Hello again!
I hope this email finds you well, and that you are enjoying the first week of October! I've been a little more quiet this week, because my kids brought home their first runny noses of the year. We hadn't had a cold in nearly two years!
As luck would have it, I had just made a batch of Elderberry Syrup, so that came in handy this week. My kids won't take that on its own, but it's easy to add to smoothies and popsicles, so they get an extra antioxidant boost that way. (Note: Don't give it to children under 1, unless you use another sweetener.)
I've also been filming LOTS of video content behind the scenes this week, because we are getting ready to have a minor renovation in our backyard. We're getting a new deck! I imagine it's going to be noisy over the next few weeks as they tear down our old one, so I wanted to make sure that my YouTube channel will still be consistent as we deal with all of the noise.
If you have any videos you'd like to see for the upcoming holidays, please let me know ASAP! I think this upcoming week is the last quiet one we will have for a while, so I'm trying to work ahead in the video department as much as I can.
In the meantime, I hope you'll enjoy the two new recipes I posted this week, along with the meal plan below.
Note: When you have a moment, please leave a review + star rating on the recipes you try. Your feedback keeps me going, so I really appreciate it!
The comment section on my website is also the best place to ask me questions. I read them every morning! (Unlike my email inbox, which is a mess.)
New Recipes!
If you haven't visited my website this week, here's what you might have missed:
Veggie Fried Rice. Veggie Fried Rice is an easy, healthy dinner to have in your back pocket. It's the perfect way to use up leftover cold rice, and if you're trying to sneak more vegetables into your life, you're going to love the ratio of rice to veggies!
Pumpkin Latte Overnight Oats. Pumpkin Overnight Oats is a fast, make-ahead breakfast that you can prepare in just minutes. This version combines the flavor of a pumpkin spice latte with oatmeal, for a perfect Fall breakfast. It's comforting and delicious!
Cooking Videos
If you enjoy watching me cook in my kitchen, be sure to check out my latest videos! I usually post at least one new tutorial every week.
Roasted Chickpeas. Roasted chickpeas are a crunchy snack that you can make with just a few simple ingredients. They are the perfect topping for salad and soup, and you can make them even faster in the air fryer! I'll show you both methods in this video.
Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel if you enjoy these!
Dinner Ideas for the Week
Need some dinner inspiration? Here are some delicious ideas to help!
Sunday: Make Ahead Vegan Lunch Bowl. You can vary the toppings however you like, but the base ingredients are easy to prepare and can be made up to a week in advance– so your meals are ready whenever you are.
Monday: Veggie Fried Rice. Veggie Fried Rice is an easy, healthy dinner to have in your back pocket. It's the perfect way to use up leftover cold rice, and if you're trying to sneak more vegetables into your life, you're going to love the ratio of rice to veggies!
Tuesday: Instant Pot Curried Butternut Soup. This soup is warm, comforting, and healthy! I like to make it in the Instant Pot for convenience, but you could make it on the stove, too.
Wednesday: Vegan Chickpea Salad. This Vegan Chickpea Salad is a healthy make-ahead lunch filled with plant-based protein. I love how quick and easy it is to prepare!
Thursday: Easy Jackfruit Curry. This Jackfruit Curry recipe is a quick & easy vegetarian dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes. I love how flavorful it is, using convenient pantry ingredients.
Friday: Classic Chicken & Vegetable Soup. This Chicken Vegetable Soup is ultra-comforting and packed with healthy vegetables. The flavor reminds me of Chicken Noodle Soup, just without the white pasta! It's perfect for those following a Paleo or Whole30 plan, or for those looking for a low-carb meal idea.
Saturday: Day off from cooking! (Leftovers or take-out)
Want every meal planned for you?
I've got you covered with the 5-Day Fall Reset. It includes shopping lists and meal prep guides to tell you EXACTLY what to do every day, and includes seasonal recipes that are designed to eliminate food waste.
This guide will help you shop for and prepare only what you'll eat in a week! These recipes aren't on my website, so it's a great way to get more seasonal inspiration, too.
Breakfast Ideas
Pumpkin Latte Overnight Oats. Pumpkin Overnight Oats is a fast, make-ahead breakfast that you can prepare in just minutes. This version combines the flavor of a pumpkin spice latte with oatmeal, for a perfect Fall breakfast. It's comforting and delicious!
Creamy Zucchini Smoothie. This Zucchini Smoothie is a great way to use up frozen zucchini, and is a sneaky way to get more vegetables into your day. It tastes like you're drinking a peanut butter milkshake, but it's naturally sweet!
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins. These Paleo Pumpkin Muffins are light & fluffy, without using ANY flour or oil! They are lightly sweet, with the perfect amount of pumpkin spice flavor.
Crispy Almond Flour Waffles. These Almond Flour Waffles are quick and easy to prepare, calling for only a handful of ingredients. I love how each waffle has 6 grams of protein to help you feel full!
Purple Smoothie Recipe. This Purple Smoothie is super-easy to make, without any weird ingredients. You can drink it on its own for a nice antioxidant boost, or dress it up like a "Witch's Brew" Smoothie for Halloween!
Join the 10-Day Soup Challenge
I've teamed up with some friends, including Jen over at Simple Green Smoothies, to offer a FREE 10-Day Soup Challenge (Oct 4-13)
When you join the challenge you get:
• 10 healthy soup recipes w/ plant-based ingredients
• shopping list with easy to find ingredients • chance to win prizes like a Vitamix, cookbooks, meal plans, and more!
Click here if you'd like to join us!
Note: If you have any questions for me, the best place for me to respond is directly in the comments on my website. My email system is having issues with replies lately, so if you emailed me and didn't hear back, that's why! I read comments on my website everyday, so be sure to ask again there if I missed you.
Until next time, I hope you have a great week!
xo
Megan
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