Skip to Content

20 Healthy Plant Based Recipes I Ate For Weight Loss

Sharing is caring!

I documented the types of plant-based diet foods I ate over the last 6 months to lose weight. If you’re looking for delicious breakfast lunch dinner and dessert dishes that are whole food and natural this is the list for you!

Vegan Breakfast Ideas For Weight Loss

Dont forget about oatmeal for you healthy vegan recipes for weight loss!

Quick Vegan Overnight Oats (Multiple Ways) – Plant-Based on a Budget
Get ready to spruce up your traditional breakfast with this super easy guide to overnight oats! We’ve got tons of options for you to try out and mix things up for variety!
Check out this recipe
Quick Vegan Overnight Oats (Multiple Ways) - Plant-Based on a Budget


This oatmeal recipe can be made in a larger portion in order to meal prep. If you make too much you can always put some portions of it in the freezer.

The Best Creamy Vegan Oatmeal Recipe – Veggies Don’t Bite
Looking for the perfect way to start your day? This vegan oatmeal recipe is the ultimate creamy delicious choice and it comes together in mere minutes!
Check out this recipe
The Best Creamy Vegan Oatmeal Recipe - Veggies Don’t Bite

Try this low calorie plant based diet spinach smoothie recipe. It actually tastes really good when combined with the citrus and sweetener!

The Best Vegan Green Smoothie
The Best Vegan Green Smoothie – Perfectly sweetened, chock full of greens (but you won’t taste them!) with a healthy dose of plant protein.
Check out this recipe
The Best Vegan Green Smoothie

You can also blend the smoothie up the night before so your easy breakfast is ready to go in the morning.

Green Protein Power Breakfast Smoothie
This Green Protein Power Breakfast Smoothie is the perfect morning pick-me-up to get the day started off right.
Check out this recipe

Oatmeal is great due to the fact it is a gluten free plant based whole food! you can top it with almost anything. Such as fruit, nuts, and seeds. 

Plant-Based Breakfast Recipe For Oatmeal Muffins | MamaSezz Plant Based Meals – MamaSezz
Don’t have time to make a healthy plant-based breakfast every morning? Neither do I. Just make a batch of these vegan oatmeal muffins at the beginning of the week and grab and go in the morning! No mess, no dishes – just moist, and delicious muffins.
Check out this recipe
Plant-Based Breakfast Recipe For Oatmeal Muffins | MamaSezz Plant Based Meals - MamaSezz

Don’t forget about breakfast and dessert ideas. These oven baked donuts represents both course. Vegan oatmeal donuts are oil and sugar free.

Easy Baked Vegan Donuts Recipe – Anyreasonvegans
Made with oat flour and oven baked
Check out this recipe
Easy Baked Vegan Donuts Recipe – Anyreasonvegans

This low carb plant based salted caramel donut is perfect for your vegan weight loss plan! Baked donuts are the best breakfast to satisfy your sweet tooth. I used Walden Farms zero calorie syrup.

Keto Salted Caramel Donut Recipe – Anyreasonvegans
Kick those sugar cravings fast with these amazingly delicious low carb plant based baked donuts!
Check out this recipe
Keto Salted Caramel Donut Recipe – Anyreasonvegans

Chia seeds are so amazing! They are affordable (especially if you order in bulk like I do). Chia seeds are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and complete proteins.

Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
I’m a little late to the chia seed pudding bandwagon, I know. But that doesn’t mean I can’t be an enthusiast. The chia seed has been having
Check out this recipe
Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Eating chia seed plant based diet recipes helped me lose 20 pounds in the first month. Additionally they continue to absorb liquid in your stomach, helping you fill full.

Healthy Chia Pudding
This Healthy Chia Pudding is incredible! It’s full of yummy nutritious flavors of fruit, jam, and nut butters that will leave you feeling full of energy!
Check out this recipe
Healthy Chia Pudding

If you want to manage your size in a natural way then this plan is for you. You wont find better food list anywhere with lots of vegetables high in protein. 

Vegan Breakfast Bowls
These Vegan Breakfast Bowls are packed with tons of vegetables and protein. They’re a healthy and easy meal prep breakfast!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Breakfast Bowls

Plant Based Diet Main Courses

Try this butternut squash nugget tacos recipe with low carb whole wheat tortillas. Maybe omit the vegan mayo for low calorie hot sauce or soy sauce.

Butternut Squash Nugget Tacos With Sweet Vegan Mayo – Anyreasonvegans
These plant based tacos are easy and delicious
Check out this recipe
Butternut Squash Nugget Tacos With Sweet Vegan Mayo – Anyreasonvegans

Low calorie sauces are best for faster plant based weight loss.

8 Healthiest Salad Dressings for Weight Loss
Your salad is only as healthy as the dressing you drizzle on it. Find registered dietitians’ tips for choosing options with healthy fat, and limited salt and sugar. They suggest eight brands that are nutritious and can help support weight loss.
Check out this recipe
8 Healthiest Salad Dressings for Weight Loss

You might like these sweet potato noodles! Vegetable noodles are low calorie and nutritionally dense.

Healthy Sweet Potato Noodles Recipe – Anyreasonvegans
If you like spirilized vegetable noodles then you have to try this healthy recipe for sweet potato noodles. They are super nutritious and delicious especially sautéed with some of your favorite spices.
Check out this recipe
Healthy Sweet Potato Noodles Recipe – Anyreasonvegans

If you like sweet potato noodles you might also enjoy zucchini noodles. It’s so healthy and delicious. 

Zucchini Noodles With Red Pepper Sauce – Anyreasonvegans
If you’re looking for a delicious low carb high protein meal packed with vegetables this is the one for you!
Check out this recipe
Zucchini Noodles With Red Pepper Sauce – Anyreasonvegans

Speaking of vegetables high in protein- Lentil loafs are another simple plant based weight loss recipe that’s easy to meal prep! They are packed with protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals.

Easy Vegan Lentil Loaf With Flaxseed Flour – Anyreasonvegans
I adore this simple plant based dish with lentils, flaxseed meal, and avocado on top!
Check out this recipe
Easy Vegan Lentil Loaf With Flaxseed Flour – Anyreasonvegans

You will also adore this filling cabbage soup recipe that is packed with nutrients with very few calories!

Best Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe – Anyreasonvegans
This vegetable based soup will keep you satisfied on little calories.
Check out this recipe
Best Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe – Anyreasonvegans

Soups can be amazing healthy vegan recipes for weight loss, especially for lunch and dinner.

Plant-Based Cauliflower Soup | FoodByMaria Recipes
I promise you’ll love this super simple and delicious plant-based soup with cauliflower. It’s perfect for the colder winter weather!
Check out this recipe
Plant-Based Cauliflower Soup | FoodByMaria Recipes

1 cup of cooked spaghetti squash Contains 40 calories whereas the same portion of pasta noodles contains 200 calories.

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Recipe – Anyreasonvegans
The easiest way to make spaghetti squash noodles!
Check out this recipe
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Recipe – Anyreasonvegans

I prefer to eat Plant based diet recipes like vegetable noodles. They should be on weight loss food lists everywhere.

Zucchini Noodles With Red Pepper Sauce – Anyreasonvegans
If you’re looking for a delicious low carb high protein meal packed with vegetables this is the one for you!
Check out this recipe
Zucchini Noodles With Red Pepper Sauce – Anyreasonvegans

Serve up some tofu with vegetables like broccoli and red pepper. Balanced out with rice in a savory stir fry.

Easy Tofu Stir Fry (ready in 25 minutes!) – Choosing Chia
This weeknight tofu stir fry is perfect for those busy weeknights where you want dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!
Check out this recipe
Easy Tofu Stir Fry (ready in 25 minutes!) - Choosing Chia

You will adore this plant protein tofu recipe for vegan weight loss meal: Sweet & Spicy Tofu with vegetables high in protein.

How to Make Crispy Tofu (easy, healthy, no-fry)
Ever wondered how to make perfect crispy tofu? This simple method is less hassle than frying and will give you crispy tofu every time.
Check out this recipe
How to Make Crispy Tofu (easy, healthy, no-fry)

Protein Bowls

With quinoa, tofu, edamame, avocado and more your taste buds will thank you.

Protein Bowl (25g Plant-Based Proteins)
This Protein bowl recipe is a healthy quinoa bowl loaded with crispy tofu coated in almond sauce and crunchy vegetables for 25g of protein.
Check out this recipe
Protein Bowl (25g Plant-Based Proteins)

Chickpeas and kale with a delightful sauce us the perfect satisfying meal.

Vegan Power Bowl
This vegan power bowl is loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, kale, spicy chickpeas and topped with a creamy white bean and apple cider vinegar dressing. Vegan + Gluten-free.
Check out this recipe
Vegan Power Bowl

They are perfect for low calorie food preparation. I definitely recommend this healthy plant based diet recipe for weight loss.

Vegan Mediterranean Protein Bowls Recipe | Fresh n’ Lean
Looking to fill up? These vegan Mediterranean protein bowls are loaded with lentils & quinoa, sautéed kale, crispy roasted chickpeas, and hummus!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Mediterranean Protein Bowls Recipe | Fresh n’ Lean

Tempeh is a next level plant based ingredient due to its yummy texture. Before I became vegan I had never heard of tempeh.

Teriyaki Tempeh and Broccoli
A vegan version of beef and broccoli, this one-skillet teriyaki tempeh and broccoli recipe is loaded with flavor and perfect for weeknights when you need to get a healthy meal on the table fast!
Check out this recipe
Teriyaki Tempeh and Broccoli

I had only had tofu before of which I wasn’t the biggest fan ever. However I’ve come to enjoy tofu over the years. It’s grown on me and it’s plant based protein. 

Sweet and Spicy Tempeh (vegan & high protein) – Plant Based RD
A bowl of sweet and spicy tempeh that will get you excited about tempeh. Pan fried tempeh simmered in a sweet adobo soy sauce. An easy vegan weeknight meal.
Check out this recipe
Sweet and Spicy Tempeh (vegan & high protein) – Plant Based RD

These quinoa sushi rolls are so healthy and low in calories. They’re so filling, and perfect for your weight loss diet if you love sushi like I do!

Veggie quinoa sushi – Lazy Cat Kitchen
Veggie quinoa sushi is a healthier take on a traditional futomaki roll. It’s easy and quick to make and tastes delicious. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Check out this recipe
Veggie quinoa sushi - Lazy Cat Kitchen

Or make it with rice instead. This recipe includes easy sushi roll up instructions. If you have never made a sushi roll before it can appear difficult.

Easy Homemade Vegan Sushi Recipe
This homemade vegan sushi recipe will have you making your favorite delicious rolls at home in no time! The step by step directions make it easy to follow without any fancy tools.
Check out this recipe
Easy Homemade Vegan Sushi Recipe

This vegan meal for weight loss is sure to please a crowd.

Best Buddha Bowl – Love and Lemons
This vegan buddha bowl recipe includes whole grains, greens, chickpeas, sweet potato, and turmeric tahini sauce. It’s yummy, healthy, and easy to make!
Check out this recipe
Best Buddha Bowl - Love and Lemons

All weight loss food lists need beans like this butterbean & barley root vegetable stew.

Butterbean & Barley Root Vegetable Stew [Vegan]
Serve it with some warm bread and you’ve got yourself a delicious and filling meal that is perfect for autumn. This Root Vegetable Stew is fantastic!
Check out this recipe
Butterbean & Barley Root Vegetable Stew [Vegan]

Baked beans in a bowl is a super healthy whole grain ingredient. It can be sweet or savory and made with common pantry staples.

Spicy ‘Baked’ Beans [Vegan]
This flavorful, smoky bean stew is a wonder — made in one pot with pantry staples, and not to mention super delicious.
Check out this recipe
Spicy ‘Baked’ Beans [Vegan]

You may also like our other roundups like: 39+ Block Party Food Ideas & Appetizers, 15+ Air Fryer Salmon Bites & Nuggets, and 29 + Fabulous Green Bean Recipes To Share!

I ate a lot of these Plant based recipes to lose 60 lbs. mixed with vegetables high in protein.

Vegan Tahini Hemp Seed Bars
These vegan tahini hemp seed bars are soft, chewy and perfectly sweet. Hints of coconut and caramel, easy to make with whole food ingredients, gluten-free.
Check out this recipe
Vegan Tahini Hemp Seed Bars
What Vegetables Are High In Protein?

Some vegetables that are high in protein include: Green peas, Broccoli, Spinach, Asparagus, Lentils, Brussels sprouts, and Edamame. See our list of recipes for more ideas.

Now you are ready to eat healthy plant based diet recipes everyday. Let us know which ones you liked the best.

Diane Cummings

Sunday 12th of March 2023

Hi Jessica, Your Cranberry Quinoa Pasta Salad recipe, posted April 2, 2020, sounds amazing. I would love to make it, but need to ask if the dried cranberries you call for are sweetened or unsweetened. Thank you much! Diane Cummings

admin

Monday 13th of March 2023

I used sweetened ones thank you for asking Diane