These high-protein vegan meal prep recipes are perfect for your vegan diet! Getting enough protein for me gym folks on a vegan diet can be challenging, but that changes here.
I have a ton of high-protein vegan meal prep recipes that are packed with protein and perfect for meal prep. Most of these recipes take 10 minutes or under, so prepare to save valuable time prepping!
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38 High Protein Vegan Meal Prep Recipes (with over 15grams of protein)
Increase your protein intake by adding some of these delicious high-protein vegan meal prep recipes to your meal plan!
Breakfast High Protein Vegan Meal Prep Recipes
1. Easy Vanilla Low Carb Protein Waffles
Prep Time: 3 Minutes
Protein: 27.6g
Want to know how to make protein waffles? It’s easy! This low-carb, high protein waffles recipe (a.k.a. protein powder waffles) is ready in less than 10 minutes!
2. Vegan High Protein Breakfast Bowl
Prep Time: 4 Minutes
Protein: 23g
This vegan high-protein breakfast bowl is packed with fruits, seeds, and nuts, giving it a lot of superb nutrition. It takes just 4 minutes to prep, so it’s a winner for me.
3. Mushroom Vegan Egg Scramble
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 20.8g
This mushroom vegan egg scramble is a healthy, satisfying, and protein-packed vegan breakfast that you’ll want to make again and again. Sauté extra-firm tofu with mushrooms, mushroom powder, bell pepper, shallot, garlic, and spinach for the best vegan scrambled “eggs”!
4. Vegan Protein Pancakes
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 15g
Nourish your mornings with these healthy vegan protein pancakes. They are fiber-rich, completely satisfying sweet treat that won’t make you feel guilty.
5. Vegan Breakfast Potatoes
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Protein: 15g
These vegan breakfast potatoes are a tasty, wholesome way to start your day! Unlike many potato recipes, these have a lot of protein, so if you have any leftover potatoes from dinner, this recipe is a must-try.
6. Tempeh Sandwich
Prep Time: 3 Minutes
Protein: 21g
This tempeh sandwich is the new vegan sandwich. Mega tasty and super nutritional, it sets the new bar for all sandwich lovers out there.
7. Vegan Banana Protein Waffles
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein:16g
Fuel your mornings with these fantastic vegan protein waffles! They are crispy, moist, and perfectly sweetened.
Lunch and Dinner High Protein Vegan Meal Prep Recipes
8. Crockpot Chipotle Bean Chili
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Protein: 23g
This Crockpot chipotle bean chili is perfect for your high-protein vegan meal prep. It takes just 5 minutes to prep and has a whopping 23 grams of protein. It has a rich smokey and spiced flavor that beats any chili I have eaten before.
9. Vegan Taco Bowl
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 16g
This high-protein taco bowl comes with an avocado crema sauce. It’s sure to satisfy all your tex mex cravings.
10. Easy Vegan Chickpea Cauliflower Masala
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 28g
This easy vegan chickpea cauliflower masala is a quick and simple, healthy meal prep recipe packed with protein and fiber.
11. Tofu Edamame Budda Bowl
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 27g
This vegan buddha bowl features tofu, edamame, rice, cabbage and carrot for a flavourful, healthy meal that’s high in plant-based protein and perfect for meal prep.
12. Vegan Protein Salad
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 40g
This healthy vegan protein salad features high-protein ingredients such as tofu, tempeh, chickpeas and hemp seeds and is easy to make for a delicious and filling plant-based meal.
13. Zucchini, Chickpea and Potato Curry
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Protein: 19.2g
For the perfectly spiced Indian recipe, this vegan coconut milk curry is the best. It is so flavorful and packed with zucchini, chickpeas, & potatoes for a filling and satisfying meal.
14. Tuscan White Bean Soup
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Protein: 19g
This delicious vegan Tuscan white bean soup is made super creamy with coconut milk and sun-dried tomato base and bulked up with pasta, white beans, and fresh spinach. With 19 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber per serving, it makes for a healthy and satisfying meal!
15. Tender Vegan Steak
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 35g
This vegan steak is perfectly tender and juicy and looks so realistic! They’re filling, high in protein, and are surprisingly easy to make!
16. High Protein Fresh Vegan Salad with Hummus
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 31g
Salads don’t need to be a light meal; they can also be filling! This high-protein vegan salad gets its protein from hummus and a mixture of pepitas and hemp hearts.
17. Swiss Chard Soup with Lentils
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Protein: 21g
This scrumptious Swiss chard soup is ready in 30 minutes and will surprise your taste buds! Hearty red lentils combined with green Swiss chard and broth infused with cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon, finished with a bright splash of lemon juice, fresh coriander, and chili flakes.
18. Vegan Yakisoba with Tofu
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 24g
This hearty tofu yakisoba is packed with protein, healthy, and super flavorful! An easy meal that your whole family will love.
19. Easy Tofu Stir Fry
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Protein: 3og
This tofu stir fry is an easy and filling meal. Requiring only 45 minutes to make, it’s perfect for weeknight’s or meal prep when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. It also packs in 30 grams of protein, making it a great source of plant protein!
20. Tempeh Bolognese Sauce
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Protein: 22.9g
This tempeh bolognese sauce packs in plant-based protein! If you want a vegan dish that’s a crowd-pleaser, this one’s a winner!
21. Tomato Lentil Soup
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Protein: 16g
This vegan tomato lentil soup is made with red lentils, tomatoes, curry powder, and fresh cilantro. It’s spicy, healthy, economical, and delicious.
22. Flavorful Soya Chunks Dry Masala
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 16g
If you are looking for something different, give this soya chunks dry masala a try! Unlike traditional curries, they pack and transport really well.
23. Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Bowls
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 18g
Savory, spicy, and delicious. These vegan buffalo chickpea bowls are loaded with sweet and tangy buffalo sauce flavors and are perfect for healthy lunches or meal prep. Whip up this easy recipe in just 30 minutes or less!
24. Easy Vegan Shepherd’s Pie With Tofu
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Protein: 15,5g
This easy vegan Shepherd’s pie with tofu is a hearty and delicious dinner recipe made with pantry ingredients. Simple, easily oil-free and gluten-free.
25. One-Pot Mushroom & Lentil Vegan Ragu Sauce
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 24g
A mushroom and lentil vegan ragu sauce is a tasty alternative to a traditional bolognese. It’s also super healthy, full of protein, and goes perfectly with any pasta.
26. Peanut Sauce Stir Fry Vegetables
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 30g
Healthy vegan peanut butter stir fry vegetables with brown rice for a filling whole food plant-based dinner. It’s great for high-calorie meal prep. One serving contains 640 calories, 30 g of protein, and the recipe is done within 30 minutes.
27. Vegetable Bolognese
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Protein: 21g
This veggie bolognese only takes 5 minutes to prep, making it one of the fastest vegan bolognese recipes I’ve seen! It’s also packed with vitamins, minerals, and protein.
28. Vegan Butter ‘Chicken’
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 29.8g
This vegan butter chicken is made with seitan and fire-roasted tomatoes in a super creamy spiced sauce. It’s easy to make and packed with protein!
29. Arugula Lentil Salad
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Protein: 22g
This arugula and lentil salad uses tasty exotic ingredients that mix up the flavors. It’s high in protein, iron, and fiber, making it not just scrumptious but also healthy.
30. Vegan Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Protein: 25g
Vegan pumpkin pasta with spinach and mushrooms is a delicious and healthy fall-inspired dinner ready in 30 minutes. Everyone will enjoy this flavorful pumpkin pasta sauce tossed with savory vegetables and whole-grain noodles.
31. Vegan ‘Chicken’ Fajitas
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Protein: 15.9g
These vegan fajitas are full of zesty flavor! Made with protein-packed soy curls, Tex-Mex spices, and seared veggies, they’re easy to make and perfect for a weeknight.
32. Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 19g
This easy vegetarian tortilla soup recipe is filled with a hearty blend of beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and Mexican-inspired seasoning. Topped off with crunchy oven-baked tortilla strips and avocado for a flavorful, meatless meal in just over 30 minutes.
33. Spicy Chipotle Mushroom Sloppy Joes
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 16g
Spicy chipotle mushroom sloppy Joes are delicious! It’s the ultimate comfort food makeover, and this recipe is a lot healthier than the traditional one.
34. Black Chana Masala Chickpea Curry
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 15g
This delicious black chana masala is easy to make chickpea curry made with black chickpeas. It’s bursting with flavor and is perfect for meal prep.
35. Coconut Red Lentil Peanut Soup
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 15g
Coconut red lentil peanut soup is a hearty, meat-free, west African-inspired soup recipe. The coconut milk and lentils make it thick and creamy, and the peanut butter gives it the best flavor. Bonus that it’s easy to make, healthy, and incredibly delicious.
36. BBQ Tempeh
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Protein: 23g
This quick and easy pan-grilled BBQ Tempeh recipe is a healthy, delicious plant-based alternative to your usual grilled meats. Barbecue sauce-slathered Tempeh packed with sweet, savory, and smoky flavors cooked in a pan until caramelized and charred to perfection.
37. Broccoli and Pea Soup
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Protein: 18g
This broccoli and pea soup contains a great variety of veggies and is oil-free as well as dairy-free. Since most of the ingredients are frozen, there’s very little prep work involved, making for your meal prep.
38. Mung Bean Curry
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Protein: 19g
This mung bean curry is loaded with protein and fiber. And because mung beans need no soaking, it comes together in no time at all.
Looking to watch your carbs? Have a look at these vegan keto recipes for meal prep.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much protein do I need daily?
This answer varies on the individual, but a good rule of thumb is 0.36 grams per pound of body weight. The average male adult should eat about 56 grams of protein per day, and the average woman should eat about 46 grams.
Who is a high protein diet good for?
High protein diets are beneficial for anyone who exercises regularly. A high protein diet will allow your muscles to grow and repair, helping them become stronger after workouts. A high-protein diet for your regular gym folk should be around 0.6 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. Which is essentially double the average person’s needs.
What vegan foods are high in protein?
It can be challenging for vegans to have a high protein diet because they don’t eat meats and fish, which are majority protein. Some good high-protein vegan foods include
• Tofu
• Lentils
• Chickpeas
• Nuts
• Quinoa
• Seeds
Nathaniel Lee is an avid cook, drawing on his decades of home cooking and fine dining experience. He is a contributing chef at Mashed, and his recipes and contributions have been featured in Tasting Table, Edible Arrangements, Insanely Good Recipes, and The Daily Meal.