I’m moving out and I have like, no food.
All of my lentils and brown rice and quinoa noodles and chickpeas are packed up in boxes. The only items I left in the pantry were my Vega protein power and cacao powder (for my daily smoothie bowls), brown rice cakes, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. AKA the things I simple cannot live without.
I made sure to stock up on Hilary’s veggie burgers and Amy’s burritos for quick meals in addition to some tempeh and a boatload of roasted veggies at Whole Foods in preparation for moving. For snacks, I dip everything in sight (mostly leftover roasted sweet potatoes/broccoli/brussels sprouts) in roasted garlic hummus with hot sauce. Thank God I had a stash of lemon coconut no-bake bites and vegan mocha chip muffies in the freezer for this sweet tooth of mine.
Aaaaaand I’ll be eating most of my lunches at Alchemy, duh.
Each week I make four to five baggies of my morning smoothie bowl ingredients on Sunday evening, which makes it possible for me to wake up at 5:15am and leave for Alchemy by 5:50am.
In each baggie I put one cup of frozen blueberries, a scoop of plant-based protein powder, a cup of frozen flat-leaf spinach, a tablespoon of hemp seeds, a tablespoon of cacao, and a teaspoon of spirulina. In the morning, I throw one in my lunchbox and blend it at work with almond milk and vanilla extract. Top it with puffed quinoa or Love Grown Power-O’s plus cacao nibs and you’re good to go!
In addition to the smoothie bowl, I also had a piece of toast with hummus, red pepper flakes, and micro kale. Gotta have my sweet and savory.
Lunch was Quinoa and Kale drizzled with pesto. It was dreamy!
The Crest on Parsons (located right next to Alchemy) was doing a roll out of some new menu items, so I sampled roasted potatoes, beets, asparagus, pita, and salad before I left. No cornish hen for me! I can’t wait for the opening next Tuesday.
When I got home I noshed on hummus with leftover roasted broccoli and a bunch of Udi’s ancient grain chips. Super crunchy and delish.
For dinner I threw a Hilary’s adzuki bean burger in the toaster and re-heated the roasted veggies I bought at Whole Foods. A big blog of hummus on the burger, obviously.
Can you believe the mess that is my apartment? I cannot wait until this move is over with.
I couldn’t go to sleep without a vegan mocha chip muffin and almond milk. NEEDED IT.
Oh, the fun of moving … not. I can attest it results in some pretty … interesting meals on occasion. Nut butters were some of the last items to stay with me – lifesavers during that stressful time. You did a pretty good job with your meals I’d say and I hope the remainder isn’t too exhausting, either. Though working full time and handling a move all at once does sound like that.
I hope your move goes well and you’ll be back in a proper kitchen – at home not just at work – soon.
I seriously need to make those Mocha Chocolate Chip Muffins, they look unbelievable! Maybe Ill crumble one over a smoothie bowl 🙂
Ah you are moving!? I have been busy and haven’t read your blog in a couple weeks. Congrats! Hope it all goes well and your new kitchen is fabulous!
I love reading your WIAW’s because your food always looks ridiculously good. I’m moving in less than a week too and I’m not near as organized as you in terms of food right now!
Those muffins are totally essential to end the day 😉
Hi Alexis, Moving is not fun, but eating a bunch of random things while sitting on the floor among boxes always produces the best memories. Right? Sounds like you’ve got your smoothie-game in the mornings down. Impressed!
“I left in the pantry were my Vega protein power and cacao powder (for my daily smoothie bowls), brown rice cakes, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. AKA the things I simple cannot live without.”
Right? I have to chuck my vanilla extract as part of my morning water drinking routine.
I love roasted vegetables a little too much as well ;).
Chocolate muffins are always needed- never has there been a time where my body was not calling for one!
dont even talk about the mess.i moved to a new place two weeks ago and i still have many many boxes to go through 🙁 those muffins look delightful.
At least you aren’t wasting any food and getting creative with your meals! I sometimes love doing that…I’ve told a few of my clients about your freezer bag smoothie prep. They love that idea!
I love your smoothie prep! Whenever I move it’s almost fun trying to challenge myself to not buy any more groceries. I end up eating the most random combinations of food together. Transition time is tough, it’s inspiring to see your eating habits during your move!
There’s something awful/fun about eating all the food in your fridge/freezer. Sending you lots of positive move vibes and a fully stocked kitchen soon 🙂
Ok, I have been saying this for months now, but I REALLY need to try those veggie burgers! On my shopping list for the weekend!! Best of luck with the move 🙂
Haha I was the same way when we moved, but I’m pretty sure I still had more food around than most of my friends that eat out all the time 😉 But I rely on my snacks and I’m pretty particular about breakfast so I can’t TOTALLY empty my fridge!!
I need one of those mocha muffins. They sound AWESOME.
Ugh, moving is so stressful…I’m going through it now as well. Good luck 🙂
I love that you make these smoothie bags, I need to start doing that! That quinoa salad looks amazing and for someone who is moving, you are eating pretty damn good eats! Going to check out that mocha muffin asap!
Despite your lack of ingredients, that smoothie bowl still looks incredible 🙂
Good luck with the move!!
Love reading your WIAW’s every week 🙂 Good luck with the move!!
you may be moving but everything still looks delish 🙂 AND ITS OPENING YAY OMG