I’m so excited for today’s post! Many of you have been asking me to put together some plant-based meal plans or menus – What does a full day of plant-based eating look like? How do I combine easy, healthy recipes into a full day of eating? It’s something I struggled with in the beginning too – and even now, on occasion – so I totally get it. With the summer season in mind, this 2-day meal plan below is filled with healthy, energizing, quick-to-prepare options. All of the recipes (except the avocado sauce and smoothies) can be made in advance and keep well in the fridge. Yes!
This post was also crafted for a selfish reason too; I tested cake and frosting all last week for the next cookbook. The end result turned out pretty mind-blowing, but to say I was looking for a bit of a “reset” is an understatement. I try my best to eat balanced, but that doesn’t always happen as a recipe tester. When the dessert chapter needs to be wrapped up, the dessert chapter needs to be wrapped up! So in an effort to bring back balanced meals, I came up with this easy, veggie-packed menu to get back on track. I think we can all relate to this desire now and then, especially after summer holidays and traveling. After just half a day, my energy levels returned and I had a kick to my step again! The power of plants. I hope you enjoy it too whether you follow it to a tee or just mix and match some recipes into your normal routine. If you are just making these for yourself, you’ll likely have leftovers that carry over into day 3…never a bad thing.
Note: All the recipes are linked in the chart below. From there, you can print the recipes if desired.
Oh She Glows 2-Day Summer Reset Button Meal Plan
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Day 1 |
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Breakfast |
Lemon water and/or White Tea (see tip) |
Lemon water and/or White Tea |
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Lunch |
Chickpea Salad with Endurance Crackers (or Mary’s Crackers) |
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Snack |
Sliced apple with almond or sunflower seed butter |
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Dinner |
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Dessert |
Basic Chia Seed Pudding with fresh berries |
Basic Chia Seed Pudding with fresh berries |
Tips:
– Lately I start my morning with white tea and I drink it until about 2-3pm. I find it gives me really consistent energy throughout the day (without the crash that coffee often gives me, but feel free to drink what YOU prefer). If I’m on the ball I will also try to have some warm lemon water (squeeze half a lemon into a couple cups of warm water – sweeten to taste if desired) first thing in the morning or I simply add lemon slices into a 1-litre mason jar filled with water and sip on it throughout the day. Between outdoor summer workouts and breastfeeding, it’s a constant effort for me to stay hydrated.
– See here for a printable grocery list!
– All recipes can be made in advance except for the smoothies (I always prefer those fresh as the flavours start to change as they sit) and Avocado pasta sauce.
– Be sure to try out my Hidden Greens Chocolate Protein Smoothie – it’s a new recipe to the site and is bursting with nutrients! Not to mention…chocolate for breakfast. You can thank me later.
– Please keep in mind that this meal plan is not intended to be a one size fits all plan; tweak and personalize it as you see fit! I often have a mid-morning snack such as hummus and crackers to get me through to lunch.
– You can serve the 15-Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta with whole-grain pasta or zucchini noodles. I use this spiralizer to make zucchini noodles. It’s a great summer option!
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Well, this was a beast of a post to put together so if I’ve forgotten anything feel free to let me know. Do you like these kinds of posts? I’m open to your feedback as always.
Wishing you boundless energy this week and all summer long!
Hello!
I wanted to let you know that you were mentioned on the RICH ROLL podcast by NFL player David Carter. David mentions OhSheGlows towards the end of the podcast as a great recipe resource for someone looking to start a plant-based diet. Congratulations on the success!
Hi! I really like this post. I always plan ahead, but lately it’s been hard for me because of some problems I have to deal with and then it is really awesome to have someone to do the thinking for you! I have been in to the smoothies lately. I have to admit that although I have akmost made every recipe from your book it wasn’t until last week that I made a green smoothie, your classic green monster. Now I’m starting to get addicted! Anyways, would surely like to see more of these kind of posts :)
LOVE this idea, thanks for the work on it! Great idea.
Perfect timing! I have been abusing my poor body with my food choices and have decided to do a reset and boom! here’s your post!!!! Thank you for putting the time into creating this post. I am excited to eat clean and healthy next week as I am having hernia surgery and will need to fill up on the good stuff so my body can heal properly. The quicker I heal I sooner I can get back to running :)
Thank you for this, Angela! I was vegan for years (and have celiac disease), then when I started my current job 3 years ago I slowly began eating dairy again (out of stress), which was a bit of a gateway drug to eating fish, poultry and lamb again, after eating no meat for 28 years (I became vegetarian at age 7 then vegan at age 11). Your recipes have helped me get back to who I truly am– a vegan. I begin yoga teacher training in September and want to be in the best health before I begin– your recipes and this two-day reboot are helping to make all the difference for me. Thank you for being so generous with sharing your recipes and your personal experiences!
I love your cookbook. I even take it when I travel. This post really inspires me — very helpful! Thanks!
I LOVE this type of post! Thank you and looking forward to more like this
Thank you for this. I so need to get back on track. I’ll have to switch up the quinoa dishes though. I am trying so ever diligently to like quinoa but it just doesn’t sit right with me. I think it’s a texture thing.
What are some of your other go to grains?
Have you tried buckwheat or hulled millet? Both gluten free and a little more chewy than quinoa.
When this landed in my email box this morning I thought I was going to see a price tag attached at the bottom – I think it’s very generous of you to provide this for free, with all those great recipes and tips. Thank you!
Angela~It’s posts like this that make us keep reading year after year. Thank you!! The best part of this plan is how all of the recipes are free and accessible for your fans. It is obvious that you care about the health of our society as a whole. Looking forward to the next cookbook!!!
Hi Angela,
Great idea!!! You GO GIRL!!! I respect that you didn’t fuss or add allot of fancy ingredients for those that are getting started or trying to add more plant based foods to their diet – these are straight forward and easy enough to prepare and source for ingredients – you were thinking even with all that you have on your own plate!!!
I have been eating plant based since March and DOVE straight in! Yours was the FIRST cookbook I purchased and have been enjoying your blog posts and email updates and many of your recipes every since.
If you need any more tasters or recipe experimenters (as I know you often ask readers to join in your journey to health) I would LOVE to help! Thanks so much! Best wishes with the new cookbook, motherhood and your happy life! Kelly
You had me hooked with those pictures! This seems like something that is 100% attainable. I will definitely be trying this :)
This looks amazing. I love all the photos too. Thank you I can’t wait to get cooking!!! Also – every time I get a new post email from you I get very excited :) Your cookbook is so amazing Angela I can’t wait for the next one. Please take a look at my blog Gluten Free Babe if you have a moment – I would love to hear what you think of it! xo
Love these kind of posts, even though I’m in Australia so wrong season for me. Bookmarking for our summer :) thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you so much for this plan – exactly what I was looking for! I especially love that it’s all real food ;)
LOVE this post! Thank you!
If you are planning more posts like this I would love to see lunches and snacks that could more easily fit into weekday meal plans. I find soups and smoothies aren’t the easiest to pack and take with you.
Yes yes yes!!! Love this post & love you! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for putting this together! I love your blog and your cookbook is full of so many no fail favourites. Can’t wait to try this meal plan.
They all look so yummy. I especially can’t wait to try the Avocado Pasta and probably won’t wait. It’s in the plan for tonight. Thanks so much for all your hard work and yummy recipes.