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One Full Day of Protein-Powered Vegan Meals

Mar 24 2015 - 1:30pm

Many meat- and dairy-eaters can't fathom how a vegan manages to fit in the recommended amount of protein [1] into her daily diet. This full day of delicious and nutritious vegan meals is proof that plant-powered high-protein food is possible. These four delicious recipes boast over 60 grams of protein total, which is more than enough for the average woman's diet.

Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Overnight Smoothie — 15.6 Grams


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No need for scrambling around the kitchen first thing in the morning. Blend up this overnight apple flaxseed smoothie [2] and enjoy it the following morning stress-free.

Lunch: Lentils With Quinoa — 18.7 Grams


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For a hearty lunch, cook up a big bowl of cumin-spiced lentils with quinoa [3], a protein-packed meal that also brings 19.5 grams of fiber to the table.

Snack: Chickpea Cookie Dough — 11.1 Grams


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This chickpea cookie dough [4] might look complicated, but this quick recipe comes together with just five ingredients. It's a sweet, healthy treat that feels like an indulgence; be sure to serve with fresh sliced apples.

Dinner: Polenta and Beans — 11.1 Grams


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Salad isn't the only way to eat a quick dinner at the end of a vegan day. For a twist on the flavors of a classic burrito, give polenta and beans [5] a try.

Dessert: Peanut Butter Brownie Bites — 5.1 Grams


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End the day on a sweet note with a peanut butter brownie bite [6]. Decadent, chewy, and fudgey, no one will believe this sweet treat is 100-percent vegan.


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