I love your videos! Can you please do some updated meal prep videos like this one with easy/different recipes? Maybe break them up in each time of the day or put them all together in a video. I would really love and enjoy that! I’m trying to start meal prepping I kind of do the same and just make a lot extra.
I just found your channel and I love the content in this video! While I’m not a vegan, I’m trying to eat dairy free for health reasons. I have zero passion for cooking/baking but I love to eat and I want to eat healthy. I feel so overwhelmed with all of it. I’m not creative when it comes to creating meals from scratch and I hate spending hours in the kitchen so I loveee the recipes and tips you shared in this video. I can’t wait to watch the rest for more ideas! I also shared your channel with a vegan coworker of mine. 😊
Thanks for the great video, Nikki! I am certainly with you on the frozen fruits and vegetables. Not only is it time saving, but economical as well. They stay fresh and you don't have all the waste of peeling, coring, dead leaves, etc. --and you just take out what you need and don't have to eat it on all at once before it goes limp and/or gucky! :D. Great tips. Have a good one.
great tips! on days where i do have time to cook i always cook at least one extra serving, that way im not eating the same thing every single day but i save time when i need to!
Thank you for this! as a newish vegan the most off putting aspect for me was hearing other vegans (including my boyfriend at the time) talk of how they batch prepare and eat the same thing day in and day out! It was one of the most disheartening facets of veganism that I faced when transitioning. Fortunately I come from a family that loves a culinary challenge so I eat a variety! You’re videos are helpful and easy to relate to, thank you 🦊
This video is so great, such an awesome way to show you don’t have to have the same thing everyday but can still prep to make things easier for you throughout the week!
My meal prep looks a lot like yours! I don't like preparing every meal portion everything at once. I cook my legumes and grains for the week and maybe make a dressing for my bowls... Also, I like to have at least one thing for work lunches (like some seitan, or burgers or stuff like this)
Well I really do the one meal through the week thing. I recently started doing pantry and freezer meals. Making bowling from my leftovers because the freezer is full. Trying to empty my freezer w/o throwing things away.
The berry advice is so spot on! I just had a whole container of strawberries I had to toss out to the wild bunnies in the back yard because they were just too soft and right on the edge of going bad. Not moldy yet but maybe 24 hours from being not edible even for outside animals. I’m not super picky about how “pretty” my fruit and veggies look either, so much produce is wasted and tossed out at stores, for instance, because the lettuce is a bit wilted or the apple has a tiny bruise on it. I will literally eat it up until the point where i feel it might be unsafe lol ehhh I hate wasting!
Heather Holt lol I feel you! My Grandma grew up during the war and always taught me not to waste food! I try really hard but sometimes I get paranoid that something is past its prime and I might get sick lol I really just try to buy as much as I think I’ll eat for a few days and then shop again to avoid being too wasteful
Thank you so much for this video! till now I watched videos where you should have like 14 containers for a week of meal, in my case it would be 28, cause I would of course prepare it for my hubby too and we should definitely buy a bigger fridge for all those containers 😅 Your method sounds much doable and it actually motivates me to start it, thanks 😘
Like you I hate eating the same thing throughout the week. I prepare a few ingredients and mix and match throughout the week. Just by adding different spices and toppings the same ingredients will make different and tasty meals
I feel less like I 'meal plan' and more like I just plan to have leftovers.. haha Makes it feel less daunting. When I'm cooking I just make extra (like you said) and then another meal or two is already looked after!
Amy G yes! That’s why I just barely cook it. Just so that it’s warmed through and then it’s done. I do find that Brussels sprouts are always soggy though so I avoid freezing those
J. C. I have an ebook on sale! It’s called 30 Vegan Breakfasts and has 30 vegan, oil-free, refined sugar free recipes 🥞💚 shopnikkivegan.com hope you love it!
Omg “This is is monotonous and not exciting” made me lol! Oh and on a side note, can you believe the Bachelor finale?! I saw you watching it in the video! Haha Glad Becca is going to be the new Bachelorette!
ccap3211 hahaha I almost put text on the screen when I was watching the show saying the same thing! 😂 I’m glad Becca will be next too but oy, so dramatic lol
So if you have rice, potatoes etc. premade, how do you heat it when you want to eat it? Because it's not healthy to eat it cold (it won't digest) and it's bad to heat it in microwave.
Sakura Garden depends on what I’m making, if it’s rice I sometimes use the microwave but I often make it into a “fried rice” by adding veggies and soy sauce so I’ll do that in a pan. Or the oven, just depends 😊
So nice to have this kind of take on meal prep. Who wants to eat the same thing every single day?
La Fuji Mama right? One or two days maybe but any more than that becomes a little boring
This is the best meal prep video I’ve watched!
Kimberly Meloy aw thanks Kimberly! So glad you liked it 💚💚💚
Love how realistic this is!! 😋
Macy Tzoylis thanks Macy, hope it was helpful 💜
I love your videos! Can you please do some updated meal prep videos like this one with easy/different recipes? Maybe break them up in each time of the day or put them all together in a video. I would really love and enjoy that! I’m trying to start meal prepping I kind of do the same and just make a lot extra.
I just found your channel and I love the content in this video! While I’m not a vegan, I’m trying to eat dairy free for health reasons. I have zero passion for cooking/baking but I love to eat and I want to eat healthy. I feel so overwhelmed with all of it. I’m not creative when it comes to creating meals from scratch and I hate spending hours in the kitchen so I loveee the recipes and tips you shared in this video. I can’t wait to watch the rest for more ideas! I also shared your channel with a vegan coworker of mine. 😊
Thanks for the great video, Nikki! I am certainly with you on the frozen fruits and vegetables. Not only is it time saving, but economical as well. They stay fresh and you don't have all the waste of peeling, coring, dead leaves, etc. --and you just take out what you need and don't have to eat it on all at once before it goes limp and/or gucky! :D. Great tips. Have a good one.
LOVE that scarf! Great vid too:)
aliza thanks! It’s from a vegan handbag company called Filbert 💚 shopfilbert.com/?aff=6
This is the BEST meal prep video I’ve ever watched!! It’s so attainable and not boring
Aw thanks Caitlin! That make me so happy to hear 💚💚💚 glad you liked it
Your makeup is stunning in this video!! Also super helpful tips
Sabrina Pollitt aw thank you! I hadn’t worn makeup in like a week so I put a little extra on that day lol so glad you liked the video!
great tips! on days where i do have time to cook i always cook at least one extra serving, that way im not eating the same thing every single day but i save time when i need to!
Brittany Vice exactly! Feels so much better to be prepared 👍
Thank you for this! as a newish vegan the most off putting aspect for me was hearing other vegans (including my boyfriend at the time) talk of how they batch prepare and eat the same thing day in and day out!
It was one of the most disheartening facets of veganism that I faced when transitioning. Fortunately I come from a family that loves a culinary challenge so I eat a variety!
You’re videos are helpful and easy to relate to, thank you 🦊
Velda Eitzen there are so many ways to be vegan! Do what works for you and makes you happy 💚
Thank you for all the awesome recipes! 💚
Thanks hun! Glad you liked it 💚💚💚
love the pinwheels those sound Fab!!!!
Thanks! They’re so easy and so energizing ❤️
This video is so great, such an awesome way to show you don’t have to have the same thing everyday but can still prep to make things easier for you throughout the week!
Awesome meal prep ideas! I can’t wait to incorporate these in my weekly planning!
These tips are amazing, thank you! I'm making the ranch soon.
Awesome, can’t wait to hear what you think! Let me know if you try it 💚💚💚
My meal prep looks a lot like yours! I don't like preparing every meal portion everything at once. I cook my legumes and grains for the week and maybe make a dressing for my bowls... Also, I like to have at least one thing for work lunches (like some seitan, or burgers or stuff like this)
Madalina Zbranca glad you can relate then! I think it makes it so much easier to be creative that way
Great video Nikki. Thank you!
Thanks Maryan, I'm so glad you liked it!
Well I really do the one meal through the week thing. I recently started doing pantry and freezer meals. Making bowling from my leftovers because the freezer is full. Trying to empty my freezer w/o throwing things away.
Why didn't I think of this???? Brilliant!
The berry advice is so spot on!
I just had a whole container of strawberries I had to toss out to the wild bunnies in the back yard because they were just too soft and right on the edge of going bad. Not moldy yet but maybe 24 hours from being not edible even for outside animals.
I’m not super picky about how “pretty” my fruit and veggies look either, so much produce is wasted and tossed out at stores, for instance, because the lettuce is a bit wilted or the apple has a tiny bruise on it. I will literally eat it up until the point where i feel it might be unsafe lol ehhh I hate wasting!
Heather Holt lol I feel you! My Grandma grew up during the war and always taught me not to waste food! I try really hard but sometimes I get paranoid that something is past its prime and I might get sick lol I really just try to buy as much as I think I’ll eat for a few days and then shop again to avoid being too wasteful
Heather Holt ps. SO nice that you have wild bunnies in your yard! Must be so cute!
Really fantastic ideas!!!! Thank you!
jcflute2017 I’m so glad you liked the video! Makes me so happy 💚
Thank you so much for this video! till now I watched videos where you should have like 14 containers for a week of meal, in my case it would be 28, cause I would of course prepare it for my hubby too and we should definitely buy a bigger fridge for all those containers 😅 Your method sounds much doable and it actually motivates me to start it, thanks 😘
That’s so nice to hear! So so so glad this was helpful for you 💙
Like you I hate eating the same thing throughout the week. I prepare a few ingredients and mix and match throughout the week. Just by adding different spices and toppings the same ingredients will make different and tasty meals
so true! glad you can relate :)
I feel less like I 'meal plan' and more like I just plan to have leftovers.. haha Makes it feel less daunting. When I'm cooking I just make extra (like you said) and then another meal or two is already looked after!
Same! That’s a great way of putting it. It really does make it so much easier 😊
Girl, these tips are SO GOOD!! I'll definitely remember these hacks for future meal preps
Annaliese D I know! Same! But there is a brand that does use compostable bags...can’t remember what it’s called but I found it at Whole Foods 🙌💚
NikkiVegan Wow, compostable bags?! I had no idea!! I gotta get on that. Thanks Nikki 😊😊❤
great tips- i always seem to fail when it comes to committing to actually *eating* the food i prep
SAME! That's why I wanted to make a video like this to show how I "prep" in a practical way :) So glad you can relate
I LOVE your channel! You're so awesome!
Lauren Singley aw thanks Lauren! That’s so nice of you 💚
definitely watching your vlogs daily! LOVE the recipes. Let's spread the word of veganism!!
your make up looks so good in this haha
Sheridan Dyches aw thank you!
I love your vegan food recipes x
Cupcake Xox 11 aw thank you, I’m so glad 💚💚💚
Great tips, thanks a lot!
this was so helpful!
Laurie T thanks Laurie! I’m so happy to hear that ❤️
Do you ever find that frozen broccoli ends up being mushy? I've tried several brands and it always ends up the same. :(
Amy G yes! That’s why I just barely cook it. Just so that it’s warmed through and then it’s done. I do find that Brussels sprouts are always soggy though so I avoid freezing those
I buy the steamables ones and they cook perfectly every time. Never mushy.
If you wash the berries with baking soda and water, they actually last longer in the fridge, but don't cut them up.
What's the pasta recipe starting at 6:32?
Do you refrigerate those dates??
Love your videos with such yummy recipes and great tips. Would love to have a cookbook by you...any thoughts??? Joc elyn
J. C. I have an ebook on sale! It’s called 30 Vegan Breakfasts and has 30 vegan, oil-free, refined sugar free recipes 🥞💚 shopnikkivegan.com hope you love it!
Thank you!!!
amongtheH2O ❤️❤️❤️
Random question:
Do you live in West Hollywood by chance? Your apartment looks very similar to a place I used to live! #notastalkeripromise ☺️
haha I do! a lot of places here have that old fashioned style, I love it :)
What is that pasta dish you make, it looks like spaghetti bolognese? Trying to find a dish that is not made with beyond meat.
I meal prep tofu, beans, rice and overnight oats. That's it. Any more and I've realised I just won't eat it, cuz I get bored.
Leander T me too! I just need some basics to save time, anything more gets old lol
Omg “This is is monotonous and not exciting” made me lol! Oh and on a side note, can you believe the Bachelor finale?! I saw you watching it in the video! Haha Glad Becca is going to be the new Bachelorette!
ccap3211 hahaha I almost put text on the screen when I was watching the show saying the same thing! 😂 I’m glad Becca will be next too but oy, so dramatic lol
I lost it when you said this is monotonous and not exciting for some reason lol
Aditi K hahaha yay! Glad you get my sense of humor 😂❤️
Loving your personality and videos so much ! I am sure we d be best friends lol !! I swear I am not creepy :p
HOMEGIRL IS GLOWING THO
haha thanks hun!
So if you have rice, potatoes etc. premade, how do you heat it when you want to eat it? Because it's not healthy to eat it cold (it won't digest) and it's bad to heat it in microwave.
I personally use a toaster oven, air fryer, or sauté in a pan. ;-)
Sakura Garden depends on what I’m making, if it’s rice I sometimes use the microwave but I often make it into a “fried rice” by adding veggies and soy sauce so I’ll do that in a pan. Or the oven, just depends 😊
Dr. Greger says the microwave is fine!! :)
Am I the only one getting a "This video is not available" notification?
Betty Ponciano oh no! Did it end up working?
You are so beautiful!!
Aw thank you :)