A Week of Healthy Vegetarian Meal Planning

Meal planning is something that I’ve done somewhat ever since I’ve been married but I’ve never stayed extremely dedicated to the plan because I’d get tired or lazy some weeks and eventually end up just buying groceries willy-nilly. Whenever I do take the time though, I eat healthier, spend less money on food overall and I feel better all around.

Usually I like to meal plan on Fridays or Sundays, so I’m a day late and my week calendar will be off a day, but I’ll sort that out for next time. I like to center my meals more around natural/fresh foods so I am eating minimal amounts of processed foods and additives. And in case you didn’t know, I’m vegetarian preferring vegan most of the time.

The main goals for this week are to prepare and eat ALL the planned meals, NO going out to eat for this week. Drink more water throughout the day.

• Monday
  • Dinner:  Grilled Tofu and veggies
• Tuesday
  • Breakfast: Nut Butter Banana Smoothie
  • Lunch: Leftover Tofu and veggies
  • Dinner: Thai Carrot Soup and Broccoli
• Wednesday
  • Breakfast: PB-Banana Smoothie
  • Lunch: Leftover Thai Carrot Soup and Broccoli
  • Dinner: Sweet Potato with Mediterranean Farro Salad
• Thursday
  • Breakfast: Cereal/Smoothie/Oatmeal
  • Lunch: Sweet Potato with Mediterranean Farro Salad
  • Dinner: Avocado Pasta
• Friday
  • Breakfast: Cereal/Smoothie/Oatmeal
  • Lunch: Leftovers or a sandwich
  • Dinner: Smashed Potatoes, Carrots, and Broccoli
• Saturday
  • Breakfast: Polenta or Pancakes
  • Lunch: (Family Dinner)
  • Dinner: Popcorn/Leftovers
• Sunday
  • Breakfast: Polenta or Pancakes
  • Lunch: Pantry Meal
  • Dinner: Pantry Meal

Extras for fillers or snacks will be homemade healthier lemon muffins (the indulgence), cottage cheese, and almond butter-celery sticks.

+Veggies refers generally to whatever I’m in the mood for or what’s going to be easy to make. Pantry Meals are just taking stuff out of the pantry/fridge and eating what’s available.

What is your favorite healthy meal?

Do you like meal planning?