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
It really is not about calories, or how heavy or thin a person is. It’s about health and tuning into your body Any size can be healthy. Every body is different. What works for one person may not work for another. We have to find out what works for us individually.
Very true Anita
True, but it is very misleading. she wants you to eat like her and buy her cookbook.
If you want abrownie eat a brownie, it doesn’t have to be made out of beans.
moderation is the key, sounds like too many people are obsessed with food.
I’m 62 5’ft 3 and weigh 92 lbs.
I eat in moderation and exercise in moderation. No food is off limits.
Sure I pick the healthiest options when I can but I’m not going to deny myself something I want.That’s how eating disorders come about.
If something is forbidden you just want it that much more.
I love these posts, I find them helpful and disarming. Thank you for not demonizing any type of food and choosing to be yourself in a public way. Keep it up! It is not in vain. Thank you again Katie, so appreciate your overflow and we all benefit from your posts 🙂
LOVED reading this post, Katie! It’s amazing that you’re sharing such a genuine part of your life to help others. I know that it can get really difficult to feel confused about how much to eat in a day along with the misconceptions that vegan diets tend to be extremely low in nutrients and that we should just live on ridiculously low portions of food! Definitely will try the buffalo chickpea chili. It looks TO DIE FOR!
That Broccoli Cheesy Rice looks amazing! The breakfast looks pretty good too and I really want to try those paleo bars soon. I wish I would take the time to prepare meals as good as you do, thanks for sharing how simple they can be.
I’m afraid I’m going to be a downer but I think that Katie is one of those genetically blessed people with not only a great metabolism, but an inbuilt mechanism that knows when to stop eating AND how to burn off extra kilojoules (I’m from Australia!) with unconscious movement like fidgeting & such. I have battled with obesity for most of my adult life & was a Weight Watchers Leader for many years. I have found that the people who are naturally slim have these qualities & those who are overweight, do not. I’m not a doctor or a nutritionist but this is what I have seen over & over again. So if you battle with your weight, what Katie eats in a day is not for you. More that twice as much fat & almost 1 1/2 times as much saturated fat sets off my alarm bells! There is still very little scientific proof that saturated fats are good for you, any tests are done with way too small of a sample group to make a definitive statement. And 1000 more calories in a day…many people don’t realise that you can overeat healthy food!
And the Calorie Count website is great for working out the nutritional values of foods but their system of grading food is terrifying! For anyone who may be battling an eating disorder, that is certainly not going to help. Alcohol is not an ‘F’, in fact one glass of red wine has great antioxidant properties. Maybe it should check the volume of alcohol before grading it.
I wish there were police for blogs, This is one that should have been arrested almost 7 years ago. I wish you all the best with your health.
DO NOT CUSS on a family friendly blog!
I really like reading these posts. I love seeing real food. I’m not vegan, but am vegetarian and follow WW. I think people get so focused on how many calories or points and not on what we’re fueling our bodies with. Great post!
Thank you so much!
I absolutely LOVE your cookbook and can’t wait to continue baking my way through it!! 🙂 As someone who has also recovered from orthorexia and an exercise addiction, I completely appreciate these posts. I also think most people assume that vegans only eat vegetables and salads all day, and you clearly don’t!! Thank you so much for always keeping things real. 🙂 Don’t listen to the trolls on here who clearly have nothing better to do than shame other people’s lives. It’s your blog and you have the right to post whatever you choose. I’ll always be a supporter of this blog!! <3
Aw thank you for such a sweet comment!
I’m curious about the B12 and Omega-3 supplements you take. Have you noticed they make a difference? Can you recommend a brand? I’m nearly vegan (still eating eggs), so I may very well need these supplements as well. Thanks!
I use Minami for Omega-3s, and I’ve used both Whole Foods and Vitacost brands of B12. I actually did notice a difference once I started taking the B12 (and I’m normally a skeptic of anything that claims to make you “miraculously” feel more energetic). I highly recommend taking B12 if you do go vegan.
I take Jarrow B12 because I’m on Prilosec, which can inhibit the absorption of animal proteins in the gut. I eat fish, chicken, and lamb in moderation. I hope your vitamin b12 has merthylcobalamin, which is something my doctor told me is important in B12 absorption…
I love this post! I am a vegetarian who is contemplating going vegan (again). I am definitely a soup and salad vegetarian. This post is inspiring me to put more effort into my food so I can enjoy it more! Thanks Katie!!
You all are beautiful, however you look. Lets stand with each other, not try to bring each other down. Katie, your blog is great and you look like a happy, healthy woman, keep the good work!!