Plant-Based for a Day Challenge & One Day Meal Plan

Take the Plant-based for a Day Challenge with The Holy Mess for renewed weight loss, improved health, and increased energy.

• Do you know that you need to eat more fruits and vegetables to help you lose weight or improve your health, but you find it overwhelming?
• Perhaps you would like to include more meatless meals into your family’s routine but you don’t know how to find recipes they will like.
• Do you have health issues or menopause symptoms that hold you back from accomplishing your daily tasks or goals, but you aren’t sure what diet changes will help?
• Are you stuck trying to decide what to eat when there’s Keto, Intermittent Fasting (IF), WW, and so many other programs to choose from?

If this is true for you, today is the day to join the Plant-Based for a Day Diet Challenge. During this one day challenge (a $99 value we are offering for FREE for a limited time) we provide you with everything you need to eat an plant-based meal plan for one day.

Almost all of us would improve our health if we ate more plants. Whether your goal is to lose weight, heal disease, prevent illness, or improve how your body functions, eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, and potatoes will get you there.

Consult your doctor to be sure the meal plan is right for you.

What is the Plant-Based for a Day Challenge?

Your challenge is to eat only plants for one day.

Can you go one whole day without eating any animal products? We think you can and we are here to show you the way.

At the end of the plant-based day, you will walk away…

• feeling lighter and fresher.
• invigorated and energetic.
• empowered with heathy recipes.
• inspired with delicious food options that support weight loss and health.

To make the challenge super-easy to follow, we are providing you with:

• A complete one-day menu with breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 snacks. (Dessert included!)
• A grocery shopping list
• Step-by-step instructions for preparing each meal
• A supportive community

All for free!

Click here to join the Plant-Based for a Day Challenge for $99 FREE.

Who is the Plant-Based for a Day Challenge For?

This plant-based challenge is for you if…

• you are curious about plant-based eating but haven’t been sure how to get started.
• you want to eat meat but include healthier foods too.
• you want to lose weight with less hunger.
• you have a goal to reverse disease or ease menopause symptoms.
• you want to save money on groceries.
• you want your family to eat healthier but they are hesitant to try plant-based meals.
• you want to improve your digestion or immune function.

Switching to an entirely plant-based way of life can be overwhelming, so why not try out just one day of plant based eating? Almost everyone can give it a try for a couple meals. You just might discover new foods you love.

Plant-Based for a Day Challenge Guide + Complete Plant-Based Challenge Made Easy Resource Bundle

When you join the challenge, we will send your our completely free printable Plant-Based Challenge Guide. This guide gives you the tools you need to follow the challenge successfully.

We also offer The Complete Plant-Based Challenge Made Easy Bundle. While the bundle is optional, we know you are going to want one!

For just a few dollars, you get:

• PLANT-BASED MEAL PLAN + SHOPPING LIST with exactly what to eat for every meal and snack during challenge day. Our shopping list makes it extra-easy to prepare. Plus, we even have a free support group where you can ask Sara any question!

• PLANT-BASED COOKBOOK with step-by-step instructions, photos, WW points* and nutritional information for every recipe in the plan.

• PLANT-BASED RESOURCE GUIDE. Here’s everything you need for the best challenge experience possible like a meal prep guide and tips & tricks for maximum success.

• Bonus! PLANT-BASED COOKBOOK with favorite easy recipes to keep you going when the challenge ends.

Get your copy of The Complete Plant-Based Challenge Made Easy Bundle here.

Plant-Based for a Day Meal Plan

What do I eat? Here is the meal plan to follow on your challenge day.

Breakfast

Tropical Blast Oatmeal

Tex-Mex Breakfast Roll Ups

Lunch

Peachy Berry Garden Salad

Baby Potatoes

Dinner

Easy Stir Fry Rice Bowls

Melon Bowls

Snack One (Enjoy anytime)

Tex-Mex Bean Dip & Raw Veggie Dippers

Snack Two (Enjoy anytime)

Quick Baked Cinnamon Apples

Plant-Based for a Day Shopping List

Here is your shopping list. Click here for a printable version of this list.

We recommend you grocery shop on a Saturday. (Choose the day that works best for you, but many people find the challenge works best for them when they grocery shop on Saturday, prep their food on Sunday and do the challenge on a Monday.)

Come to the free challenge Facebook group to share photos of your grocery haul.

Produce

• 1 head romaine lettuce leaves
• ½ cup blueberries, strawberries or raspberries
• 2 cups melon (watermelon, cantaloupe or honeydew)
• 1 large apple
• 1 cup salad vegetables such as cucumber, carrots, celery, peppers (optional)
• 1 bag baby potatoes (any variety)
• 2 cups raw veggies for dipping (carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, etc.)

Dry & Canned Goods

• 1 can fat-free refried beans
• 1 small carton old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1 jar salsa
• 1 can crushed pineapple in juice (no added sugar)
• 1 bag raw brown rice (may substitute frozen brown rice or brown minute rice)
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts

Frozen

• 1 bag cauliflower rice (may substitute shredded zucchini)
• 1 bag peach slices
• 1 bag stir fry vegetable blend
• 1 bag shelled edamame or peas

Pantry

• balsamic vinegar
• lemon juice
• soy sauce, low sodium (or alternative such as coconut aminos)
• approved condiments as desired
• cinnamon

Approved Condiments (Optional)

• ketchup (no sugar added if possible)
• mustard
• pickles
• vinegars, including balsamic
• seasoning blends without salt, such as Mrs. Dash
• soy sauce or alternative such as coconut aminos, low sodium
• salsa

Do you have questions about the grocery list? Come and ask in the The Holy Mess Diet Challenge group or email us sara@theholymess.com.

Plant-Based for a Day Meal Prep Checklist

Complete this quick meal prep the day before the challenge so you are ready to go on the big day. Click here for a printable version of this meal prep guide.

We recommend you meal prep on a Sunday. Come to The Holy Mess Weight Loss Challenge group to share photos of your meal prep and get other helpful meal prep tips.

This easy plant-based meal prep only takes 20 minutes and will set you up for success the day of the challenge.

1. Read the meal plan.
2. Cook baby potatoes according to package directions by microwaving, boiling, or oven- or air-fryer roasting the potatoes until soft when pricked with a fork. Cool and store.
3. Cook ½ cup raw brown rice (which equals about 1 ½ cups cooked) according to package directions. Cool and store. May substitute steamable frozen or minute brown rice.
4. Wash, chop and prepare any vegetables for the salad and stir fry.
5. Place frozen fruit for oatmeal in the refrigerator to thaw, if using. Slice fruit if using fresh, wrap and store in the refrigerator.
6. Stir together the peach salad dressing and store in refrigerator.

Plant-Based for a Day Recipes

Here are all the recipes you need for eating plant-based on your challenge day. Click here for a printable cookbook of all these recipes plus 5 bonus recipes for you to to keep the success going strong.

Tropical Blast Oatmeal – Breakfast

• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
• ¼ cup cauliflower rice – may substitute ¼ cup shredded zucchini if desired for a taste like zucchini bread
• 1/4 cup canned crushed pineapple (no added sugar) + 3 T juice
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup peach slices
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

Directions: Combine oatmeal and cauliflower rice (or zucchini) in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add pineapple, pineapple juice, and water. Mix well to combine. Microwave on HIGH 2 1/2 to 3 minutes; stir.

Top with peaches and serve.

Tex-Mex Breakfast Roll-Ups – Breakfast

• 1/4 cup fat free refried beans
• 2 T salsa
• 1-2 large romaine lettuce leaves

Directions: Combine beans and salsa and cook in the microwave until warm, about 1 minute. Spread on lettuce leaf and roll up like a taco or burrito. Serve with additional salsa for dipping.

Peachy Berry Garden Salad – Lunch

Peachy Berry Garden Salad

• 2-4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• ½ cup blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
• Optional: 1 cup salad vegetables of choice such as cucumber, sugar snap peas, peppers, tomatoes, radishes, carrots, etc.

Serve salad with 1 1/2 cups cooked baby potatoes.

Peach Salad Dressing (Oil-Free) – Lunch

• ¼ cup peach slices, fresh, canned in juice, or thawed from frozen. If using fresh peaches, remove skin.
• ½ tsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ tsp lemon juice
• Dash (⅛ tsp) onion powder
• Dash (⅛ tsp) garlic powder

Place peaches into a bowl and mash well with fork. Add other ingredients and stir.

Makes 1 serving but you might not use it all.

May be made in blender for a smoother texture.

Easy Stir-Fry Rice Bowls – Dinner

• 2 cups vegetable stir fry blend (frozen or fresh, pre-chopped)
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 3 T canned, sliced water chestnuts
• 1/4 cup shelled edamame or peas
• 1-2 T soy sauce or alternative
• 2-4 T water if needed

Cook stir fry according to package directions, adding water chestnuts and edamame or peas when cooking. Use water as needed to prevent sticking.

Serve over brown rice and drizzle with soy sauce.

Enjoy with 2 cups melon (cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon) on the side.

Tex-Mex Bean Dip & Raw Veggie Dippers (Snack 1) – Enjoy Anytime

• ¼ cup fat-free refried beans
• 2 T salsa
• 2 cups raw vegetables of choice for dipping such as carrots, celery, sugar snap peas, or grape tomatoes

Combine beans and salsa. Serve with veggies for dipping.

Quick Baked Cinnamon Apples (Snack 2) – Enjoy Anytime

• 1 large apple
• ¼ cup water
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Core and slice one apple. Remove skin if desired. Place in microwave-safe bowl with water and cinnamon. Cook in microwave for 3 minutes. Stir. Cook 3 minutes more, watching so it doesn’t overflow.

Plant-Based Challenge Nutritional Information

Breakfast – 393 calories, 82 carbs, 3 fat, 13 protein

Lunch – 477 calories, 112 carbs, 1 fat, 9 protein

Dinner – 377 calories, 76 carbs, 3 fat, 14 protein

Snacks – 271 calories, 70 carbs, 1 fat, 7 protein

Day Total – 1518 calories, 340 carbs, 6 fat, 43 protein

Weight Watchers Points

Get the WW points for each recipe with the click of a button. Click each link and it will take you directly to the WW points in your Weight Watchers app. I’ve already entered the recipe and done the calculation for you.

Click here for WW Points in Tropical Blast Oatmeal.

Click here for WW Points for Tex-Mex Roll-Ups.

Click here for WW Points for Peach Berry Garden Salad with Peach Dressing.

Click here for WW Points for Easy Stir Fry & Brown Rice Bowls.

Snacks:

Track Tex-Mex Bean Dip & Raw Veggie Dippers with the same link as Tex-Mex roll-ups. Add raw veggies that you eat.

Track Quick Baked Cinnamon Apples for 1 large apple.

Green – Breakfast – 5, Lunch – 5 , Dinner – 8, Snacks – 2, Day total – 20

Blue – Breakfast – 3, Lunch – 5 , Dinner – 6 , Snacks – 0, Day total – 14

Purple – Breakfast – 0, Lunch – 1 , Dinner – 0 , Snacks – 0, Day total: 1 point

Bonus Bundle Recipes

WW Points for Crispy Polenta Fries

WW Points for Cowboy Caviar

WW Points for Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone

WW Points for Banana Nice Cream

Nutritional information is approximate. Calculated with My Fitness Pal July, 2021. Weight Watchers points calculated with WW app, 2023. Not associated with WW International. Consult your doctor before using meal plan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Plant-Based for a Day Challenge

Here are answers to questions we hear most often about the plant-based challenge.

Are you ready to join us for the Plant-Based for a Day Challenge? Sign up now and invite your friends, too! Challenges are always more fun with friends.

Get the printable challenge guide and workbook here, then come to the Facebook group and introduce yourself. We can’t wait to see you there.

You are one step closer to weight loss and healthy living success.

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