For many people, changing their eating habits and becoming vegan can be a daunting task. Here are some super easy vegan recipes for a busy school day that anyone, vegan or not, can enjoy!

Breakfast: Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Mug Cake

This breakfast bake is full of healthy carbs and will give you tons of energy to get through a long school day. It can easily be prepared the night before and then cooked in the microwave before you head out the door.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/8 tsp salt

1 tbsp pure maple syrup, or pinch uncut stevia

1 tbsp nut milk (increase to 2 if using stevia)

1 tbsp oil, coconut butter, or more nut milk

1/3 cup applesauce or mashed banana

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/3 cup blueberries

Instructions:

Grease a 1-cup ramekin, dish, or mug. Stir together all ingredients except the berries. Gently stir in the berries so they do not break. Pour into the mug or dish, and put on the center rack of a non-preheated oven. Turn the heat to 380 F, and bake 28 minutes. If desired, you can also broil for the last minute. Alternatively, you can cook this recipe in the microwave – time will vary greatly depending on wattage. (Most likely 1 minute to 1 minute and a half)

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2016/07/07/blueberry-baked-oatmeal-mug-cake/

Lunch: Hummus and Avocado Toast

This hummus and avocado toast can be made easily at home for lunch or it can be packed the night before as a sandwich instead of toasting the bread. Either way, it contains a ton of healthy fats to get you past the afternoon slump.

Ingredients:

Hummus and Avocado Toast

2 Pieces of bread of choice

6 Tablespoons Ultimate Hummus

1 organic ripe avocado

Organic tomato slices

Season with:

Himalayan pink salt

Fresh ground black pepper

Cayenne pepper (optional)

 

Instructions:

Toast your bread to desired brownness. I like my toast slightly darker, so I set the toaster to medium/dark.  Once the toast is done, let it cool a few minutes.  Place about 3 Tablespoons Ultimate Hummus on each piece of toast. I like a little heat, so at this point, I’ll sprinkle cayenne on the hummus, but it’s completely optional.  Now cut your avocado in half. Top each piece of toast with half an avocado cut into chunky slices.  Top with tomato slices and season with salt and pepper.

http://www.whereyougetyourprotein.com/hummus-avocado-toast/

Dinner: Veggie Quesadilla

For dinner, this veggie quesadilla is amazing! It contains a ton of vegetables and would be great topped with salsa or guacamole.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. coconut oil

1 medium to large red onion, diced

1 large green pepper + 1 large red pepper, chopped (or about 10-12 mini sweet peppers)

1 jalapeño, minced or chopped

1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. ground coriander

1 tsp. dried oregano

3 cups fresh spinach, chopped

sea salt and black pepper to taste

6 or 8 tortillas

Instructions:

In a large, deep skillet over medium or medium-low heat, add coconut oil, onion, and peppers (including jalapeño) with a pinch of sea salt. Sauté for 15 minutes until softened and translucent. You don’t want them to brown, so reduce the heat if necessary. Cook it slowly so everything gets soft and sweet. Add black beans, mushrooms and spices. Mix everything together and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add spinach and continue cooking for a few minutes, until spinach wilts. Add salt and pepper to taste and remove from heat. Assemble the quesadillas directly on the pan. Begin with one tortilla, topped with about ¼ cup Daiya Shreds (cheese), followed by some of the bean/veggie filling. Do not spread the filling to the edge of the tortilla. It will spread out as it’s cooking. Add your preferred extras (avocado slices, cilantro, salsa, lime juice). Add a little more cheese on top, then top it off with a second tortilla. Cut quesadilla in half, then cut each half into 6 triangles. Optional – garnish with chopped cilantro, serve with salsa and/or guacamole.

http://86lemons.com/amazing-veggie-quesadillas/

Snacks:

Here are snacks that can easily be packed to go to school with you as a mid-morning pick me up or made at home after the school day is over.

-Hummus and pita chips

-Fruit salad

-Avocado toast

-Chips (classic lays, kettle brand chips, sun chips, etc.)

All of the ingredients of these meals can be found at an ordinary grocery store, no need to go to a health foods shop. Hopefully, these meals and snacks inspire you to live a more plant-based lifestyle and incorporate more wholesome nutrients into your diet!