This collection of high-calorie vegan recipes features flavorful meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whether you're looking to gain or maintain weight on a vegan diet, you're sure to find some tasty dishes to suit your needs.
Whether you’re new to a vegan diet or have been eating vegan for a while, it’s important to ensure your nutritional needs are met.
This includes making sure that you’re eating enough calories each day.
Many new to plant-based eating experience weight loss, sometimes unintentionally, due to eliminating high-calorie foods from their diet such as meat, dairy and other animal products.
According to Medical News Today, women typically need 1600-2400 calories daily and men need between 2000-3000 per day depending on age, height, activity level, and other factors.
It’s important to discuss your individual situation with your healthcare professional or a registered dietitian to determine your calorie needs and goals.
One way that I make sure I am eating enough each day is by including healthy fats such as nut butters, avocados, olive oil, etc. in my meals.
My favorite way to start the day is by eating a satisfying breakfast such as loaded avocado toast, tofu scramble with veggies and a side of roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes, or overnight oats topped with both fruit and nuts or nut butters, and seeds such as flax or chia.
If you’re a smoothie lover like me, adding peanut butter, almond butter, hemp seeds, or vegan protein powder is a great way to increase the calorie content of your favorite smoothies.
Sandwiches and wraps paired with a side salad or cup of soup are a winning combination for lunch.
Chickpea salad on a sandwich or wrap is a great option and happens to be one of my favorite lunches because it can be made so many ways and enjoyed with a variety of toppings.
For dinner, I love to fill my plate with a decent amount of whole grains such as brown rice or quinoa and pair it with some tofu/tempeh, beans, and/or hummus as well as a generous helping of veggies and top it all off with some roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds or toasted sesame seeds.
I also find legume-based pastas such as chickpea or lentil to provide a hearty meal when enjoyed with my favorite meat alternatives and nut-based cheeses or sauces.
There are so many tasty and satisfying ways to increase your daily calorie intake on a vegan diet whether you are looking to either gain weight or maintain it.
This collection features some great high-calorie vegan meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to get you started.
High-Calorie Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
These easy overnight oats are made with cacao powder and peanut butter and are sweetened with maple syrup. They're great topped with bananas, dark chocolate chips, or even more PB for a tasty start to your morning.
When it comes to hearty breakfasts, this loaded burrito is a winner. Packed with tofu, black beans, potatoes, avocados, and peppers, it's the perfect way to start your day.
This smoothie brings some tropical flair to your morning meal with the flavors of mango, banana, coconut, and passion fruit paired with blueberries and granola.
This delicous lunch sandwich combines the spicy flavor of Buffalo sauce with the coolness of a homemade vegan ranch dressing that's easy to make with a combination of tofu/cashew mayo and soy milk.
Mediterranean Falafel Bowl with Rice by Cadry's Kitchen
This flavorful Mediterranean bowl is packed with rice, falafel, hummus, and a salad topped with a homemade tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep for lunch but also great for dinner.
Take your vegan burger game to the next level with these cheeseburger wraps that the whole family will love. Serve with a side of BBQ sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
This spicy curry dish features Thai eggplant, onion, red bell pepper, and creamy coconut milk for a hearty and flavorful dinner that's perfect served with rice.
Crispy Air Fried Avocado Tacos by Evergreen Kitchen
Air Fried avocado, refried beans, and pickled red onions star in these tasty tacos that can be made with either corn or flour tortillas and topped with an easy chipotle mayo.
This vegan version of the classic British comfort food dish is made with meatless sausages and an onion gravy and can be made as a casserole or in a muffin tin.
