I Ate Like Ariana Grande For A Day (VEGAN!)

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0:00 - intro
2:00 - grocery shopping
2:25 - breakfast oats
3:43 - lumen
5:09 - snack: protein bar
5:50 - coconut water
6:30 - avocado lunch toast
8:07 - 2nd snack: nori
9:40 - dinner rice bowl

[@MerleONeal]

HI - okay gimme your top 5 ari songs. mine are: 1. No Tears Left To Cry 2. God Is A Woman 3. Moonlight 4. We Can't Be Friends

[@bellenesatan]

You gave 4 not 5 😭

[@dees]

1. I wish I hated u 2. fake smile 3. why try 4. almost is never enough 5. better off 🙈

[@MerleONeal]

@@bellenesatan LMFAO I'd say 5. Into You

[@e_guy7931]

Not in order: 1. true story 2. god is a woman 3. greedy 4. bad idea 5. positions Honorable mention to Rain on Me because I wasn't sure if that counted as an Ari or Gaga song

[@70RY]

Needy - Honeymoon avenue - Leave me lonely - Almost is never enough - The way

[@TheHopefulFae]

Me giggling at the mention of ari not having caffeine when she’s constantly seen sipping on iced coffees 😭🤍

[@vduback]

I love those seaweed snacks but the amount of packaging hurts my little environmental heart.

[@Misumi-x9o]

Asians just get the large packs containing a bunch of sheets and cut them into smaller pieces. Saves money that way too

[@blueefanta8710]

the brand ocean’s halo comes without the big plastic tray! still in a plastic wrapper though :/

[@emilyg6764]

When I was a kid my mom would buy large sheets of seaweed. Every Saturday, we would roast them over an open flame, brush sesame oil and sprinkle salt on them. Prepared nori sheets weren’t a thing when I was a kid. Haha.

[@nyangnyanghae]

@@emilyg6764Same with my 12:46 family! While I love the convenience of the pre-roasted seaweed packs, I don’t like the single serve packaging 😢

[@nailinthefashion]

​@Misumi-x9o you can flavor em however you want too: some dried kimchi seasoning BUSSINNNNNN

[@LadyRaine333]

Your mom seems like a total sweetheart!!!🥹

[@MerleONeal]

My mom is the BEST

[@jinit8083]

Glad you and your mom saw the live show. I live in NYC and my coworker and I entered the lottery for tickets to Wicked back in 2015 and won. We paid like $30 each and I can truly say it was such a great show. I’m not a fan of musicals but I loved it

[@MerleONeal]

Oh my gosh that's incredible! Wicked is a classic for a reason- I have no idea how it took me this long to see it but I'm never looking back now!

[@ThePlantPlan]

Omg same!! The lottery is the unsung hero for Broadway. Don’t tell anyone else please 😂 I’ve never seen a full price show in the 2 decades I’ve lived here lol (disrespectful flex - artists deserve full price but times are tough!!😂)

[@taycooney]

Merle I would LOVE a protein packed avocado toast video! It's my favorite, easy breakfast but besides garbanzo beans or vegan sausage idk how to make it more nutritionally dense. ❤

[@MerleONeal]

Good ideaaaaa

[@JC-ds7vc]

Have you tried adding hemp hearts on top? We use those for my kiddo who struggles to consume protein. Would taste great with avovado toast!

[@clairemccutchen]

A tofu scramble on top would be good for protein!

[@Almost.Sharon]

okay im sorry but besides from the avocado toast and seaweed (btw, furikake with avo is SO GOOD), ari's day of food looks like what depression would be if it was food T^T

[@elizabethrose3452]

Pro hack on the Avocado toast commentary…add a little vegan butter to your bread before the avocado. It helps lube up the dry bread, and adds a little extra saltiness in the layering of flavors. It really levels it up even on an avocado toast with less fancy toppings.

[@liamskarhed6068]

Yes a vegan protein bar ranking!!! I only know 3 brands that's vegan. I wanna taste more😄

[@MerleONeal]

you got it!!

[@katrinaj.7348]

yes!!! please

[@Infantadecastile]

Include Aloha

[@catkin-z8g]

Protein? Run, don't walk away.

[@beagoodhuman44]

NuGo Vegan Slim Mint have a great crunchy texture and Zing Mint are really good protein bars too

[@darthvadersmom1192]

I have never been on a diet but I had to for the last 3 months and just had my first cup of tea with candy. That cup of sweet black tea with wild cherries in it was heaven I feel like a child having christmas and birthday at the same time. My heart is so full of joy from that sweet tea I could hug the world right now LOL

[@michaela879]

The clip with your mum is so sweet ❤ I'm excited about the house tour btw!

[@megangraham2724]

I love the vegan protein bar idea! Also~ would love to see a return to your spooky cook and mystery chats!

[@MerleONeal]

Duly noted!!

[@aubricole7856]

Love you merleee❤️ congratulations on your new place!🎉

[@MerleONeal]

Thank you so much

[@halleypowell990]

I immediately grabbed my own seaweed snacks and snacked along with you when you read out those nutrition facts 😂 Also I’m glad you got to see Wicked live! It’s my favorite show and I’ve seen it live 4 times. I was so hyped for the movie for YEARS before it finally came out!

[@Emlane09]

Her costar, Cynthia Erivo in the film Wicked, is a vegan too.

[@MerleONeal]

SHE ISS!?!?!?!?!??! Okay I was wondering about this (with the message of the story and all) If you find an interview that details her meals/ what she eats let me know!!

[@Raddiebaddie]

@@MerleONealthere’s an article on Elle about how she eats and exercises

[@veryonlineman]

Yikes. Definitely a bad look for vegans

[@morganrakes4184]

@@veryonlinemanWhy?

[@veryonlineman]

@@morganrakes4184 Because she's a nutcase? And looks anorexic? Idk i would think that would be obvious

[@TheeJoieDeVivreGarden]

Please do the protein bar ranking! 💜🙏🏾💜 Loved the video!

[@MerleONeal]

Duly noted!!!! I'll get right on that protein bar roundup

[@zerubabel777]

@@MerleONeal Can't wait for this! Would you be open to doing a more general vegan bar roundup? One of my new faves is Mezcla (yummers!). Thanks!

[@littlepatrinka7941]

OMG the surprise for your mom 😭AMAZING! Congrats on the new place. How are the fur babies adjusting?

[@MerleONeal]

They are adjusting pretty well!! they have each other for comfort, so that helps!

[@gsinclair2813]

Whole baked sweet potato once cooked split in the middle and sprinkled with ceylon cinnamon is delish & I love nori sheets like that

[@miultimosupremo]

Ohh the Ariana puns with the lyrics. I love it!! 🫶🏻

[@iyswaryasrinivasan6067]

Absolutely love your vids!!! Can you do simple vegan meals for uni students - because I want to recreate many of your dishes but i dont have enough budget or it is not accessible or some/many ingredients have a short shelf life so many things go bad before i could use them for a second time:( and can you try and make them freezer friendly? I know i am asking for a lot but being a broke vegetarian uni student in a cold country where meat is common and cheap is hard to say the least.Anyway, more love to you, continue making amazing content!!!

[@MerleONeal]

Vegan budget meals is a great idea - I did a 15 min meal vid recently that might be up your alley as well!

[@iyswaryasrinivasan6067]

@ omg! Thank you for replying♥️ yea i tried many of your pasta recipes, soups and I also tried the tofu chips, must say I don’t prefer soft tofu as well as dried up tofu but crispy tofu was a game changer😮‍💨

[@catkin-z8g]

@@iyswaryasrinivasan6067 If you put lemon juice on your salad you can save it for breakfast. Fully raw Kristina said she kept a box of fruit under her bed when she was at uni so you don't really need a freezer. If you want to save money you can get a bag of sugar and add it on your food. There is also some herbs you can learn to find quite easily for free and they could be better than anything in the store. The meat might seem cheap but it is mostly water. If you compared with raisins then I think the raisins are cheaper and more rich.

[@lizhenson4563]

I’m not vegan but lately I’ve been making rice paper veggie spring rolls packed with veggies for quite a few meals and they’re so easy to meal prep. Takes less than 10 mins and lasts a while.

[@catkin-z8g]

@@lizhenson4563 A carnist would insist on spreadig some butter or putting some chicken in or something. They can't have a single meal without putting some animal product in it.

[@CorineT]

I’ve been trying to do the elphaba battle cry daily since I watched the movie - pretty sure my husband is close to disowning me 😂

[@taniaallan5702]

I love baked sweet potato, cinnamon, and slices of banana coins and fresh cherries. Can do a drizzle of almond or peanut butter too, maybe some pepitas for crunch. Yum!

[@MerleONeal]

oh my gosh you are blowing my mind right now

[@taniaallan5702]

@ hahaha you gotta try it. I like it cold.

[@stephgreen3070]

Drug my unenthusiastic husband to the movie. He came out of it mind blown. He said all his expectations were completely surpassed in every way. He’s been singing “Popular” under his breath around the house for a couple of days now. Edit: sweet potatoes with cinnamon and chili powder is SUCH a good combo.

[@MerleONeal]

hahaha oh my gosh that is so sweet, I seriously need to go back and see the movie again

[@mv6668]

Your mom’s reaction to you getting tickets was so cute!! Great video, also.

[@shanna.thesingingvegan]

I like how simple the foods are, and looks filling too~

[@Nyannycake]

For vegan protein bars, so far the best tasting in my opinion is Nugo Dark. They're like 12g of protein, but they do have real sugar. I personally like having real sugar and find they are a great way to solve a sweet craving and have some protein!

[@thecontinent9192]

I do the pretzel or mint nugo and spread peanut butter on it 🔥🔥🔥

[@catkin-z8g]

Sounds like promoting disordered eating to be calling something a sweet craving and trying to slip in protein the body doesn't crave. Why would you want to have some protein if your body is demanding energy? That is like putting steel in a petrol tank.

[@88citykid]

Idk why people fear sugar so much. If you’re not diabetic, in a relatively healthy weight, and eat somewhat healthy. 12 g of real sugar won’t kill you. There are worst things for you out there

[@Nyannycake]

@@88citykid I 100% agree with you.

[@Nyannycake]

@@thecontinent9192 sounds SLAMMIN! I bet it's delicious!

[@akimiward]

Your style is killing it this video. I see you bangs and eyeliner

[@tenillestewart5370]

Awww Wicked was my first ever on Broadway show 🥰🥰🥰 amazing memory.

[@his.name.is.junior]

the way you referenced her songs in every sentence🤩

[@jenn1zero6]

❤❤❤ love you, Merle! A video with protein bar recipes could be cool! :))

[@lilida19]

Please do the vegan protein bar ranking! The best ones I know are the “Misfits” from Trader Joe’s. Sooo good💕

[@GlitterOnMyPerfumePlease14]

Love it!! ❤thankyou for this video new subscriber here❤❤❤

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

I do very much like the Harmless Harvest coconut water. It’s pricey, but it makes a nice treat.

[@MerleONeal]

SUCH a treat

[@vinceybarra3130]

As a stan, I appreciate all the Ariana puns 😂

[@happyhollie]

yes you need to do a vegan protein bar ranking because i trust your taste buds

[@patnewson6908]

Yes, look up seaweed - incredible nutrition profile -“It’s rich in vitamins and minerals, including high levels of potassium, iodine, magnesium, Omega 3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA), and iron. Some seaweed even contains carotenoids like lutein which may help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD”

[@Zzzsleepzzz]

Even if it’s dried? Genuinely asking because I love it in my miso soup but didn’t like the chip version.

[@patnewson6908]

@ it’s full of minerals, amongst other things - but minerals not destroyed by cooking.

[@catbeara]

Cinnamon on sautéed carrots is delicious too. 🥕💯💯💯

[@catbeara]

Sorry, I meant caramelised carrots 😅

[@katrinaj.7348]

PLEASE do a vegan protein bar ranking !!!! 🙏

[@lilithajezile4536]

I’m hungry just watching this! 😭😭

[@celine4743]

she drinks coffee in like every interview

[@ellagrace8186]

Yes to the vegan protein bar ranking!!!

[@JohannaZee]

I made the oatmeal just now and did blitz the almonds in the coffee grinder. I also added yogurt. I just looked up that she has a salad that looks really good and easy to make at work.

[@Zzzsleepzzz]

Cinnamon with butter on sweet potato 🍠 is so good

[@halleypowell990]

Sweet potatoes with pumpkin spice is also really good!

[@avasmithh]

i fucking LOVE nocow bars. the dipped versions aren't as chalky, they taste DIVINE and the macros are insane! i would love a protein bar review vid too! some ideas of vegan ones are: nocow, nugo, misfits, aloha bars, thunderbird (kinda more like larabars but still yum!), mezcala bars, barebells (they have 1 vegan protein bar but it's DELISH and usually at trader joes), trubars, iqbars, 88acres, rawrev, bhu bars, gomacro, planta protein bars, truvani "the only bars", an SO so much more!! I usually get my bars at whole foods/wegmans/the vitamin shop, but im unsure what they have available on the west coast since I live on the east coast (assuming you live in CA).

[@MerleONeal]

Yeah I still kind of liked it. I'll def try more. thanks for the recommendations !

[@nicktheavatar_]

Vegan protein bar ranking please!!

[@familythomas2828]

Add nutmeg to your sweet potatoes as well. You won't regret it

[@candicechruscial8885]

Loved this!!! Fun content ❤ thank you

[@miacohen650]

Seaweed sheets are a fantastic source of Iodine, especially as a vegan (as we aren't consuming seafood!!)

[@traciechakraborty3829]

I ❤seaweed snacks! I usually eat it straight up cause I love umami. It's also great w defrosted frozen corn, vegan mayo, soy, chili crisp, & rice w furikake. I call it my vegan sushi bake & it's **chef's kiss**

[@dumplechan]

I'll bet this video will be pop--u-lar, pop-U-LAR.

[@deadsetondreams1988]

New here, definitely subscribed after this video =^_^= Just want to say I love the vegan protein bar idea! I suggest Go Macro Sunny Uplift which was my favorite flavor but they have Protein-specific bars too. I would also love to see comparisons of vegan cookies (definitely try Lenny & Larry's, Cybele's, maybe Back To Nature, and Simple Mill's too?) Vegan snacks in general (highly suggest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Larabars, Specifically the Pistachio TahiniBars, That's It Brand Bars I love all their flavors

[@garlandstyle5797]

The "No Tears Left To Cry" video was amazing. What a voice. I've never heard her before. And YES, love the recipes, making Toasted bread with Avocado tonight. :)

[@LocalHeroCarlos]

Love this vid 🩵🩵🩵

[@emilyroeser3998]

Throwing it out there for the vegan protein bar ranking: Sadly I have yet to find a 20g bar that I LOVE (the dipped No Cow bars are definitely better than the plain, though), there are some around the 15g range! Misfits are by far the best I've tried, and I've had MANY. Lenny & Larry's cookie-fied bars are good, too (though only 12g of protein), and I quite like the TRUBAR ones as well. For a change of texture, the Simply Protein crispy bars are quite nice! I also second another comment about the NuGo bars, but again, only 12-13g on those, and while I don't pay particularly close attention to calories, the ratio of calorie to protein does count towards what I consider to actually be a good source of protein, and those as well as the TRUBARS are by far the least optimal. (Protein is one of my special interests, to the point where my mother has banned me from talking about it with her)

[@christinac.2477]

When i hear macrobiotic meals, i think of simple meals, so this checks out. My husband will ask for a macrobiotic meal when his stomach has been unsettled 😆

[@daraallison7256]

❤❤❤these videos!!

[@owlampersand7993]

I was vegan for years (and I think she has been too) but I honestly think she just isn’t eating enough. Food looks amazing btw!

[@CarlitosMiddleWay]

Positions, No tears left to cry.... lmao that made me giggle xD

[@kin.9133]

This is very similar to how I eat - agree that the avocado toast could do with some boosting (crispy chickpeas, kimchi, etc.)

[@redotter4608]

Sorry, but after trying the Avocado Spread you shared with your TLT sandwich, I’ll never have avocado any other way💕💕

[@MerleONeal]

Aw YAYY that makes me happy

[@Thompame]

trying to figure out why ariana eats a chip replacement is so funny

[@deenzo4404]

This whole what I eat in a day is hella ED-coded. Take it from someone whom at the peak of their ED wouldn’t eat over half of these foods because of their fat content. I don’t think we should be promoting such calorically and nutrient-deficient diets without a proper PSA.

[@mypublicaccl]

People can eat low calorie and be skinny and WANT to be small without having an eating disorder. Stop projecting.

[@minnie3843]

Ur that one friend that’s too woke

[@user-245er4ud]

I googled each ingredient for a calorie count ( excluding the nori and protein bar) and came up with 1800 calories. This was a conservative estimate as I rounded down. There are comments saying not enough calories or food and as you can see this is completely wrong. It might be that your way of eyeballing how many calories you think you need is very wrong. That is a very quick way to put on unwanted pounds. Even when you exercise when you are trying to get shredded you have to go into a calorie deficit, which means potentially eating less than this. For those with a sedentary lifestyle 2000 calories may be too much, as well.

[@booknerd369]

I love those seaweed snacks so much

[@MerleONeal]

SAME!!!

[@stevieodonnell]

Well seaweed has like 30 calories so 3 grams of protein is high

[@justin_g_smith]

I’m so Into You and all your Ari references

[@MerleONeal]

I have returned to this trying to come up with a clever response multiple times but everything I come up with is a Bad Idea

[@brianbucket7012]

Hello, Merle. Recently I watched one of your older videos where you reviewed Taco Bell vegan menu options. Have you seen the scene from 'Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives' where Guy is in Burlington, Vermont at Pingala Cafe (search for it on KZbin), and the cook makes his vegan version of Taco Bell's Crunch Wrap? Would you want to make a video where you attempt to recreate it?

[@MerleONeal]

Hahaha no I haven't seen that!!! but I need to look it up!

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

Is that the one where the chef makes that pea guacamole? I loved the creativity of all he was doing.

[@brianbucket7012]

@@RottenlyMoodyChild Yes, that's the one.

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

​@@MerleONeal kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnvFk2ebnbmVfq8si=SpepOA6ZFaW2d7Ad definitely worth watching!

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

​@@brianbucket7012 loved that episode. Could watch that chef cook all day long, so creative!

[@scienceislove2014]

Please try recipes for home made protein bars.

[@ninjaturtles12121]

nuggo mint chocolate is THE ONLY bar I eat. I eat it for dessert as it's that's good!!

[@keifwoki]

Surprised you haven't done any dishes with the Nori sheets girl, we use them regularly. My favourite is chickpeas, Nori, garlic and onion powder, a little nooch, liquid smoke and smoked paprika with a dollop of mayo, and whatever else you want really....pulsed in a blender to make a smoked fish style mix that's great on toast or as a dip. Thanks for another great video 💚✌️😉

[@AnythingBtOrdinary91]

Nooch?

[@SuperFosterMom]

If you do a protein bar review please do nugo chocolate pretzel

[@sonofliberty1]

Speaking of Into You, have you heard the remix/mashup of that song with the Stranger Things theme? It's on here and the video is titled 'Stranger Things X Ariana Grande // Launchpad Mashup'. I agree with your observation on another comment that Wicked does have a very pro-vegan theme running through the Animal rights plotline. I hadn't really thought about it when I saw the stage show but it hit me straight away when I watched the film.

[@chewbaccazulu5908]

yes to vegan protein bar ranking

[@cgottschify]

Im confused, is she implying that adding cinnamon to something makes it a sweet dish? Is she adding cinnamon+sugar? Cuz im guessing Ariana just meant plain cinnamon. I can kinda understand if maybe she finds Saigon cinnamon sweet cuz compared to ceylon it kinda is but both those seasonings are hella bitter to me, so i can see why it was added to something naturally sweet, but they work great in savory dishes too, moreso the ceylon which is more complex and lighter (kinda tastes indian).

[@dictastik]

Fun fact : Ariana is actually allergic to tomatoes. Thats why she avoids them.

[@LilaCruz]

I think ariana actually drinks a loooot of coffee, every video i watch of her she has a giant cold coffee

[@sthinksaboutthings]

yay this was fun

[@catf3099]

A great healthy day of eating, but where are the veggies!? I could not survive without greens!

[@AngelaKayAustin]

I love seaweed snacks, especially the spicy ones 😊

[@magorzatagaazka2971]

Life without tomatoes is a no go😮

[@cristinasolano6487]

It’s elusive because she doesn’t cook. She has a personal chef who cooks all that exclusive and luxury food for her.

[@village_vegan]

Looove tomatoes it's one of my favorite things to enjoy in thus life😅 also big fan of nori seaweed, can it it as it is, but it's so expensive where I live, and usually wrapped in so much plastic!😢

[@neonmoon8356]

Could you do a vegan protein powder ranking? So many of them have this janky, overly sweet artificial taste. I'm too poor to throw these expensive bags out... but I've wanted to.

[@sunny5ma]

Love our reigning vegan queen as always!!! My picky self's takeaway from this video (and this is already in my notes as a reminder for my next grocey run): try seaweed! Hahaha 😂❤❤❤ Anyway, ciao for now, can't wait for the next one AND the so-anticipated!!! new apartment tour!!!! 🥰🥰🥰 Edit: P.S. loooved the puns hahaha 😂😊😉 and how cute is your mum!!!!🤍

[@Alex-lq5zw]

The ariana puns are killing me 😂❤

[@MerleONeal]

hehehee her song titles make it so easy

[@priyasambasivan2249]

I love aloha bars peanut butter cup flavor!

[@leahvincerouse]

Yum to all of these! I am a little surprised there’s no veggies!?

[@emilybalcerak7861]

I like the No Cow ones (dipped only), and the glazed donut TruBar's. Unfortunately can't eat much soy as it gives me migraines :(

[@ImSnackinAround]

How fun! I’d love to join next time

[@sashastems1536]

She might eat seaweed to help get DHAs well which can be hard to get through a vegan diet

[@Udaysrichinthala]

I don’t why but I find merl eyes lifeless 😮somehow

[@katrinaschnatterinaasmr7757]

3:43 This is obvisiously advertisment, you have to mark it say the KZbin guidelines

[@NeccoWecco]

sorry this is off topic but can you do an update to your laser hair removal? :)

[@jnbg61584]

My girlfriend is a fan of the Gimme brand of seaweed snacks. Her favorite flavor is the chili lime

[@MerleONeal]

I def want to try the other flavors. they've got so many!!!

[@TheMughes]

I tried the macrobiotic diet for 2 weeks as an experiment when I was studying nutrition. It was the blandness that was the worst, I couldn't find any info on herbs or spices in macrobiotic diet so had to leave them out. It was the worst :(

[@MerleONeal]

oh man yeah that's rough

[@ThatStonerVeganChick]

How are you guys not starving. That oatmeal portion.

[@Msmiyagii]

Barely 900 cal day of food.

[@ChristopherAustin-vj9uu]

Ariana is looking unhealthy these days in the kindest way possible, and I don’t think people should be striving to look like or eat like her

[@kathrynclappsy897]

Almond Dust ball lol

[@llamagal300]

I feel like No Cow is the most mainstream vegan protein bar brand. I'm not crazy about the taste and the fact that it has erythritol, though. My fave is the NuGo Slims--they're so underrated! Not all the flavors are vegan though, so you have to be careful when you buy them. Excited to see the protein bar ranking!