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Save time, money and energy with this minimal ingredient meal prep! Each of these meals require 5-ish ingredients*, are high in protein and easy to make!

Which one are you trying first?

Recipes include:

Vegan Sausage & Veggies: Vegan Sausage, Peppers, Onions and Potatoes
Beet Hummus Pasta: Onion, Spinach, Beet Hummus & Chickpea Pasta
Tofu Scramble Tacos: Tofu, Spices, Tortillas, Spinach & Tomatoes
Chia Pudding: Milk, Chia Seeds, Berries, Protein Powder, Spices

*excluding spices and more if you’re making the vegan sausages from scratch

As an alternative to overnight oats, have you tried chia puddings? These chia puddings are just as convenient and pack in even more fibre than most of the other overnight oat recipes. Your gut will love these! They are also protein-packed and blended for a delicious and creamy texture. Which one are you trying first?

I am currently in my second trimester of pregnancy and wanted to showcase a day of eating for you, with foods and nutrients that I am prioritizing.

Some key nutrients that I am prioritizing are:

Protein – I’ve always prioritized protein but in the second half of pregnancy, your protein needs increase. I am currently aiming for 100-120 g protein/day. My go-to protein-rich foods are edamame, tofu, protein powder and legumes.
Iron – So far my iron levels have been good during pregnancy! I’ve been focusing on trying to get at least 20 mg of iron through my diet + supplementing with extra. More on supplementing soon! My go-to iro-ri-rich foods are cooked spinach, beans, edamame and tofu.
Folate – folate is essential to support cell development in the fetus. Folate is found mainly in dark green leafy vegetables, beans, peas and nuts.
Choline – Choline is an essential nutrient that plays a critical role in fetal development and brain function. My go-to choline-rich foods include soy (tofu/edamame/soymilk), potatoes and legumes.
Omega 3 Fats – Omega-3 fatty acids are important during pregnancy because they are building blocks for the baby’s brain and retina. I’m prioritizing flax, chia and walnuts in my diet for Omega 3s!
Calcium –  Calcium needs increasing during pregnancy! If the mother doesn’t get enough calcium, her body will take it from her bones, which can lead to osteoporosis. I’m aiming for 1200-1300 mg calcium a day, which I get through fortified plant milk, yogurt, protein powder and soy.

Grab the delicious recipes here! Note that you don’t have to be pregnant to enjoy these recipes!

I will do a follow-up posts on supplementation, but I am also supplementing with extra iron, omega 3, choline and magnesium + I take a good quality prenatal.

If you’re looking to save a bit of money around this time of year, this meal prep was made for you – especially if you’re still looking for a last minute holiday dish to bring to your next gathering. These recipes are actually some of my favourite holiday recipes, that are still simple to make, packed with protein and veggies. I guarentee that your guests will be pleased!

If you hate doing dishes, this meal prep is for you! I only used one cooking tool for this entire
meal prep – which is this Always Pan 2.0.

The Always Pan 2.0 is a multifunctional kitchen 10 in 1 cooking system. I love the custom
steamer basket which I use for steaming my veggies and seitan and the spatula plus has a built-
in spatula rest. I always appreciate how easy it was to clean after cooking and how the nonstick
surface means I can use less cooking oil in my recipes.

The Always Pan 2.0 is available online only at Costco.com so head on over there for the best
deal on this cooking system! #OurPlacePartner @OurPlace @Costco

If you prefer warm oats in the colder weather season, I got you! I’m showcasing 6 high protein (30 + g protein) oatmeal recipes that are a comforting & warm hug during a cold winter morning.

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