*Budget tips for anyone who don't have the time to actually meal prep* I don't have consistent work hours, which means there's very little routine in my life - and that I don't have the possibility to meal prep each week or go around to different stores to get the best deals on food. So what I do is this: 1. Find a store with a great returns/points program and good weekly discounts and shop there. Also, find a farm-to-shelf-farmers'-market-outdoors-self-serve-type place to buy produce, and compare prices. 2. Shop first, plan later. I will go to the store, find the deals on produce, meats, dairy, etc. And then plan my menu around that. Cheap chicken? I'm getting two for roasting. Good deal on broccoli and bell pepper? Wok for dinner, then. 3. I live alone, but I almost never cook just one serving. If I'm taking the time to cook food, then I'm cooking 4-8 servings of that meal, and freeze it in ready-to-go containers. This allows me to buy larger quantities of what's affordable, AND to have lunches on hand for work, so I don't eat out six times a week. 4. I will REFUSE to throw away anything that's edible. Anything that's "left over" goes in the freezer for a different day. Even if we're talking about three broccoli florets that I didn't manage to eat, I'll freeze them and grab them on a night when I'm short on time and need a quick dinner. 5. This means I will also plan my menu around what's about to expire in my fridge. 6. Bike, don't drive. I live in a rather small university town, and I realise this is impossible if you're shopping for more than one, or if you live in a place with long distances between shops. But since I DO live alone, I will bike to wherever I need to shop. This ensures I don't save $2 on the item I'm buying in a different store but simultaneously spend $3 on the gas to get there.
I sauteed my green beans with onion, sea salt, pepper and a little garlic. Yummy! I also put together my overnight oats (minus the liguid) in some jars. I put my liquid in and microwave it when I get to work.
Fab meal prep with a lot of meals that I make myself quite a lot. I just did a week's worth of meals, snacks and desserts yesterday in two hours. I don't know what I'd do without meal prep, to be honest, considering my work hours!
Those potatoes look SO GOOD!! Where did you get your salt and pepper container? I really like that it has a lid, most salt containers like that are open and I always worry that stuff will get in it.
This video was amazing ! I am in college and I struggle to eat heathy and budget my time. I will definitely be making the chick pea and eggs! Thank you for the ideas.
Had my wisdom teeth out on Friday and have been searching for a good mashed potatoes recipe with no dairy, yours looks amazing! Definitely making today
Hi! May I ask for the breakfast egg muffins, for the remaining egg muffins for the rest of the remaining days, do we place it in the refrigerator and heat it up again in a microwave again? And how long can the egg muffin remain fresh? Thanks! :)
Excellent video! I really enjoyed it and look forward to trying out your recipes. I absolutely adore your portion sizes and blend of healthy meals. Thank You!
This video is so hopeful, kinda hoping you can do a video like the secret life of a foodie... So relatable I loved than one as well as the rest of ur recipes ❤️❤️❤️
I always watch your videos they are always so enjoyable to watch and informative! But I'm afraid the music was super annoying in the background - not tryna throw shade lol but think it would be improved if there was no music or perhaps a couple of songs instead of the same one?
Thanks so much for this yummy recipe! I have made these before with another recipe and they didn't turn out. This recipe is spot on perfect! Just top with some salsa:)
Rachel Ray has nothing on you 😊~ great meals I think the soup would be so good for lunch and chickpeas 😋😋😋😋I make 3 cans at a time my kids even love them ~ more of these videos please and who knows we might be seeing you on food network 😘💕
Loved this video as always! just a quick question, can i use veggie stock Instead of the boulion cube and if i wanted to make this recipe for one person how would i do that?..thx Nikki!!❤
Did you forget the link to the rice cooker you use? I'm not crazy about the one I own. Still waiting for a closet tour! I always comment on how much I like your what you're wearing.
patty 8873 Hi I've read that it's best to cook rice by the pasta method. Rice when it grows absorbs arsenic and the best to get rid of most of it to cook it that way.
Great video, thanks a lot for sharing your ideas and tips ! Why do you prefer frozen vegetables over canned ones ? Is there a health reason or is it just more practical ? Thanks :)
TheHappynouille frozen vegetables are flash frozen at peak ripeness with optimal nutrients. Also canned vegetables usually are stored in a syrup with added salt which isn't good for you. Some cans also leach bpa into the food as well. These are the usual reasons that frozen veggies are better.
I love your recipes. However - I have never, ever had yellow split peas cook in 20-30 minutes! Even with soaking overnight I find they need several hours of simmering to get to that nice soft stewy texture. Do your split peas turn out crunchy?
Eileen Lai Nope. She explains it in the video and my dietitian says the same thing. Frozen veggies are actually ripe when harvested meaning they're more rich in nutrients than fresh produce.
frozen fruit and veg can actually be healthier than fresh sometimes. Freezing soon after harvesting will lock in the nutrients. But fresh veg is harvested, transported and then kept in the open air on displays - in all that extra time the nutrients are breaking down. It really depends on the brand and when they freeze though
*Budget tips for anyone who don't have the time to actually meal prep*
I don't have consistent work hours, which means there's very little routine in my life - and that I don't have the possibility to meal prep each week or go around to different stores to get the best deals on food. So what I do is this:
1. Find a store with a great returns/points program and good weekly discounts and shop there. Also, find a farm-to-shelf-farmers'-market-outdoors-self-serve-type place to buy produce, and compare prices.
2. Shop first, plan later. I will go to the store, find the deals on produce, meats, dairy, etc. And then plan my menu around that. Cheap chicken? I'm getting two for roasting. Good deal on broccoli and bell pepper? Wok for dinner, then.
3. I live alone, but I almost never cook just one serving. If I'm taking the time to cook food, then I'm cooking 4-8 servings of that meal, and freeze it in ready-to-go containers. This allows me to buy larger quantities of what's affordable, AND to have lunches on hand for work, so I don't eat out six times a week.
4. I will REFUSE to throw away anything that's edible. Anything that's "left over" goes in the freezer for a different day. Even if we're talking about three broccoli florets that I didn't manage to eat, I'll freeze them and grab them on a night when I'm short on time and need a quick dinner.
5. This means I will also plan my menu around what's about to expire in my fridge.
6. Bike, don't drive. I live in a rather small university town, and I realise this is impossible if you're shopping for more than one, or if you live in a place with long distances between shops. But since I DO live alone, I will bike to wherever I need to shop. This ensures I don't save $2 on the item I'm buying in a different store but simultaneously spend $3 on the gas to get there.
I sauteed my green beans with onion, sea salt, pepper and a little garlic. Yummy! I also put together my overnight oats (minus the liguid) in some jars. I put my liquid in and microwave it when I get to work.
This was honestly so refreshing and that Apple tip-squeezing the lemon was awesome.
Fab meal prep with a lot of meals that I make myself quite a lot. I just did a week's worth of meals, snacks and desserts yesterday in two hours. I don't know what I'd do without meal prep, to be honest, considering my work hours!
Try Aldi as well. They have eggs usually for about $0.60
I've seen you make a lot of muffin tins items. Idk if you know of silicone cups but no oil needed and are amazing for cleanup
Those potatoes look SO GOOD!! Where did you get your salt and pepper container? I really like that it has a lid, most salt containers like that are open and I always worry that stuff will get in it.
This video was amazing ! I am in college and I struggle to eat heathy and budget my time. I will definitely be making the chick pea and eggs! Thank you for the ideas.
Had my wisdom teeth out on Friday and have been searching for a good mashed potatoes recipe with no dairy, yours looks amazing! Definitely making today
Hi! May I ask for the breakfast egg muffins, for the remaining egg muffins for the rest of the remaining days, do we place it in the refrigerator and heat it up again in a microwave again? And how long can the egg muffin remain fresh? Thanks! :)
Enjoyed the video and got some ideas. Your music cracks me up, like a '60's beach party movie sound track.
Eee!! I LOVE your weekly meal prep videos!!
We need more normal healthy meals like these. Not Vegan . There is already hundreds of them out there. Good video. Will check out your other ones.
Excellent video! I really enjoyed it and look forward to trying out your recipes. I absolutely adore your portion sizes and blend of healthy meals. Thank You!
thank you so much!! Happy to hear :)
It's funny, the mashed patato-recepice is actually very similar to a typical Dutch dish calls "Hutspot". May be worth checking this out!
Mijanou Niklaas was about to comment this :D
This video is so hopeful, kinda hoping you can do a video like the secret life of a foodie... So relatable I loved than one as well as the rest of ur recipes ❤️❤️❤️
loved them all !!! your channel has become one of my favorites .. thanks for sharing a your recipes
Love this! I am really into meal-prepping right now, and i can't wait to try some of your ideas 🤗 Fantastic video!
This was awesome! Gave me so many ideas :) I can't wait to try the chickpea snack
OMG you make the easiest meal prep videos!
I always watch your videos they are always so enjoyable to watch and informative! But I'm afraid the music was super annoying in the background - not tryna throw shade lol but think it would be improved if there was no music or perhaps a couple of songs instead of the same one?
I made that stew the other day & it was amazing!! 😍
Thanks so much for this yummy recipe! I have made these before with another recipe and they didn't turn out. This recipe is spot on perfect! Just top with some salsa:)
Totally loved this! I can eat everything except the potatoes. I appreciate you including snacks as well. I'm a grazer :D
Hi! What seasoning do you add to the chicken? I checked the box below but no info :(
Thanks! Everything looks delish!
Rachel Ray has nothing on you 😊~ great meals I think the soup would be so good for lunch and chickpeas 😋😋😋😋I make 3 cans at a time my kids even love them ~ more of these videos please and who knows we might be seeing you on food network 😘💕
I just finished my meal prep for the week will try this next week!! :-)
Really enjoyed your video (Groovy background music)
Loved this video as always!
just a quick question, can i use veggie stock Instead of the boulion cube and if i wanted to make this recipe for one person how would i do that?..thx Nikki!!❤
I'm fairly new to your channel and I love your videos!! I've also recommended your channel to one of my friends and she loves your videos as well.👍😆
Hi Nikole
were do you get your fabulous food containers?! they look really cool
Im just new with your channel but i cant help to keep looking on your rose quartz bracelet. Its pretty! Where did you buy it? Thanks
I LOOOVE your mashed potatoes! It's the best recipe ever!
Did you forget the link to the rice cooker you use? I'm not crazy about the one I own. Still waiting for a closet tour! I always comment on how much I like your what you're wearing.
patty 8873 I was looking for a link to the rice cooker as well. Some on Amazon have poor ratings, so was hoping for a good recommendation.
patty 8873 Hi I've read that it's best to cook rice by the pasta method. Rice when it grows absorbs arsenic and the best to get rid of most of it to cook it that way.
Sorry about that! I just linked it in the info box :)
Omg that's so funny! I made a veggie lentil daal yesterday!
Awesome video! Super helpful. You're amazing!
How do you use dried chic peas instead of the canned? Thank you for all the great ideas!!
dcat0603 just boil them first :)
Thank you!
Do the chickpeas get soggy fast? or do they last for a couple of days crunchy?
Thanks for easy recipes
Great video, thanks a lot for sharing your ideas and tips ! Why do you prefer frozen vegetables over canned ones ? Is there a health reason or is it just more practical ? Thanks :)
TheHappynouille frozen vegetables are flash frozen at peak ripeness with optimal nutrients. Also canned vegetables usually are stored in a syrup with added salt which isn't good for you. Some cans also leach bpa into the food as well. These are the usual reasons that frozen veggies are better.
All right, thanks for the information! :)
Love these recipes 👍🏻
This is awesome.Thanks a lot Nic ❤️
PLEASE LEAVE THE LINK FOR THE CANADA IN-SEASON GUIDE
I was waiting for a video like this!
What's the name of the wild rice & quinoa bag from Costco?
Great tips, thank you so much!
i have the same citrus juicer 😄
Delicious 😋Thankyou !! I can't wait to try these recipes and save some money too he he
I love your recipes. However - I have never, ever had yellow split peas cook in 20-30 minutes! Even with soaking overnight I find they need several hours of simmering to get to that nice soft stewy texture. Do your split peas turn out crunchy?
Would love to see a microwave-only-meal-prep! :D
Hi lovely, very Nice vidéo and make some other nutrient food with fruits pls.
Great video! Please do more budget friendly videos.
Enjoyed this video!
How can you healthy food for fussy eaters and children’s can you give me some tips for children’s health meal
Loved this, thanks!
Quick question. I know that a little olive oil isn't to bad for you, but do you have any healthier alternatives?
Gianna Weisberg coconut oil or just water
+Sprousehart :3 thank you
Thank you, great video! New to your channel!
This looks delish!
very nice just loved it
Do u have any instant pot recipes?
no but I really want to try an instant pot!
Thank you!
If I use chickpeas from the plastic bag should I boil them ?
yes, the chickpeas need to be cooked before roasting if you're not using canned
from where u got sault pepper wood tin
I got mine from Homesense but I linked a similar one in the info box :)
thx dear
Many people says frozen are less fresh, may I know if it is true?
Eileen Lai Nope. She explains it in the video and my dietitian says the same thing. Frozen veggies are actually ripe when harvested meaning they're more rich in nutrients than fresh produce.
Eileen Lai. pre-packaged foods are unhealthy, but that wouldn't apply to veggies that are quick frozen without additives.
frozen fruit and veg can actually be healthier than fresh sometimes. Freezing soon after harvesting will lock in the nutrients. But fresh veg is harvested, transported and then kept in the open air on displays - in all that extra time the nutrients are breaking down. It really depends on the brand and when they freeze though
Eileen Lai Nope. They are more fresh. And sometimes more nutricous. They take the veggies from the farm to wash. Then freeze.
Vegan meal prep video would be awesome :)
Can you do a vegan meal prep?
Very Nice
plz some vegetarian meal. ...i love your recipe. .... some without meat recipes i love it ...thanks
watch my summer meal prep :) There are lots of plantbased recipes in that one and I just posted a delicious teriyaki tofu kebab recipe as well!
HealthNut Nutrition thanks
i would just eat the whole time while i cook 😂😂
So great!
hiii!!!
your making me hungry
I like your channel. new sub here
Good tips but you eat the same thing all week. More variety in the foods pre-prepared would be nice.
Subscribed. :)
I love you!!!
Love your videos generally, but the music in this is far to distracting to continue watching. More and more You tubers are doing this.
Jodi D'Alessio I don't mind it. When its not louder then they are.
U r awesome
Vegan one next, please! I'm slowly going from vegetarianism, to veganism and I need inspiration!
How do people eat the food up?! I hate the microwave !! :(
WHAT?? Use the STOVE to heat your meals up!! O_o
Lola's Headquarters that probably wouldnt work that great If someone works away from home... Like most people.
would love some vegan options!
please no vegan meal prep. they already dominate youtube.
Brittany Renee lol 😂
Agreed. Not everyone can eat vegan
Yes we need vegan!
Just add meat.......
i am the best friend khloe kardashian deserved
You are going to be such a cute housewife.
Keto diet prep too would be good
i'd love to see a vegan meal prep video!
Any indian here???