What I *actually* eat in a day (Simple, vegan meals)

[@LetsEatPlants]

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[@sorackee]

Overnight oats have changed my life! Doesn't spike my blood sugar in the morning and holds me off till lunch, sometimes later than that. It doesn't taste the greatest but it's so simple and saves so much time during the week. Thanks for sharing your meals!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Love overnight oats! I just can't do them in the winter. 😂🥶🥶 But in the summer yesss! They're great for meal prep too. 😋

[@missiris1234]

I love oats but I am hungry in about two hours😢

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@missiris1234 You can try adding some protein to make them more filling such as cooked lentils or protein powder. ☺️

[@PegsGarden]

@@missiris1234 I have added PB2 Powder and Cocoa Powder with lots of fruit, that has helped me not feel hungry so fast, make sure you are eating enough.

[@janetd7826]

I too eat oatmeal every day but I add various fruits as well. Love the idea of mixing my flax, chia and hemp seeds together!! I never get tired of my breakfast!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Isn't it just the best breakfast!? 😄😄 Yes! Mixing those up makes it so much easier. I usually add them to our big batch so I don't need to take the jar out every day, but this week I forgot! I also make sure to keep some flax separate for making flax eggs. 😋😋

[@davidthescottishvegan]

I do the same.

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

Love the tip to grind hemp, chia and flax and combine for morning oats!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh good, so glad it was helpful! 😃😃

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

Love your channel! You are so fun to watch. Keeps me motivated in my own WFPBNO journey. My tip: keep in mind that grinding up flax/chia/hemp up in advance will mean that it oxidizes certain aspects of the nutrients - making it less nutritious.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww thank you! 🤗 I’m glad to hear it helps keep you motivated. Good point about the grinding of seeds! My chia & hemp are whole but I buy flax already pre-ground so not much I can do there. But good for others to know. 😊😊

[@meetamahadeo4036]

Thank you so much ,simple n easy to mke ,kip sharing lots of good ideas.

[@LetsEatPlants]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful. 🤗🤗

[@franciscachesca]

Love your content, I learn so much from you. Thank you for the recipes, will try the Ceasar Salad dressing.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you, Francisca! 🤗💕 Love that Caesar dressing! I usually alter it a bit to my tastes, so taste & adjust as you go. ☺️

[@AmandaJYoungs]

I eat a similar breakfast but never cook the oats - just soak them overnight in water, top them with ground mixed seeds and soya yogurt, then some berries each day and a little agave nectar but I'm hoping to stop using the agave nectar soon because my sweet tooth is a bit of a problem for me. I call it the Breakfast of Champions! It makes me feel great and my body loves to start the day this way. I should probably add a bit more protein, but I haven't worked out what would fit well with the ingredients I love. Well, I could add some chopped nuts, but there's already enough fat in the meal.... I'm loving what I'm learning about meal prep here, Maddie. I'm sure you're going to help me get a grip on my eating habits, which have gone a bit haywire since I moved house last year and haven't been able to unpack fully yet. I'll get there, but I'm focusing on the kitchen at the moment so I can make sure I sort out my food intake. There is nothing like a wholefood plant-based diet to make my body grateful.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oooh love the name Breakfast of Champions! 😃 I'm so glad you're learning a lot and enjoying the videos. It sounds like you've been through a lot, so be gentle on yourself. But I'm sure it will feel _great_ to have the kitchen done. 🥳 You're doing great and meal prep has a learning curve! Just take it on with baby steps and you'll get there. 🙌🏻🙌🏻 And I'm here to help if you need anything!

[@LauraCastillejos]

I always learn so much from you! I'm going to try your curry soup! thanks for the video, Maddie 💕

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yay!! You’re welcome, Laura! We love curry soup. Enjoy! 🤗🤗

[@davidthescottishvegan]

A fantastic what beautiful Maddie eats in a day video with awesome, healthy & yummy 😋 food. I have been using my own home grown leeks in recipes and still have plenty to harvest until March. Love 🥰 the video.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thanks, David! WOW, homegrown leeks sound delicious! I'll bet you are enjoying those. 🤗🤗

[@beccogiallo]

Thabks for the useful tips. The cashew chickpea dressing you used doesn't seem to be the one that is linked in the description.

[@LetsEatPlants]

You’re welcome! Yes that’s the recipe I used. I loosely followed it since I didn’t have pre-made hummus I used a combo of chickpeas & cashews instead. 😊😊

[@kellykern4771]

Excellent video Thank you

[@LetsEatPlants]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed. 🤗🤗

[@samantharose2759]

🌱Maddie's meal prep course was a game changer for me 🥰 can highly recommend 🌱Watching your video while eating my meal prepped oats for breakfast 🥳 I save so much time now that I meal prep and money as there's no waste. Love popcorn too...my husband has forgotten to put the lid on before putting in microwave. Not recommended hahaha

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww thank you Samantha!! 🤗💕💕 Hahahaha omg the popcorn! That’s my worst fear! 😆😆🍿🍿

[@maddie8975]

Great video, many thanks.please can you tell me how you freeze your lemons as I didn’t realise you could, that would be a game changer for me?

[@LetsEatPlants]

You're welcome! For lemons what I like to do is to juice them all at once (I just use a hand-held juice squeezer like this amzn.to/3MtPaBk) and then just freeze the juice in ice cube trays! You can also zest the lemons first before you squeeze them, and save the zest in a small tupperware in the freezer as well. 🤩 An even simpler method is just to cut the lemons in half and freeze them as halves! But then you'll need to wait for it to thaw a bit before squeezing it, which I why I usually just squeeze them all at once and freeze the juice. 😊

[@maddie8975]

@@LetsEatPlants many thanks, so quick and helpful

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@maddie8975 No problem! 😄

[@VeganLounge]

Thank you very much for sharingDelicious and healthy mjummm😋😋😋😋

[@LetsEatPlants]

You’re welcome!! 🤗🤗 Glad you enjoyed.

[@VeganLounge]

@@LetsEatPlants 🌹💕😇

[@MagicTurtle643]

It all looks amazing.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you! 🤗🤗

[@terrygrenald8414]

Hi Maddie. I love this easy salad. Question. It difficult to find sprouts in my grocery stores. I was wondering if you have some ideas on or a site that I can learn more about doing my own sprouting.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Hi Terry! These are super easy to grow yourself! (I actually grew the ones in this video! 😊) I plan to make a video showing how I grow mine, but in the meantime, I saw this pop up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZovaanuYj7iah6c I would suggest using alfalfa like these: amzn.to/3DlpMIs They're very delicious and similar to what we buy in the store. 😄😄

[@terrygrenald8414]

Thanks I will give it a try!!! Do I need to get those containers??

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@terrygrenald8414 You don't have to! Those look very large so would be good for serious sprouters. 😁 I just use jars with cheesecloth over them, but if you want a small set you could use something like this! amzn.to/3HDEKfq It is nice to have the metal/ mesh screen for rinsing the sprouts. 😊

[@terrygrenald8414]

Thanks Maddie. You are very kind. I promise this is the last question. Any recommendation on the brand of sprouts???

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@terrygrenald8414 Haha never too many questions for me! 😜 I really like Mumm's brand, but I think it's a Canadian brand because I checked for it on US Amazon and couldn't find it. That's the only one I've used, but I would stick with an organic version like this one amzn.to/3DlpMIs I don't think the brand matters too much, I just look for ones that are not too expensive and with good reviews. 😊

[@phillippinter7518]

I save time by not washing or chopping my vegetables for salads (and just chopping but not washing them for soups, stews, bowls ect..) lol. I cook all 100% of my cooked food and slice a lot of fruit everyday but I don't have all the time as a working full time student who also forages (and deworms) all my fruit (a few pounds a day) from neighbors. So I use shortcuts. Some may find gross.

[@LetsEatPlants]

I always say to each their own! If that works for you and makes you happy then that’s what matters! 😄

[@DelusionDispeller]

I cannot eat oats in the daytime. I will literally sleep deeply for 3 hours soon after and that doesn't work when I have to go to my job and focus

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh no! Well, I know not everyone likes them. 😊 What do you usually eat for breakfast then?

[@DelusionDispeller]

I love oats! I just can't eat them because they will knock me out. Usually for breakfast I have been eating whole grains, veg, fruit, beans and sometimes a bowl of cereal or pancakes, waffles or french toast healthy versions

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@DelusionDispeller Well all of those alternatives sound delicious too! 😋😋

[@Riekie1970]

Thank you for this video🥰

[@Riekie1970]

Dont kill the water with the hot water,you are suppose to make it living water😀use room temperature water instead😊

[@beeheart6529]

Well I feel foolish for not thinking of combining my hemp seeds and flax meal which I sprinkle on every lunch and dinner! Wow thank you for that great idea!

[@LetsEatPlants]

You’re very welcome! It’s the little things isn’t it. 🤗🤗

[@purityandplants]

Is there a link for the pizza recipe?

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yes! www.recipetineats.com/pizza-dough-recipe/#wprm-recipe-container-45918 Usually I swap the sugar for maple syrup and sometimes also the oil for water (same quantities). Here is another good one: www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-baked-stuffed/oil-free-vegan-pizza-dough/ 😊

[@purityandplants]

@@LetsEatPlants Great! Thanks so much!

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@purityandplants You’re welcome! 🤗

[@phillippinter7518]

I do this with popcorn all the time and I have never heard of anyone else do this.

[@LetsEatPlants]

It’s a great way to do it! 😄🍿🍿

[@BettyHorn]

REALLY wish I could afford it! But being on a fixed income and now the medical bills coming in... I'll be there in spirit!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Totally understand Betty! It's been great having you in the 5-Day Challenge and I'm sure you'll continue on successfully! 🤗🤗🤗

[@BettyHorn]

@@LetsEatPlants I hope so! Thank you for your help!

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@BettyHorn Anytime! ☺️

[@BettyHorn]

@@LetsEatPlants 😊

[@Lilyanna298]

❤

[@veronicaconaty3554]

Would rather see you skip using a microwave. Thank you for your ideas.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Interestingly, I used to be very anti-microwave. I grew up without one and never really saw the need. But after hearing Dr. Greger say they’re safe, I started using it occasionally. nutritionfacts.org/video/are-microwaves-safe/ Now I do use it often because it’s just so convenient. That said, all of these things could be done without a microwave! I have meal prep students who reheat their oatmeal on the stovetop and popcorn can be done in an air popper or on the stovetop. So it’s always whatever works best for you. 🤗🤗

[@sweetpotato1357]

As an engineer who works with radio frequencies (which microwaves are a part of), I can vouch for the fact that microwaves are completely safe! They just excite the water molecules in the food and that friction heats up the food (oversimplified explanation lol).