If You Want to Lose Weight, Satisfy Hunger With These 34 Protein-Packed Vegan Recipes

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POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

You're about to get a blast of protein — plant-based style — with these mouthwatering vegan recipes that offer over 20 grams of protein. Packed with healthy ingredients like beans, whole grains, and tofu, we're sharing delicious, whole food recipes for every part of your day. If losing weight is your goal, these recipes are sure to satisfy your hunger and your taste buds.

Vegan Stuffed Shells
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Vegan Stuffed Shells

This dish tastes remarkably like the dairy-filled stuffed shells you know and love, but the filling is made from tofu that's blended until supercreamy in the food processor.

Calories: 420 (for seven shells)
Protein: 23.1 grams

Get the recipe: vegan stuffed shells

Sweet Potato, Chickpea, and Broccoli Buddha Bowl
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Sweet Potato, Chickpea, and Broccoli Buddha Bowl

Hearty and satisfying with so many textures and flavors, this Buddha bowl comes together in one hour.

Calories: 527
Protein: 29.3 grams

Get the recipe: sweet potato, chickpea, and broccoli Buddha bowl

Roasted Tofu, Delicata Squash, and Carrot
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Roasted Tofu, Delicata Squash, and Carrot

If Fall means heading to your local farmers market and stuffing your reusable canvas bags with every single kind of squash you can find, then this one-pan recipe is for you.

Calories: 334
Protein: 20.3 grams

Get the recipe: roasted tofu, delicata squash, and carrot one-pan meal

Iced Coffee Protein Smoothie
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Iced Coffee Protein Smoothie

This high-protein smoothie is made with one eight-ounce cup of coffee, so it'll definitely give you a caffeine boost, plus 22 grams of filling protein.

Calories: 308
Protein: 22 grams

Get the recipe: iced coffee protein smoothie

Tempeh Tacos
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Tempeh Tacos

These tempeh tacos are so easy to make and so satisfying, you'll wish it was Taco Tuesday every night.

Calories: 495 (for three tacos)
Protein: 24.6 grams

Get the recipe: tempeh tacos

Honeydew Protein Smoothie
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Honeydew Protein Smoothie

This invigorating, dairy-free smoothie offers a great mix of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, to keep you full all morning long.

Calories: 353
Protein: 36.4 grams

Get the recipe: honeydew protein smoothie

Tofu Avocado "Toast"
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Tofu Avocado "Toast"

Now you can enjoy your beloved avocado toast and still follow a low-carb diet. This recipe swaps traditional bread with superfirm tofu.

Calories: 362 (for two slices)
Protein: 25 grams

Get the recipe: tofu avocado "toast"

High-Protein Overnight Oats
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High-Protein Overnight Oats

Pump up the protein in your overnight oats with a little protein powder. This maple-pecan-vanilla flavor follows the nutritionist-designed breakfast formula for weight loss.

Calories: 366
Protein: 20.5 grams

Get the recipe: high-protein overnight oats

Raspberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
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Raspberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie

Made with low-carb raspberries, fiber-filled almond butter, and low-carb, plant-based protein powder, this 312-calorie raspberry vanilla smoothie tastes sweet enough without overloading you with sugar. The healthy fats, fiber, and protein (almost 35 grams!) offer a quick and easy way to stay full until lunch.

Calories: 312
Protein: 34.8 grams

Get the recipe: raspberry vanilla protein smoothie

Edamame Barley Bowl
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Edamame Barley Bowl

This hearty bowl powers you up with clean, quality nutrition. Eat it for lunch and say hello to an energized afternoon!

Calories: 541
Protein: 21.9 grams

Get the recipe: edamame barley bowl

Tofu, Broccoli, and Cauliflower Sheet-Pan Meal
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Tofu, Broccoli, and Cauliflower Sheet-Pan Meal

This recipe includes all the essentials you need for losing weight: protein, healthy fats, and fiber. And the best part is it's a one-pan meal, so it's easy to make and even easier to clean up!

Calories: 368
Protein: 35.5 grams

Get the recipe: tofu, broccoli, and cauliflower sheet-pan meal

Low-Carb High-Protein Berry Vanilla Smoothie
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Low-Carb High-Protein Berry Vanilla Smoothie

Make this simple five-ingredient smoothie (six if you count the ice cubes), and you'll be sipping on a satisfying, fruity milkshake.

Calories: 287
Protein: 32.1 grams

Get the recipe: low-carb high-protein berry vanilla smoothie

Overnight Breakfast Cookie
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Overnight Breakfast Cookie

You want cookies for breakfast. We get it — we want them, too. So make this no-bake breakfast cookie infused with plant-based protein powder; it'll satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you full for hours.

Calories: 328
Protein: 20.8 grams

Get the recipe: overnight breakfast cookie

Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry
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Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry

Prepackaged broccoli slaw makes the base of this warm "noodle" dish that's perfect when you're craving comfort food. High in both fiber and protein, this nutrient-rich stir-fry can be prepped, cooked, and served in just 15 minutes.

Calories: 345
Protein: 24.2 grams

Get the recipe:broccoli slaw stir-fry

Strawberry Milkshake Protein Smoothie
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Strawberry Milkshake Protein Smoothie

This sweet strawberry milkshake smoothie is only made with six ingredients so it's easy to whip up and tastes like melted strawberry ice cream.

Calories: 397
Protein: 26.8 grams

Get the recipe: strawberry milkshake protein smoothie

Chickpea and Kale Stew
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Chickpea and Kale Stew

This veggie-packed chickpea and kale stew offers more than 20 grams of filling fiber per serving, so it will keep you feeling full and satisfied. The spicy flavor satisfies the palate, too.

Calories: 502
Protein: 23.9 grams

Get the recipe: chickpea and kale stew

Low-Sugar Berry Smoothie
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Low-Sugar Berry Smoothie

If you're watching your carbs or trying to cut back on your sugar intake — even natural sugars — grab your blender and whip up this subtly sweet and creamy smoothie.

Calories: 303
Protein: 22.3 grams

Get the recipe: low-sugar berry smoothie

Banana Cinnamon Zoats
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Banana Cinnamon Zoats

You can mix oatmeal with more than maple syrup! We've added some zucchini to the bowl, along with some protein powder and our favorite fruits.

Calories: 386
Protein: 23.7 grams

Get the recipe: banana cinnamon zoats

Vanilla Clementine Protein Smoothie
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Vanilla Clementine Protein Smoothie

It's clementine time, and although snacking on a couple juicy clementines is the absolute best way to enjoy them, this creamy citrus smoothie is a close second.

Calories: 336
Protein: 27.3 grams

Get the recipe: creamy citrus smoothie

Roasted Tofu, Sweet Potato, and Pepper 1-Pan Meal
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Roasted Tofu, Sweet Potato, and Pepper 1-Pan Meal

Basically, all you need for this recipe are three ingredients, one pan, and your oven. Then dinner is done!

Calories: 419
Protein: 34 grams

Get the recipe: one-pan roasted tofu with sweet potatoes and peppers

High-Protein Overnight Steel-Cut Oats
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High-Protein Overnight Steel-Cut Oats

You'll love the satisfying, slightly chewier texture of steel-cut overnight oatmeal.

Calories: 467
Protein: 23.7 grams

Get the recipe: high-protein steel-cut overnight oats

Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie

This classic smoothie is made with bananas, strawberries, spinach, peanut butter, chocolate soy milk, and soy yogurt.

Calories: 342
Protein: 25 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate strawberry banana smoothie

Chocolate Almond Protein Bars
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Chocolate Almond Protein Bars

These chocolate almond protein bars are made with just five ingredients (plus salt and cinnamon for flavor), and you can whip them up in less than 20 minutes.

Calories: 332 (for two bars)
Protein: 25.6 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate almond protein bars

Banana Milkshake Smoothie
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Banana Milkshake Smoothie

Creamy, smooth, subtly sweet, and high in protein, this banana milkshake smoothie offers over 20 grams of protein, but it's not made with protein powder or dairy products.

Calories: 335
Protein: 20.3 grams

Get the recipe: banana milkshake smoothie

Chocolate Overnight Oatmeal With Peanut Butter Swirls
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Chocolate Overnight Oatmeal With Peanut Butter Swirls

Craving the decadent combination of chocolate and peanut butter? Instead of reaching for a Reese's, make this creamy chocolate and peanut butter overnight oatmeal recipe tonight and you'll be so excited to jump out of bed in the morning.

Calories: 423
Protein: 32.2 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate and peanut butter high-protein overnight oats

Banana-Oat Protein Balls
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Banana-Oat Protein Balls

For a truly on-the-go breakfast, whip up a batch of these protein balls made with only three ingredients — rolled oats, banana, and protein powder.

Calories: 376 (for eight balls)
Protein: 21.6 grams

Get the recipe: 3-ingredient protein balls

Banana Berry Peanut Butter Broccoli Smoothie
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Banana Berry Peanut Butter Broccoli Smoothie

It sounds a little weird, but trust us — this strawberry broccoli smoothie is deliciously fruity!

Calories: 332
Protein: 22.8 grams

Get the recipe: strawberry broccoli smoothie

Banana Cinnamon Zoats
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Banana Cinnamon Zoats

Grab a zucchini from the nearest market and get this zoats recipe in your belly!

Calories: 386
Protein: 23.7 grams
Get the recipe: banana cinnamon zoats

Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie
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Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie

This chocolate milkshake smoothie is so creamy and sweet!

Calories: 354
Protein: 22 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate milkshake smoothie

Cinnamon Date Roasted Butternut Squash, Parsnips, and Tofu
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Cinnamon Date Roasted Butternut Squash, Parsnips, and Tofu

The roasted butternut squash and parsnips are soft and sweet, and the tofu is firm and slightly salty — all the textures and flavors just go perfectly together and scream Fall.

Calories: 467
Protein: 34.6 grams

Get the recipe: cinnamon date roasted butternut squash, parsnips, and tofu on-pan meal

Apple Pomegranate Protein Smoothie
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Apple Pomegranate Protein Smoothie

This smoothie is like liquid Autumn made with all the healthy superfoods of Fall that not only taste amazing, but also offer an abundant nutritional value.

Calories: 319
Protein: 23.7 grams

Get the recipe: apple pomegranate protein smoothie

Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding
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Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding

Before hopping into bed tonight, throw the first four ingredients of this recipe into a 16-ounce mason jar and a dessert-like breakfast will be waiting for you when you wake up.

Calories: 408
Protein: 20.6 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate chia pudding

3-Bean Soup
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3-Bean Soup

The three beans in this recipe — pinto, black, and kidney — means this veggie soup is a bowl-full of protein. Perfect for lunch or dinner, the flavor is even better the next day, which means the leftovers are worth hauling to work.

Calories: 448
Protein: 25.7 grams

Get the recipe: three-bean soup

Beet Blueberry Chocolate Protein Smoothie
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Beet Blueberry Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Why beets? Why not! Their vibrant color lets you know they're bursting with immune-boosting antioxidants.

Calories: 402
Protein: 34.5 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate beet smoothie