Veggie Enthusiast

My journal of plant based meals

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Good morning! Happy Friday! . Are there any ingredients you’d like to see me use in my infused waters? I have a few ideas for the summer and would love your feedback on what you want to see! . I quickly snapped this water before my kids devoured it the other day. It is a cherry, clementine and cucumber infused water. This is a great “snacking” water. The water was lightly flavored and quite refreshing and the fruit provided a great snack afterwards. Cheers! . Have a great weekend! . . . #water #liquidgold #replenish #nutrientdense #relax #glow #vitaminwater #antioxidants #drinkwater #colorfulfood #infusedwater #eatorganic #eatclean #plantbased #wholefoods #hydrate #fruit #vitaminwater #colorfulwater #beautifuldrink #mocktail #happydrink #feedfeed #thekitchn #f52grams#huffposttaste #foodblogfeed #wholefoods

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Good afternoon! Happy Thursday! . If you checked out my stories, you already know that the kids and I are down at the beach. I love love love the ocean. As we like to say, “A bad day at the beach is still a day at the beach.”😉 . When we’re down here, I definitely prefer to cook as little as possible so I prepped a few things to come with us like quinoa, tofu, roasted veggies and stewed lentils. Besides, you has time to cook when you’re researching tide schedules, building sand castles and napping by the water 😉😊 . Have a great day!🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♀️ . . . #tbthursday #eatwellbewell #thenewhealthy #nutritiousanddelicious #eatwholefoods #justeatrealfood #nutrientdense #micronutrients #CBRecipeForSuccess #StomachHalfEmpty #pulses #plantprotein #quinoa #tofu #lentils #butternutsquash #powergreens #batchcooking #mealprep #comfortfood #vegan #vegetarian #plantbased #wholefoodplantbased #feedfeed #f52grams #wholefoods #foodblogfeed #huffposttaste

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Good afternoon! Happy Monday! . Do you like to ease into the week or jump in head first? . We are slowly recovering from all the festivities this weekend (see my last post💖). I find it’s easier to recover by just jumping into the week head first so I schedule all our appointments and commitments on Mondays. It probably sounds a little crazy but it forces us to stay on schedule and get things accomplished. . Of course my favorite way to recover is with a big, colorful, delicious smoothie!😉 . Recipe: •1/4 c water •1 scoop @gardenoflife vanilla protein powder •1 1/4 c frozen cherries •1/4 c frozen riced cauliflower •1 c @olivias_organics fresh baby spinach •1 c nondairy milk . Add ingredients to blender and combine until creamy. . Top with: •fresh or frozen cherries • @manitobaharvest hemp hearts •pumpkin seeds •chocolate chips •chia seeds . Enjoy!✨ . . . #smoothiebowl #smoothielove #smoothietime #smoothierecipes #smoothiebowls #smoothierecipe #smoothieoftheday #smoothielover #smoothielife #smoothieaddict #purplesmoothie #veggiesmoothie #healthysmoothie #vegansmoothie #breakfastsmoothie #greensmoothies #mhhempambassador #manitobaharvest #hemphearts #hempprotein #plantprotein #plantbased #wholefoods #feedfeed #huffposttaste #foodblogfeed #f52grams #thekitchn

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Good afternoon! Happy Saturday! . Today is a very special Saturday in our house as it’s the hubs & I anniversary 💖💖💖 All these years and kids later 😂, I still wake up grateful every single morning for this amazing man.😍 . To celebrate I made him a special infused water this morning. This refreshing water is cantaloupe, mango and cucumber (cut into sweet little hearts). 🧡💛💚 . I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, surrounded by family, friends, love and perhaps a glass of beautiful infused water😉 . . . #water #liquidgold #replenish #berries #nutrientdense #relax #insideout #glow #vitaminwater #antioxidants #drinkwater #colorfulfood #infusedwater #eatorganic #eatclean #plantbased #wholefoods #hydrate #fruit #vitaminwater #colorfulwater #beautifuldrink #mocktail #happydrink #feedfeed #thekitchn #f52grams#huffposttaste #foodblogfeed

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Good morning! Happy Friday!💃💃💃(⬅️this is my I’m so happy it’s summer dance 😁) . Are you a snacker? . I pretty much snack all day long. I’m not a fan of huge, heavy meals but I love to pick and graze throughout the day. Of course when I say snack I don’t mean just eating chips all day. I basically just mean eating smaller forms of meals. Take this dish for instance...it’s simply green beans, oranges, hemp hearts and a touch of olive oil and salt. You could easily serve this with beans, greens and quinoa and have a full meal but for my appetite this small plate did the trick. . Even if you’re a big meal eater, having an arsenal of veggie packed snacks is great to help you get from one meal to another 😉 And honestly this just tastes good! . Recipe: •1 c extra thin green beans •1/2 orange •2 tbsp @manitobaharvest hemp hearts •1 tbsp olive oil •1/2 tsp Himalayan salt . Defrost green beans. Toss with remaining ingredients and enjoy! (And if oil and salt aren’t your thing, just leave them off! The orange provides plenty of moisture and flavor🍊🍊🍊) . . #greenbeans #haricotvert #oranges #hemphearts #mhhempambassador #oliveoil #himalayansalt #salad #summerfood #summersalad #rawsalad #plantbased #plantprotein #wholefoods #lunchideas #greenfood #sweetandsalty #crunchy #summerfeeling #schoolsoutforsummer #summerbreak #veganmeals #vegansnack #eatyourveggies #iloveveggies #feedfeed #huffposttaste #f52grams #foodblogfeed

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Good morning! Happy Flag Day!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 . Has summer vacation started for you, your kids, or your family? . Today is the last day of school for our house and I’m so excited! Bring on the lazy mornings, long days at the beach, lots of summer reading and nighttime science lessons under the stars! Yahoo! 🤩🙌🏻😎 . And of course a celebration is not complete without starting the day with a bright, fun smoothie, especially a patriotic one😉 . Recipe: •1 c frozen blueberries •1/2 frozen banana •1/2 c frozen strawberries •4 small dates •1 c @olivias_organics baby spinach •1/4 c riced cauliflower •1/4 c pumpkin •2 tbsp @omg_superfoods pumpkin seed protein •1 c nondairy milk •water as needed . Add ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth. . Top with: •fresh @driscollsberry strawberries and blueberries •banana stars ⭐️ •a heavy sprinkle @manitobaharvest hemp hearts . Have a great day!🤩🙌🏻😎 . . . #flagday #patriotic #smoothies #smoothiebowl #smoothielove #smoothietime #smoothierecipes #smoothiebowls #smoothierecipe #smoothieoftheday #smoothielover #smoothielife #smoothieaddict #purplesmoothie #greensmoothie #healthysmoothie #bluesmoothie #vegansmoothie #breakfastsmoothie #greensmoothies #mhhempambassador #manitobaharvest #hemphearts #plantprotein #plantbased #wholefoods #feedfeed #huffposttaste #foodblogfeed

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Good afternoon! Happy Tuesday? . Do you have trouble sleeping when your partner is traveling? . My husband arrives home today after traveling for a few days. Whenever he travels, I have such a hard time sleeping! I can’t wait for him to get home so I can get a good nights sleep (and of course see him)! . While infused waters don’t offer me an energy boost like caffeine would, they definitely help keep me hydrated during my sleep deprivation. This infused water was filled with watermelon (yay!), orange slices and a sprig of mint. The orange and mint could easily overpower the watermelon so I used a small amount. Lemon would also be a great addition. . I hope you have a great afternoon! I’m off to greet my husband and sleep for 12 hours 😆 Cheers! . . . #water #liquidgold #replenish #watermelon #orange #mint #nutrientdense #vitaminwater #antioxidants #drinkwater #colorfulfood #infusedwater #eatorganic #eatclean #plantbased #plantpowered #wholefoods #hydrate #fruit #vitaminwater #colorfulwater #beautifuldrink #mocktail #happydrink #feedfeed #thekitchn #f52grams#huffposttaste #foodblogfeed

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Good afternoon! Happy Monday! . Do you ever get overly focused on one type of food? . Right now I am obsessed with watermelon! I find myself craving it and enjoying it with almost anything. . This little snack was the perfect treat between meals. It’s simply diced watermelon, avocado and Himalayan salt (although hemp hearts would have been a great addition). Light, refreshing, crisp, creamy, sweet & salty...it hit all the right notes! . Have a great day! . . . #summer #summertime #summerfood #colorfulfood #happyfood #plateofgoodness #simplesnack #watermelon #avocado #healthyfats #plantpowered #balancedmacros #antioxidants #nutrients #plantbased #happytummy #foodphotography #pinkfood #greenfood #redfood #feedfeed #huffposttaste #f52grams #foodblogfeed #wholefoods

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Good morning! Happy Friday! . Do you wake up really hungry? . I wake up starving everyday! Some days my growling stomach actually wakes me up before my brain is ready 🤣 This is why I love smoothies. I can quickly throw together a healthy, delicious breakfast with my eyes barely open.😴 . Recipe: •1 c frozen blueberries •6 dates, softened •2 tbsp @omg_superfoods pumpkin seed protein powder •1 c @olivias_organics baby spinach •1/4 c frozen riced cauliflower •1/4 c pumpkin •1 1/4 c nondairy milk . Blend all ingredients until smooth. Add water or ice as needed for consistency. Add banana for a sweeter smoothie. . Top with: •fresh blueberries • @manitobaharvest hemp hearts • @chocolove 70% dark chocolate, melted . I hope you have a great day (and a full belly 😆)! . . . #smoothie #smoothies #smoothiebowl #smoothielove #smoothietime #smoothierecipes #smoothiebowls #smoothierecipe #smoothieoftheday #smoothielover #smoothielife #smoothieaddict #purplesmoothie #greensmoothie #veggiesmoothie #healthysmoothie #bluesmoothie #vegansmoothie #breakfastsmoothie #greensmoothies #mhhempambassador #manitobaharvest #hemphearts #hempprotein #hemplife #hemplove #plantprotein #plantbased #wholefoods

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Good evening fine folks! I hope you are having a great week! . How do you deal with the end of the school year crazies? . Our house is in full chaos right now! I am trying to remind myself that in one short week summer vacation will officially begin but this is the longest week of the year! So many events, exams, activities and sports! I managed to enjoy a calm moment today with this orange and kiwi water. It was refreshing and delicious and provided me a quiet moment in the eye of the storm, allowing to chant my mantra “one more week, one more week...”🤣🤣🤣 Cheers! . . . #water #liquidgold #replenish #berries #nutrientdense #relax #insideout #glow #vitaminwater #antioxidants #drinkwater #colorfulfood #infusedwater #eatorganic #eatclean #plantbased #wholefoods #hydrate #fruit #vitaminwater #colorfulwater #beautifuldrink #mocktail #happydrink #feedfeed #thekitchn #f52grams#huffposttaste #foodblogfeed

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Good afternoon! I hope you are enjoying a relaxing weekend! . Do you meal prep or batch cook on the weekend? . Depending on what we’re doing, I try to get some things ready for the week. It makes life so much easier if I have a breakfast item prepared for the kids or a quick snack for my husband. However, this weekend, I am all about relaxing and taking a much needed break. So we played outside, took naps and enjoyed leftovers! . This plate was a great use of leftovers. #raidyourfridgeanyday is well under way here!! It’s composed of: • @earthlychoice Quinoa •French Lentils • @olivias_organics Spring mix •roasted Brussel sprouts and butternut squash •mixed olives •drizzle of olive oil and pinch of salt . Tell me about your weekend...relaxing, busy, full of food and fun?! . Have a great day!😘 . . . #inspirehealth #eatwellbewell #thenewhealthy #nutritiousanddelicious #eatwholefoods #justeatrealfood #iquitsugar #nutrientdense #micronutrients #CBRecipeForSuccess #StomachHalfEmpty #pulses #plantprotein #quinoa #lentils #powergreens #batchcooking #mealprep #comfortfood #vegan #vegetarian #plantbased #wholefoodplantbased #feedfeed #f52grams #huffposttaste #foodblogfeed #wholefoods

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Good morning! It’s finally Saturday!💃 🍒 What is your favorite summer produce? 🍒 I can’t wait for cherry season to begin! I love fresh cherries especially on a big smoothie bowl! For the majority of the year I make do with frozen cherries but for a brief, glorious part of the summer, I finally get to enjoy fresh cherries. So, as I impatiently wait, this smoothie bowl will have to keep me happy.😉 🍒 Recipe: •1 c frozen cherries •1/2 c frozen bananas •2-4 small dates •1 c mixed frozen veggies (cauliflower, squash, zucchini) •2 tbsp pumpkin seed protein powder •1 1/2 c nondairy milk 🍒 Add all ingredients to your blender. Blend until thick and creamy. 🍒 Top with: • @manitobaharvest hemp hearts •pumpkin seeds •frozen cherries •banana slices 🍒 Have a wonderful day! . . . #smoothiebowl #smoothielove #smoothietime #smoothierecipes #smoothiebowls #smoothierecipe #smoothieoftheday #smoothielover #smoothielife #smoothieaddict #greensmoothie #veggiesmoothie #healthysmoothie #purplesmoothie #vegansmoothie #breakfastsmoothie #greensmoothies #mhhempambassador #manitobaharvest #hemphearts #plantprotein #plantbased #wholefoods #cherries #bananasmoothie #pumkinseeds #nicecream #bananas

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Good afternoon! Happy Thursday! . What do you do to hinder food waste? . One of the reasons that we drink infused waters in our house is to prevent food waste. Often I would serve our toddlers some fruits and/or veggies that they wouldn’t touch. Rather than throw them out, we started putting them in infused waters. . My kids don’t often waste berries but this morning I got “lucky” and was able to make a berry infused water. This water is infused with blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. It was mild and refreshing but could certainly entertain citrus and/or herbs for a bigger, bolder flavor. Cheers! . Hope you are having a great day! ⭐️ . . . #water #liquidgold #replenish #berries #nutrientdense #relax #insideout #glow #vitaminwater #antioxidants #drinkwater #colorfulfood #infusedwater #eatorganic #eatclean #plantbased #wholefoods #hydrate #fruit #vitaminwater #colorfulwater #beautifuldrink #mocktail #happydrink #feedfeed #thekitchn #f52grams#huffposttaste #foodblogfeed

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Good evening! Happy Wednesday? . Does anyone else get more antsy for the weekend on short weeks? I do 🙋‍♀️. It’s like I get a taste of freedom and can’t look back 🤣 I am also quite eager for the school year to be over and have our intensely scheduled lives slow down a bit. While I impatiently wait, I’ll just enjoy lots of summer food like this salad.😉 . Recipe: •1 c fresh raw broccoli chopped •2 stalk celery, diced •1/4 c raw sunflower seeds •1/8 c raisins •1 snack pack @eatwholly guacamole •pinch of salt if necessary . Add ingredients to a bowl and mix until guac coats everything. Enjoy! . Have a great night!🌝 . . . #broccoli #celery #sunflowerseeds #raisins #avocado #guacamole #salad #summerfood #summersalad #rawsalad #plantbased #plantprotein #wholefoods #lunchideas #greenfood #sweetandsalty #creamy #crunchy #summerfeeling #schoolsoutforsummer #summerbreak #veganmeals #vegansnack #eatyourveggies #iloveveggies #feedfeed #huffposttaste #f52grams #foodblogfeed

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Good afternoon! Happy ☀️day! . Are you enjoying any special beverages this weekend? . This special infused water is in honor of my friends @thelookofyoustyle and their fabulous Facebook show. This peach, strawberry and lemon infused water is delicious on its own or perhaps the talented @shanna.stanaford and @jody.mcgrath can work their magic on it!😉 Cheers!💖 . Hope you are having a great weekend! . . . #water #liquidgold #replenish #nutrientdense #relax #insideout #glow #vitaminwater #antioxidants #drinkwater #colorfulfood #infusedwater #eatorganic #eatclean #plantbased #wholefoods #hydrate #fruit #vitaminwater #colorfulwater #beautifuldrink #mocktail #happydrink #feedfeed #thekitchn #f52grams#huffposttaste #foodblogfeed

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Good afternoon!☀️🌈 Happy Saturday! . Will watermelon be on your menu this weekend? . We are definitely enjoying watermelon this weekend, starting with the picture above. I sliced a small watermelon and cut it into triangles. Then I drizzled it with @chocolove chocolate orange bar and sprinkled it with @manitobaharvest hemp hearts. You could add a pinch of salt to the dish to really enhance the flavors. . The perfect way to enjoy watermelon on a hot, sunny Saturday! 🍉❤️💚 Tell me what you’ll be enjoying this weekend! . Have a great weekend! . . . #watermelon #chocolate #hemphearts #memorialdayweekend #saturday #memorialday #sunnyday #hotday #perfectsummer #summerfood #chocolove #manitobaharvest #wholefoods #vegan #vegetarian #picnic #bbq #coolfood #colorfulfood #sweet #fruit #feedfeed #huffposttaste #f52grams #eater #seriouseats #foodgawker #foodblogfeed

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Good morning! Happy Friday!⭐️⭐️⭐️ . Do you prefer a sweet or savory breakfast? . I have always preferred a sweet breakfast. When I was transitioning away from cereal for breakfast to something healthier, I would always get stuck on ideas. I knew I wanted to start my day with veggies but couldn’t stomach a big savory plate in the mornings. When I finally discovered smoothies, it was the best of both worlds! I could still enjoy a sweet treat but have it be jam packed with goodness. . This smoothie was delicious but not very sweet. Rather than blend more into it, I opted to top with with sweeter toppings. If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add more banana and perhaps a few dates. . Recipe: •2 tbsp @omg_superfoods pumpkin seed protein powder •1 c frozen raspberries •1/2 frozen banana •1/4-1/2 packet @pitayaplus frozen dragonfruit •1/4 c frozen riced cauliflower •1/4 c frozen zucchini •1 c @olivias_organics baby spinach •1 c @lovemysilk original soymilk . Add ingredients to blender and blend until smooth and creamy. . Top with: • raspberry purée (1/2 c frozen raspberries blended with 1-2 tbsp water) • @purely_elizabeth Banana nut grain free granola •fresh or frozen raspberries •banana slices •freeze dried berries . Have a great Friday!🌈 . . . #smoothie #smoothies #smoothiebowl #smoothierecipes #smoothieaddict #smoothieoftheday #smoothietime #smoothielove #smoothielife #greensmoothie #pinksmoothie #purplesmoothie #bananasmoothie #raspberrysmoothie #veggiesmoothie #vegansmoothie #breakfastsmoothie #fruitsmoothie #healthysmoothie #plantbased #nutrientdense #wholefoods #antioxidants #vitamins #feedfeed #huffposttaste #f52grams #foodblogfeed