21 Day Fix Vegan Meal Plan Recipes & Containers
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Interested in making your 21 Day Fix diet vegan? Here are some healthy swaps to make your 21 Day Fix eating plan vegan, as well as over 30 vegan 21 Day Fix recipes with container counts to get you started!
The 21 Day Fix program is a workout plan and portion controlled eating plan to help people lose weight. The eating plan focuses on helping people eat healthy foods without calorie counting or carb counting, while still being able to indulge in moderation.
If you’re following the 21 Day Fix program but want to combine it with a vegan diet, or you’re a vegan and want to start using the 21 Day Fix containers, our guide has what you need.
Here are some great swaps you can make to your 21 Day Fix eating plan to make it vegan. Don’t forget to check out our post about the whole food plant based diet to get some additional healthy vegan recipes!
21 Day Fix Swaps for Vegan Diets
Fitting the 21 Day Fix into your vegan eating plan is pretty easy! There are some simple swaps you can make for the different containers to make the eating plan vegan.
Here are the 21 Day Fix containers:
- Green container = vegetables
- Purple container = fruit
- Red container = protein
- Yellow container = carbs
- Blue container = healthy fats (cheese, nuts, avocado, etc.)
- Orange container = calorie dense foods like seeds, coconut, salad dressings
- Butter and peanut butter in teaspoon measures
For the vegan version of the 21 Day Fix eating plan, the yellow container is divided into yellow A and yellow B. Yellow A is whole grains and yellow B is tubers and processed grains (like bread and pasta). Most of your yellow containers for the day should be from the yellow A foods, but a few of the yellow B foods are allowed.
Since the green, purple, and yellow containers and most of the free foods are already plant based (veggies, fruits, and grains), the only things you’ll really need to make swaps for in the 21 Day Fix to make it vegan is the red protein container, the blue healthy fats container, the orange calorie-dense foods container, and the teaspoons.
Here are vegan swaps you can make for the red, blue, orange, and teaspoons:
Red container vegan swaps (protein)
The red container for the 21 Day Fix needs to be filled with high protein foods. Aim for vegan foods that have the highest protein content and are as natural as possible.
Here are some good vegan swaps for the red protein container:
- Firm tofu
- Tempeh
- Seitan
- Vegan protein powder (check servings on your chosen protein powder)
- Beans (black, kidney, garbanzo, etc.)
- Refried beans (fat-free without lard)
- Lentils
- Veggie burgers (choose ones that are higher in protein)
- Edamame, shelled
- Peas
Protein Powders
When choosing vegan protein powders, make sure that you’re looking for vegan protein powder that is unsweetened and has natural ingredients. Stevia and monk fruit would be better sweeteners than most if you can’t find unsweetened.
Beachbody also offers Vegan Shakeology or Plant-Based (Vegan) Recover after your workout.
The bulk of your diet should be whole foods when possible, so protein powder should be a small part of your 21 day fix vegan eating plan, but shouldn’t make up the majority of your protein sources.
Blue container vegan swaps (healthy fats)
For the 21 Day Fix blue container, make sure that you’re staying away from animal products like dairy cheese, cream cheese, etc. Instead, fill your container with natural plant-based fats like avocado or hummus (if your hummus has oil or tahini added).
- Avocado, mashed or ¼ medium
- Raw nuts: 12 whole almonds, 8 whole cashews, 10 pecan halves, 14 whole peanuts, 20 whole pistachios, or 8 walnut halves
- Hummus
- Coconut milk, canned
If you want to have dairy free cheese, make sure to have it on occasion since dairy free alternatives are usually more processed. The majority of your diet should not be based on processed vegan alternatives!
Vegan cheese is typically high in fat just like the real dairy counterpart. Vegan cheese will swap across the board for real cheese in the 21 Day Fix vegan plan.
Orange container vegan swaps (calorie dense foods)
The smallest container is the orange container. It’s for small amounts of calorie dense foods like shredded coconut, salad dressings, olives, etc. To make this vegan, avoid any calorie dense foods that are animal derived.
Here are some vegan foods to fill your orange container for 21 Day Fix:
- Raw nuts, chopped
- Raw seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame)
- Olives, 10 medium
- Peanuts
- Vegan 21 Day Fix approved salad dressings
- Coconut, unsweetened, shredded
- Flaxseed, ground
- Chia seeds, 4 tsp.
Check out our simple 21 Day Fix snack ideas that have some vegan options!
21 Day Fix teaspoons (oils and nut butters)
For the 21 Day Fix teaspoon measures allowed in your eating plan, avoid animal fats like ghee or butter and focus on plant-based oils or nut and seed butters.
Here are some ideas for your 21 Day Fix vegan teaspoons:
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Flaxseed oil
- Walnut oil
- Almond oil
- Avocado oil
- Pumpkin seed oil
- Nut butters (peanut, almond, cashew, etc.)
- Seed butters (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame [tahini])
- Other plant-based nut or seed oils that aren’t listed here
Eating dairy free butter will be like the dairy free cheese: make sure to have it in moderation since it’s more processed. Also, make sure that your diet is not based largely on these processed vegan alternatives to regular foods.
Yellow container beverage swaps
A few times a week, you’re allowed to replace a yellow B container portion with one of these beverage options using the 21 Day Fix shaker cup to measure out your portions. Just make sure to keep track of these swaps!
- Soy milk
- unsweetened 8 fl. oz.
- sweetened, 6 fl. oz.
- Almond milk
- unsweetened, 16 fl. oz.
- sweetened, 8 fl. oz.
- Coconut water, 16 fl. oz.
- Coconut milk beverage (from a carton, not canned!)
- unsweetened, 12 fl. oz.
- sweetened, 8 fl. oz.
- Fresh fruit juices, 8 fl. oz.
- Rice milk, original or vanilla, 6 fl. oz.
- Wine, 4 fl. oz
Making your 21 Day Fix coffee vegan
If you want to have some coffee on your vegan 21 Day Fix eating plan, you can have 1 to 2 8 ounce coffees with these approved additions:
- 1-2 Tablespoons unsweetened dairy free milk
- 1-2 Tablespoons vegan sweeteners like raw sugar, maple syrup, agave syrup, molasses
- Stevia or monk fruit
Vegan 21 Day Fix Recipes
Get started with your healthy eating journey with this roundup of 21 day fix vegan recipes! We have recipes for breakfast to dinner and dessert.
Please note that the container counts for these recipes are just estimates, you’ll need to calculate your container counts once you make the recipes if you make adjustments to the recipes.
You may also like our cream cheese substitutes and quick & simple 21 Day Fix recipes!
Breakfast
Simple Vegan Spinach and Banana Smoothie
We love this delicious spinach and banana smoothie recipe, and you can customize it as you want too!
1 Green, 1 Purple, 2 Yellow, 1/2 Tablespoon.
Warm Gingerbread Oatmeal {21 Day Fix}
This gingerbread oatmeal is filled with all of your favorite warm spices and is the perfect healthy breakfast on a cold winter morning! Gluten free, dairy free, vegan.
1 Yellow, 1 1/2 sweetener teaspoons
Fruit and Quinoa Breakfast Power Bowl (Dairy Free)
If you want to shake up your breakfast a bit, here’s a fun recipe: this Fruit and Quinoa Breakfast Power Bowl makes an awesome start to your day! Filled with antioxidants, protein, fiber, and healthy fats, you’ll stay full longer so you can tackle your day.
1 red, 1/2 orange, 1 yellow
21 Day Fix Overnight Oats
We love to fix a quick and easy breakfast! Below we’ll share how to make 21 Day Fix overnight oats, as well as, our favorite recipes! These ideas will help you meal prep and make your mornings more enjoyable!
Container counts vary by recipe you choose
Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins (Vegan and Nut Free)
Kick off your breakfast with these delicious Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins! These great muffins are also vegan, nut free, whole grain, and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and stevia
1 yellow, 1/2 green
Snacks and Drinks
Homemade Energy Bars Recipe
In just a few minutes, you can create a healthy, customizable energy bar to help you eat right when you're on-the-go.
1 Purple, 1 Blue
Frozen Strawberry Margarita Recipe {21 Day Fix | Weight Watchers}
This Skinny Frozen Strawberry Margarita can be made in just minutes and is the perfect sweet treat to make with your favorite 21 Day Fix Mexican dinner!
1 Purple, 1 Yellow Drink Swap
Vegan Blueberry Latte Recipe
Blueberries and Café Latte Plant-Based Vegan Shakeology may seem like an odd combination at first, but after one sip of this Vegan Blueberry Latte smoothie, you’ll see that you’ve been missing out on a stellar pairing this whole time!
½ Purple, 1 Red, 1 tsp.
21 Day Fix Coconut Hot Cocoa {Dairy Free
This rich, homemade 21 Day Fix coconut hot cocoa is my kids’ new favorite! A super indulgent treat for the whole family that’s also gluten free, dairy free and vegan!
You can either count as 1/2 Blue, 1/2 Yellow treat swap, 1 tsp, 2 tsp of sugar or 1 Yellow treat swap, 2 tsp of sugar
Salads and Sides
Healthy Big Mac Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free, 21 Day Fix, Vegetarian)
This healthy Big Mac Salad is the perfect cure for fast food cravings! Load a veggie burger with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and a tangy sauce for easy meal prep.
1 Green, 1 Red, 1 Blue, and 1/4 Purple
Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice in the Instant Pot
Whether you make this easy recipe on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot, the tropical flavor of this dish is perfect for lunch or dinner. You can serve it by itself or as a side dish.
1 Yellow Container, 1/3 Green Containers
Tomato and Chickpea Salad
This is an easy, basic salad you can prepare ahead of time for the 21-Day fix. It makes two servings.
1 green, 1 red, 1 blue, 1/2 orange
21 Day Fix Vegan Sushi
21 Day Fix Vegan Sushi
1 yellow, 1 blue, 1 green
Main Dish Recipes
Vegan Buddha Bowl with Spring Vegetables Recipe
This vegan Buddha bowl with spring vegetables is perfect for the veggie-lover who wants a little bit of everything in their bowl.
2 Green, 2 Yellow, ½ Orange, 3½ tsp.
Vegan Jackfruit Chili Recipe
Enjoy a hearty and meaty vegan chili with this vegan jackfruit chili. it's 100% plant-based, delicious, ready in under an hour, and perfect for leftovers.
1 Yellow, 1 Purple, 1/2 Green
Crock Pot Vegan Vegetable Soup | Weight Watchers | 21 Day Fix
This Crock Pot Vegan Vegetable Soup is loaded with nutritious veggies and lots of flavor. This low calorie soup recipe is also 21 day Fix and Weight Watchers-friendly.
1 yellow, 1 green
Healthy Easy Lentil Soup (vegan, oil free, gluten free)
Easy vegan lentil soup recipe that is done in under 25 minutes and contains only 350 calories per serving. A budget friendly, healthy dinner meal idea for weight loss or high protein needs.
2 yellow, 1 red, 2 green
Tofu Buddha Bowl
Healthy, flavorful, and satisfying, this easy Tofu Buddha Bowl is the perfect weeknight dinner and is super versatile.
1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green (optional blue with avocado)
Vegan Fajita Rice Bowl (oil free, gluten free, 21 day fix)
Vegan Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe that is oil free, gluten free, vegan, and 21 day fix friendly. This plant based dinner can be prepared in 30 minutes.
2 green, 2 yellow, 1 red (without guacamole)
Roasted Veggie Bowls with Sweet Onion Sauce [21 Day Fix]
Roasted Veggie Bowls with Sweet Onion Sauce [21 day fix].
2 green, 2 yellow, 1 tsp.
Air Fryer Asian Tofu Wrap - Instant Pot Tofu
Air Fryer Tofu is delightfully crunchy on the outside and light on the inside. Learn how easy it is to make a delicious protein-packed Air Fryer Asian Tofu Wrap that's perfect for quick and healthy lunches, midweek dinners, and packing into lunch boxes.
1 red, 1 green (wrap in lettuce versus corn tortilla. Corn tortilla would be a yellow)
Baked Red Lentil Quinoa Fritters (gluten free, vegan)
Red Lentil Quinoa Fritters – spiced with turmeric, cumin and a touch of cinnamon, these crispy fritters are oil free and baked, not fried. An easy, high protein, meatless dinner that will delight your senses.
1 red, 1 yellow, 2 tsp
Desserts
No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies [Vegan | GF]
These No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies are made with only three ingredients: coconut flour, maple syrup, and peanut butter! They are a cross between an energy bite, a cookie, and fudgy candy and the perfect little snack when you are craving something sweet.
1 Cookie – 1/4 Orange, 1.5(ish) oil teaspoons, 1 (ish) sweetener tsp
21 Day Fix Recipe Chocolate Pudding
21 Day Fix approved instant pudding! Choose whatever fruit suits your fancy.
1 red, 1 purple
Gluten-Free Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
These gluten-free cake-style pumpkin donuts are baked, making them a big step up health-wise from their fried counterparts.
1 Yellow, ½ Blue, 1 tsp.
Healthy Instant Pot Brown Rice Pudding | 21 Day Fix Brown Rice Pudding
Use the egg-free option. This healthy instant pot brown rice pudding recipe has all the flavors of the creamy rice pudding recipe you grew up loving, but it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, and 21 Day Fix approved, of course!
3/4 yellow, 3/4 tsp, negligible blue, and 2 sweetener teaspoons
Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter | 21 Day Fix | Weight Watchers
This Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter recipe is a lower-sugar version of traditional pumpkin butter recipes. It's perfect for the 21 Day Fix and Weight Watchers. You'll love making this in your slow cooker - there are so many ways to eat it!
Purple treat swap
21 Day Fix Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
21 Day Fix Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes 8 cookies 1 Yellow 1/4 purple per 2 cookies
Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Sweet Quesadilla Recipe
This sweet Chocolate Peanut Butter Quesadilla tastes like a decadent crepe featuring all-natural peanut butter and decadent dark chocolate.
1 Purple, 1½ Yellow, 3 tsp
Sarah Jane Parker is a food and healthy living blogger at The Fit Cookie, an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, YogaFit Level 1 certified yoga instructor, ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and ACE Functional Fitness Specialist.
