Vegan Menu Planning with Pinterest | THE HEARTY HEART

A self proclaimed Pinterest addict, I consider myself a bit of an expert on the content you?ll find in their Food & Drink Category?enough so to be confident, that you?ll find plenty of ideas for any dietary preference.

With this month?s Young Hearts Challenge being about a plant based diet, I?ve been turning to my ?Eat Me? board for inspiration, almost daily.

http://pinterest.com/emmamazing/eat-me/

I?ve rounded up some of the best plant based (or easily modifiable recipes) here, to fuel a sample menu for 4 days. I recommend making food in batches when you can, enough for 3-5 days. Sometimes you?ll just need to leave garnishes in small side bowls, or dress just before serving (i.e. salads). Rotate & swap your menu around on food prep day. One 3-4 hour timeframe (including shopping & prepping) every 3-5 days is not unreasonable, but I get that not everyone enjoys food prep. If you?re one of these folks, stay tuned later this week for a post on choosing healthy, prepared vegan foods & dining out.

Morning On the Go & Smoothies

Amaranth Porridge with Mango & Coconut:

http://www.scalingbackblog.com/sweet-treats/19348515350/#

Instant Green Smoothie: Prep ahead cubes, pop into blender with coconut water for an instant, nutrient dense boost to your day

http://www.muffintinmania.com/2011/07/green-smoothie-cups.html

Morning Brunch

Plant Based Paleo Friendly, Gluten Free Pancakes (almond flour). Note: Swap the eggs for 3/4 cup applesauce or 3 tbsp ground chia whisked with 9 tbsp water. Make extra?s for snacks!

http://www.elanaspantry.com/silver-dollar-pancakes/

Salads

Herb & Peanut Kelp Noodle Salad

http://tastespace.wordpress.com/2012/12/20/herby-peanutty-noodly-salad/

Japanese Edamame Coleslaw?(similar dressing to above, can repeat)

http://www.onceuponachef.com/2011/03/asian-slaw-with-ginger-peanut-dressing.html

Mains & Vegetables

Creamy Portabella Mushroom Soup (serve with homemade yam fries &/or kale salad)

http://veggieconverter.com/2012/10/creamy-portabella-soup-recipe-vegan-glutenfree.html

Stuffed Acorn Squash

http://www.meatoutmondays.org/7days.htm#squash

Clean Treats & Snacks

Pancakes! (Leftovers from Brunch)

Your Favorite Nut Butters and Frozen Banana Bites

http://www.fitsugar.com/Frozen-Banana-Peanut-Butter-Recipe-24047720

?Banana Boats (share one for dessert or a full one as a power snack, an hour before a workout). Ditch the marhsmallows, and use Vega Maca chocolate.

http://honeysuckleblog.blogspot.ca/2012/07/pinned-it-made-it-recipe-reviews.html

Raspberry Marzipan (vegan) Cupcakes

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/02/11/raspberry-marzipan-muffins-for-two/

Have a (Plant) Powerful Week!?& don?t forget to follow me on Pinterest! Emmamazing

Source: http://www.theheartyheart.com/2013/01/vegan-menu-planning-with-pinterest/

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