Veganuary 2027 Meal Plan UK: 4-Week Beginner Guide

Thinking about trying Veganuary? This 4-week meal plan uses simple UK supermarket ingredients and our existing recipes so you always know what to cook. No complicated techniques, no expensive specialty products.

Before you start

Read our beginner’s guide to going vegan in the UK for the basics on swaps, nutrition, and what to stock in your kitchen. For budget tips, see our vegan on a budget guide.

Week 1: Getting started

Breakfast: Porridge with banana and peanut butter (every day this week — keep it simple).
Monday: Lentil bolognese (make double, eat leftovers Tuesday).
Tuesday: Leftover bolognese on toast.
Wednesday: Chickpea curry with rice.
Thursday: Beans on toast with avocado. Simple and satisfying.
Friday: Veggie stir fry with noodles.
Saturday: Vegan full English for brunch. Leftover curry for dinner.
Sunday: Shepherd’s pie (make extra for Monday lunch).

Week 2: Building confidence

Breakfast: Mix it up — porridge Monday/Wednesday/Friday, vegan pancakes Saturday, toast with peanut butter other days.
Monday: Leftover shepherd’s pie.
Tuesday: Bean chilli with rice (make double).
Wednesday: Leftover chilli in a wrap with salad.
Thursday: Pasta with tomato sauce, garlic bread, and salad.
Friday: Takeaway night — use our eating out guide to find vegan options near you.
Saturday: Bake vegan banana bread for the week ahead. Jacket potato with beans for dinner.
Sunday: Sunday roast using the method from our Christmas dinner guide (skip the seasonal extras).

Week 3: Expanding your range

Monday: Peanut noodles from our meal prep guide.
Tuesday: Try a new supermarket ready meal — M&S Plant Kitchen or Tesco Plant Chef.
Wednesday: Leftover banana bread for breakfast. Chickpea curry (you know how now).
Thursday: Greggs for lunch (vegan sausage roll). Simple pasta for dinner.
Friday: Homemade pizza with vegan cheese, peppers, mushrooms, olives.
Saturday: Brunch out — try Wagamama or Nando’s.
Sunday: Batch cook — follow our 5 meals in 1 hour plan for the week ahead.

Week 4: You’ve got this

By now you have a rotation of recipes you enjoy. Repeat your favourites, try new variations, and start exploring the recipes you haven’t tried yet. The goal is to have 7–10 go-to meals you can cook without thinking. That is enough to sustain a vegan diet permanently.

After Veganuary

About 80% of Veganuary participants plan to permanently reduce their animal product consumption afterward. You do not need to be 100% vegan from February 1st. Even doing “weekday vegan” or “vegan at home” makes a significant difference. Keep the recipes you enjoyed and add more over time.