35 Vegan Meal Prep Ideas

These vegan meal prep ideas make it easy to fill up on plants! Find our best make-ahead recipes for plant-based breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

If you want to eat more plants in 2026, these vegan meal prep ideas are for you! They include our best grab-and-go breakfasts, packable lunches, and make-ahead dinners—all healthy, delicious, and entirely plant-based.

After weeks of holiday treats, I always start January in the mood for fresh, feel-good food. The easiest way to ensure I actually eat the nourishing meals I’m craving is by meal prepping. That way, when we’re running late for school drop off or I get bogged down with work, I’m not tempted to skip a meal or order takeout. I have a healthy option ready to go!

These vegan meal prep ideas are the recipes I turn to most. They range from overnight oats to vibrant lunch bowls to freezer-friendly casseroles and soups. Don’t feel like prepping a whole meal? I’ve also included a few vegan sauces that you can keep on hand to jazz up quick lunches and dinners. Happy cooking!

Vegan Meal Prep Ideas for Breakfast

Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are one of my go-to breakfasts! They’re easy to make, great for taking on the go, and packed with fiber. Don’t skip the toppings—find four fun variations in the recipe!

Baked Oatmeal

This blueberry oatmeal bake reheats perfectly. I love to bake it off on the weekend and warm up slices for breakfast during the week!

Chia Seed Pudding

Chia seeds fill this plant-based pudding with fiber and healthy fats. Topped with fruit, nut butter, or even chocolate chips, it’s a fun, filling meal prep breakfast.

Vegan Breakfast Burritos

These freezer-friendly burritos are stuffed with black beans, pickled onions, fresh veggies, and a savory tofu scramble. Serve with your favorite salsa for a protein-packed vegan breakfast!

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

These soft-baked cookies are gluten-free as well as vegan. Made with almond flour and oat flour, they freeze perfectly, so they’re a great breakfast to make ahead.

Vegan Lemon Muffins

I love to keep a stash of these vegan lemon chia muffins in my freezer. When I need a quick breakfast, I just pop one in the microwave to thaw!

Homemade Granola

This vegan granola is crisp, warmly spiced, and packed with nutty clusters, thanks to a secret scoop of almond butter. Enjoy it for breakfast with non-dairy milk or yogurt and fresh fruit!

Soup and Curry Vegan Meal Prep Ideas

Vegan Broccoli Soup

This plant-based riff on broccoli cheddar soup is just as creamy and comforting as the classic. With over 360 5-star reviews, it’s a reader favorite!

Easy Coconut Curry

This fragrant vegetable curry keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days and freezes well for months. I actually like it better leftover—the flavors just get better as it sits!

Red Lentil Soup

Looking for high-protein vegan meal prep ideas? You can’t beat this soup! Red lentils add plenty of plant-based protein, and they give it an amazing creamy texture.

Chana Masala

A few cans of chickpeas, canned tomatoes, and spices are practically all it takes to make this pantry-friendly curry. Cook it for dinner on a weeknight and save the leftovers for lunch the next day. They reheat perfectly!

Vegetarian Chili

When I make this smoky, spicy vegan chili, I almost always double it. I love to freeze the leftovers for a fiber- and protein-packed meal down the road!

Best Lentil Soup

This lentil soup is one of my favorite vegan meal prep recipes to make on winter weekends. Filled with earthy lentils and fresh vegetables, it’s cozy and nourishing—the perfect lunch to eat all week.

Noodles and Grain Bowls

Best Buddha Bowl

This hearty grain bowl keeps well for 4 days in the fridge, so it’s a great plant-based meal prep lunch. Feel free to make it your own—use quinoa instead of brown rice or replace the roasted sweet potatoes with another veggie!

Sesame Soba Noodles

These cold sesame noodles are one of my favorite recipes to prep for lunch or an easy weeknight dinner. I often add baked tofu for extra protein.

Sushi Bowl

This refreshing recipe is like veggie sushi in rice bowl form! Assemble the whole thing ahead—just wait to add the avocado until right before you eat.

Peanut Noodles

You can meal prep these tasty noodles in under 30 minutes! Doused in a creamy peanut sauce, they’re a crave-worthy lunch or dinner.

Burrito Bowl

This homemade burrito bowl is even better than Chipotle! Homemade tofu sofritas fill it with flavorful vegan protein.

Kimchi Brown Rice Bliss Bowls

If you’re vegan, or if you want to eat more vegan meals, tempeh belongs on your radar! This plant-based protein source is firm, nutty, and oh-so-satisfying. I combine it with kimchi, avocado, crisp veggies, and peanut sauce in these mouthwatering rice bowls.

Salads and Sandwiches

Kale Salad

Go ahead and dress this colorful salad when you meal prep it. Filled with crisp root veggies and hardy kale, it holds up well for several days in the fridge.

Chickpea Salad

I think this salad tastes better meal prepped than it does fresh! The chickpeas soak up the bright lemon dressing as it sits in the fridge.

Vegan Egg Salad

Tofu steps in for the hard-boiled eggs in this plant-based twist on egg salad. I love it on a sandwich with pickled onions and greens!

Healthy Taco Salad

Assemble this Southwest-inspired salad a day or two ahead of time, but wait to add the cilantro lime dressing, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips until you eat.

Kale Caesar Salad

Hardy kale, crispy roasted chickpeas, and avocado make this salad a full meal. Make it vegan by skipping the cheese and dousing it in my creamy vegan Caesar dressing.

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

A plant-based spin on tuna salad, this chickpea salad is briny and bright. Meal prep it on the weekend, and load it onto sandwiches throughout the week.

Freezer-Friendly Vegan Meal Prep Ideas

Best Veggie Burger

These meaty mushroom burgers are one of my favorite vegan freezer-friendly meals. They thaw nicely in the microwave or oven.

Vegan Burritos

Freezer burritos aren’t just for breakfast! These dinner-worthy ones are stuffed with Spanish rice, peppers, spinach, and seasoned black beans.

Falafel

I love keeping a stash of this crispy baked falafel in my freezer. I pop it in the microwave or air fryer to reheat before using it on salads and in wraps!

Vegan Enchiladas

Topped with a gooey vegan cheese sauce, these plant-based enchiladas will win over the biggest cheese lovers! Freeze the whole pan, then let it thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating in the oven for an easy weeknight dinner.

Vegan Meatballs

I love meal prepping these savory black bean and mushroom balls to keep on hand in the freezer. They’re a quick and easy way to add vegan protein to a plate of pasta!

Vegan Sauces to Meal Prep

Tahini Sauce

When I haven’t prepped a full lunch or dinner, I rely on a flavorful sauce to punch up simple meals. This tahini sauce and its variations are the ones I make most often. They’re wonderful on salads, sandwiches, bowls, roasted veggies, and more!

Romesco Sauce

This Spanish sauce has a delicious sweet, smoky, and tangy flavor, thanks to roasted red peppers, smoked paprika, and vinegar. Try it on grilled or roasted veggies or as a sandwich spread!

Carrot Ginger Dressing

One of my favorite dressings to meal prep! This vibrant sauce is sweet, tangy, and refreshing, made with blended carrots, ginger, and rice vinegar.

Vegan Ranch Dressing

Made with blended cashews and cucumber, this cool and creamy dressing is great for jazzing up salads and grain bowls. We love it as a snack with veggies too!

Peanut Sauce

Easy to make with simple ingredients like peanut butter and tamari, this sauce is a quick way to add bold flavor to any meal! Try it on noodles, rice bowls, tofu, and more.