Vegan Recipes for Building Muscle: 10 to Try

The Story Behind These Recipes

If you want to build muscle, your workouts are only part of the picture. What you eat afterward—and throughout your day—helps give your body what it needs to make the most of that hard work.

That means foods rich in protein with a strong essential amino acid profile, quality carbohydrates, healthy fats, and antioxidants to help support recovery between workouts.

Here are 10 vegan recipes for building muscle that you can work into your everyday meals. No need to eat the same thing on repeat.

What to Make

1. Mexican Bean Soup 

   

2. Vegan Protein Granola

   

3. One-Pot Mexican Stew

   

4. Chickpea, Pumpkin, and Swiss Chard Stew