Healthy Meal Prep: Vegan Lunch Bowls + Chocolate Smoothies (in 30 minutes!)

Here’s a healthy meal prep routine that you can accomplish in just 30 minutes. Today we’re making vegan lunch bowls with a creamy Italian dressing, and chocolate smoothie bags for a fast breakfast. Recipes & shopping list below!

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ROASTED VEGETABLE SALADS:

To assemble this salad for lunch, start with a base of chopped lettuce, roasted Brussels sprouts and artichoke hearts, cooked green lentils, and top it generously with the Creamy Italian Dressing.

Printable dressing recipe:

CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE BAGS:

Ingredients per bag:

4 to 5 Medjool dates (pitted)
2 tablespoons hemp hearts
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 heaping tablespoon cacao powder
1 large handful baby spinach

To blend: Combine the contents of the bag with 3/4 cup water and blend until smooth. Add 1 heaping cup of ice cubes and blend again until a milkshake-like consistency is achieved. Serve right away.

Here are the meal prep containers I use:
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Silicone Smoothie Bags: (sandwich size)
11-Cup Glass Storage Container: (for chopped lettuce)
7-Cup Glass Storage Bowl: (for roasted veggies)
4.5-Cup Glass Storage/Lunch Containers: (for cooked lentils)
Wide-Mouth Mason Jars: (for dressing)
Mason Jar Lids: (better than the metal ones!)

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