Flatbread Sandwich with Hummus & Sprouts | 5-Minute Lunch

When you’re extra with the toppings, so you have to eat your flatbread sandwich with a fork instead of folding it over.

This is my life! 😂

Hummus is much more than a dip for your carrot sticks & pretzels!

It’s delicious on flatbread (get that protein!) with fresh vegetables for an easy lunch.⁣⁣⁣⁣

Here’s what I put on my lightly toasted pita bread:⁣⁣⁣⁣

• 2 tbsp hummus

• A little red onion

• Roma tomato

• A few slices of cucumber, sliced thinly

• 1/2 avocado, sliced

• Sprouts

• Butter lettuce

• A little sprinkle of red pepper flakes for heat & flavor

While on the go the other day, I made an even easier version with just hummus, lettuce & sprouts. I had to plan ahead because I didn’t want to stop off at Chick-fil-A for fries.

What are your favorite flatbread toppings?

Here's How to Be Vegan At Cookouts This Summer

It's that time of year again!

Fireworks, sticky weather, family, beaches, & good food!

I used to feel so awkward at cookouts. I would stand around with my fruit salad while everyone else chowed down on ribs, hotdogs, and potato salad.

It's crazy how when you go vegan, you realize just how much meat, dairy & eggs are in so many dishes while eating out.

With that said, over time it does get a lot easier at cookouts.

Here are some tips to make cookout season a little easier:

• Bring a delicious dish to share (also so you're guaranteed to have something to eat lol). Don't feel like you have to bring up the fact that your dish is vegan. Just put your bowl down with the rest of the food and let them enjoy. :-)

• Eat before you go and after you leave - I'm the queen of hitting up Chipotle on the way home from any social event. You can also stash nuts, fruit, and seeds in your car to hold you over until you get back home.

• Try to see social events as an opportunity to connect...NOT eat - Sometimes I struggle with this one. For most of us, cookouts are just as much about the food as it is about spending time with family and friends. Try to see these occasions as being more about connecting with family and friends and less about the food. I know this is easier said than done, but it gets easier after a while.

• Feel like sipping on a cocktail or three (I ain't judging!)? Check out barnivore and see which of your fave beer/wine/liquor are already vegan.

• Don't preach! Just chat with those who want to know more (and people will) in the most loving way possible. Try not to get defensive when someone has a sly comment. It happens! *sigh*

Enjoy your cookout season!

Easy Vegan Meal Planning Tips for Dinner

I know how overwhelming it can be to plan all your vegan meals for the week.

In this video, I share some tips on how to save time (and hopefully some coins) in the kitchen.

Recap of the tips:

• Veganize your favorite meals — Love spaghetti? Use vegan crumbles instead of ground beef.

• Save time on grocery shopping and cooking by using services like Instacart (someone else can shop for you) and Purple Carrot (use discount code “brownvegan” to save $30) will eliminate some of your overwhelm.

• Be open to experimenting in the kitchen and expect to fail a bit too!

• Use Pinterest, YouTube and cookbooks from the library for recipe inspiration.

• Keep a list of all the recipes that worked well, so you can refer back to them when you get too busy to look at Pinterest or YouTube for inspiration.

• Theme your dinners — Taco Tuesdays, leftovers on Saturdays, pasta on Wednesdays, etc.

• Plan for leftovers, so you don’t have to cook daily.

• Establish 3-5 go-to meals that take less than 30 minutes to cook.

Resources mentioned in the video:

• Brands that have vegan crumbles (to replace ground beef): Beyond Meat & Gardein

• My t-shirt is from https://www.healthywholealive.com/hwa... 20% of the price will be sent to the Evangelical Church of Liberia who is committed to feeding hundreds of children in need. Support this dope cause!

• Evernote is the free software I mentioned to clip and save recipes

Yes, Vegans Can Eat Scrambled Eggs! | JUST Egg Review & Demo

I'm finally trying the vegan JUST Egg!

In the video below, I test out the product in scrambled eggs, cheese eggs, and french toast.

I purchased 2 bottles for $7.99 (each) from Wegmans.

Check justforall.com to find out where you can purchase the vegan eggs in your zip code.

Resources mentioned in the video:

• The french toast recipe was adapted from here

• Violife vegan cheese

Have you tried it? Share your thoughts!

I QUIT Being Vegan Last Year

In this YouTube video, I talk about my vegan story (started back in 2010), struggles with being vegan in 2018, insecurities about not having the life & relationships I want (yet), and being held back by shame. ⁣⁣⁣

I have to admit, I almost didn’t post this (or this podcast episode with more details). ⁣⁣⁣

It’s so hard to come to terms with your life not being where I want it to be...BUT releasing my truth is a part of my healing.⁣⁣⁣

This level of candor will help me do the REAL work necessary to help myself and others have the lives we’ve always wanted. ⁣⁣⁣

I truly appreciate all of the love & support I’ve received over the last several days. ⁣⁣⁣

I have THE BEST audience on the internet. I’m overwhelmed by the kindest emails, DMs, voice memos & videos.⁣⁣⁣

I still have so much work to do, but I’m up for the challenge. ❤️

FYI: I’m still a vegan. I just want to share my story because I have a feeling I’m not alone.