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Enjoy FOUR different kinds of vegan meal prep bowls for an entire month! There's an Italian bowl, a Mexican quinoa bowl, a tofu broccoli bowl, and a buffalo sweet potato bowl, and they're all dairy free, gluten free and SO flavorful! 

I'm pretty pumped to bring you these vegan meal prep bowls! See, sometimes it's nice to have your meals prepped and ready to go for the week ahead, and that's where these come in handy.

I know plenty of people have a goal to eat less meat in 2020. Not no meat, but less. Maybe you're trying to only eat meat during dinner, or avoid meat at breakfast, or simply partake in meatless Monday every week. Whatever it is, these meal prep bowls are sure to come in handy.

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I originally planned on creating one recipe, but then got a little carried away and decided to create FOUR vegan meal prep recipes for you. I mean I don't know about you, but I tend to get bored eating the same thing over and over, but with these bowls, you'll be able to switch it up every week.

Three out of the four meal prep bowls start with a base, either pasta, quinoa or rice, and those are generally a good starting point.

For the tofu bowl: Bake the tofu, then roast the broccoli. Ideally, the rice, tofu and broccoli will all be done around the same time, but no worries if not, especially if you're prepping these bowls ahead of time. Simply add all of the ingredients to one of the meal prep containers, drizzle with a little sriracha and place it in the refrigerator.

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For the lentil bolognese: While the pasta is cooking, make the lentil bolognese. Again, this recipe is fairly simply because it's a one skillet meal, so you'll eventually add everything to a skillet them simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are soft. Then, you can pour everything into your meal prep containers.

Out of all the meal prep bowls, the quinoa bowls might be the quickest to prepare. While the quinoa is cooking, heat the beans in a saucepan over the stove, and cook the peppers with the seasoning in a skillet. You

Cook the tomatoes as well, but I chose to keep them raw. Next, add the quinoa, tomatoes, beans, and peppers to a container. I recommend waiting to cut the avocado until right before you're going to eat! But if/when you do have half an avocado left, simply place it in a small plastic bag and into the container and it should stay fresh for at least 24 hours.

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The sweet potato bowl just requires you to roast the sweet potatoes and heat up the peas over the stove. Depending on your personal preference, you can either leave the skin on the potatoes or peel it (I left it on). But, make sure you rinse the chickpeas to remove the liquid that was on them from the can.

Though these bowls are good to go, you're more than welcome to make substitutions as needed and/or customize them to your liking. Some examples include:

Honestly, there are a LOT of possibilities when it comes to vegan meal prep bowls, so feel free to get as creative as you'd like! They're also a great way to use up ingredients that have been in your refrigerator for awhile.

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Enjoy FOUR different kinds of vegan meal prep bowls for an entire month! There's an Italian bowl, a Mexican quinoa bowl, a tofu broccoli bowl, and a buffalo sweet potato bowl, and they're all dairy free, gluten free and SO flavorful! 

Calories: 613 kcal | Carbohydrates: 111 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 151 mg | Potassium: 1803 mg | Fiber: 23 g | Sugar: 21 g | Vitamin A: 35264 IU | Vitamin C: 135 mg | Calcium: 140 mg | Iron: 6 mg

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.Sure, you could hit the drive-thru for a calorie-packed meal, but when you want that weight to land on your biceps and not your belly, what you eat matters. Meal prepping is the ultimate way to deliver consistent, fast results to achieve yourhealthy weight gaingoals.

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If you’ve never heard of meal prepping or you’re not sure how you feel about cooking in your kitchen, jumping into this new style of eating can feel intimidating. But this complete beginner’sguide to mealprep for weight gain will give you a simple step-by-step process that will help you master all of the tips, tricks, and recipes of meal planning.

Whether you’re looking to bulk up for fitness purposes or recovering from an illness that caused significant weight loss, gaining weight comes down to one simple thing: calories. Eat fewer calories than your body needs, and you’ll lose weight. Eat more calories than your body needs, and you’ll gain weight. Simple as that. But if you want muscle and not just fat, then you need to consider what you eat, how you exercise, and your lifestyle in general.

You can make workout plans and stand goals, but as the food experts in the house, we’ve got some recommendations on what you eat. Here aretwo important aspects to consider as part of your bulking diet if you want muscle and not just fat: calorie count and macro type.

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Below you’ll learn how to master these factors when selecting what to eat. Then we’ll show you how to prepare the food, so it’s convenient for your lifestyle and schedule. This will help you achieve your bulking goals and avoid junk food temptations.

The amount of calories you’ll need for weight gain depends on your activity level and your current weight. Following these steps will give you a good target calorie count:

If you’re new to muscle building (less than two years of experience), you’ll gain muscle more quickly than someone who has already bulked up and would like to get bigger. Also, if you have a naturally skinny body, you’ll need a different approach than someone starting out with a bit more body fat.

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So, the calorie increase is different depending on 1) where you’re at in your muscle-building process and 2) your current percentage of body fat.

After you’ve calculated a rough estimate of daily calories for weight gain, you’ll need to understand the macros required when developing lean mass. You know that the drive-thru won’t help you reach your goals – understanding macros will help you know why.

Macros, or macronutrients, are the three types of nutrients that make up most of our foods and provide your body with energy. They are protein, carbohydrates, and fats. The best way to balance your nutrition and reach your weight gain goals is to understand how to count the daily grams of proteins, carbs, or fats that you’re eating. Each of these macros impacts your muscle growth differently – so the right balance between the three is key.

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You’ve probably heard that muscle building requires more protein. Well, that isn’t wrong. Protein is the basic building block of your muscles. So, without adequate protein, your body won’t have what it needs to maintain or increase your muscle mass. Not only is it important to eat enough protein, but consistently eating protein throughout the day in all of your meals and snacks is important for muscle growth and to increase your lean mass.

Carbohydrates can get a bad rap, but they’re important for fueling your workouts and ensuring healthy muscle recovery. The key to managing your carb intake is choosing complex carbs when possible. Complex carbs take longer to digest and are a more stable source of energy than simple carbs. Examples of complex carbs include brown rice, oats, black beans, peas, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, broccoli, bell pepper, and berries.

While you want to prioritize protein and carb intake, fat is a long-lasting energy source and a quick way to boost calories. Each gram of fat is twice as many calories as a gram of protein or carbs. Be careful with your fat intake since increasing your fats can easily lead to fat storage. A balanced diet emphasizes protein and carbs over fats and includes a moderate amount ofhealthy fats.

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Macros determine our energy levels and how quickly we’re able to build lean muscle. They also have a large impact on our overall appetite. Since 5 calories of broccoli will take up a lot more room in our stomach than 5 calories ofolive oil, we can use our macro balance to also curb our hunger. For someone looking to lose weight while gaining muscle, including foods like broccoli is the way to go. Those who are needing to gain weight and gain muscle may need to pair that broccoli with more calorie-dense fats to reach the high level of calories needed per day.

Each body tends to prefer a slightly different ratio of macronutrients. Some people thrive onlow-carbdiets, while others