WHAT I EAT IN A WEEK | Realistic Vegan Week of Meal Prep

[@beec9741]

Madeleine, you don’t ever have to justify the portion sizes you eat. People would be brainless not to realize we all come in different shapes and sizes. I’m 61 years old and 5’1” and always wish I was taller so as not to resemble a Hobbit. I must say your videos have inspired me to eat less meat and more vegetables. You make everything look so delicious. Kudos to you.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you so much! I mainly want to share because I want to mindful of those with eating disorders or disordered eating xxx

[@beec9741]

@@MadeleineOlivia, that’s very thoughtful of you.

[@beec9741]

@@MadeleineOlivia , I was wondering if you have any recipes using polenta? I know it’s gluten free but it really needs other ingredients to take it from bland to fabulous. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@justmeemi6350]

@@beec9741 Im not madeleine, but here is what I love 😉 I cool my polenta in veggie broth until it reaches a „porridge“ consistency, then when serving will add some nutritional yeast on top. To go along I’ll usually make a ratatouille 😊 for added protein, you can oven roast chickpeas or cook them in the ratatouille depending on whether you want a crunchy topping or not. Otherwise I’ve seen a lot of people making a kind of sweet breakfast porridge with it too, but I’ve never tried it myself. ☺️

[@lisatowan4536]

@Bee C I'm Italian American, and growing up, we often served stew over our polenta. Just thought that it might give you another idea.

[@ngaiosbrain]

I love LOVE LOVE love LOVE the way you said "if I'm hungry after this, I'll have something else to eat". It is so freeing and so obvious. Varied veg, healthy fats and protein 😋 then more if you need it. So lush. So sensible. So free from complications and worries.

[@immiewithers6638]

You're so wholesome. I always feel rebalanced and calm after watching these videos.

[@hollyaskew8852]

I can't help but notice you look incredibly well in this video, such a radiance you're giving off , thankyou for another lovely video ❤️

[@MadeleineOlivia]

That’s so kind of you! Thank you

[@fidgetykoala]

Hi Madeleine, I got my first job as trainee chef on a small island in Scotland, I will be on soups, salad and sandwiches... I'm a long time watcher-sub yr vids have been so inspirational and soothing throughout all those years... let' s see where this career change will lead xo

[@justmeemi6350]

Ouh good luck 😊 and what island if I may ask? 🙈

[@fidgetykoala]

@@justmeemi6350 cheers! I will be on the Isle of Iona :)

[@fidgetykoala]

@@jodiej3283 :) that's lovely :) xo xo

[@rachelchanel7941]

I am always here for a book ramble. I've started binge watching your older content because I haven't been around for a while. I'm glad that I've rediscovered your videos. I'm also thrilled to meet a woman that eats as much as I do! 😊

[@vanillepudding]

Love your videos! Tried the Roasted Pepper Orzo yesterday you made in one of your recent videos, I had to use a different pasta shape and followed your tip to add artichokes and it was amazing! I am starting to get out of my comfort zone with cooking more at the moment. My mum was always an amazing cook while I was growing up and I always thought I didn’t share her talent and didn’t pick up anything from her. But recently my friends and boyfriend started praising my cooking (all amazing cooks themselves) and I am starting to get more confident in my abilities. Your recipes are a part of that thank you ❤

[@tayrenlabrecque252]

I absolutely love the meal plan video and your what I eat in a week is always inspiring keep sending out your love of food and life the world needs it ❤️

[@rebeccawilliams1960]

I'm in the Trek bar crew! Just had such a long day of work and commuting in a really busy period of my life, I needed this long video to decompress after the day (and motivate me to make a nutritious dinner....) big love

[@dilaraprivatee2514]

I really love the long videos! ❤

[@livfrgemann5358]

I've really enjoyed the silliness that you've put into the videos these past months! Thinking of the goofy edits, bloopers at the end etc. Love to you both! x

[@isalvacaoclaro]

Love love love these meal prep/ weekly meal videos. They give me so much inspiration for my own weekly meal organization and prep. Thank you and looking forward to more of these ❤️😉

[@shunawestern9153]

I'm really enjoying all your cooking videos so fare, I also like that your showing meal prep, something I've not done or considered, but maybe I will after watching all this, who knows, but yes please keep the cooking coming your recipes are so down to earth , what I call normal food, what we all eat at dinner time and not something that's just put on here purely for show. 🥰🐾

[@KristenHalliburton]

Can we see your cleaning routine?? I’d love to see how you clean the kitchen or bathrooms🖤

[@emilylouise6657]

I love how happy and bubbly you are in this video, I hope you’re doing well❤

[@abiplaysx]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am learning so much from you about a healthy diet. I wish you all the best 🌸

[@luisaleonardi666]

Thanks for your suggestions, they're very helpful and I look forward to make them.

[@amybennett1530]

Love love love all your videos, I don't always comment but want to let you know that you are changing lives. At least mine, thank you for all your food tutorials and your recipes. 💜

[@allisonmae3445]

I love Nugo protein bars!!! They're vegan and taste like a chocolate bar. They have different kinds too (chocolate salted pretzel, chocolate peanut butter, etc). They all have between 10 and 12 grams of protein. I'm not sure if they have them in the UK or not, but I've found them in at least a couple places throughout the U.S.

[@amberelgee1139]

Always measure ingredients with your heart! :)

[@maddip3187]

My hot tip to get in more beetroot is to cut it up and freeze it then add it to my berry smoothies!

[@BlueyMcPhluey]

I hope you keep doing meal prep because I'm very interested in strategies of how to make foods that keep all week (like storing the salad dressing separately)

[@meeralakshmanan7190]

I feel like I can always say that these what I eat in a week are my favorite videos of yours 😋🤤💖!! Also, I'm just curious: what are some tips for managing to get more protein into meals? I'm just curious to hear your perspective ❤️!!

[@leenie6629]

100% agree that dirty Chai is the best drink on the planet! Love all your videos Madeline; I’m vegan to, and am interested in implementing any sustainable or ethical elements of living into my lifestyle! Sending you love and some sunshine from Australia xxx ❤

[@jessely8209]

Really loving your videos atm. Hope you're well ❤

[@barrbuff]

Liked this, nice and chill. I liked your reminders to tailor your meals to your own needs and to not stress about trying to be perfect.🥰

[@discoQueen127]

I loved Green Chef! When we could afford it, it taught me the basics of cooking and putting together meals that are simple, nutritious and delicious!

[@daniellecollins5865]

Free soul - their chocolate brownie one is so good. Soft, chewy, no nasties and I think vegan. Love their protein powder too. No artificial sweetners and the chocolate one in porridge is insane xx

[@stefaniegalea6810]

The wellington looked like my kind of dinner. I looooove mash and gravy. I too am not a great fan of beetroot, but do roast it ,as it tends to taste better that way to me. I think that’s your best vegan meal yet !. Xx

[@lilajohnson4633]

I'm impressed with how long that salad stayed fresh! It looked so good, I'll have to pick up some tempeh and try that out with my salads as well 😊 I've always thought with a wellington that the mushroom (and cabbage in this case) goes all the way around whatever's in the middle, so doing a thin layer of those all across the puff pastry instead of a thick layer either under or on top could be a solution?

[@RillaG]

Beets roasted in pesto is divine!! That wellington looks amazing... definitely going to try concocting something like that. Yum!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Maddie thanks for just being you.❤️ I read Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel such great reads. Love love themselves

[@brendaleick]

M, I love old films. And especially those of Alfred Hitchcock, of which "The Birds" is set in a small ocean side town not far from my California home. The story was originally written by British writer Daphne du Maurier and first published in her 1952 collection The Apple Tree. In the collection it was set in your beautiful Cornwall. Perhaps if you have a future difficult time getting into a book, maybe a collection of stories might be the ticket through. What a great goal. And what a great video. Thanks so much! Brenda from California

[@fruitellabong]

I would defo recommend going back to a court of mist and fury at some point, it does take longer to get into as it’s a bit different to the first one, but it’s soooooo worth it, it’s one of my faves, I wish I could go back and read it for the first time again xx

[@carolineford3021]

Very posh Gary, what a difference it makes when food is well presented that dessert yum I’d give it 9

[@felicityrosew]

Favourite vegan protein bar is Trek Millionaire Shortbread. Sold individually in the free from section. Delicious! 15g protein

[@neonMETEOR]

AGREEEE

[@janebradfield2373]

I love your new top! Very nice. I love seeing the meals you created from all the cooking you did.

[@TheRayjane]

Do you have a cookbook? I just found you on KZbin. If you don’t, you should write one. I love your English cottage and your kitchen is so cozy. Everything you make looks amazing YUM

[@suzettebristol3683]

I love the ideas that I get from your videos. Everything looks so yummy!

[@roserosa8276]

Plain vegan yogurt also taste good on top of the pasta

[@rachelspoon4741]

These past two videos have inspired me to make more pies :) i love homemade pies but not made it such a long time. I dont know why I have not had any over the winter, but makes complete sense from a warm hearty meal pov. Thank u for inspiring me :)

[@gabrielamorenovera9077]

I LOVED this video, thank you so much! Loved seeing your meal prep video and then this one. Love, love, loveeee! Hope the hen do you went to was fun!

[@zellalaing5439]

Thank you for talking about height being a factor, I watch so many dietitians who would say what I eat is too low in calorie, but it's the perfect amount for me, I don't loose weight, I stay the same and its a healthy weight for my height. Appreciate you mentioning it!

[@flojohobbit5084]

The salad with tempeh and Wellington with mash and gravy look so good! 🤤

[@fraugray]

Loved all the meals you made - your videos are always inspiring to me 🤩

[@CharlotteOHara1]

Loved this - so neat to see what everyone else is eating around the world! Also thanks so much for not rushing to cram it all into like a 15 minute video either haha

[@shadeofgreene]

The Nugo Sea Salt Chocolate Prezel protein bars are my absolute fave and I would die for them. Would recommend you try them if they're in the UK

[@mansoor3159]

Yay!! Finally Madeleine came with this video and I really needed this video so so much you are my inspiration and I wish you reach 600K Subscribers very very soon!💫☺️💕

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Good morning Madeleine & Alex and love 🥰 this what Madeleine ate in a week and hopefully you are having a good week. Have a happy Friday and weekend and thanks for being so inspirational. Love 💕❤️ Madeleine & Alex.

[@chizzler2248]

Loved all the meals you made. You have given me inspiration! I too always have hair constantly around with having 2 dogs and 1 cat, but well worth it.

[@JoannaLouise200]

I might try part reversing the beetroot and mushrooms in the Wellington. ie, finely chopped mushroom & beetroot in the duxelle, and enormous closed chestnut mushrooms as the main bulk. Love seeing how you develop recipes...and Alex the willing (and lucky) Guinea-pig!

[@EmilieHorswill]

Haha I just read both books in about a week. And the second book is wayyyy better than the first ( my opinion) only thing is you need to trust through the first 40 pages and past the wedding and all is well ☺️

[@crystalh1402]

Have you tried cooked beets in smoothies? I love them 😍 swap for half the berries in your favorite berry smoothie recipe

[@juchidaf]

I love soups!!!! And I loved this video, wonderful in every single way.

[@KirstenEvans232]

Oh persevere down the track with a court of mist and fury, you'll be glad u did. Oh and loved this ❤️ 😁

[@Alaskaventureswithbrodie]

@smallseedbar is such a great tasting bar plus the ingredients list you can’t beat.

[@ann-marie-4669]

Love your recipes! I’ve made your red pepper pasta, creamy satay tofu curry and today we had the Eggless mayonnaise sandwich- so delicious! I ended up popping in some a Richmond vegan bacon too which worked well. I’d be very interested to see some air fryer cooking at some point 😊

[@hollywebster6844]

DK if Aloha bars are available in the UK, but they are my favorite soy-free vegan protein bars. Many flavors, 14gm protein in each bar. My favorite flavors are peanut butter chocolate chip and vanilla almond.

[@petegriffiths930]

Thanks for good ideas meal planning 😊

[@JessieRose96]

The washing up gloves cutting the beetroot is such a vegan problem 😂😂😂 love it. I feel you!

[@lorainebryce8229]

Another fab video loved all the food you made 💗

[@francessweeney1]

Heya Madeleine, hope your felling less stressed now, I'm aware that I'm watching this video a couple of days after release, hopefully you see my message! If its not to annoying for you to tell me but I was wondering where you get your dinner plates, the white ones with the deep lip on them, Alex has one of said plates on his lap at the end, eating your beetroot Wellington, I love the way they are quite deep for a dinner plate with loads of depth for gallons of gravy. I can never seem to find anything like them, my family are all gravy/sauce monsters and we can't really keep eating our meals out of big pasta bowls because they are able to hold all the sauce, 😂😂😂😂 thanks a million and I love the look of the parcel filling, the pasties looked delish, lots of love for a fab week, by the way it's snowing here in Ireland so our spring seems to be taking its blooming sweet time to arrive over here, 😢😢😢 love to all of you and I hope your baby's leg is better now xxx

[@1012chart]

Great video. I love the idea of meal prepping especially salads... It makes the meal so easy and available... And I think the no individual clean up for those meals makes it a winner. Looking forward to your Wellington recipe. Btw... Your silver earrings in the last day are really gorgeous... Can you share where they are from? Thanks

[@Classiclover4ever]

i love rebecca! it s such a good book!

[@moonica5770]

Enjoyed this video so much 💗

[@dottiebaker6623]

Thank you for letting us know what you're reading! If you love books like Rebecca and Polkdark, you'd love any of the Brontes, Thomas Hardy, George Elliott and of course Dickens and Jane Austen. I'm a huge fan of 19th century English novels because of their descriptive powers, but you may already have read them. I also love Nathaniel Hawthorne and Willa Cather for the same reason - they are much more than the one book each they're famous for writing. I'm currently re-reading The Blithedale Romance, by Hawthorne. And if you're in the mood for a rip roaring colonial American adventure, with a deeper view of First Nation people than you'd expect, you can't beat James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans. All these authors take you right to the place and time, as well as what the characters are feeling and thinking, with their language. I'd love to hear more of what's on your list.

[@hollywebster6844]

Rachel by Daphne du Maurier is a wonderful book! "Last night I dreamt I was at Manderly again..." One of the best opening lines!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

You’re making me want to read it again…

[@hollywebster6844]

@@MadeleineOlivia I think I have read it 4 times. The first time as a teen and I have loved that book since. About time for me to revisit Manderly!

[@milesperhour95]

Your text corrections of yourself during your book discussion were so funny.

[@dottiebaker6623]

When I was working, and much busier than I am most weeks now that I'm retired, I would cook all my meals on Sunday, pack them into containers and put them in the fridge/freezer. Then all week I could just grab and eat, but still eat very healthy meals. I generally made two or three meals of about 4 portions each, which meant I often ate several meals of the same thing in a row. But, they were delicious and I didn't mind, and often they improved with a bit of age. And also, eventually I realized that before the refrigerator, this is how all humans ate. You killed the game, and ate off it until it was gone. But mostly, you made soup and ate it until it was gone. Or turned the leftovers into the next soup. So, in a sense, we've evolved to eat the same thing for a day or two until it was gone. No worries!

[@olivebenson3235]

Loved these recipes and everything looked absolutely DELISH 😋.

[@clove4240]

Usually they say you should have about half your body weight in grams of protein ( as a good guide, but varies with activity levels and goals).

[@jamiecee4960]

The meals look yummy as always. Specially the mushrooms with mashed potatoes. I Love beets. My mom use to make pickled beets. Which now I'm craving them. lol. He is right. Never can have enough gravy. Lol.

[@louisedurrant1804]

Loved this…thank you for sharing xxx

[@AnnaAmoree]

I would love to see the recipe for the beetroot-wellington 😍😍😍

[@MadeleineOlivia]

👀👀👀

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Your recipes always look so good, Olivia.👏🏻

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thanks so much Sarah!

[@helensmith3214]

Hi Madeleine, could you show us a healthy protein bar recipe please?( you may have already done one and I’ve missed it!! ). There is that much sugar in a bought one some of them are so deceiving and are not actually healthy. Great recipes thank you. ❤

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I’ll add it to the list to create!

[@helensmith3214]

Thank you honey, that would be lovely.

[@RAINtears91]

i love misfits protein bars :D smores and chocolate brownie are amazing!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Oooh will try these next!

[@bryonymann4127]

I'm also in the Misfits fan club!

[@jadewillman-dg1ii]

I totally get the hair on face when you wear makeup. I have four dogs and spend all day finding fine hairs on my face from them,but we love them😊

[@loriwilliams2167]

Yummy, beautiful food!

[@johnmcdonald9239]

Sorry my phone had a mind of it's own l was saying thanks for Another interesting video from Your lovely cosy kitchen. Kind regards Ann.♥️

[@carolynhoover9444]

Love you! ❤️ amazing meals.

[@elenifaller7092]

What is your favorite protein powder? I tried orgain organic protein powder in vanilla and I found it tasted super fake and almost chemical like. I’d like to find one I like for busy days

[@KatByteK]

I'm so jealous of your height. It seems, we always want what we don't have. Enjoyed your video. I also love the Galantino Olive Oil Bottle. I have several of their bottles which are now empty. They are lovely additions to any kitchen.

[@jessmotif]

Would be great to know your vitamins, super greens etc. I know I need to get on it with this but it’s a bit overwhelming

[@MadeleineOlivia]

The only essentials if you’re vegan is B12! Other than that it’s best to speak to your doctor about if you need extra supplementation and go off you own personal health needs. You don’t NEED a greens powder especially if you eat a variety of fruit and veg in your diet x

[@lindsaywesner3615]

I don’t like cooked beets either but beet greens are delish and I just juice the beets or eat raw shredded with carrots in a slaw or pickled. Hate Cooked beet still….I wish I didn’t :)

[@kimmeemee913]

I can't wait to try the Wellington! Also, your makeup brushes may be shedding when you apply your makeup and those are the "hairs" on your face. 🤷‍♀️

[@phillippinter7518]

You don't have to give portion sizes for recipes if it's hard for you. Some people eat 1 meal a day others eat 6 meals a day some eat 3x the calories as others.

[@lolafalona6451]

I agree with @beec9741, never defend yourself because your portion may be bigger than someone else's. You are almost a foot taller than me and I know that your portions and my portions are going to be totally different. I love your recipes!! You also cook for 2 people, so of course your going to cook more food. Your skin is amazing too; you should do videos about the products you use :)

[@crystalh1402]

Vegan cream cheese is just too pricey for me so thank you for the suggestion on substitutes!

[@TheMontyMash]

Lovely video! I'm not a huge beetroot fan normally but I grow golden beetroot and love it (it's much less, well, beetrooty 🤣) x

[@susefink6099]

I love to watch your videos. They are always so delicious and you seem like a person who loves food. You also eat sweets and that makes you so normal❤, That is fine,i only wish,i could enjoy food that much😔. I am also a tall person and struggle with my weight and figure. I am allergic to alot of things,eg.nuts,etc. This makes it hard for me to eat fully vegan,but i do enjoy what i eat. Beetroot gives me an idea😎. I had beetroot chips sometime ago. Why don't you try to make some?. Maybe just clean them, peel them, put them on the oventray. Springle with salt and pepper and drizzle with a bit of olive oil,then bake them?

[@jacquieevans1712]

Have you tried Deliciously Ella’s energy balls? Game changer if you need a quick pick me up xx

[@megan3559]

I love your videos!

[@jofarrell4488]

I'm 5 foot 2 and prob eat the same portion sizes as you 😂. Lemon zest is the magic ingredient in soo many things, it changes everything for the better!!!xx

[@madi972100]

My favorite protein bars are the MISFITS ones

[@carlienvandernet7902]

Thanks for an other great video. Sorry to hear about Franky. I know he is already an old cat by the looks of it but I was hoping he would recover.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Sadly he won’t recover as he is very ill, but we are here to love him and look after him while he is with us ❤️❤️❤️

[@carlienvandernet7902]

@@MadeleineOlivia He is lucky to have a great loving family 🐾🐾😻. So sorry that he is not going to recover. All the best ❤️

[@kelsieroach8896]

you’re so pretty! ☺️

[@franciscachesca]

I recognise the animals hairs on my face 🤣 also a animal lover (and for that reason Vegan) here 🐷🐺🦝🦊💚 love the video.

[@jillbork2683]

All things salad !

[@runlife195]

Great vlog ❤ 😊