Here is our Plant-Based Superfood Recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to begin with if you are looking for recipes as a Plant-based dieter.
To someone just beginning and wanted to try, a plant-based diet is any diet that focuses on foods derived from plant sources. Certainly, this can include fruit, vegetables, grains, pulses, legumes, nuts and meat substitutes such as soy products.
A plant-based diet, while technically vegan puts a bigger emphasis on what you are choosing: specifically whole foods from plants. Fruits, veggies, nuts, grains, etc.
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If you are on a Plant-Diet, surely you knew or heard about OMD.
OMD stands for One Meal a Day. However, this is different from an eating program for Intermittent fasting or IF. This is about One Plant-Based Meal a Day. Likewise, this is about the idea that you don’t have to go totally vegan but just changing one meal per day will shrink your carbon footprint and make a difference for a healthier you and a healthier planet. This is an idea that Suzy Amis Cameron talks about, in particular in her forthcoming book, OMD: The Simple, Plant-Based Program to Save Your Health, Save Your Waistline, Save the Planet.
BENEFITS of Plant-Based Diet
There have been countless studies done that have shown the power of a plant-based diet. Not only for immediate health but also for long-term health and chronic disease. Furthermore, eating a plant-based or vegan diet is also beneficial for the environment, for animal welfare, world hunger, water scarcity and more!
Some of the benefits are:
- Improve digestion
- Reduce risk fo Chronic Disease
- Boost energy naturally
- Healthier skin, hair, and nails
- Lose weight effortlessly
- Support environment and our planet
- Last but not least, Save animals
PLANT-BASED DIET for Beginners
If you are still new to the Diet and not used to eating plant-based food, you may start with OMD. And besides, there are already plenty of resources that can help you as well.
This page will also help you out with the Plant-Based Superfood Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner to get you started.
Plant-Based Superfood Recipes VEGAN Breakfast Ideas
Start your day right with plants. Surely this Plant-Based, Superfood recipes for vegan breakfast ideas will help get you off and running — powered by plants.
1. Rainbow-Layered Chia Pudding
Indeed when you eat it for breakfast, it’s like starting your day with a fancy dessert. In fact, Chia pudding is pretty rad because it gives you a big boost of both fiber and calcium. Ingredients are:
- 1 cup coconut or other plant-based milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp agave syrup or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 apricot, diced
- One spear pineapple, diced
- 1 kiwi, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh blackberries
- Shaved coconut to taste
Further details From Creative Green Living
2. Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Balls (Vegan and Gluten-free)
Truly, easy no-bake energy balls are a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Moreover, this vegan energy ball recipe features the flavors of peanut butter together with dark chocolate and coconut. Ingredients are:
- 1 bar – Wild Harvest 85% Cacao Belgian Dark Chocolate
- 16 ounces (1 jar) – Wild Harvest Organic Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 Tbsp – Wild Harvest Organic 100% Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 packs – Wild Harvest Organic Original Instant Oatmeal
- 1/4 cup – Wild Harvest Organic Flax Seeds, ground
- 1/4 cup – organic chia seeds
- One and a half cup – Wild Harvest Organic Coconut Flakes, divided
- 1/2 cup – Wild Harvest Organic Jumbo Raisins
Further details from Creative Green Living
3. Sweet Kale Smoothie Bowl
Indeed very easy to make yet so tasty. In fact, it tastes like ice cream if done thicker. Here are the ingredients:
- Tbsp flax seeds
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup coconut water
- One kiwi, peeled
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- One cup frozen peaches
Toppings
- Sliced kiwi
- Chia seeds
- Fresh blackberries
- Young coconut chunks
- Sliced almonds
- Fresh raspberries
Further details from Creative Green Living
4. Super Antioxidant Boost Smoothie Bowl
Certainly, this high antioxidant helps power your cells to keep you healthy and strong. And besides being nutrition-packed, it’s also very tasty with these ingredients:
- 2 medium carrots*, tops and tips removed, rough chopped
- 3/4 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp raw honey
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 2 Tbsp whole chia seeds
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- One cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup frozen strawberries*
- 2/3 cup fresh raspberries*
- 2/3 cup fresh blueberries*
- 1/2 cup gluten-free granola
Further details from Creative Green Living
5. Pumpkin Spice Vegan Milkshake
This wonderful pumpkin milkshake is vegan and refined sugar-free due to the maple syrup. Of course, it is delicious as well, perfect for vegan and non-vegan alike. And here are the Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups coconut cream, frozen
- 2 – 4 Tbs maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree
- One and a half or two cups almond milk
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- pinch allspice
Further details from Creative Green Living
6. Layered Watermelon Berry Fruit Cake
Whether you or a friend is a vegan, paleo, or gluten-free, you can surely make a fun “cake” that everyone will enjoy. In the meantime, here are the ingredients:
- medium-large seedless watermelon
- 2 cans Trader Joe’s coconut cream
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- Quarter tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (if paleo, use 1/4 cup raw honey instead!)
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 large fresh strawberry
Further details from Creative Green Living
7. Overnight Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Have a healthy, hearty breakfast ready for you when you wake up as you cook it on your programmable crockpot during the evening. Likewise, here are the Ingredients:
- 5 cups oatmeal
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
Further details from Creative Green Living
8. Limy Minty Charm Smoothie
Not only was it delicious but it had a great consistency, and furthermore, lime and mint are the dominant flavors in this tasty smoothie that looks great but doesn’t taste like you’re sucking on a kale stalk. And here are the Ingredients:
- orange, peeled
- 1/2 fresh lime, juice squeezed into blender
- One handful parsley*
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach*
- One small handful fresh mint*
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
Further details from Creative Green Living
9. Dairy-free Smoothie Bowl
Eventually take breakfast to the next level with this pretty, dairy-free but also smoothie bowl and truly a best way to start the day. And here are the Ingredients:
SMOOTHIE BOWL
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- One cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 tablespoon pitaya powder
- 1.5 cups So Delicious Dairy Free Organic Almondmilk, Unsweetened
TOPPINGS
- 1/2 kiwi
- Half of mango
- 1/2 banana
- goji berries
- pepitas
- blueberries
- dried coconut
Further details of the recipe from Eating Richly
10. Strawberry Basil Lime Smoothie
Truly this delicious vegan smoothie is a recent favorite! It feels fresh and summery! First, freeze your fruits overnight and throw them in your blender the next day. Super easy. And here are the Ingredients:
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups frozen strawberries* (you can freeze fresh ones yourself with this tutorial)
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbs maple syrup
Further details of the recipe from Creative Green Living
Plant-Based Superfood Recipes VEGAN Lunch and Dinner Recipe Ideas
Below are some hot lunch and dinner ideas to begin with for your Plant-based Diet. In addition not only they are healthy, but these superfood recipes are also delicious and easy to prepare.
11. Easy Roasted Red Pepper Soup
This roasted red pepper soup is the truly rich, warm, almost sweet flavor for example the roasted peppers and carrots, and that is nicely balanced by the drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of salty parmesan. It is of course, really delicious. To list, here are similarly ingredients:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 medium carrots, washed and chopped*
- 4 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups (or a 12 oz jar) roasted red pepper* (learn how to roast peppers here!)
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp ground thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cream* (substitute coconut milk if you are vegan Whole 30 or paleo)
- 1/8 cup shredded Parmesan* (not for vegans or vegetarians)
- sprinkle of dried basil
- drizzle of olive oil
Further details from Creative Green Living
12. Red Pepper Pesto with Squash Noodles Plant-Based Recipe
Indeed this Plant-based Red Pepper Pesto with Squash Noodle is also gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and vegetarian. Therefore, they are perfect for all your dietary needs, and absolutely amazing! And check the Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers (I used red, yellow and orange)* or 3/4 cup roasted red bell peppers
- 2 cloves garlic (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/4 cup of slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 2-3 zucchini, yellow squash or sweet potato, spiralized
Further details from Creative Green Living
13. Summer Squash Soup
This deliciously filling Plant-based recipe Summer Squash soup you’ll love to cook not only during Summer but also even Fall but also to any season. For ingredients:
- 4 Squash (peeled, seeded and chunked)
- 1 onion chopped
- 1-3 cloves of garlic
- One tablespoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- One teaspoon of basil
- 2 cups of Chicken Broth
- 1 13.5 oz. can of coconut milk
Further details from Doodle Craft Blog
14. Vegan Pinto Bean Tacos
Like most vegan dishes, these pinto bean tacos are high in carbs, but it’s all healthy veggie carbs without a lot of sugar, thus they are also great as a starter or even a full meal. And the Ingredients are:
- 2 cups cooked pinto beans with bean broth
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- ½ cup sweet corn
- 1 avocado
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- Fresh cilantro (also known as coriander)
- Lime juice from 1 lime
- Salt
- Pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
Furthr details from Diabetes Strong
15. Tantalizing Teriyaki Bowl with Tofu
Another mesmirizing Plant-based supoerfood vegan recipe is this Teriyaki bowl with tofu are built on a foundation of brown rice. However they also work well with a base of noodles. The toppings are simple, natural foods,but also including shredded carrots, green onions, lightly cooked edamame, broccoli, cucumber and sesame seeds and of course with the home made teriyaki sause. The Ingredients are
For the Bowl
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets cut small
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 English cucumber cut into thin semi-circles
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame boiled for 3 or 4 minutes
- green onions chopped
- sesame seeds
For the Tofu
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 350 gm block of extra-firm tofu drained and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic thinly sliced
- 1 ½-inch by 1-inch piece ginger root peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cold water
Further details from Sustain My Cooking Habit
16. Quinoa Stuffed Squash with Almonds and Apricots
Yet another healthy, tasty and tummy filling for instance with Plant-Based Quinoa Stuffed Squash with Almonds and Apricot for you to enjoy. Why don’t yu look at the Ingredients:
- cooking spray
- 2 lbs acorn squash, 2 @ 1 lb each
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup), divided
- 1⁄2 cup quinoa, uncooked
- One cup vegetable stock
- 1/3 cup raw almonds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Quarter of teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- One tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 10 dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
Further details from Eating Richly
17. Fall Wedge Salad with Artisan Romaine and Butternut Squash
This Fall Wedge Salad with artesan romaine is indeed not only gorgeos to look at but also healthy and tasty and perfect to serve to your guests or just for your famiy dinner. Therefore here are the ingredients:
CINNAMON ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
- 11 ounces butternut squash, about 2 cups bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
CREAMY CITRUS HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING
- 2 clementine oranges, or tangerines
- 1 lemon, juice only
- 3/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
WEDGE SALAD
- 3 heads Tanimura and Antle Artisan Romaine
- 1 pomegranate, seeded
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- goat cheese crumbles, (optional)
Further details of the recipe from Eating Richly
18. Superfood Salad With Beets and Blood Orange
This Plant-based Superfood salad is also gluten free, paleo and vegan! And not only it is healthy but just to look at the gorgeous salad, it is also very healty and delicious certainly you will love this. And here are the Ingredients:
- Beets – purple is pretty, but you can use any color.
- Walnuts
- Blood Oranges – can use regular oranges or grapefruit.
- Fennel Bulb – can omit if you don’t like the flavor of fennel.
- Watercress – or regular salad greens.
- Arugula – or regular salad greens.
Further details of the recipe from Sidewalk Shoes
19. Plant-Based Homemade Vegan Burger Recipe
Are you a fan of burgers but is now on a Plant-based vegan diet? No worries, in fact, there is this homemade vegan burger just perfect and moreover, it is also gluten-free. Here are the ingredients:
- tsp olive oil
- 1/2 large sweet onion diced
- 1 small yellow summer squash diced small
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 15 oz. can of black beans white beans, would go nicely in this as well, but are lower in protein
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tbs. chia seeds
- 2 tbs chopped fresh basil
Further details of the recipe from Mom Foodie
20. Easy One-Pot Mushroom Pilaf
This One Pot Mushroom Pilaf is so delicious, flavorful and hearty one-pot recipe that’s loaded with veggies and ready in 20 minutes. Furthermore, it can be stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. It’s vegan and glutenfree. And the ingredients are
- 1 Cup White Long Grain USA Rice – washed
- 2 Cups Sliced White Mushrooms
- 1/2 Cup Frozen Green Peas – thawed
- 1/2 Cup Diced Carrot
- Half of Cup Diced Green Pepper
- 1/2 Cup Diced Multi-Color Sweet Peppers
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil – you may use any light oil
- 2.5 Cups Water
Pilaf Seasoning: (you can use store-bought too)
- 1 Tsp Turmeric – you may use less too or completely omit it
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1/4 Tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Cloves
- 2 Green Cardamoms
- 1/4 IInch Cinnamon Stick
- 5 Black Peppercorns
- 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
- Salt to taste
Decoration: optional
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Cranberries
- 1 Tbsp Chopped Pecans
- 2 Tbsp Chopped Scallion
Further details from Easy Cooking with Molly
21. Plant-based Instant Pot Potato Curry
This Instant Pot Potato Curry can be a comfort meal and is a bit on the spicy side plus it comes together in under 30 minutes. In addition, with the Turmeric in the Curry seasoning, it is truly wonderful for the immune system. And for the Ingredients
- 6 red skin potatoes; peeled
- 6 carrots; quartered
- One white or yellow onion; diced
- 1 red bell pepper; diced
- 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or other thickener; optional
Further details from Moonshu Jenne
Plant-Based Superfood Recipes Vegan Snack Ideas
Snacks shouldn’t be limited to fruits only, However, here are some great Plant-Based Superfood snack Ideas for you to enjoy in between your meals.
22. Instant Pot Hummus with Rainbow Veggies
This recipe is truly super easy to make in your Instant Pot and food processor. In addition, this easy hummus recipe has also just the right amount of flavor from lemon and garlic. Of course, this recipe can be adjusted to make their homemade hummus their own. Check the ingredients:
- 1 cup Garbanzo Beans
- 4 cups water
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 large organic lemon
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 small bunch Parsley (for garnish)
Further details of the recipe from Creative Green Living
23. Plant-based Oven-baked Beet Chips
Whether you are a fan of Beets or not, but once you tried this Oven-baked Beet Chips, surely you will be in love with these. Moreover, this is also Paleo, Whole30 and Keto approved. And also with only 2 simple ingredients: 6 large beets and 2tbsps Sea Salt.
Further details of the recipe from Pink Fortitude
24. Kale Chips
More Plant-Based Chips to love. This truly wonderful crunchy salty with a twist vinegar taste is also literally melt-in-your-mouth. The dehydrator is indeed the secret here. Plus these ingredients
- Juice and pulp of one lemon
- 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar*
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 large bunch kale
Further details of the recipe from Creative Green Living
25. Cacao Power Bites Plant-based
Certainly, they are not only these are the best little energy boosts-they are also decadent and delightful! And furthermore, you can create it 4 ways. And here are the ingredients
1/2 cup Medjool or Noor Dates
1/4 cup of oats
1/8 cup pumpkin seeds
Eight part of a cup cocoa powder
1/8 cup coconut flakes
(there are many alternatives, you could add chia seeds,
ground flax seeds, sunflower seeds, or any nuts!)
Further details of the recipe from Doodle Craft Blog
26. Lion Veggie Tray
Kids and adults will certainly love this cute lion vegetable tray so much, they will stuff themselves on veggies without even realizing it! Besides dinner, this is also best for parties too. Here are the Ingredients
- 6 large carrots
- 2 yellow bell peppers
- One small jicama
- 1 10 ounces container Sabra classic hummus
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 extra large black olives
- 8 fresh chives
Further details of the recipe from Eating Richly
27. Plant-Based Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip
This Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip is really perfect to bring to a party! And also pair the dip with delicious, healthy, allergen-free SPOKES Air-Puffed Potato Snacks. Therefore here are the Ingredients:
- 1 cup cashews (soaked and drained)
- 400 g soft tofu
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- One tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- One teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 cloves of garlic minced
- 300 grams Spinach fresh (or frozen)
- 1 cup or 1 can of artichoke hearts
- paprika
Further details from 5 Minutes for Mom
28. Plant-Based Hummus Monster
The whole family will love this friendly hummus monster and is also adorable any time of year, but makes the perfect healthy Halloween lunch for kids. And it’s so easy to make! And here are the Ingredients
- 1 mini naan
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 5 slices cucumber
- 2 olive slices, we use kalamata so we don’t have to open a can!
- 2 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup broccoli pieces
- 4 baby carrots
- 2 wedges apple
Further details of the recipe from Eating Richly
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