When I published my first “What I Eat In A Day” post a few months ago, I had no idea what to expect.
So I was happily surprised when the post received such an outpouring of positive reader feedback, with many people writing in to say they loved seeing the example of how a vegan day in the life might look.
As I mention in the first post, there’s no typical day for me, but the amount of food stays pretty constant. I’ve also never been one of those people who can go even a day without dessert!
If you missed it, here’s the first post: Everything I Eat in a Day – Part 1
What I Eat In A Day
I wake up hungry and usually snack on a handful of nuts as I check emails, maybe post to @Chocolatecoveredkatie on Instagram, and make breakfast.
Today I also ate a few strawberries that needed to be used up. If I’m going running in the morning, I’ll make a cup of coffee and have a more substantial first breakfast.
That’s about 1-3 times per week, depending on whether or not I feel like running.
I’ll never again force myself to exercise if I don’t feel like it, after being an obsessive exerciser for years.
Anyways, no running or coffee today.
Breakfast
Lately, I’ve been craving savory food for breakfast.
Today was two Homemade English Muffins–one of my favorite recipes in my new cookbook–toasted in the oven with organic vegan buttery spread, kale sautéed with olive oil and garlic, and caramelized cherry tomatoes.
It looks fancy, but honestly the tomatoes took under a minute to prepare, and all I did for the kale was throw it into the cast-iron skillet the day before and let it cook as I put my groceries away.
Lunch
Lunch was even easier to prepare.
Heat up some leftover Buffalo Chickpea Chili from the freezer, dice an avocado and throw it on top, and finish the meal by breaking off a piece of extra-dark (95%) chocolate.
My blog title really is a good name for me.
Snack 1
I always get hungry in the afternoon, and—surprise—it’s usually for chocolate.
Today was homemade cashewmilk and a Chocolate Brownie Paleo Bar.
Dinner
Dinner was this Broccoli Cheesy Rice, also from the cookbook.
I added extra broccoli and served it with sautéed mushrooms on the side.
I could eat this meal every single day – it is the epitome of creamy comfort food.
Snack 2
Nighttime snack: Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream
More creamy comfort food. And also more chocolate. Katies are simple creatures, and we know what we like.
That’s usually it for the day in terms of eating, but on this particular night I went out later and had a glass of red wine as well.
Daily Total: 3,003 calories
(As a vegan, I also take Vitamin B12 and Omega 3s each day.)
By Popular Request: Link to the Full Nutrition Facts
Michele G Allen says
Why, I don’t know, but I sat and read every comment on this post. I am blown away that so many people are so arrogant, ignorant, or just plain ridiculous. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. Whether it is regarding calories, exercise, nutritional needs, diseases, disorders, etc. The fact that instead of being appreciative of Katie’s post and dedicating her life to sharing her gift and craft with us all, you instead choose to tear down, dissect, or diagnose her, is truly repulsive.
April says
I’ve always wanted to go vegan, but feel the meal prep would be unsustainable (full time working and toddler mom). But these meals sound delicious and not really too much prep! Thanks for the inspo!
Angelo Bonapart says
mill of plant extract
Erin Curtis says
To be fair I think we all know that one lucky acquaintance that can shovel down the super-sized quarter pounder meal with chocolate shake for lunch, and eat a half of pizza and a 12pk of bud light (watching those calories) for dinner and still maintain the rail thin physique by simply breathing. Some people are just built that way. I mean I look at a picture of a cupcake and I gain 5lbs so it’s kinda hard to judge (not that we should be) a person based on their daily food intake. That chili looked amazing is my take away.
cincy dinds says
katie, i’m wondering how you can survive as a vegan .How?
Isabel says
Does Katie have published a book?. I would love to buy it 😊
Dora Wellings says
What is keto?
Julia says
I have only just made these (after saving the recipe a while ago:). They came out really good; except that I added the first choc chips to the processor (duh!), so this may have been the reason that they didn’t fill out as much in the oven. They still tasted really good. I also didn’t tell anyone that they were black bean – and they were very surprised indeed! Thank you, Katie.
Carnivore Lounge says
Curious to see what others eat in a day for inspiration and ideas. This sounds like an interesting peek into someone’s daily food choices. Can’t wait to check it out!