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Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle with Hungryroot

February 13, 2020 by Jessica 1 Comment

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult. Personalize the way you eat with nutritious food options from Hungryroot!

I received two Hungryroot deliveries free of charge in exchange for this review. No other compensation has been received. All opinions are 100% my own.

We’re already into the second month of 2020. How are you guys holding up so far? Still maintaining those healthy resolutions or have you found yourself slipping up? Well, I’m here to help you pick up the pieces today in the easiest, most delicious way! Guys, maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be hard. Or taste bland and unsatisfying!

I’ve talked about my friends at Hungryroot before and they are so here for you this year with their amazing meal delivery service! Starting a journey towards a healthier lifestyle is kind of a personal thing and Hungryroot believes in that. So if you still want to add some healthy options into your meal planning, it’s not too late to start. Keep reading because there’s some good stuff ahead!

Every once in a while, I find myself craving something that will mess up my healthy eating goals. Carbs, pasta, and snacks are where I can totally fall off track. But, damn, do they taste good! Thankfully, I don’t have to give them up with Hungryroot’s guidance. In our last box, I was able to satisfy those cravings with chickpea pasta, healthy grains, some amazing snacks, and so much more!

Inside this Hungryroot box

Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage
Thai Peanut Sauce
Green Chile Sauce
Kale Pesto
Brown Rice Quinoa Blend
Seven Grain Blend
Cucumber Corn Black Bean Salad
Garlicky Herb Chickpea Duo
Spicy Refried Beans
Cauliflower Rice
Seven Veggie Stir-Fry
Roasting Vegetables with Herbs
Sweet Baby Broccoli
Savory Spiced Tofu Bites
Braised Lemongrass Tofu Nuggets
Chickpea Cavatappi
Chickpea Shells
Ancient Grains Pancake Mix
Banana Bread Overnight Oats
Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
Strawberry Fruit Bites
Turkey Cranberry Sage Jerky Strip
Wakame + Brown Rice Veggie Ramen
Maple Pecan Oat Bar
Coconut Cashew Grain-Free Granola
Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Cup
Sweet Potato Cups
Original Multi-Seed Cracker

There’s also a breakdown of everything we received in the box, including five different recipes to make. We also got a Kitchen Companion that includes a fun, little playlist you can listen to on Spotify, some other info on how you can use the ingredients in your box, plus info on how you can recycle the packaging (thought that was kind of awesome).

I love that Hungryroot has partnered with so many great brands that I already love and purchase on the regular. But there are also so many new brands to discover, as well! Like those Unreal Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups. I ate them the day our box arrived and went to Whole Foods the next day to grab more. They were that good!

But what happens if you get something in your box that you weren’t too fond of? Well, you can go into your food preferences and mark that you never want to see it in your deliveries again! And if you’ve found something that you really, really like, you can make sure that it shows up in your deliveries again and again!

Thai Peanut Grain Bowl

You know what I really, really liked? The Thai Peanut sauce that was used in this recipe! I usually ditch the recipes and like to come up with my own ways to use the ingredients. But this time around, I decided to try Hungryroot’s suggestions! The first thing I made was a grain bowl.

First, I heated the Seven Veggie Stir-Fry in a skillet with a little olive oil. The recipe called to add the Savory Spiced Tofu Bites next, but I wanted to save them for something else. So I used the Braised Lemongrass Tofu Nuggets instead.

As that all cooked, I heated the Seven Grain Blend and spooned it into bowls. Then, I topped the Seven Grain Blend with the stir fry and drizzled some Thai Peanut Sauce on top (I could eat that stuff with a spoon!). Delicious and it took minutes to make!

All of the food and recipes have been unbelievably delicious! It’s made keeping my healthy eating habits so easy! If you need some inspiration to cook and eat healthier, this is a great way to start! Hungryroot will help you customize a meal plan no matter what your goals are!

Looking to eat less meat? They’ve got plenty of substitutions. Want to eat less carbs? Fill up on ancient grains instead! Your journey into healthy eating will be customized to your dietary preferences!

Are you ready to try Hungryroot?

Want to give Hungryroot a try? Click here and use the code 25OFF2HOLOKA and you’ll receive $25 off 2 boxes. That’s $50 off total! Once you sign up, you can go in and set some preferences on foods you’d like to receive and foods you wouldn’t want to see in your delivery. Follow me on Instagram (@lavidaholoka) to see what we got in our next box!

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The New Hungryroot – The Future of Healthy Food

March 19, 2019 by Jessica 1 Comment

I received a Hungryroot Box free of charge in exchange for this review. No other compensation has been received. All opinions are 100% my own.

We tried the new Hungryroot with new packaging and healthy food products! Take a look at what was inside our box + a couple of the dishes we made with Hungryroot ingredients!

THE NEW HUNGRYROOT

My husband and I tried Hungryroot for the first time last year. At the time, I was just looking for convenient, healthy foods to include as sides and snacks. I truly enjoyed the fresh variety of healthy dishes and ingredients that were sent our way. The portions included also lasted us a while!

Recently, Hungryroot reached out to me to try their box again. Since my last review, the company has made some changes. You might have noticed their new logo and packaging, but they’ve also made changes to the healthy food products available through their program.

Hungryroot is a way to easily incorporate healthy food into your busy lifestyle.

The first time we tried Hungryroot, it seemed like it was targeted towards vegans and vegetarians. Therefore, a lot of the dishes we received were used mostly has sides to our main protein chose for meals. This time around, it’s all changed! Now, you can choose from a variety of protein options available like tofu, beans, chicken sausages, and smoked salmon.

I was excited to see some of the new products Hungryroot included in my box. Before I show off the goods, you should know that you can tailor your deliveries according to your dietary needs. Vegan or vegetarian? Sub in plant based proteins. Gluten-free? They’ve got you covered with lots of yummy options. Plus, everything is already prepped and ready to be cooked in less than 10 minutes!

The new Hungryroot is amazing! We loved every single thing in our box!

IN OUR HUNGRYROOT BOX

Asian Salad Mix (napa cabbage, broccoli, carrots, kohlrabi, and snap peas)
Brown Rice Quinoa Blend
Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Spaghetti Squash
Whole Wheat Sprouted Flatbread
Hot Smoked Roasted Salmon
Avocado Crema (ready-to-eat, spreadable avocado)
Kale Pesto
Spinach Artichoke Chickpea Dip
Banana Bread Overnight Oats
Coconut Cashew Grain-Free Granola
Cultured Coconut Cream (dairy-free substitution for yogurt, whipped cream, and more!)
Superfood Almond Butter
Black Bean Brownie Batter (safe to eat straight out of the container!)
March Catalog (includes every Hungryroot item + recipe combinations)

That’s a whole lot of food! And the portions are so big! Seriously! The packing list came with two recipes to make with some of the ingredients in our box. After enjoying those delicious dishes, we still had a ton of food leftover!

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS ARTICHOKE FLATBREAD

The first recipe I tried was the Caramelized Brussels Artichoke Flatbread. It’s made with the Whole Wheat Sprouted Flatbread, Spinach Artichoke Chickpea Dip, and Shaved Brussels. Bake the flatbread for five minutes. Then, spread with Spinach Artichoke Chickpea Dip. Saute the Shaved Brussels in a little olive oil and top the flatbread with them. Such an easy, flavorful dish that took minutes to make!

PESTO SALMON RICE BOWL

We also tried the Pesto Salmon Rice Bowl. I’m usually not a big fan of salmon, so I was sure my husband would be eating this by himself. My mind has totally been changed about salmon! Apparently I just needed to try smoked salmon to enjoy it!

The Hot Smoked Roasted Salmon is fully cooked with a nice, smokey flavor. The Brown Rice Quinoa Blend is so convenient and cooked in just 90 seconds! The Kale Pesto is nut-free and dairy-free, but full of that great, herb-filled pesto flavor! It’s a great little dish to enjoy for lunch or dinner!

There’s not a food in this box that we haven’t liked (and I love the convenience of these ready-to-cook products)! I’ve had so much fun incorporating these products into healthy dishes and snacks for us!

Ready to schedule your first Hungryroot delivery? Grab the code below and get $25 off your first two shipments! Browse their healthy food items and customize your box. Scheduling is super flexible, too, so you change your delivery frequency any time!

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My Hungryroot Review – Not Your Average Subscription Plan

March 2, 2018 by Jessica 11 Comments

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Every once in a while, an ad for a new product graces my Facebook feed and makes me think, “Hmm…I’ve got to try that!” That’s basically what happened when I saw an ad for Hungryroot. As someone who is always looking for creative new ways to make healthy dishes for the hubs and me, this seemed right up our alley. A friend of mine recently shared her Hungryroot delivery on Instagram and I had to know more about it. After texting back and forth about the meals in her order, I decided to sign up.

Is Hungryroot a good deal?

A week later, my order arrived at our door! Unlike other meal subscription boxes, Hungryroot pretty much prepares everything for you. Plus, you get to choose everything you want in your box. There’s minimal preparation involved with the meals and the only extra ingredients you’ll need are salt, pepper, water, and olive oil. The snacks that I picked were ready to eat upon arrival. So easy!

Hungryroot recipes I enjoyed!

I could not wait to dig straight into the container of Almond Chickpea Cookie Dough! It’s an eggless cookie dough that you can eat raw or baked into cookies. There was no way I was baking any cookies with this cookie dough! I’ve been enjoying it with a spoon! Despite being made with chickpeas, it tastes exactly like chocolate chip cookie dough!

I also got a container of Vanilla Bean Snickerdoodle Dough. It’s hard to believe that this stuff is made with white kidney beans because it tastes just like a Snickerdoodle cookie! Even though I’ve enjoyed a couple spoonfuls of this dough, I might actually use it to bake up a batch of cookies.

This time of year, I can’t get enough of lemon desserts! So I was excited to try the Coconut Lemon Pie Bites. They’re ready to eat right out of the package and remind me of lemon meringue pie with a coconut twist. So good!

Since I was done stuffing my face with snacks, I decided it was time to get the hubs in on the action. Our house definitely isn’t vegan or vegetarian (although I do love a good veggie loaded meal from time-to-time). So the meals that I got in our box would either become lunches for me or side dishes for dinners. My once picky, now adventurous, semi-foodie husband has been down for trying some of my new vegetarian creations lately, so I knew I could at least get him to taste the meals in the box. Like he says, “I don’t really care what it’s made with as long as it tastes good.”

First up was the Lemon Kale Caesar Salad. I pretty much knew this would be a win for both of us. I mean, who doesn’t like a good Caesar salad? This salad is made with a Kalebeet Blend, Lemon Artichoke Quinoa Bowl, and Chickpea Alfredo. You mix the Kalebeet Blend with the Lemon Artichoke Quinoa Bowl. Then, you make your dressing with the Chickpea Alfredo, olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little water. The salad was awesome and still so good the next day! We both really enjoyed it!

I really, really wanted to share my box with you, so I haven’t had the chance to try everything yet because it’s a lot of food. However, everything I’ve tried so far has been a total win! I’m pretty confident that we’ll love the rest of the meals, too! So what’s left to make? The Cheesy Butternut Squash Fries, Cherry Chia Maple Oatmeal, Sweet Potato Pad Thai, and Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Bowl.

The Cherry Chia Maple Oatmeal is going to make an awesome heat and eat breakfast. Hungryroot says it’s a tasty combo of protein, sweet, and tartness to get your morning going. They also suggest turning it into a parfait, which I’m totally digging! I ordered an extra Lemon Artichoke Quinoa Bowl, so that and the Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Bowl will make delicious side dishes with dinner with leftovers for lunch the next day.

I’m also really eager to try the Cheesy Butternut Squash Fries. They’re baked and then topped with a Cashew Cheddar. I recently turned cashews into cookie butter, so it’ll be interesting to see how they work as a cheese sauce! That just leaves the Sweet Potato Pad Thai, which I know will be amazing because Pad Thai is absolutely delicious! This one’s made with sweet potato ribbons, snap peas, and Thai Peanut sauce.

Here’s the cool thing about the sauces. If you love them, there’s more than enough in the containers to use in other dishes!

So what’s the verdict? So far, so good and Hungryroot’s ordering system is pretty flexible. I’ve skipped the next couple of weeks just so we can make and eat everything we’ve already got in the fridge. It’s definitely not a subscription I would use on a weekly basis unless I was fully committed to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, but it’s pretty damn tasty!

Want to try a box for yourself? Here’s $30 for you to use towards your first order!

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Have you tried Hungryroot? If so, what was your favorite meal/snack?

15 Recipes You Can Make with a Can of Beans

March 20, 2020 by Jessica Leave a Comment

Canned beans are a cheap and easy way to bulk up meals and add a great source of protein to your diet! Use these 15 Recipes You Can Make with a Can of Beans to make good use out of this pantry staple!

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It’s so weird being a blogger during the Coronavirus pandemic. I’ve had Easter and spring content (recipes, gift guides, gardening) planned and scheduled for weeks, and part of me has wondered if I should just pull it at this point. But I want to try and maintain a sense of normalcy around here. I mean, eventually the dust has to settle. Right?

So in between those scheduled posts that might not be entirely fitting to our current situation, I’m going to try and publish content that can help make things easier during this crazy time. Especially when it comes to using what we’ve got so we don’t have to worry about making trips to the grocery store!

We’ve been extremely thankful for our Hungryroot deliveries, but eventually we’ll have to go to the store for some of our everyday essentials. In the meantime, I’ve taken inventory of our fridge and freezer and I’m trying to make damn sure that we use up every last morsel of food in this house before we have to resort to grocery shopping.

15 Recipes You Can Make with a Can of Beans

Thankfully, we have a decent supply of pantry staples in the house right now. When the Coronavirus first started making headlines, I picked up some canned beans just to have on hand. At that time, we really didn’t know how bad things were going to get. But now that things are what they are, I could hug those little cans of black beans, chickpeas, cannellini beans, and red kidney beans!

Beans not only have a great list of health benefits tied to them (and they’re especially a great source of protein), they are an easy way to bulk up any meal! If you need some new ideas for canned beans, I’m sharing 15 of them with you. These include everything from breakfast, easy lunches and dinners, snacks, and even dessert! I hope these will inspire you while we’re all toughing it out at home!

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Did you make any of these canned bean recipes? Share your pics on Instagram using the hashtag #livinglavidaeats. Don’t forget to tag me @lavidaholoka!