PLANT BASED AND HIGH PROTEIN MEAL PLANNERS
Each day’s menu gives you roughly:
30g fibre to keep you satisfied and maintain good gut health
Plenty of low GI carbs to balance blood sugar levels
2-3 healthy snacks to help maintain energy levels
Snack Options: (Choose 2-3 each day, depending on your activity level)
QE Vegie sticks + 2 tb QE hummus
Small tub of Greek yoghurt + 1 piece of fruit
1 pc fruit and handful QE mixed nuts
1 small vegie juice + a handful of nuts
One protein ball + herbal tea
30g QE cashew butter + and 1 pc fruit
PLANT BASED MEAL PLANNER
Week 1 | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
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Monday | Sunflower and Avo Toast Smash ½ avocado on 1-2 slices wholegrain sourdough toast, top with sliced tomato, and 1 tb sunflower seeds. | Quinoa Salad 1 can lemon pepper tuna, 1 cup cooked quinoa*, ¼ cup avocado, 5 cherry tomatoes, 2 cups spinach leaves. *Cook quinoa in large batches and store in fridge for up to 4 days. | Vegan Tacos with Apple Slaw (see recipe) |
Tuesday | QE Breakfast Smoothie (See recipe) + 1 slice of grainy toast with 1 tspn nut butter (optional) | Lentil Pattie 1 veggie and lentil pattie served with garden salad and pita bread | Tofu, shitake mushrooms and cashew stir-fry 1 cup firm tofu, chopped, 1 cup mushrooms, ½ capsicum, ½ small onion, 1 cup bock choy + 1 tsp cashews + 1 cup cooked brown rice |
Wednesday | Power Porridge Cook ½ cup rolled oats with ¾ cup milk. Mix through one scoop of protein powder. Serve with 1 banana and 1tbs flaxseed. Drizzle of honey and cinnamon to taste. | Takeaway Sushi 1 avo cucumber roll 1 vegie roll Edamame beans | Lentil Bolognese 1 can lentils, drained, 1 carrot, 2 celery, stalks 1 passata jar, 1 tbsp onion, 1 clove garlic + 2 cups high-fibre spaghetti |
Thursday | Baked Beans on Toast 1 cup baked bean, ¼ avocado, 2 slices of multigrain toast + 1 small glass of freshly squeezed OJ. | Sweet Potato & Haloumi Salad 2 cups cooked sweet potato, chopped, 40g grilled haloumi, 1 cup rocket, 1 tb pepitas, ½ cup cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, drizzle olive oil. | Vegan Tacos with Apple Slaw (see recipe) |
Friday | Green Breakfast Bowl ½ cup cooked quinoa, 1 poached or boiled egg, ¼ avocado, 1 cup sautéed kale, 1 tb pepita seeds, drizzle olive oil. | Minestrone soup 1 Darikay minestrone soup, served with small wholegrain roll | Falafel Wrap 1 slice whole grain, 3 QE falafels, ½ Roma tomato, sliced, 2 tbsp Tzatziki, handful rocket] + 1 pc fruit |
Saturday | Nut Butter Toast 1 tb of QE cashew butter with 1 banana, chopped. Sprinkle 1 tsp of chia seeds on two slices of wholegrain sourdough. | Vegan Cheese and Tomato Grill 2 slices of sourdough, ½ tomato, sliced, 2 slice vegan cheese, grilled. | Chickpea & Cauliflower Curry 100g chickpeas, 2 cups cauliflower, 1 tbsp cashews, 1 cup coconut milk + 1 cup cooked rice + 2 scoops of fruit-based gelato |
Sunday | Mushrooms on Toast 1 cup mushrooms, cooked, served with 2 slices of multigrain toast, topped with 30g feta. | Warm Rice Salad 125g microwavable brown rice, 150g baby spinach, 95g three-bean mix, 30g feta, garnish with | Green Zucchini Curry ¼ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp Essential green curry paste, ½ cup coconut milk, 1 cup broccoli florets ½ cup zucchini, sliced. Serve with 1 cup cooked rice basmati rice. |
HIGH PROTEIN MEAL PLANNER
Week 1 | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
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Monday | Smoked Salmon & Chive Scramble 2 QE free-range eggs, ½ cup milk, ½ tb chives, 80 g smoked salmon, ½ avocado, smashed with 1 tsp lemon juice. Served with 2 slice whole grain sourdough. | Tuna & Quinoa Salad 1 can lemon pepper tuna, 1 cup cooked quinoa*, ¼ cup avocado, 5 cherry tomatoes, 2 cups spinach leaves. | Chicken Parmigiana (see recipe) |
Tuesday | Soldiers 2 egg soldiers, served on 2 slices of sourdough with ¼ avocado | Chicken Salad Wrap Wholegrain wrap with 100g skinless BBQ chicken, lettuce, carrot, grated cheese + 1 pc fruit | Moroccan Beef Koftas (see recipe) |
Wednesday | Poached Eggs 2 eggs, poached, served with 2 slices of sourdough, ½ cup sautéed mushrooms, 1 grilled tomato | Tuna Rice 1 small can of tuna, 1 cup microwave mixed grains, 2 cups of cooked bock choy, 1 tsp sesame seeds. Drizzle 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil and salt-reduced tamari. | Baked Parmesan Crusted Salmon & Cauliflower Mash 200g Atlantic salmon, 1 egg, ¼ cup breadcrumbs. Mash: 2 cups cooked cauliflower, 1 tspn tasty cheese, grated, ¼ cup milk. Serve with garden salad. + 2 squares dark chocolate |
Thursday | Baked Beans on Toast 1 cup baked bean, ¼ avocado, 2 slices of multigrain toast + 1 small glass of freshly squeezed OJ. | Chicken and Chorizo Paella (See recipe) | Honey Mustard Chicken (see recipe) |
Friday | Power Porridge Cook ½ cup rolled oats with ¾ cup milk. Mix through one scoop of protein powder. Serve with 1 banana and 1tbs flaxseed. Drizzle of honey and cinnamon to taste. | Tuna Rice 1 small can of tuna, 1 cup microwave mixed grains, 2 cups of cooked bock choy, 1 tsp sesame seeds. Drizzle 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil and salt-reduced tamari. | Chicken Pesto Pasta with Asparagus (See recipe) |
Saturday | Buckwheat Pancakes 3 x medium sized pancakes, ½ banana. ½ cup blueberries, 100g Natural yoghurt + 1 scoop of your favourite protein powder + 1 small glass of freshly squeezed QE orange juice | Warm Roast Chicken Salad 120g skinless roasted chicken, shredded, 1 cup cooked quinoa*, 1 cups of mixed salad, 1 tbsp dried currants, 30g feta, drizzle olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon. *Cook a large batch of quinoa and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. | Slow Cooked Lamb 120g lamb shoulder, 1 cup cous cous, cooked: 1 tb currants, 1 tspn mint, drizzle olive oil. Serve with 2 cups steamed green veg |
Sunday | Smoked Salmon & Chive Scramble 2 QE free-range eggs, ½ cup milk, ½ tb chives, 80 g smoked salmon, ½ avocado, smashed with 1 tsp lemon juice. Served with 2 slice whole grain sourdough. | Green Chicken & Zucchini Curry 100g chicken thigh, ¼ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp green curry paste, ½ cup coconut milk, 1 cup broccoli florets ½ cup zucchini, sliced. Serve with 1 cup cooked rice basmati rice. | Harissa Lamb Skewers 100g lamb chunks, ½ onion and ½ capsicum chunks (marinated in harissa). Grilled. Serve with 1 cup whole grain cous cous or cooked leftover quinoa, drizzle olive oil, dollop of Greek yoghurt and crushed mint leaves. |