Easy VEGAN Meal Prep For The Week High-Protein | Ep.2

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Hi guys! Thank you so much for all the love and support on my last video. You wanted me to share my meal prep, so for week 2 of prep, you will learn my favorite way of meal prepping in bulk to maximize efficiency.

[@sippinlean277]

Please turn to Jesus please he loves you so much and died on the cross for you 💔 🙏❤ 🙏 ❤ 💗 💛 💔 🙏❤

[@franciscachesca]

This is so helpfull, thank you. Please make more of these ❤

[@creationslandscapedesigns]

What I like to do every other Friday is go through my vegan cookbooks and pick meals for the next two weeks. I pick two dinner and two lunches for one week, then another. I pick meals that share the same ingredients. I grocery shop at the farmers market for most of my fruits and veggies, then at sprouts. I only grocery shop every other Saturday and buy for two weeks. I also avoid buying things in cans and plastic packaging as much as possible. I have been vegan for 11 years this March.

[@lindsaytoussaint]

Natalie these vids are invaluable - Seriously! I keep thinking by now I’m an expert but then I learn more from you. Also I just recently got a veggie chopper (even though I have good knife skills, this is a crazy time saver!) - I’m telling you, the scenes where you’re slamming it are SO SATISFYING 😂👏🏾 I was cracking up. The zoom-in 🤣

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

It’s the best tool ever. 😂🤣 yeah we were cracking up too editing it.

[@AmalieBarras]

Your content has had a big impact on our household, we’ve done high-protein January both this year and last year following meal prep videos of yours. You are so sweet and humble about it all. We are such big fans! ❤ Love from London.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much for the amazing feedback. That makes me so happy 🫶🏽

[@frugaluser]

Hey, I am happy that I found your content. I have been looking for some ideas for healthy weekly eating.

[@jillschwartz2442]

I love these meal prep videos! Gives me so many ideas for weekly eating! I’ve been vegan for 5 years and really want to focus this year on building more muscle! Thank you for being an ally for the animals and for a healthy life! Very inspiring 💚🌱

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

You got this! 2023 is your year 🫶🏽🙌🏽

[@jillschwartz2442]

@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef 🥰💚

[@brehil8810]

Love the video. I need to get one of those choppers. Amazing.

[@jjb1029]

I’ve been watching you for five years. I really want to try liv body . Please pick me. I cannot wait for another video.

[@DenaliTheAdventuress]

This was your best meal prep video yet! Presentation & production on point 🙌🏼

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Omg really?!? Thank you so much 🫣🥹

[@katiegrevlos3353]

This meal prep is great! Also, I never knew that food processors can shred things! I’ve owned a food processor for years now and also wondered what that metal plate attachment was for. Be right back…going to shred all the veggies now!!! 🤗

[@FelineFriendly4]

Now I need to take the next step and do it! I like the organization and the color in the food choices. I was hungry after a long day of work today and was so happy not to stop and by something on the fly but made it home and had some wild rice already prepped and sautéed red bell pepper, sweet potato in Tamari and then added some rice, an egg and peas and it was yummy and satiating. I need to try doing tofu in the air fryer and use tools I have in the home more such as a mandolin and food processor. Thanks so much Natalie, this is the year I am serving my body in the way it needs to see strong definition everywhere. Love your sweet energy and clarity and speed of speech. It is not too fast, which really matters. You are doing great!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much 😊 you got this!

[@ElaineSilva-vb5yh]

Can’t wait for the next video! I love trying new things.

[@stinakorv]

OMG have not watched your videos for a while and MAAAAN you have packed on some muscle!! gj!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Welcome back!

[@jasminenergy]

Girllll i am so excited for your return to stage YES YES YES.. Keep coming with this videos

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yay!!! Thank you so much

[@taraanderson805]

I need to meal prep like this. It’s the one thing i never do. Got the training and macros down but i make things harder on myself and don’t make the best nutritious choices.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

It really helps stay on track.

[@hilahtorres3950]

Looks so good!! Have fun at the expo. I was laughing at the cloud of VWG in the air . It happens everytime!!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Never fails lol

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Congratulations Hilah!!! You won my Giveaway for a LIVBODY gift card. Please send me a dm on my ig: FITVEGANCHEF ❤

[@melissarochette]

Thanks for all of your advices 😍

[@petrawhitmore4751]

I’ve never seen a baked seitan recipe! It certainly looks easy enough…. First video I’ve seen from you and I love the info. Well put together😊

[@Donnac98]

I love the Lupini bean seitan. It's my go to. I soak my own beans as I couldn't afford to keep using ready to use ones. I'm enjoying your cookbook! I love the high protein veggie tots. The breakfast sausages are great!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying the recipes. I should probably be doing the same and buying the dry beans + soaking! That would totally save me💰

[@chelseaosborne940]

I LOVE your seitan recipe!!

[@bcnumeroum1]

I've been vegan for over 10 years and it's the first time I've heard about lupini beans! Thanks fot that! You are great!

[@beckydavidek8530]

Just getting started on my "return to fitness" journey! I had forgotten how to meal prep - so this has been super valuable! Thank you for sharing!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Welcome back! You got this 🙌🏽

[@CW-nk2vd]

My name is Andre Watson and I came across your video today by chance. I enjoyed and learned a lot from watching your demonstration. Your communication style and teaching method are exceptional. Watching you made me realize I need to get myself one of those chopping devices, a Vita Blender, and quality Food Processor.

[@NothingBtBlueskies]

Love that you’re baking the sausages! I’ve been wanting to make seitan Italian sausages, but every recipe I’ve seen shows them being steamed. I’d rather bake them instead. I will follow your baking time, when I make the Italian sausages. Thank you!

[@karinmracek2472]

Great prep ideas. Thank you!

[@alexiso7732]

I like to use a silpat to cover foods in the oven instead of foil or parchment most of the time. I'm glad you didn't get beet juice on your beautiful purple top! 😅

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Omggggggg 🤩Genius! I’ll try that next time🙌🏽

[@dogtrainingwithnathalie7738]

Thank you so much for these videos! I’ve incorporated so many of your meal prep ideas including your seitan recipes. Absolutely amazing!

[@patriciavazquez3047]

Love this post!!!

[@aurorarivendale3490]

Getting more serious about strength training and am one of the few vegetarians/plant based people at the gym and your videos are helping me follow my coaches guidelines for macros! Also I desperately want that chopper! Thanks so much for all the time you put into these! Would be fascinated to know how long it all took in real time! ? Best wishes from Cincinnati Ohio

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

It usually takes me 2-2.5 hours when I’m not filming. It I get fancy with it 3 hours.

[@amandabriggs7394]

Loved this ❤ I used my veggie chopped just for onions, I never thought of using it for potatoes or peppers but I ll definitely be doing that this week. Thanks for the inspo ❤

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yeah! Time saver!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Congratulations Amanda!!! You won my Giveaway for a LIVBODY gift card. Please send me a dm on my ig: FITVEGANCHEF ❤

[@kellyfranklin5482]

Great tip using the chopper for prep! That saves so much time!

[@zdenkakanov4963]

You are such an inspo 🤩🥰 I have my first show in April, can't wait, and I'll be the first athlete for my coach on vegan diet.....thanks to you I am sure, that I'll make it and make myself proud 🥰🥰 thank you so much for everything you do. Love to you and George. Zdenka from Czech republic

[@FernandoSantos-py5ro]

Im a beginner, and i want to learn to do things like that to improve on my vegan journey. I would appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks!

[@Fitmomlifts]

Best meal prep video I have seen! Just so exact and all the tips were totally doable and time saving. Just invested in some airtight containers and headed to the store to start my prep! 🎉❤ No need to wait for Monday for this girl!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Glad it was helpful! Let’s gooo 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@andreabranson7313]

I'm loving this! You make meal prep simple. I like that you start with the portion of the meal that takes the longest to the shortest. Thanks for being so detailed.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much beautiful! I’m glad you are enjoying the content 🫶🏽

[@danaparker1188]

Love this video! I really need to incorporate some of these Mel prep tips in my daily meals. You make it look so easy and effortless! Thanks Natalie!

[@madybowerman1231]

This video has inspired me to start meal prepping to take control over my health. Thank you for the amazing content and being an inspiration to us all.

[@sallyis6084]

I love how simple yet effective your meal prep is! Can't wait to see more prep meals and FDOEs showing how you put them together in tasty combos!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

More to come!

[@meagannicole9359]

I love it ❤

[@lindsaycomerallen2590]

I am reaching FIRE in May. Health is my utmost goal for the year. My husband and I meal prep each week and can't wait to try your seitan suggestion on lupini beans!!

[@MissMarquise]

Life changing - I never heard of BULK meal prep before... so simple, can't believe I never thought of it!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yes! It’s definitely more enjoyable imo

[@Kristen_Colin]

You make meal prepping look so easy. Definitely gonna try it out! I need that vegetable chopper in my life, what a time saver!

[@rowenaanderson3739]

Excited to see you prepare for your next competition.

[@melissavictoriafrayer388]

The cookbook is legitimately my favorite cookbook ever!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

best compliment ever!

[@melissavictoriafrayer388]

@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef least I can do! These recipes are getting me gains and helping me lose fat. 🔥💪

[@savannahnicole4775]

Bought your cook book and have been using your recipes every single day! thank you so much for your amazing content and creative delicious recipes and ideas! you got me hooked on kite hill chive cream cheese as well! I've been vegan 11 years and your recipes make it so much easier!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Aw 🫶🏽 thanks you do much for the kind words. Means the world to me that you are enjoying the recipes 🙌🏽

[@gabrielaherrera3665]

Yesssss so love your videos

[@mariegetz2385]

I found this so helpful! Love your no nonsense approach to nutrition!!!

[@daviscircle3280]

Glad I found your videos, you give me great ideas for my new workout journey while eating plant base.

[@tkvs87]

I am glad I found your KZbin channel. It is very inspiring when it comes to meal prep for Athletes. I like the Seitan receipe, the easiest I have came across.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you are enjoying the seitan.

[@thestormlscoming]

It's been a while since i watched one of your videos, i forgot how much i love your approach and recipes. Unique, flavorful, practical, nutritious, and delicious. Thank you!

[@thetina]

I’ve never tried bulk style prepping! This sounds like a whole lot easier than portioning everything out in so many containers. Thank you!

[@Vaydasmom0923]

Cannot wait to use these tips for meal prepping! Nat you are the GOAT sis!! 👏🏼 💪🏼 ❤️

[@cathywhite8414]

Another great video! Thank you Natalie!

[@celinew286]

Another great video! Makes meal prep look so much easier and less overwhelming. Thanks Natalie!!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos

[@virginiascott6895]

Your videos are such great inspiration to so many women, always so informative and helpful!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the content

[@gcianci3390]

Your videos are so motivating and informative for my husband and I as we start our bodybuilding and meal prepping journey!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying them

[@Jilleyful]

Natalie, I made your lupini bean seitan, and oh my gosh!! It's SO GOOD!! Also, the portions are so high in protein! I love it!

[@josiebernabei3230]

Love everything what you are eating and meal prepper… pls keep going.

[@racheluhrman6903]

That veggie chopper! 😮 I definitely need one of those! Great video!

[@Littledudesontheprairie]

I love these practical tips for busy people! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@elichka.l]

Great video❤ and great tips for storing food, gonna try the same technique for asparagus.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much! Yes, try the asparagus… it’s super easy and keeps soo well.

[@LisaR-29]

I’ve been craving tofu and never thought about not seasoning it until use so you can change it up. Genius!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yes! That way you can make different dishes (Mexican, sushi bowl, or Italian dish) using tofu but switching a sauce or condiment.

[@gbibim]

I love watching your videos for meal prep inspiration!

[@makaylaashten293]

Love seeing your meal prep videos! I used to really struggle with getting in protein. ALSO because of your videos with your husband, I was able to get my husband to go vegan without him feeling like he’s missing out on his gains!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

That's amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@Whatevertheheck]

Yayyy your cooking videos make me so happy!! I’ve been wanting to go vegetarian/vegan but usually have a hard time finding videos that fit my tastebuds but these all sound delicious!!

[@allie123493]

So excited for this prep series!

[@ashleypresson7317]

Wow your meal prep is surprisingly easy! Definitely gonna try a variation of this next week!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

I love simple meals🫶🏽

[@rebeccabrothers8056]

I really enjoy your meal preps, it givese great ideas fory busy week as well, it's nice to have my own "pre-made" meals, thank you Natalie!

[@amhsbit]

Love all of your videos. This is so helpful.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Glad you like them!

[@dilore6]

Muy Bella Natalie ❤ thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@saratruett9378]

I love your meal prep videos!!! You're such an inspiration, would love to see a video on how you got into the body building space, hoping to challenge myself in this realm this year.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

There’s one on my vlogmas playlist from 2019, but I’m decked out in Christmas 🎅🏻 lol sooo there’s that🤣😂 I need to make an updated one.

[@healthfullivingify]

This is an excellent how-to video, Natalie. Thanks!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donnaphillips142]

Thank you for this great meal prep video. Super helpful!!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karachi3]

I Love how simple and easy the meal preps are, & will definitely will make Lupini bean seitan 💙

[@cherylwolk4352]

Thanks for going through the seitan recipe again, I prep it every week but never use lupini beans, will try that this week!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

I hope you enjoy it

[@dancingonhands]

Wow, so impressed!!🙌🏼 I feel like such a slacker after watching this!😂 You are one amazing person!🤩❤️

[@celinagarciareyes5677]

Hi Natalie! Thanks for sharing your great tips and tricks on meal prep! I always appreciate new ideas to help speed up my meal prep process for me and my family. Cannot wait to see your next video episode!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Crazy-wr5nx]

❤️ Your food prep tutorials! Always great inspo!!!

[@reneeaberle6699]

Thanks so much for the tutorial! For sure going to try this bulk meal prep out! Looks like a game changer for sure!

[@I_am_flawsome]

Thank you sooo much for this

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

You're so welcome!

[@Brofelia]

Thanks for doing a meal prep video! I've never tried bulk style because I found it a little overwhelming but it makes a lot more sense now 😄

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Once you try it you’re going to love it! It’s so convenient.

[@GeorgeRitchieMatthews]

This is so helpful! Luckily, I just get to eat all the food you make 🎉

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yes you are🫶🏽 I’m lucky that you film and edit my videos🙌🏽😆 we a good team 😘

[@thatveganmuslim]

Would love a video of your protein muffins and the different variations you make them in. Love your videos

[@rathersnappish]

Do you have any specific tips for storing/using cooked rice? I've been nervous about cooking more than I can eat in a few days after reading about the bacteria (bacillus cereus) which lives on dry rice and starts to grow as soon as rice becomes wet. Apparently it is not killed by cooking rice and will continue to grow on cooked rice no matter what (though refrigeration slows the process down). How long do you keep your cooked rice for?

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

4-5 days refrigerated...you can also wait until it's completely cool and freeze. Freezing is the best way to keep rice.

[@rathersnappish]

@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef oooh great idea Re freezing, that hadn't occurred to me. maybe b/c my freezer is so full: I store bulk VWG & grains that way too so they stay fresh. I'll need to get in there and do a little shove-shove to make space. 🙂

[@nicolechrisman7594]

Love these meal prep videos.

[@Veggiebonbon]

Amazing meal prep ideas and tips, thank you. You’re so inspiring ❤

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much. Happy you found the video helpful 🫶🏽

[@bethanyehrhardt3365]

Best vegan recipes! Thank you for making food prep easy!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

You are so welcome!

[@kristi4439]

Bought your book and going to piece togther some of the recipes this week! Thank you for everything you do!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much 🫶🏽 I can’t wait for you to try some recipes 🙌🏽 Happy Cooking 🙌🏽

[@melisabataller8484]

loved this detailed meal prep, i need to step up my game with this!!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yay! That makes me so happy 😁 thank you so much for watching 🫶🏽

[@Kipfit89]

Natalie I love these food prep videos, you always give me great ideas and get me excited about eating healthier!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ChanFacets]

I absolutely love and appreciate your vegan ideas. Thank you!!!

[@pencilex]

Love you, love your ideas! Love your seitan (I lived off of it last summer!) thank you so much for inspiring me and so many other people out there! You’re the best! ❤

[@marymackey5964]

Hi Natalie! I recently found your channel and I’m so glad I did!!! Love your content, your personality, your platform and all the wonderful tips!!!! Can’t wait to try your cookbook. Do you have a hard copy or just ebooks???

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

@@marymackey5964 thank you so much and welcome to the fit fam💗 I only have a digital versions. You can open it on iBooks and it makes it super easy to navigate or with any PDF reader.

[@helencherry9133]

Love this! Got my calories & macros redone the other day via Evolt machine, so I am trying to figure out that sweet spot of trying to up the protein (165g) while not going over on the carbs (124g). I know your seitan recipe fits, so I plan to make some more of that. Jealous of the space you have to prep a whole week out!

[@kas652010]

Your lupini bean seitan is my favorite! Love following you on this journey!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

🫶🏽thank you

[@angelicaeckhoff1703]

I need that chopper!! Thanks for another great video 💜💜

[@tenapit]

I’ve been waiting all week for this video. Can’t wait to food prep❤❤❤

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yay!🫶🏽🙌🏽

[@natria7727]

First video of yours I've watched - subbed! I just recently discovered blanching for leafy greens, from "The Vegan Chinese Kitchen" - have done spinach, potato greens, even romaine. 🥬 They were all amazing! The hardest part is just washing those greens really well with multiple rounds of dunking. Haven't tried asparagus yet - but that's next! Can't wait to explore more of your channel.

[@katydunn6064]

Thanks for this! Very motivating…trying the seitan recipe this weekend!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Happy Cooking 👩🏽‍🍳🤩

[@jenstafford7692]

I made this seitan today and I was shocked that mine came out to 113 too. I appreciate recipes measured in grams SO much!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

yes grams makes recipes very predictable.

[@MJ_Smallz]

I love your channel and your cookbook! Slowly working my way through it. So much amazing inspo! Thanks Natalie!!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Happy cooking 🙌🏽🫶🏽