60 Vegan Weight Loss Recipes – Still delicious, just healthier

It can be tough to find vegan weight loss recipes that are tasty, healthy AND satisfying, but we’ve come up with this list to solve that problem.

We know that one of the reasons people switch to a vegan diet is it’s weight loss potential, so we want to help you achieve those weight loss goals.

This list can act as your vegan weight loss meal plan, since it covers everything from healthy vegan breakfast options, to vegan lunch ideas to easy vegan dinner recipes.

If you’re looking for a day-by-day healthy vegan meal plan, check out our 7-Day Healthy Vegan Meal Plan.

What makes a vegan weight loss recipe work?

It’s a well-known (and scientifically proven – see here for a plant-based study roundup) fact that a vegan diet can help people lose weight and keep it off.

But that doesn’t work if you’re only eating oreos and sweet potato chips!

Instead, you should pay attention to portion sizes, overall calories, and the amount of protein, fiber and carbs that you are getting. All of these could sabotage your weight loss plan!

Our favourite vegan weight loss recipes

This list of vegan weight loss recipes has all the easy, tasty and nutritious recipes that you need to replace those plant-based treats in a way that leaves you satisfied.

In our vegan weight loss recipes collection we’ve naturally included breakfasts, lunches and dinner.

Because the amount of calories taken in each day can have a significant impact on weight loss, we’ve kept breakfasts to a max of 400 kcals and lunches and dinners to 500 kcals.

So without further ado – here they are. Enjoy!

Breakfast

Bonus: mega healthy, tasty and super-quick
300 calories per serving

Bulgur porridge completely revitalises the morning rush – with a naturally sweet (and incredibly tasty) whole grain breakfast – it’s vegan, too!

Ready in: 12 minutes
Recipe by: YumVeganLunchIdeas
Bonus: delicious, nutritious, healthy and so awesome!
171 calories per serving

These sweet potato waffles (vegan) are so crispy and delicious while also being sneakily healthy vegan waffles. Packed with delicious fall flavors, these easy waffles are filling and pretty light on calories and will fill any waffle cravings with flair!

Bonus: crunchy, sweet, full of taste and so healthy breakfast!
350 calories per serving

Quinoa Breakfast Porridge with Hot Blueberry Drizzle. A beautiful union of delicious but easy to find spices and fruits in a simple and satisfying breakfast.

Bonus: easy, tasty, mega healthy
238 calories per serving

A classic homemade Jamaican breakfast made vegan and more nutritious – and bursting with the same sweet and scrumptiously savoury taste!

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: YumVeganLunchIdeas
Bonus: easy to make, tasty, filling and needs just a few ingredients
71 calories per serving

This scrumptious silked tofu scramble recipe is the answer to all your breakfast and brunch dreams. Minimal ingredients needed.

Bonus: super quick, so tasty and healthy breakfast
390 calories per serving

Deliciously tasty and vegan overnight oats in a jar: High in fiber, great against diabetes and heart disease. Did we mention it’s vegan too?

Bonus: simple, quick and so tasty
158 calories per serving

Our Chia Breakfast Pudding calls for just 5 ingredients. Excellent for all those who don’t like to chow down on a big bowl of oats every morning!

Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: NataliesHealth
Bonus: crunchy, fragrant, sweet and so healthy breakfast
188 calories per serving

Crunchy, sweet, and full of Fall flavors, this Pumpkin Granola is the ultimate seasonal treat! Loaded with hearty oats, crunchy walnuts, and pumpkin seeds, it’s both delicious and highly nutritious. + Vegan, gluten-free.

Lunch

Bonus: easy, delicious and full of health benefits
443 calories per serving

A really easy salad that perfectly combines soft avocado with the beautiful tang of fresh tomato.

Bonus: healthy, tasty, tangy and so easy dish
438 calories per serving

This easy (and animal-friendly) lunch and dinner bowl hits all the right spots – grains, greens and a legume! What’s not to like?

Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: ThisWifeCooks
Bonus: simple, healthy and filling soup
176 calories per serving

A deliciously filling weeknight dinner, this quick and easy soup combines the Tex-Mex flavors of green chiles, black beans, and Southwest spices.

Bonus: quick, delicious and full of health benefits
415 calories per serving

High Protein White Bean Salad that’s healthy and vegan. High in fiber, vitamins A, C, E, B2 and B6 as well as iron and calcium. Takes less than 10 minutes.

Bonus: fast, naturally sweet and tangy, healthy and beautiful!
372 calories per serving

A beautifully crunchy salad with a mix of rocket leaves, dried fruits, pear and walnuts set this salad above the competition. And it’s vegan too!

Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: TheKitchenGirl
Bonus: mega easy, delicious and healthy dish
119 calories per serving

Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles are zoodles quickly sauteed with fresh vegetables and tossed in a delectable peanut sauce. Zucchini pasta is an easy dinner recipe that can be served warm or chilled as a pasta salad for lunch.

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: HoorahToHealth
Bonus: healthy, colorful, full of flavor and so easy to make
198 calories per serving

This salad combines chickpeas, edamame, carrot, bell pepper, scallions, dried cranberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and spices. The flavor is out of this world!

Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: quick, high in protein and always delicious
365 calories per serving

The new vegan burrito is here, paving the way and setting the standard. Mega quick and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Bonus: tasty, tangy and nutritious
364 calories per serving

These tangy chickpea pancakes are vegan and incredibly tasty. Getting them right is easy – just follow our simple cooking steps!

Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: ChampagneAndCoffeeStains
Bonus: quick, simple, nutritious and so delicious salad
374 calories per serving

Southwest quinoa salad is a protein packed lunch that’s delicious and will keep you full for hours! It’s a perfect lunch to meal prep for the week!

Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: RachnaCooks
Bonus: quick to make, super delicious and healthy
100 calories per serving

This is a fresh corn salsa recipe that is super quick and easy to make. It is fresh and nutritious and works as a nice and filling salad or side option.

Bonus: quick, tangy and fresh salad
357 calories per serving

Speedy White Bean Salad – this tangy take on the classic is super-quick and super-tasty. It’s time to make lunch a thing to look forward to again.

Bonus: light, tropical, refreshing and full of health benefits
271 calories per serving

Thai Quinoa Salad – Tropical Vibes. A refreshingly light, tasty Asian super-dish with lots of protein, fiber and tropical flavour. Get your summer feeling here.

Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: AlineMade
Bonus: super easy, bursting with flavor and so healthy
267 calories per serving

The best homemade vegetable soup with cabbage – at least it’s my personal favorite! This easy vegetable soup recipe is quick to prepare, warming, and super healthy!

Ready in: 1 hour 15 minutes (just 15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: ATasteForTravel
Bonus: delicious, healthy and spicy soup
124 calories per serving

This refreshing, chilled Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho pairs the vibrant colour and flavour of fresh tomatoes with fragrant herbs. Serve this smooth and satiny no-cook Spanish soup as the first course for an elegant summer dinner, as a light lunch or in shooter appetizers. It’s like summer in a bowl!

Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: so quick, tasty and healthy
415 calories per serving

So many vegetables, so little time to make. Hit your nutrient and vitamin count for the day with ease. No need to spend loads of time doing it, either.

Bonus: healthy, tasty, very quick and high in protein
444 calories per serving

Turkish Lentil Salad with a honey mustard dressing. Easy and quick, ready in 7 minutes. Full of fiber, protein and vitamin K.

Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: LittleSunnyKitchen
Bonus: simple ingredients, fresh, light and quick to make
294 calories per serving

These healthy hummus veggie wraps make a perfect fresh lunch on a summer day!

Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: PlantBasedFolk
Bonus: simple, fresh, light, so tasty!
65 calories per serving

A refreshing salad using fresh ingredients of orange and fennel. Gluten free and plant based.

Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: AMummyToo
Bonus: family-friendly, satisfying, comforting and packed with flavour soup
209 calories per serving

You’ll love this incredible vegan pasta soup aka Pasta E Fagioli. It’s vegan, gluten-free, high in protein, quick to prepare and suitable for the whole family!

Bonus: incredibly tasty, high in protein and versatile salad
429 calories per serving

This tangy tempeh salad is just the best – quick, tasty and packed with protein. And better yet – use whatever you have in the fridge!

Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: HealthMyLifeStyle
Bonus: easy, refreshing and delicious salad
420 calories per serving

This easy summer salad is both healthy and delicious, mixed with quinoa, blackberries, a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, topped with pumpkin seeds and a vegan cashew ricotta.

Dinner

Bonus: easy, family-friendly, incredibly tasty and full healthy nutrients
480 calories per serving

Make the most out of your veg with this Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup – tasty, easy, healthy, full of vitamins and only five mins to prep!

Bonus: healthy, filling, easy to make and exceptionally tasty!
428 calories per serving

Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad – forget fads and so-called superfoods, this is the real deal. Vegan, delicious and rammed with nutrients.

Ready in: 45 minutes prep
Recipe by: EatSomethingVegan
Bonus: very easy, yummy and full vitamins
245 calories per serving

These Potatoes and Green Beans are a tasty side dish that you’ll absolutely love. Made with garlic and flavorful seasonings, this oven-roasted veggie dish is delicious.

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: SuperGoldenBakes
Bonus: simple, quick and healthy soup
250 calories per serving

This delicious and hearty soup cooks in 10 minutes in your pressure cooker. Healthy, vegan, and gluten free, it is guaranteed to become a family favourite!

Bonus: easy, healthy, flavourful and tasty dish
484 calories per serving

Indulge with this smoky and savory Buddha Bowl. The combination of smoked tofu, hummus, and turmeric rice makes for a perfect vegan lunch (or dinner!)

Bonus: tasty, filling and healthy dish
487 calories per serving

Delicious Fake Lo Mein. You’ll find all ingredients in a regular supermarket. Just as delicious as the original and ready in only 20 minutes.

Bonus: delicious, heartwarming and full of nutrients
407 calories per serving

Show the competition why there’s only one winner with this creamy vegan and vegetarian tomato soup. No dairy, just awesome.

Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: VNutritionAndWellness
Bonus: easy to make, delicious and so healthy dish!
178 calories per serving

This simple Tofu Green Bean Stir Fry is easy to make, healthy, and delicious. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and doesn’t contain MSG like you’d get from many local takeout places. Have the takeout without the guilt!

Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: easy, rich, flavourful and smoky
125 calories per serving

These vegan gluten-free Spanish beans are packed with flavour, but are so easy to make in less than 20 minutes with just 7 ingredients! Perfect served with rice or fresh bread and only 125 calories per serving.

Bonus: super easy, delicious and so healthy soup
436 calories per serving

Healthy African peanut soup with rice. High in vitamin C, fiber and potassium. High in vitamin A, C, fiber and iron. Vegetarian and even vegan.

Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes (just 10 minutes prep)
Recipe by: StaceyHomeMaker
Bonus: easy to make, filling and delicious meal
118 calories per serving

These hearty roasted vegetables and tofu tacos are loaded with cauliflower, mushrooms, bell peppers, taco-seasoned crumbled tofu, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of hot sauce. This low-carb and gluten-free meal is loaded with plant-based ingredients that will fill you up and keep you feeling satisfied!

Bonus: tasty, healthy, nutritious and so good 🙂
444 calories per serving

Make these sweetcorn fritters your new go-to recipe with ingredients you’ll always find in your kitchen. They’re vegan-friendly, too!

Bonus: hearty, filling, nutritious and very tasty
370 calories per serving

Who said meat free recipes can’t deliver? This meatless (aka vegan) chili proves that you can still enjoy your favourite meals, but in a new, animal friendly way.

Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: CookedByJulie
Bonus: easy, clean, delicious and simple soup
75 calories per serving

This vegan green detox soup is loaded with green beans, basil, celery, and zucchini. A simple but delicious hearty soup made in under 30 minutes!

Bonus: easy and quick preparation, great taste and full of health benefits
321 calories per serving

Vegan stuffed peppers packed with quinoa – and loads of flavour. Full of protein and with clear instructions in easy steps.

Ready in: 10 minutes prep
Recipe by: RachnaCooks
Bonus: easy, tasty, nutritious, yet fresh and light salad
168 calories per serving

This delicious vegan sprouted lentil salad recipe is not only very easy to make but is super healthy and nutritious. Try this easy step-by-step recipe.

Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: ThisHealthyKitchen
Bonus: simple to make, flavourful and nutritious meal
262 calories per serving

Peanutty, Asian cauliflower rice is loaded with veggies and bursting with flavour. Say goodbye to take out with this simple, delicious, low carb Thai food that tastes like comfort food!

Bonus: delicious, creamy and so healthy
437 calories per serving

This is not some bland version of a traditional potato soup, but a full blown delicious recreation built from scratch – all vegan of course!

Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: NourishPlate
Bonus: creamy, rich and nourishing soup
119 calories per serving

A creamy, rich and nourishing vegan pumpkin soup. It’s flavorful and a great option for cold days. Plus, it’s gluten-free and can be ready in less than 30 minutes.

Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: EatSomethingVegan
Bonus: easy, tasty and so healthy
200 calories per serving

These Roasted Cabbage Steaks are so easy and delicious. Made with only six ingredients, this simple recipe makes a flavorful snack or side that you’re going to just love!

Bonus: very quick, simple and delicious soup
340 calories per serving

Vegetarian Mushroom Soup – Quick, Creamy, Delicious. We sort out the myths from the facts to make sure you get a great soup each and every time.

Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: EnhanceYourPalate
Bonus: simple, convenient and so tasty dish
291 calories per serving

Sweet and sour Pumpkin Curry or Khatta Meetha Kaddu is an extremely delicious, healthy, vegan easy preparation that only requires common household spices and seasonings. I have best memories enjoying Khatta meetha kaddu, with hot puffed puris and Kheer on a sunny but cold winter afternoon. In India Pumpkin is known by various names in different region and some most popular names are Kaddu, Sitaphal, Kashiphal and Petha.

Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: MyPlantifulCooking
Bonus: super creamy, comforting and healthy soup
98 calories per serving

This hearty cream of spinach soup happens to be high protein & vegan, kudos to the white beans! The best part is, everything is ready under 30 mins.

Snack

Bonus: quick, incredibly flavourful and delicious toast
283 calories per serving

A bright and flavourful twist on the hipster classic. Make your Avocado Toast a little more exciting with some tasty fried tomatoes.

Bonus: easy, healthy, high-protein dip
474 calories per serving

A revolutionary high protein black bean lime dip. Perfect for parties, snacking, dipping or post-workout. Simple and with crowd-pleasing results every time.

Bonus: easy to make, healthy and delicious
240 calories per serving

Cinnamon Baked Pears. They are super simple to make, take only five minutes of preparation, 25 minutes of baking, and always turn out great.

Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: RachnaCooks
Bonus: light, tasty and high in nutrients
146 calories per serving

These popped amaranth seed energy balls are super tasty and nutritious. They are pretty simple to make as well. Do try this easy recipe. They are also called Ramdana laddu or Rajgira laddu.

Bonus: quick, tasty and energizing snack
26 calories per serving

2 Ingredient Cookies. Just mix bananas and oats and bake them for 15 minutes. Perfect for when you need an energy boost on the go. Enjoy!

Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: EnhanceYourPalate
Bonus: healthy, versatile and so delicious!
183 calories per serving

Crispy, savory, vegan and gluten free Zucchini Fritters recipe that takes less than 15 minutes to make. Pan Frying makes them healthy and low in calories. These fritters can be served as quick and easy evening snack, appetizer or finger food for the little ones. Zucchini fritters are an excellent way to add super nutritious zucchini into your family diets. Sometimes, I make these just for myself as light lunch when I am not in mood to cook.

Bonus: easy, crispy, tasty and so healthy
246 calories per serving

A crunchy alternative to your typical avocado toast. The addition of radishes make this a perfect for a light summer lunch!

Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed! 🙂

There’s a lot of info out there on the internet about weight loss and veganism and plant-based diets, so we decided to cut to the chase to bring you 60 healthy vegan recipes for weight loss to get you started.

If you can find healthy vegan weight loss recipes that you like, achieving your weight loss goals will be easier and more enjoyable!

This list is pretty extensive, full of vegan and plant-based weight loss recipes and ideas, so we’re sure you’ll find something that works for you. Or at least, you’ll get some new vegan lunch, breakfast and dinner ideas out of it!