If you’re not quite sure where to begin, we’ve put together a simple one-day eating plan that you can use as a “blueprint” to build your own personalized game plan. Choose between different types of meals and snacks (including options from our own recipe collection), and customize to suit your own preferences, lifestyle and performance/fitness goals (whether it’s Gaining Muscle and Strength, Improving Endurance, Getting and Staying Lean and/or Optimizing Health.) We’ve also included guidance on easy ways to boost your protein intake.
Option 1
Oatmeal1: oats + plant-based ("PB") milk2 + nuts/seeds + banana/berries.
Option 2
Toast or Bagel: whole grain bread/bagel + tempeh bacon + avocado OR nut butter + banana/low-sugar fruit spread
Option 3
Breakfast Scramble: tofu/plant-based eggs + tempeh/PB sausage + veggies
Option 4
Protein Smoothie: PB milk2 + protein powder + banana + berries (may also add nuts/nut butter, PB yogurt, greens like kale/spinach, etc.)
For a weekend treat: Try French Toast, Blueberry Pancakes, or Waffles
Option 1
Sandwich: whole grain bread + tofu/ tempeh/PB deli slices + tomato + greens (romaine/arugula/spinach) + avocado
Option 2
Stew: beans/tofu/tempeh/PB meat + root vegetable (yams, beets, carrots) + greens (collards/kale/spinach) + herbs/spices
Option 3
Burrito: whole wheat wrap + beans/tofu/ tempeh/jackfruit/PB meat + grilled veggies + salsa + guacamole/plant-based cheese
Option 4
Bowl: beans/tofu/tempeh/PB meat + whole grain (brown rice/quinoa/buckwheat) + root vegetable (yams/beets/carrots) + greens (collards/kale/spinach) + sauce
Option 5
Soup: beans + greens (kale/collards/spinach) + herbs/spices + avocado + whole grain bread
Option 2
Stir Fry: tofu/tempeh/PB meat + greens + veggies + sauce
Option 3
Chili: kidney and/or other beans + tomatoes + veggies
Option 5
Quesadillas: beans + whole grain (brown rice/quinoa) + root vegetables (sweet potatoes/yams/squash) + vegetables (sweet potatoes/peppers/onions) + spices + whole grain tortilla
Option 1
Smoothie (see above) or smoothie bowl1
Option 2
Cereal: whole grain cereal + PB milk2 + nuts/seeds + banana/berries
Option 3
Trail Mix1: whole nuts/seeds + dried fruit + non-dairy dark chocolate chips
Option 4
Power balls1: blended nuts/seeds + dried fruit
Option 5
James’ Protein Bars: oats + nuts + dried fruit + banana + protein powder
For your sweet tooth: Fudge Brownies or Chocolate Ice Cream
1 For extra protein, add protein powder or chunks of your favorite protein bar.
2 For extra protein, add protein powder or chunks of your favorite protein bar.
3 For extra protein, try a legume-based pasta.
Please note that this sample meal plan is designed to provide basic guidance only, and does not take into account your specific health and fitness goals or your individual circumstances. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet and/or exercise program, and confirm that your diet includes your country’s recommended intake of all the essential nutrients, including vitamin B12. For information about The Game Changers and our site, please review our Terms of Use.