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Curious about what you’ll eat every day as a vegan? Here’s a week’s worth of ideas.

Day 1

Breakfast: Avocado smoothie

Lunch: Mixed veggie bowl with a sweet potato and chickpea base

Snack: Trail mix with nuts and dried fruit

Dinner: Brown rice pasta with vegan pesto

Dessert: Coconut yogurt with mixed berries

Day 2

Breakfast: Vegan muffin

Lunch: Butternut squash soup

Snack: Apple with peanut butter

Dinner: Roasted broccoli and tofu

Dessert: Chia seed pudding

Day 3

Breakfast: Kale smoothie with vegan protein powder

Lunch: Roasted vegetables and rice

Snack: Chips and guacamole

Dinner: Stuffed sweet potatoes

Dessert: Nondairy ice cream

Day 4

Breakfast: Peanut butter and banana toast

Lunch: Kale salad with tofu, tomatoes, and carrots

Snack: Mixed nuts

Dinner: Vegan ramen soup with spiralized zucchini noodles

Dessert: Sorbet

Day 5

Breakfast: Homemade vegan granola bar

Lunch: Veggie and hummus sandwich on vegan bread

Snack: Rice cake with peanut butter

Dinner: Pita with falafel and a side salad

Dessert: Baked apple

Day 6

Breakfast: Breakfast burrito with tofu

Lunch: Avocado toast

Snack: Carrots and hummus

Dinner: Grilled cauliflower steaks

Dessert: Vegan pumpkin pie with chocolate sauce and coconut whipped cream

Day 7

Breakfast: Vegan granola with almond milk and berries

Lunch: Spinach-stuffed mushrooms

Snack: Roasted chickpeas

Dinner: Tofu sloppy joes

Dessert: Chocolate avocado pudding