs and Zucchini Noodles
- Meatless Jambalaya
- Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
- Roasted Vegetable Frittata
- “Beef” Stroganoff With EgglessNoodles
- Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli
- Avocado Pesto Pasta
- Superfood Caesar Salad
- Spicy Stir Fried Broccoli and Peanuts
- Roasted Garlic and Asparagus Salad
- Black Beans in Mango Sauce
- Sauteed Collard Greens with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Garlic
- Sauteed Kale with Garlic and Shallots
- Green Beans with Pepitas
- Oven Roasted Spaghetti Squash
- Bow Tie Pasta with Red Pepper Cream Sauce
- Asparagus Wild Rice
- Apples and Red Cabbage Slaw
- Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
- Slow Cooked Collard Greens
- Grilled Smashed Potatoes
- Easy Roasted Asparagus
- Vegan Cornbread
- Risotto With Sun Dried Tomatoes
- Potatoes ‘au gratin’
- Roasted Root Vegetables with Citrus Vinaigrette
- Sweet Potato Surprise
- Lentil Spread for Snack Crackers
- Three Ingredient Banana Bread Cookies
- Sweetie’s Sweet Potato Pie
- Chewy Apple Chips
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- Loaded Nachos with Cashew Cheeze
- Quinoa Baked Zucchini Chips with Sriracha Sauce
- Triple Layer Vegan Carrot Cake with Cream Cheeze Frosting
- Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
- Cheezey Kale Chips
- Mock “Deviled Eggs”
- Homemade Quacamole and Chips
- Pumpkin Cheezecake
- Black Bean Dip
- Cinnamon Ice Cream
- Coconut Blueberry Smoothie
- Oatmeal Fig and Walnut Bars
- Sliced fruit bowl
- Handful of nuts
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