30 Plant-Based Power Bowl Recipes to Fuel Your Day (2024)

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Get out of your dinner rut or find inspiration for next week’s meal plan with this plant-based power bowl recipe roundup. These recipes are nutrient-rich to fuel you through even your busiest days. Time to get busy pinning the recipes below!

I am certainly no stranger to the infamous power bowl. It’s one of the easiest meals to throw together with whatever foods you have on hand and call it a day. Power bowls are a great go-to lunch or dinner during busy week days or even on lazy weekend nights.

The thing I love most about power bowls? There are endless ways to dress up your bowl with various grains, vegetables, nuts and seeds, protein sources and sauces. Feeling like Asian food tonight? Whip up this Asian Quinoa Power Bowl with Miso Dressing. Or how about Mexican? Then how about this Wild Rice Burrito Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Avocado Dressing! Whatever cuisine you’re feeling like at the moment, chances are I’ve got you covered with this roundup of 30 delicious and satisfying plant-based power bowl recipes below!

Now, hope you’re not too hungry because your eyes are about to have a feast with these drool worthy photos and recipes from some of my favorite fellow foodies. You can’t say I didn’t warn you.

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  • the 6 key steps to build the perfect power bowl
  • 4 power bowl sauce recipes to take your bowl to the next level
  • your very own grocery list and meal prep timeline
  • guidelines for ordering a healthy power bowl at a restaurant

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Breakfast-Themed Power Bowl Options

Lentil Spaghetti Squash Breakfast Bowl by Fit Mitten Kitchen

Spring Breakfast Saladby The Lean Green Bean

Coconut Banana Berry Breakfast Power Bowl by Made to Glow

Gluten-Free Breakfast Power Bowls by Cotter Crunch

Mexican-Themed Power Bowl Recipes

Southwestern Veggie Bowl with Black Bean Hummus by Pumpkin & Peanut Butter

Wild Rice Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing by Diary of an Ex Sloth

by FitLiving Eats by Carly Paige

Vegan Burrito Bowl & Pineapple Salsa by Apollo & Luna

One Pot Mexican Quinoa by Hungry by Nature

Southwest Quinoa Power Bowl with Honey Lime Dressing by Fit Mitten Kitchen

Asian-Themed Power Bowls

Sushi Burrito Bowl by Fooduzzi

Thai Zucchini Noodle Bowls by Fooduzzi

Deconstructed Veggie Sushi Bowl by The Fit Foodie Mama

Shaved Purple Asparagus & Asian Vegetable Soba Noodlesby Strength & Sunshine

Raw Spiralized Thai Saladby Strength & Sunshine

Asian Quinoa Power Bowl with Miso Ginger Dressingby FitLiving Eats

Thai Vegetable Curry Bowl by Fairyburger

BBQ-Themed Power Bowls

Hawaiian BBQ Tofu Bowls by Emilie Eats

Seasonal-Inspired Power Bowl Favorites

Nourishing Spring Macro Bowlby RachLMansfield

Blood Orange Quinoa Salad by Emilie Eats

Simple Spring Power Bowlby My Healthyish Life

Winter Harvest Power Bowl to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth by FitLiving Eats by Carly Paige

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Coconut Rice and Watermelon Salad Bowls by Cotter Crunch

Green Goddess Glow Bowl by The Glowing Fridge

Autumn-Inspired Fig Balsamic Power Bowl by FitLiving Eats by Carly Paige

Veggie-liciousPower Bowls

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Power to the Protein Bowl by Let’s Get Living

Forbidden Rice & Veggie Glow Bowl by The Glowing Fridge

Spicy Cauliflower Power Bowl by Pumpkin & Peanut Butter

Vegan Beet Greens, Beets & Black Japonica Rice by Apollo & Luna

The Vegan Buddha Bowl by Well and Full

Get Your Ultimate Guide to Power Bowls

This free guide includes:

  • the 6 key steps to build the perfect power bowl
  • 4 power bowl sauce recipes to take your bowl to the next level
  • your very own grocery list and meal prep timeline
  • guidelines for ordering a healthy power bowl at a restaurant

30 Plant-Based Power Bowl Recipes to Fuel Your Day (15)

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16 Responses

  1. Thank you for sharing my BBQ Beet Power Bowl, what a great round up!!! Pinning 🙂

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    1. Your welcome! It looks delicious. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. just so pretty! i kinda want to just stare at them. But now I”m also hungry. xxoo

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    1. I know, right? I was drooling as I was putting the post together!

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  3. Beautiful YUMMY round-up my friend! Thank you for including me 🙂
    Bowls make the world a better place…and bellies happy 😉

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    1. I totally agree! Thanks for sharing your recipes!

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  4. These are some GORGEOUS bowls girl!! So many I want to try, like, immediately! Thanks so much for including my bowls 🙂

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    1. It was such a fun roundup! Thanks for sharing your recipes!

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  5. SUCH a wonderful round up. Bowls are simply the best, not only because of the variety of tastes and textures and nutrition… but look at all the colors!!!

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    1. I know! They are all so pretty!

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  6. Omg these are all so beautiful!! Basically throwing everything into a bowl is the perfect meal.

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    1. YES! And you can use anything you have on hand, which is my favorite part.

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  7. WOAH!!! You don’t have lie 5 or 10, THIRTY?! I have lots and lots of inspiration for lunches now!

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    1. Hahaha! You and me both! I now know what I’m eating for the next few months 🙂

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  8. Love this roundup! I’m ready to get my power bowl on!

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    1. Whoohoo! Power to the power bowl! 😉

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What are examples of high protein meals? ›

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What's in a veggie power bowl at Taco Bell? ›

What is in the Taco Bell veggie power bowl? According to the menu, the Taco Bell veggie power bowl includes seasoned rice, black beans, tomatoes, guacamole, lettuce, cheddar cheese, and an avocado ranch sauce.

What does 30 grams of protein look like? ›

Here are some examples: 4-5 ounces of meat = a large chicken breast or fish fillet, or a medium-sized steak or chop (also at least 5-10g of fat) Four ounces of meat is about the size of a deck of cards. 1 ½ cups of low-fat cottage cheese or greek yogurt. 5-6 whole eggs.

How do I get 30g protein each meal? ›

30 grams of protein cheat sheet:
  1. 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt.
  2. 1 cup tempeh.
  3. 5 oz shrimp (about 10 large shrimp)
  4. 1 cup cottage cheese.
  5. 4 oz chicken (about half of a chicken breast)
  6. 5 oz grass-fed steak (slightly larger than a deck of cards)
  7. 1 1/2 cups tofu.
  8. 2 cups black beans.
May 19, 2023

Are power bowls good for you? ›

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* Minimally processed, no artificial ingredients. Made with all-natural protein, nourishing vegetables, and other wholesome ingredients, these healthy frozen meal options are your secret weapon in taking on whatever the day brings.

Is the Power bowl at Taco Bell healthy? ›

The Taco Bell Power Bowl can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet for weight loss. It offers a good source of protein and fiber, which helps with satiety, and the customizable nature allows you to keep the calorie content in check.

What are top 10 high protein foods daily? ›

Top 10 Protein Foods
  • Skinless, white-meat poultry.
  • Lean beef (including tenderloin, sirloin, eye of round)
  • Skim or low-fat milk.
  • Skim or low-fat yogurt.
  • Fat-free or low-fat cheese.
  • Eggs.
  • Lean pork (tenderloin)
  • Beans.
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What is the most filling high-protein food? ›

On the satiety index, fish scores higher than all other protein-rich foods, including eggs and beef. Fish had the second highest score of all the foods tested ( 3 ). Another older study compared fish, chicken, and beef protein. The researchers found that fish protein had the strongest effect on satiety ( 25 ).

What are the healthiest proteins to eat? ›

Choose fish, poultry, beans, and nuts; limit red meat and cheese; avoid bacon, cold cuts, and other processed meats. Eat a variety of whole grains (like whole-wheat bread, whole-grain pasta, and brown rice). Limit refined grains (like white rice and white bread).

What are 3 foods high in protein besides meat? ›

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