Vegan 21 day fix meal plan

Another week of going vegan!  It honestly has been a pretty awesome journey so far.  One thing for sure I am noticing is that I am sleeping a lot better!  (wahoo I love sleep!!) There is no reason for us in particular for doing this, just something we wanted to give a try.  

After completing the 21 day ultimate reset in November, we felt really good not eating animal proteins.  Then we read an extremely interesting study called the China Study (highly recommend getting the audible version as it sometimes can be boring and a tough read).  It just helped us put some things into perspective.

But by all means, this is not 100% of the time.  The biggest thing we have "cheated" with is cheese.  Occasionally we will have something with cheese on it as a cheat meal but then get right back on track the next day.  Surprisingly, a new guilty vegan friendly pleasure is cashew parmesan cheese! 

1 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup nutritional yeast (cheesy flavor)
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
Blend it all up and you have cashew parmesan cheese!!







So...meal plan for the week is here!  Can not wait for all of this food because it is simply delicious!! 

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BITES

1 Cup smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp tapioca starch
3/4 cup coconut flour
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz dark chocolate chips
2 tsp coconut oil

1.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

2. Combine PB, tapioca starch, coconut flour, cinnamon, maple syrup and vanilla in a bowl.  Blend till it forms dough.
3. Roll into 24 balls and place on prepared baking sheet. (If you want, stick a toothpick in each of them).  Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
4. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave, in 30 second increments. 
5. Remove PB bites from fridge and coat with the chocolate (using the toothpick to hold them) or you can just dunk them in and use a fork to get them out.  Place on baking sheet.  Sprinkle with sea salt if you wish.  Place in fridge or freezer to let chill and harden.  
ENJOY!!

GARDEN VEGGIE BURGER

INGREDIENTS

1 cup finely chopped cauliflower
1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, minced
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal
2 tablespoons ground mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil
some parsley, dried or chopped fresh
1/4 tsp sea salt
(MAKES 6 BURGERS)



1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. Heat a large skillet and combine cauliflower, corn, red pepper, onion, garlic and 2 tbsp water.  Cook stirring frequently until vegetable mix is soft (5 min).
3. Add garbanzo beans and cornmeal.  Stir until it is all combined and moisture has cooked out. (3 min)
4. Transfer everything to a large bowl. Add mustard and spices. Stir to combine.  Let cool 10 min.
5. Put half the mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth.  Them combine it all together.  
6. Make 6 burgers (about 1/2 cup each) and put on the baking sheet.
7. Refrigerate 30 min.  Then bake in 450 oven for 10 min on one side, flip, 7 min on the other.
I had mine with smokey tempeh "bacon" strips.
Enjoy!!

ROASTED CRANBERRY HUMMUS

1 bag fresh or frozen cranberries
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
1 tbsp water or more if needed
salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 400.  Pour cranberries onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 15-18 min and let cool.

2. Combine chickpeas, orange juice, olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg in food processor and puree until smooth.  Add all but 2 tbsp cranberries and puree. Add water as necessary to get desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper and mix.  Lastly, stir in the leftover cranberries and enjoy!!

You can also add some tahini if you would like but I thought it was great without it!!

CARROT WALNUT COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

1 cup raw unsalted walnuts

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup whole wheat pasty flour

1 1/4 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

2 carrots, grated

1 apple grated

1 ripe banana, mashed

1/4 cup apple juice

(Makes about 2 dozen)

In a food processor combine walnuts, oats, and raisins.  Pulse until finely ground.  Transfer to a bowl and stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger.  Add carrots, apple, banana, and apple juice.  Stir until combined.

Drop by tablespoons (I used a mini cookie scooper) onto baking sheets lines with parchment paper.  Press down on each cookie with the back of a fork.  Bake until tops and bottoms are lightly browned. About 20 minutes.

Let them cool for a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack.  I threw them in the freezer so when I have a sweet tooth, I just pull one out!!  ENJOY!

3 day refresh results- Post Thanksgiving 2016

Lots of pie
Lots of stuffing

Lots of mashed potatoes

No regrets!

Thanksgiving was magical.  Mom's Pie game was ON POINT!!  I mean she kept doubting her self that "the creme on the banana creme pie always goes down" or "the crust falls apart on the pumpkin pie" (which my mom's crust is THE BEST!) but I kept saying, think positive and positive things will happen.

CLEARLY THAT HAPPENED!  DAMN the pies were good.

But anyways...back to the point.  I ate a lot and I enjoyed it but recognized I needed the 3 day refresh to set myself back on track. It is 3 days of shakeology, fruits, veggies, vanilla shakes which leads to some awesome results.  Not just the weight loss but now I don't crave the sweets like I was.  I don't want to shovel bread into my mouth or other carbs like I was.  My mind is clear, the bloating is gone, my nutrition is back on track, and yeah the weight loss happens.

So...3 days and I am down 5.2 pounds!!  Yeahhhh it is so nice to be back in the game!  But don't worry mom...I am ready for some more pie next year!! :)

Interested in the 3 day refresh?  It is on sale till Dec 5th so grab it HERE

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CARROT CAKE BITES (made with Shakeology)

1 1/2 scoops vanilla shakeology (or chocolate if you want!)
1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant!)
1/2 cup almond butter
4 medjool dates
1/3 cup raw walnut pieces
3/4 cup shredded carrots
dash of vanilla extract
about 2 tablespoons honey
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp ginger

1. Combine Shakeology, oats, almond butter, and dates in food processor until it is all incorporated.
2. Add walnuts, carrots, cinnamon, vanilla, cloves and ginger.  Pulse till blended.
3. Add honey a little at a time until it starts to come together. (you can add raisins if you want!)
4. Roll into 15 balls, about 1 inch in diameter each.

21 day fixers: 1 yellow container

ENJOY!