Apple a Day | Plant-Based Meal Plan

Maybe your grandmother was on to something when she said, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and our plant-based Apple a Day meal plan has you totally covered. Forget slicing up a red delicious every afternoon for a snack because we’re using one of our favorite fruits in creative, unexpected, and mouthwatering ways all week long. From velvety bisques to hearty grain bowls, this lineup shows off just how versatile and fun cooking with apples can be.

Gourmet Plant-Based Meal Plan

“If you want to be part of an amazingly supportive group to help you through your journey to eat more healthy, then you have to try this! Some of the most flavorful plant-based recipes you will find. You can eat as simple or as fancy as you want to but there are some amazing recipes available as well as a lot of member shares. I’ve been following for years, and so many yummy recipes are on rotation. This group has an amazing support system and we share a lot of laughs, cries, and hugs. Give it a try!.”

– Tracey, Meal Plan Club member

What’s included in every meal plan:

🛒 A detailed grocery list. An interactive list organized by department, so you can shop with confidence and spend less time wandering the aisles, and an option to shop with Instacart.

🔪 An optional prep list. A step-by-step guide to the prep work that sets you up for the week, so you can spend less time scrambling in the kitchen.

🥣 Batching directions. Easy-to-follow instructions for preparing the base components of your meals in advance, so the bulk of your cooking is done before the week gets busy.

🍽️ Meal night directions. Simple, straightforward instructions for bringing everything together, so dinner comes together quickly and easily when you’re ready to eat.

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Kick things off with the Cauli-Broccoli Cranberry Apple Salad Bowl, an absolute home run that mashes up classic broccoli salad with old-school Waldorf flair. Tossed in a dreamy, rich dressing, it works equally well whether you are sharing it around a crowded potluck table or throwing together a no-stress Monday night dinner.

When you want something silky and warming, the Creamy Butternut Bisque with Tofu Sausage Crumbles brings major comfort to the table. Tender squash meets the sweet brightness of apples in a velvety soup base, all topped off with savory Italian-spiced tofu that delivers a satisfying bite every single time.

“I have been a member of the Clean Food Dirty Girl community for four years now. I must say it offers the very best plant-based recipes I’ve ever tasted! Even though I have gotten off track a time or two, I refuse to end my membership because I know how important this type of lifestyle is for my health. It is a wonderful resource to use on a regular basis or on occasion. There is absolutely no other place to get the quality and creative recipes that one receives through this particular portal. Join! You won’t regret it!.”

– Pam Davis, Meal Plan Club member

Wednesday night gets an immediate upgrade thanks to the Cranberry Apple Chik’n Salad Sandwich and Crudite. Here, seasoned soy curls join chewy dried fruit and tart apple chunks in a lush deli-style spread packed between two slices of warm toast, paired right alongside snappy peas and crisp carrot sticks.

“You are in for a world of delicious meals. Take a deep breath. Do one thing at a time. Find your rhythm. Have fun!”

– Claire Beyers, Meal Plan Club member

For greens that pack real personality, the Simple Roasted Brussels & Apple Salad with Sweet Onion Dressing hits every note. Deeply caramelized maple sprouts sit on a bed of tender red leaf lettuce, paired with green peas, crunchy fruit, and a drizzle of rich onion dressing that ties the whole plate together.

Round out your week with the Fall Frenzy Farro Bowl, a hearty grain masterpiece where chewy farro pilaf meets cumin-spiced roasted carrots, raw kale, toasted pecans, and sweet diced apples. It’s the definition of satisfying, leaving you energized and completely full.

Simple Apple a Day

Simple Apple a Day keeps prep easy, batching efficient, and weeknight cooking to a minimum without skimping on apple-filled goodness. With smart make-ahead components and simple recipes that come together quickly, this streamlined plan gives you plenty of ways to enjoy the incredible apple—from crisp salads to cozy bowls and satisfying meals—all with less time in the kitchen.

1. Cauli-Broccoli Cranberry Apple Salad Bowl
2. Creamy Garden Veggie Soup and Apple Chips
3. Autumn Chickpeas & Apple Quinoa Bowl
4. Loaded Apple Orchard Salad
5. Apple Tofu Sunrise Power Bowl

Let’s go

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