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 1BreakfastLunchDinner
MondaySunflower 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)
TuesdayQE 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

 
WednesdayPower 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
ThursdayBaked 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)
FridayGreen 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
SaturdayNut 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
SundayMushrooms 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 1BreakfastLunchDinner
MondaySmoked 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)
TuesdaySoldiers
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)
 
WednesdayPoached 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
ThursdayBaked 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)
FridayPower 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)
SaturdayBuckwheat 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
SundaySmoked 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.