Plant-Based Pantry Meals is an AI-powered assistant (like ChatGPT!) that helps you create whole-food, plant-based meals using what you already have in your kitchen. It’s like having a meal-planning bestie who’s good with leftovers, budget-friendly ideas and doesn’t make you run to the store for groceries.

Not quite! It’s an AI chatbot (called a GPT) that runs within ChatGPT. You don’t need to install anything—just access it through the ChatGPT app and search for Plant-Based Pantry Meals on the Explore GPTs tab (top left).

No, it’s free to create a ChatGPT account and once in, you can access and use custom GPTs, including your Plant-Based Pantry Meals concierge. OpenAI has made GPTs available to all users.

Anyone. And everyone.

It’s recipes created from food. Real, whole foods.

This is the perfect solution for anyone looking to eat healthier, even if it’s only a meal every once in awhile, without feeling like you need to go to a bougie grocery store and blow a paycheck on specialty ingredients.

Mix and match the recipes to what you have a taste for, swap out any ingredients for another you prefer, if you have a specific allergy or preference, tell PBPM.

Even if you just want some ideas for using up those wilting veggies in your crisper drawer.

If you are looking for anti-inflammatory or healing-focused meals, this app will be a game changer.

Plant-Based Pantry Meals focuses on whole-food, plant-based meals — that means no oils, animal products, ultra-processed foods, or added sugars.

If you ask us, PBPM’s specialty is in saving you money and a trip to the grocery store!

PBPM can help suggest weekly meal ideas and create simple shopping lists for what you could grab when you are at the store. Just ask it directly: “Give me a 5-day dinner plan based on these ingredients: [list ingredients]” or after PBPM suggests 5 recipe ideas ask “What do I need to buy to make these meals that I didn’t list out for you already?”

You bet! PBPM is written for the one thing that takes a good Bounty Bowl or chopped salad to perfection - sauces and dressings!

Try refreshing the prompt or being more specific about what you want. For example, “Make a cozy soup with sweet potato and black beans” may better results the second time rather than just listing ingredients.

Bookmark the GPT link in your browser, or go to ChatGPT > Explore GPTs > Search “Plant-Based Pantry Meals”.

You can also find the link on my blog.

Nope! PBPM is for anyone curious about eating more whole-food, plant-based meals. Whether you’re 100% plant-based, vegan-curious or just trying Meatless Mondays, this tool helps you eat healthier, reduce food waste and may just save you a trip or two through the drive through.

To start click one of the suggested pre-written prompts or type in the ingredients in your pantry, fridge, freezer or even random leftovers. PBPM works by using AI to analyze them and then offers FIVE simple, oil-free, whole food plant-based recipe ideas.

Yes! Each meal suggestion comes with ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and often a quick note on why it’s anti-inflammatory and nourishing. PBPM will even ask you if you want a sauce to go with any of the meals!

Absolutely. Just type in whatever you’ve got (even if it’s only three items), and the app will give you a realistic recipe ideas or suggestions on what to add - you may realize you have more “staples” than you thought.

Definitely, we love every meal (even snacks)! You can type things like “give me breakfast ideas using quinoa, cauliflower and apples” (don’t knock it til you try it) or “I need a quick dinner using lentils and rice,” and it will generate recipes based on your request.

Not yet. This AI doesn’t save personal data or past conversations (unless you’re using ChatGPT’s memory feature separately). For now, each session starts fresh, but you can paste in ingredient lists anytime.

Nope—text only! PBPM doesn’t process photos, scan barcodes, or integrate with your smart fridge (though wouldn’t that be dreamy?). You’ll need to type out your ingredients or use one of the prompts at the beginning of the session.

Not specifically. While PBPM focuses on nutrient dense whole plant and anti-inflammatory foods, it’s not a substitute for a dietitian and doesn’t give exact macros or calories per meal.