2 Week Vegan Menu
There you were: Saturday night, bored at home, scrolling through the endless bullshit that is Netflix and.. Wait? What’s this? Cowspiracy? What the Health?
“I’ll give it 10 minutes”, you thought as you hit play. “I’m just gonna watch to laugh at the crazy vegans”.
Two hours later, and you’re on the floor crying.
How could I be so naïve!?
~ Your Sorry Ass
Listen:
It happens to the best of us!
I never though in a million years that I would go vegan, but one documentary (and 6+ years later!) and here I am.
I completely get it! I was infuriated that I was going to have to change all of my eating habits, but trust me! It’s less scary than you think.
Let’s take it day-by-day, baby!
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Day 1
So, you recovered from your world-shattering epiphany last night. Congratulations! You’re taking the first steps to opening your eyes to the world. Take the red pill (matrix anyone?), get the fuck out of bed, and be ready to feel amazing.
Be aware: staring out, you may feel a little hungrier than usual. Since most vegan meals are lower in calories, make sure you’re eating extra to make up for it! There’s no need to feel guilty for grabbing seconds 😉
Breakfast: Easy Freezable Applesauce Waffles [GF] from Strength and Sunshine
Lunch: Easy Enchilada Tofu Burrito Bowls from Build Your Bite
Dinner: Vegan Barbecue Chickpea Burgers [GFO] from Sipping On Soy
Snack: Low Carb Peanut Butter Bark [K] from Pretty Pies
Day 2
Woah, one day down that easily!? Let’s keep that awesome momentum going! Today, you’re feeling extra brave, so you went ahead and changed your social media bios to include “Vegan-curious”.
Breakfast: Simple Vegan Breakfast Hash from Build Your Bite
Lunch: Buffalo Tahini Quinoa & Rice Wraps [GF] from Strength and Sunshine
Dinner: Easy One Pan Meal: Vegan Mexican Rice Skillet from Vegan Chickpea
Snack: Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter and Chocolate from Trial and Eater
Day 3
Easy-peasy, right? By now, your portion sizes are probably starting to average out.. Best of all, the extra hangriness (if any) should be subsiding by day three.
Breakfast: Cheap & Easy Vegan Breakfast Burrito Bowl from Serving Realness
Lunch: Vegetable Singapore Noodles from The Stingy Vegan
Dinner: Vegan Stuffed Shells with Cauliflower Ricotta from Veggies Don’t Bite
Snack: Blackberry Cake Balls [K] [PALEO] from Pretty Pies
Day 4
You successfully made it through three days of veganism! Congratulations! Today you deserve an extra special treat: go get some (vegan) coffee with friends!
Your support group can make or break a lifestyle change, surround yourself with positivity!
Breakfast: Vegan Buckwheat Banana Pancakes from Beaming Banana
Lunch: Spicy Lentil Wrap with Tahini (Trader Joe’s Copycat) from Serving Realness
Dinner: Easy Vegan Enchiladas from Scratch from Serving Realness
Snack: Caramel Peanut Protein Truffles from Veggies Don’t Bite
Day 5
If you started this on a Monday, congrats! It’s now Friday! Go out for vegan drinks tonight, eat delicious food, and don’t forget to have some fun!
Breakfast: Coconut Matcha Pancakes [GF] from Easy Cooking with Molly
Lunch: Vegan Chickpea Salad from Beaming Banana
Dinner: Fresh Yellow Heirloom Tomato Soup from Rhubarbarians
Snack: Maple Pecan Steel Cut Oatmeal Baked Apples from Rhubarbarians
Day 6
Happy almost-one-week-of-veganism! By now, you’re starting to see how much of a variety a vegan diet encompasses! It’s definitely not salad and twigs everyday 😉
Breakfast: Easy Vegan Banana Chip Muffin Recipe from Serving Realness
Lunch: Vegan Sweet Potato Power Bowl from Beaming Banana
Dinner: Red Lentil Chili from The Stingy Vegan
Snack: Healthy Chocolate Glazed Brownie from Hedi Hearts
Day 7
Woot woot! One week of awesome vegan food! Don’t worry if you slipped into eating animal products, pick yourself back up and try again. (The Vegan police give you three strikes, anyways 😉 )
Remember: the worse your previous diet, the harder it is going to be to transition. Luckily, those with even the worst of diets should start feeling better than normal starting week two!
Breakfast: Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats from A Virtual Vegan
Lunch: Best Ever Thai Tofu Lettuce Wraps from Easy Cooking with Molly
Dinner: Pesto Spaghetti with Vegan Meatballs (Chickpea Walnut Balls) from Vegan Richa
Snack: Peanut Butter Jelly Smoothie from Hedi Hearts
Day 8
God made the world in 7 days, but you changed the world in 8, so there’s that!
Breakfast: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Overnight Oats from Trial and Eater
Lunch: Tofu & Coconut Bacon Caesar Sub from The Hungry Herbivores
Dinner: Jackfruit Carnitas Enchiladas from Fried Dandelions
Snack: Chocolate Chip Energy Balls [RAW] from That Girls Cooks Healthy
Day 9
Day nine! That’s like… one more than eight! And one less than ten!
Breakfast: Oatmeal Waffles from The Veggie Gal
Lunch: Lentil Lettuce Wraps with Lemon Garlic Hummus from Trial and Eater
Dinner: Creamy Vegan One Pot Pasta (Asian Style) from Vegan Heaven
Snack: Chocolate Orange Energy Bites from Beautiful Ingredient
Day 10
Surround yourself with positivity today! Take a walk, read a book, do some yoga, and reflect on how amazing you feel!
Breakfast: Blueberry French Toast Breakfast Muffins from Veggies Don’t Bite
Lunch: Chicken Salad with Pickles from Fried Dandelions
Dinner: Crispy Lemon Tofu from It doesn’t Taste Like Chicken
Snack: Carrot Cake [RAW] from That Girl Cooks Healthy
Day 11
Send a love letter today! Maybe it’s to your crush, maybe it’s to your dog.. Maybe your dog is your crush!
Breakfast: Sausage Gravy and Biscuits from Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen
Lunch: Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing from Happy Kitchen. Rocks
Dinner: Easy Ratatouille from The Petitecook
Snack: Cauliflower Hot Wings [GF] from Vegan Heaven
Day 12
You feel fucking fantastic. Go ahead and change you bio from “Vegan-curious” to “Vegan AF!”.. You have my permission!
Breakfast: Breakfast Bowls from The View from Great Island
- Vanilla Protein Muesli Bowl
- Vanilla Protein Chia Bowl
- Chocolate Protein Frozen Smoothie Bowl
- Coffee Protein Chia Bowl
Lunch: Easy Spinach Pesto Pasta from Yup It’s Vegan
Dinner: Broccoli Turmeric Fritters [GF] from Tasting Page
Snack: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Blondies [GF] [Oil-Free] [Sugar-Free] from VegAnnie
Day 13
The number 13 carries superstition, so wear your good luck charm today! You’re gonna need it to fend off the negativity spewing from hateful omnivores everywhere.
Breakfast: Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats from V Nutrition
Lunch: Mason Jar Miso Soup from Sunnyside Hanne
Dinner: One-Pot Lentil Lasagne from The Mostly Healthy
Snack: Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal from Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen
Day 14
You did it! Today is the last day of the sample vegan menu. You are overflowing with ideas and compassion. Go ahead and update your bio to “Vegan Superhero”, if you feel so inclined.
Breakfast: Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Oatmeal from Healthy & Psyched
Lunch: Pesto Zucchini Spaghetti (Zoodles) from Vegetarian Gastronomy
Dinner: One-Pot Fettuccine Alfredo from Ceara’s Kitchen
Snack: Pistachio Chocolate Banana Sushi from The Petitecook
There You Have It!
The first 14 days of veganism down! If you followed the sample menu, chances are it’s the best you’ve ever eaten!
How are you feeling?
How are your energy levels?
Share your experience in the comments!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com
October 26, 2017 at 11:29 amHa ha! I love your humour in this post and I love this menu. Every single meal looks delicious. Thanks so much for including my recipe!
Nick Abell
October 26, 2017 at 11:31 amThanks, Mel! We’ve all been there at least once, right?? 😉
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy
October 26, 2017 at 11:08 pmThanks so much for including me!!
Nick Abell
November 1, 2017 at 12:30 pmYou’re so welcome! 😀
Hanne
November 4, 2017 at 4:29 amOh my gosh, I love the start of this post. Spot on. When the coin drops it drops and there is no way to turn back. A wonderful round-up. Thank you for including me. I’ll be sharing this like crazy!!!
Nick Abell
November 4, 2017 at 11:11 amThanks so much!! 🙂 We’ve all been there before, right!?