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VegOut Staff Picks: Our Go-To Easy Vegan Meals for Work, School, and Beyond

Check out our fave vegan eats for life's busy moments.

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Check out our fave vegan eats for life's busy moments.

When life gets busy, we stock up on our favorite simple meal and snack products! From frozen sushi rolls and tasty protein bars to vegan egg patties and customizable creamy soups, this team is eating well no matter what! So if you’re in a busy season of life and need some quick meal inspo, the VegOut staff has you covered! Check out our fave easy meals for work, school, and beyond!

GoMacro Bars

Maggie Ortlieb, Founder & CEO

When she needs a quick breakfast or some tasty plant-based fuel between meals, Maggie always has GoMacro Bars on deck. While Maggie’s favorite flavor is Double Chocolate + Peanut Butter Chips, these protein bars also come in Mint Chocolate Chip, Banana + Almond Butter, Blueberry + Cashew Butter, and several other flavors.

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Banza Pasta

Tammie Ortlieb, Managing Editor

It’s pasta night at Tammie’s! But when quick and nutritious meals are the name of the game, Tammie is opting for Banza Pasta. Chickpea cavatappi, anyone? These fiber- and protein-packed noodles pair well with her fave vegan pasta sauces. It’s as simple as boiling a box of noodles, opening a jar of sauce, and enjoying an easy, comforting meal!

Banza vegan pasta

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Konscious Foods Sushi Rolls

Allie Mitchell, Social Media Director & Staff Writer

When Allie needs a quick bite, she’s reaching for the Konscious Foods Sushi Rolls. This light, refreshing, and flavorful meal comes frozen, so throwing it into a lunchbox in the morning means it’s perfectly thawed by lunchtime. Find these plant-based rolls in California, Rainbow, Spicy California, and Tuna Avocado Roll varieties.

Konscious Foods vegan meals

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Pacific Foods Soups

Anja Grommons, Staff Writer

I love keeping Pacific Foods Soups in my pantry for an effortless and customizable meal in a snap! The creamy Garden Tomato Oat Milk Soup pairs unbelievably well with a simple vegan grilled cheese while the Carrot Ginger Oat Milk Soup is easily elevated with nourishing mix-ins. I love adding cooked tofu cubes, leftover grains, chopped veggies, and a drizzle of chili oil to these vegan soup bases.

Pacific Foods soups with vegan food

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Best Foods Vegan Mayo

Alejandra Tolley, Staff Writer

For Ale, it can’t get easier than chickpea tuna salad. First, she pulses celery, red onion, and a can of chickpeas in her food processor. Next, she mixes in some Best Foods Vegan Mayo, a spoonful of mustard, salt, and pepper to round out the dish. If you’re planning to recreate this simple meal, try it on a sandwich or tostada for a protein-rich dish!

Best Foods vegan mayo in kayak

Courtesy of Best Foods

Fillo’s Walking Tamales

Allison van Tilborgh, Staff Writer

Ok, this one is a serious VegOut staff favorite! When you think of quick meals, tamales might not come to mind, but Fillo’s Walking Tamales are here to change that. These shelf-stable packs are piping hot in 30 seconds and can be the perfect snack between meetings. Allison’s fave flavor is the Bean Salsa Habanero!

Person holding Filio's packages

Courtesy of Fillo’s

Splendid Spoon Plant-Based Meals

Victoria Mitchell, Marketing Assistant

If you ask Victoria, Splendid Spoon Plant-Based Meals are the perfect solution for lunches when her schedule gets busy. And with Splendid Spoon, you don’t have to skimp on making better-for-you choices. This meal subscription offers options like Hearty Vegetable Bolognese, Red Lentil Dal Soup, and Raspberry Cacao Smoothies. Plus, these tasty eats are delivered right to her door! We can’t think of a better option for those busy weeks!

Splendid Spoon vegan meals

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JUST Egg Folded

Laurie Chin Sayres, Brand Partnerships Manager

Due to her busy schedule and on-the-go lifestyle, Laurie loves quick and filling meal options. And the JUST Egg Folded patties are super simple to transform into an easy meal. Laurie heats them up in the toaster and combines them with a thick slice of heirloom tomato and a tasty vegan bagel for a balanced on-the-go meal. BRB—recreating this ASAP!

Just Egg vegan eggs

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Impossible Chicken Nuggets

Allison Sanders, Brand Partnerships Coordinator

The Impossible Chicken Nuggets are Allison’s latest quick meal obsession! Same, though. She loves these plant-powered bites as a protein-packed snack or as an addition to her fave meals. Allison recommends adding these chopped nuggets to salads, burritos, and beyond. She even has her entire family hooked on these tasty vegan nuggets!

People grabbing vegan chicken nuggets off tray

Courtesy of Impossible Foods

Anja Grommons

Anja Grommons

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During her studies to become a registered dietitian, Anja—a longtime vegetarian—transitioned to a vegan diet. Living in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the time (Go Broncos!), she met Maggie and Tammie through VegOut Kalamazoo (one of VegOut’s first focus cities) and began collaborating with the duo. When she’s not writing about new vegan eats, practicing as a pediatric clinical dietitian, and virtually coaching fellow plant-based eaters, you can find her creating veg-centric recipes, trying new cruelty-free products, and spending time with her partner Addison and cat Kovu.

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