5 Healthy Vegan Meals I Make all the Time

[@johnblagrove5177]

I liked the curry meal and the veggie & rice with the other things for a quick lunch or dinner.😊❤👍🇯🇲

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks John! I'm so glad you liked that one! Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@LeiahLuna]

Yes please! Part 2 of Gilmore Girls inspired dinners!!

[@NikkiVegan]

Ooooo I like the idea of dinners! So many ideas are coming to mind 🤔 🤗

[@lesliemartin4537]

Nachos look great. Agree, Gilmore girls part 2 would be a lot of fun. Have a great week and thanks for all the great recipes and ideas. I like your formula for satiety, particularly important when vegan. I try to live by “eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. “

[@NikkiVegan]

I love that motto too! 😊😊 Such a simple but important thing to remember. And I'm so glad you liked this formula. It's really helped me a lot when making vegan meals and I think it's why I've been able to be a happy, healthy vegan for so many years! GG pt 2 coming soon! Thanks for letting me know you'd like to see that ❤️ Hope you have a great day Leslie!

[@juchidaf]

I love the cereal tip! Cereal by itself has sort of a "bad reputatation" for high sugar content and low satiety but if you power it up with seeds, nuts and fruit it makes a great breakfast. They key is to choose a cereal with good ingredients. Thanks for sharing!

[@NikkiVegan]

Exactly! I avoided it for years because I thought it was "empty calories" but I no longer believe in that term. I think it plays into the idea that some foods are "good" and some are "bad" and I try to avoid that diet culture mindset. Instead, like you said, I think it's much more important to focus on eating real food and just create balanced meals with simple ingredients. Cereal bowls like the ones you described can be so nourishing and satisfying when prepared this way and I'm glad because I love cereal lol Glad you can relate to this 😊😊 Hope you have a great Sunday!

[@LoveHardFightHard]

I've been subscribed to you for years and I love all your vids and your editing!

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you so much! Editing takes the longest and it's one of my favorite parts so I'm really happy that you noticed 😊😊 Thanks for letting me know. Heads up, it's not showing that you're subscribed but maybe you got un-subscirbed somehow. That randomly happens sometimes, no idea why! But it's free to sub so just hit the red button under the video to make sure my videos pop up when I post new ones 🤗 Hope you have a great Sunday and a happy week ahead ❤️

[@LoveHardFightHard]

@@NikkiVegan Thank you so much

[@blackeyedsue21]

Yes! Gilmore Girls part 2 please!

[@bridgette712]

GilMORE Girls recipes please- can never get enough!

[@NikkiVegan]

Good to know! Thanks Bridgette! Definitely making more soon ☺️☺️

[@RachelSiter]

Very much here for Gilmore Girls part 2! Also one of my favorite shows 😍

[@Rmayhem209]

I just picked up some Catalina Crunch at Walmart last night for the first time, really enjoyed the cinnamon flavor. Have a great week Nikki!

[@NikkiVegan]

Yum! I'm so glad! Hope you have a great week too 🤗

[@vannesshaable]

I love the look of the second recipe and I’ll try it this week. Yes to the Gilmore girls part 2 😊

[@georginaburgess]

So good!

[@elizabethmcgowan9743]

Great video ! Love simple yet healthy meals 😊 thank you

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Elizabeth! Me too! These are the ones I turn to again and again, I hope you enjoy if you give these recipes a try!

[@laurenzieger9617]

Yes to a part 2 of eating like the Gilmore girls!!

[@NikkiVegan]

Yay! Thanks Lauren! Happy to hear you'd like that 😊😊

[@missragsdale]

Your egg roll in a bowl version is such a lifesaver for work lunches!

[@NikkiVegan]

That's so good to hear! I LOVE this recipe so I'm happy to hear you're excited about it 🤗

[@Ella.L.]

I can't say enough HOW MUCH I appreciate your videos, Nikki! All your meals always look SO beautiful, colorful, cozy and delicious (I love that you make sure that the recipes are nutritionally well-balanced as well)! And the overall production of your videos is amazing, too; you're so talented! And YES, to another Gilmore Girls recipe video; really enjoyed that one (it's one of my go-to comfort shows)! Much love to you! 😊❤️

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you Ella! That's so nice of you to say 🥰 You totally made my day ❤️ Thank you for being so kind and encouraging, it really means a lot to me. Hope you have a wonderful day! Sending you love ✨

[@Ella.L.]

@@NikkiVegan Aww...you're too sweet!! I genuinely meant what I said ❤️ And thank you - I hope you have a great day as well 🤗

[@DrBear-rk4qb]

I don't enjoy cold cereal, but I absolutely love almond butter on my oatmeal! 😋

[@NikkiVegan]

Yum, me too! Literally had it this morning with strawberry jam swirled through. So delicious! Hope you have a great day!

[@hoon75]

I know I'm a long-time viewer of your videos because I've made a version of all of these meals at some point. 😆 I was obsessed with the loaded cereal last summer. Like, I ate it for at least 2 meals a day for a whole month 😂

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw that makes me so happy!! Thank you Annaliese 💕💕 so happy you e enjoyed my recipes over the years and seriously, same about the cereal bowls! I get so hooked on them lol glad you can relate

[@shellideckert4735]

Yum! I can’t really choose but the nachos are what I might try first 🎉 thanks!

[@VeganonaBudget]

These meal ideas are so helpful for anyone looking to eat healthier on a vegan diet. The recipes look delicious and are packed with nutrients to keep you feeling your best. Plus, they're perfect for meal prep so you can save time and money during the week. Thanks for sharing!

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you! That's so nice of you to say 😊😊 I agree, meal prepping has so many benefits and these recipes really are staples for me. Hope you enjoy!

[@dawnmorants4180]

Yes please! Part two, Love Gilmore!

[@NikkiVegan]

Yay! Glad to know you like that idea! I'lll definitely make another one, I have so many ideas for it 🤗

[@karengodbold3620]

Love this what you eat. I have some Red lentils. Now you have showed me how I can make a meal. So Thankful!😊

[@NikkiVegan]

Perfect! I hope you enjoy this recipe! It's so nourishing and makes me feel great, so I hope it does the same for you 😊😊 Happy cooking!

[@Pinupred21]

Been dying to try that cereal but it’s really expensive 😭 thank you for the discount!!

[@phillippinter7518]

Almost all whole grain cereal is actually very high in fiber and high in protein usually roughly 15% protien and 12g of fiber per 100g Also I'd like to mention that Catalina crunch is the most processed cereal I've ever read the ingredients on almost all the ingredients are highly processed While cereals like cinnamon toast crunch, frosted flakes, lucky charms, cheerios ... all have the first ingredient as a whole grain . Not the best breakfast foods but considering they are often considered "processed junk"

[@JohannaZee]

I'm pretty excited to try the lentils and rice!

[@NikkiVegan]

So happy to hear that!! Thanks for letting me know! Hope you enjoyed it 🤗

[@haleymac994]

Omg Nikki! I LOVE that you partnered with Catalina Crunch! I use these cereals for so much more than just eating with milk! The dark chocolate one can be made into high protein “puppy chow” (aka muddy buddies)

[@NikkiVegan]

I LOVE that idea! Thanks for letting me know! That sounds amazing 🤗

[@larissamills7947]

Love this watched start to finish great ideas

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Larissa! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video and found it helpful 😊😊 That put big smile on my face. Hope you enjoy these recipes and have a great rest of your day!

[@suzannemccabe386]

I am a huge potato lover so I am going to make the potato nachos recipe, thanks😁

[@NikkiVegan]

I am too! Potatoes are the best 😊😊 I hope you enjoy this recipe! I make it all the time in so many different ways

[@trishacarlson4122]

Those nachos though! :D

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good Sunday morning Nikki. Those plant based meals look absolutely delicious. I do believe my favorite items are those bags of nostalgic Catalina Crunch. - and those homemade nachos look fantastic. 😊

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Richard! Yes those cereals have been my go-to snack recently 😊😊 And nachos are one of my all time favs! Hope you enjoy if you make these at home!

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

@@NikkiVegan Of course I will Nikki. Those snacks are great for eating at home or on the go, and homemade nachos are so much better than store-bought 😊😊

[@itsandreac2393]

Loved the variety of meals in this video!

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you! That’s good to know ☺️☺️ Hope you enjoy these recipes

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Love 🥰 a good lentil dahl Nicole and thanks for the other recipes too. Another awesome video and always look forward to your video's.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks David! I really appreciate it 😊😊 I hope you're having a lovely Sunday in the UK! ✨

[@sw9868]

Great meals, Nicole. These are on my rotation as well. Can you advise me about this? I'm so discouraged. Before I went vegan, I ate low carb/high protein (meat) meals. It really kept me at a nice weight. Now that I'm vegan, I have gained 12 very unwanted pounds. I eat whole foods...all veggies, legumes, fruit, whole grains, nuts and seeds. I feel good, but I'm very disappointed by the weight gain. When I cut back carbs in my diet, I'm not satiated. Also, I don't go overboard on the nuts either. Am I the only vegan who struggles with this?

[@NikkiVegan]

Hey sorry for the delay! I definitely struggled to find the right balance for me when I first went vegan. I think it's so normal! I tried so many different kinds of vegan diets...from raw til 4, to low fat, to high fat, etc. It took time and trying new things for me to find what makes me feel my best. I'd say focus on nourishing your body with as many fresh foods as you can, count the number of plants you eat in a week, or the colors on your plate, instead of focusing on weight for the time being. I'm not a health care professional, but focusing on eating foods that made me feel good and that I was excited about, and feeling excited about creating variety in my diet by trying new foods and new recipes, really helped my mindset and helped me find the right way to eat for my body. I hope the same is true for you! Wishing you lots of luck and good health ❤️

[@loriwilliams2167]

That cereal is beautiful 😍

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you! my go-to right now!

[@KCallaAK]

Such Good recipes!

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@melrox8809]

All the recipes look so good. I'm craving Mac and cheese, I think I'll try that first.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Mel! I love that mac and cheese recipe! The trick is to make sure you cook all of the moisture out of the mushrooms before adding the crumbled tempeh bacon to the pan. That way it will crisp up and become like bacon bits 😊😊 Hope you enjoy!

[@melrox8809]

@@NikkiVegan thank you for the tips. Have nice Sunday 😊

[@art_strings]

The nachos look really good.

[@NikkiVegan]

I LOVE them! Hope you enjoy if you give them a try! 🤗

[@janetsimon2445]

Nachos look amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@NikkiVegan]

My pleasure! Hope you enjoy!

[@mikehaldoupis8857]

Those nachos look amazing! I’m a Violife fanboy; my favorite vegan cheese. What brand of sour cream to you use?

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Mike! My favorite sour cream replacements are Kite Hill's unsweetened plain almond milk yogurt, CocoJune unsweetened plain coconut yogurt and Simple Truth Vegan Sour Cream (from Kroger) 😊

[@mikehaldoupis8857]

@@NikkiVegan Lovely, thank you!

[@lp7931]

Gilmore girls part 2 please! 💛 Any alternatives for the curry spices with the lentils?

[@MonicaAndLulu]

I like using turmeric ginger and garlic when I don’t have a curry spice mix on hand!

[@NikkiVegan]

Hey 😊😊 Here's some of my favorite lentil recipes to try: Lentil Meatball Subs nikkivegan.com/the-best-lentil-meatball-subs/ "Beef" and Pickle Tacos nikkivegan.com/vegan-beef-and-pickle-tacos/ Nourish Bowls: nikkivegan.com/rice-and-lentil-nourish-bowls/ Veggie Burgers nikkivegan.com/beet-and-walnut-veggie-burgers/ Red Lentil Tofu nikkivegan.com/red-lentil-tofu/ Just make sure you're using the right color lentils for recipes because some are split (like red) and some aren't (like brown) Red are great for dal and curry because they're cook down and get creamy but for other recipes, you want to use a whole lentil so it holds it's shape and doesn't get mushy 👩🏻‍🍳 Hope you enjoy!

[@lp7931]

@@NikkiVegan the beef and pickle tacos look so interesting! Added to my meal plan for the week!

[@MsBeckly]

All of these recipes look delicious as always! Thank you for another great video! ❤. Please consider joining the boycott against Amy’s; I understand some folks don’t have access to many options but as vegans in Los Angeles we can certainly support other brands. Thank you for your consideration!

[@Ella.L.]

Why? What's wrong with that brand?

[@MsBeckly]

@@Ella.L. Dangerous working conditions for their factory employees, and union-busting and a factory closure after the conditions were reported. I had supported Amy’s since the mid 90s but stopped buying their products when this came to light. There’s plenty of articles and info online

[@Ella.L.]

@@MsBeckly Oh, wow; good to know. Thanks for putting that information out there!

[@AnnaHans88]

Hi! Do you rinse your lentils? Or what are your thoughts on that?

[@NikkiVegan]

I put them in a sieve or colander and rinse them under the sink. Gets rid of any debris ❤️❤️

[@beccogiallo]

Your recipes look great, but please note that nutritional yeast provides protein and certain B vitamins, but it does not provide B12 unless it indicates that it is "fortified".

[@NikkiVegan]

Good point! Most of the brands I've seen are fortified with B12 these days I think, but I'll double check next time if I try a new one ❤️

[@judykhaleck8034]

Nikki, Can recreate a veganized foods from FRIENDS? ❤😊

[@NikkiVegan]

I love that idea! Thank you! Should I start with the trifle? lol 😂

[@judykhaleck8034]

@@NikkiVegan Oh Definitely YES! Rachel’s trifle is so iconic! 🤣😂😅

[@susansegal1808]

Part 2

[@Bri-vy7zx]

What vegan cheddar cheese was that??

[@NikkiVegan]

Daiya Vegan Farmhouse Cheddar Block. It's not pre-shredded so it melts better! I put it in the food processor a pulse for a few seconds so it's in small pieces 😊

[@fitmomma1966]

Do you think the lentil meal would be good if you omitted the curry? (Don’t like!)

[@NikkiVegan]

Not in this case! It's def the main ingredient but I have other lentil recipes on my blog that you might like! Lentil Meatball Subs, Lentil Meatloaf, Rice + Lentil Nourish Bowls to name a few 🤗 Hope you enjoy!

[@flow4458]

Idk...not adding sugar but stevia and calling it 'sugar-free' is like adding tomato and calling it 'fruit-free'. Also, nooch doesn't contain absorbable B12, guys, don't lower your B12-pill intake just because you eat nooch.

[@NikkiVegan]

Oh yeah I always take my multi vitamin which has b-12! So important, especially since some days I'm eating b-12 fortified foods and some days I'm not so taking the multi everyday covers my bases 😊😊

[@virginiadonnelly1031]

Mushrooms aren't veggies. They're fungi.

[@NikkiVegan]

Yep 😊

[@shyguy_09]

You lost me at the word "vegan".

[@NikkiVegan]

I know! I used to be the same way so I know how you feel but I don't just make vegan food for vegans. I cook for non vegans literally daily and they love it! Good food is just good food, so I hope you'll give it a try! I don't think someone has to be 100% vegan to enjoy a plant based meal now and again and trust me, these are all sooo good 🤗

[@JeromeKahele]

Super cool @NikkiVegan!

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Jerome 😊😊 Happy Sunday!

[@judykhaleck8034]

I’m not really a fan of Catalina Crunch. I think there way to hard on my 🦷. I’m more of a Magic 🥄 Girly. Speaking of Magic 🥄 have you ever work with them.