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My 20 Favorite Seasonal Items from Hungryroot

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Get your favorite seasonal flavors delivered right to your door! I’m sharing 20 of my favorite seasonal items and recipes from Hungryroot.

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I can honestly say that my Hungryroot subscription was one of the best things to happen to us this year.  Being able to get a variety of easy recipes, fresh produce, pantry staples, our choice of proteins, and more delivered to us has been such a big help!  Throughout this year, Hungryroot has continuously offered new grocery items making shopping from home so easy!  

Over the past few months, Hungryroot has started offering seasonal items like pumpkin spice, peppermint, and gingerbread flavored goodies and holiday-style meals like roasted turkey plates.  So today, I wanted to share 20 of my favorite seasonal items including groceries and some of Hungryroot’s easy recipes!

My 20 Favorite Seasonal Items from Hungryroot

 

Sweet Clementines

Is it even Christmas if there aren’t clementines in the house?  I’ve never received a clementine in the toe of my stocking, but I remember always having them in the house this time of year.  These tiny citrus fruits are easy to peel and sweet!  You can get a whole bag of seedless clementines to snack on through your Hungryroot subscription!

Butternut Squash Cubes

Hungryroot makes it easy to enjoy butternut squash since all the prep work is already done for you!  I’ve become pretty found of these Butternut Squash Cubes this year.  They’re great air fried, roasted, added to a vegan chili, or turned into a colorful breakfast hash!

Microwave-Ready Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are a perfect side for meals this time of year.  These sweet potatoes can be popped in the microwave and ready in minutes!  One of my favorite things I’ve ever made with these potatoes is a vegan broccoli and cashew cheddar stuffed potato!  

Roasting Vegetables with Herbs

Not only are the turnips, rutabaga, and sweet potatoes in this Roasted Vegetables with Herbs mix prepped and ready for you, they come with fresh rosemary and thyme!  All you need to do is add some olive oil, salt, and pepper and stick them in the oven! 

Shaved Brussels

I love that Brussels sprouts have gotten some well-deserved respect these days!  These Shaved Brussels can be used fresh out of the bag in a salad or cooked in your favorite vegetable medley.  

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Trimmed Green Beans

These Trimmed Green Beans find their way into our deliveries a lot!  They’re pre-trimmed, pre-washed, and seem to stay crunchy even after cooking!  I like to sauté them in olive oil with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon pepper, and a sprinkle Parmesan for a quick side dish.

Roasted Sliced Turkey Breast

I love a big holiday turkey with stuffing and cranberry sauce!  I especially love that this holiday favorite is made easier with this fully cooked and sliced Roasted Sliced Turkey Breast!  Just heat and eat!

Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp

Hungyroot’s Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp has become a favorite in our house.  One package is enough for two of us.  And since we’re big on easy appetizers this time of year, this quick cooking shellfish would be perfect for your holiday shrimp cocktail!

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Organic Whole Dried Cranberries

Dried cranberries are a staple in our house.  We use them in salads, for snacking, and this time of year they’re great in baking!  These Organic Whole Dried Cranberries are sweetened by apple juice and would make a delicious addition to holiday recipes!

Peppermint Chocolate Bar

I have to admit that I haven’t tried this yet, but I love peppermint-chocolate combos this time of year and I can only imagine that this Peppermint Chocolate Bar tastes perfectly sweet and minty!

Mini Golden Cornbread Muffins

These mini muffins are full of sweet cornbread flavor!  They’re delicious warmed up as an easy holiday side, great toasted with a little butter, and make an easy snack!  Plus, they’re vegan! 

Ginger Spice Pound Cake

This is another Hungryroot item that’s on my to-try list before the season’s over.  I’ve heard that this Ginger Spice Pound Cake is really good toasted with butter.  It’s a vegan pound cake loaf made with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove spices that’s perfect for this time of year! 

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Pumpkin Spice Pancake + Waffle Mix

I am in love with this pumpkin spice mix! I’ve only tried it as pancakes (and it makes perfect, fluffy pumpkin pancakes!), but my sister has even turned this mix into cookies!  It’s not too sweet, but has just the right amount of pumpkin spice flavor. 

Chicken Flavored Bouillon Cubes

Soup season is in full effect and these bouillon cubes will add chicken flavor to your soup recipes and more! Plus, they have less sodium than your average chicken bouillon cube and an extra boost of flavor thanks to garlic, ginger, and lemongrass! 

Dairy-Free Peppermint Mocha Creamer

If you’re like me, then you love having your morning coffee with a splash of seasonal creamer.  This peppermint mocha creamer is dairy-free and sugar-free, but still has all of that perfect peppermint holiday flavor! 

Gingerbread Oat Bar

I love these Bobo’s Oat Bars to begin with, but when I saw Hungryroot was offering a gingerbread flavor, I had to try one! These oat bars are slightly chewy, sweet, with delicious gingerbread spices! 

Please note that some items may not be available in your area.  

Try Some of These Seasonal Hungryroot Recipes

 
Take the stress out of holiday cooking and busy evenings and let Hungryroot do the work for you!  Check out of some of these seasonal recipes that would make easy holiday meals for a small family or a quick weeknight dinner. 

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Winter Veggie + Curry Bowl

This vegan dish is packed with flavor!  It’s made easy with ready-to-eat chickpea curry, butternut squash, a kale veggie mix, and a brown rice blend.  This colorful meal isn’t just a feast for your eyes.  It’ll warm you up on a cold winter night! 

Classic Meat ‘n Potatoes Plate 

Sometimes a classic dish can taste so good!  And it doesn’t get more classic than meat and potatoes!  Turkey slices, baby broccoli, herbed potatoes, and a butternut squash sauce make this a simple, hearty, and delicious meal.

Creamy Butternut Mac ‘n Cheese

I love a good mac ‘n cheese!  This mac ‘n cheese recipe is better than boxed and made with a creamy, cheesy butternut squash sauce and baby broccoli. 

Pesto Ravioli with Harvest Veggies

When it’s cold out, all I seem to want is pasta.  This dish combines one of my favorite types of pasta – ravioli – with kale pesto and roasted veggies.  

Want to give Hungryroot a try?

 
Want to give Hungryroot a try, you can use the code 25OFF2HOLOKA at checkout.  You’ll get $25 off your first two deliveries! 

It’s also not too late to give the gift of Hungryroot to someone on your holiday list. There’s something for everyone whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, or just like to sample wholesome foods from every dietary group!

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Hungryroot

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I’m answering everything you wanted to know about Hungryroot like plans, food, and more! Plus, I’m sharing a special discount code for new customers!

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I’ve talked about Hungryroot a lot over the past few months!  When this pandemic started and I was avoiding the grocery store as much as possible, I became incredibly grateful for my weekly Hungryroot delivery!  I was a fan of their service before, but now even more!  Not only has Hungryroot allowed me to get great, healthy groceries delivered right to my door, but I’ve been able to discover new products through them. 

Over the past few months, I’ve received a lot of questions on social media about Hungryroot.  I’ve tried to answer them individually to the best of my knowledge.  But today, I’m answering all of your questions about Hungryroot in one, big post.  If you have any other questions that I didn’t get to, make sure to leave them in the comments!  There’s also a discount code at the end of the post so you can get $50 off when you sign up! 

Everything You Wanted to Know About Hungryroot

 

What size box do you get?

The size of your box is based on the amount of meals/groceries you want per week.  But if you want to talk in terms of small, medium, or large, the box I get is probably considered medium in size.  My plan includes 4 lunch servings, 4 dinner servings, 0 breakfast servings, 2-4 snack servings and 0 sweet servings.  

It might not seem like much just looking at the numbers, but we get a lot of food in our weekly delivery!  I’m able to freeze the meats, some of the pastas, sauces, and get a nice variety of fresh veggies, snacks, and beverages! 

Do you set your Hungryroot delivery for a certain amount of people?

Yes and no.  Again, your plan is basically based upon the amount of groceries you want to receive each week.  Going through Hungryroot’s weekly selection of groceries is like virtually going down aisles at the super market. 

So if you know how much your family consumes on a weekly basis, you can factor that into your meals, snacks, and other groceries. Also, there are serving sizes on each grocery item to make meal planning easier! 

How much is it a week? 

Cost is also determined by the amount of food you order.  You can always go into your account settings and play around with the amount of meals and snacks you want to receive.  There will be a total at the bottom to let you know how much you’ll be spending per week.

If you find that you are getting too much or too little food, you can go back into your plan and tweak the meal amounts. I actually just went into and changed my plan to get one less meal (the plan I listed above is my current plan).  We’re still getting a lot of food in our box! 

By the way, when you shop for your weekly groceries, you choose items by the amount of credits you have.  Every meal and grocery item costs a certain amount of credits.  Your weekly payment is turned into credits for the week. 

Can you choose a certain amount of items in each box?

Yes!  Each week, Hungryroot hand selects the items in your box.  However, you can go in, clear those selections, and choose your own items and meals.  You will see your allotted credits for the week on the bottom of the selection page.  You can use those credits to shop for your weekly groceries.   

If you’ve been getting weekly deliveries from Hungryroot and have some new favorite items, you can choose to get multiple of the same item!  This has been a great way to stock up on things like pasta and rice to keep on hand.  I’ve also been able to grab an extra item or two to drop off to my parents.  Or you know, just grab a few of my favorite desserts! 

Could Hungryroot replace grocery shopping for a single person?

Absolutely!  I think this is a great option for a single person who is trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle and cook wholesome meals.  It’s also great for meal planners since everything is already prepped for you.  All you have to do is cook it – or in some cases – just heat it up!   

If you’re a fan of leftovers, I find that most of our Hungryroot meals allow us to have leftovers for lunch the next day, too!  You can definitely stretch these meals!   

Is it meals or is it just a bunch of different ingredients?

It’s both!  Unlike other services, Hungryroot isn’t considered a meal subscription.  Sure, there are meal options that are prepped and ready for you to cook (and done within minutes!).  But you have the option to just shop for grocery items, which is what I usually do. 

When I go into my weekly list of what I’m receiving, I clear out the list completely.  I’ll browse the meal section, but I usually head straight for groceries and pick and choose from that list to create my own meals (like the zoodles with portobello mushroom balls and tomato sauce pictured above). 

Tip: check in close to the Thursday 12PM cutoff.  Hungryroot usually adds a few new grocery options to the list per week. 


I’m allergic to certain foods.  Can I speak to someone about that?

When you set up your food profile, you will have the option to personalize your dietary needs.  So if you have nut, dairy, gluten, soy, or other allergies, you’ll be able to set it up so your food availability will reflect that.  

Plus, you can click on any of the food options available for the week and see the ingredient list, nutritional facts, and ways to cook the item. 

Do you have a referral code?

Yes!  If you want to give Hungryroot grocery delivery a try, you can use the code 25OFF2HOLOKA at checkout.  You’ll get $25 off your first two deliveries!  That’s $50 in free groceries!  Not a bad deal!  

If you try Hungryroot and decide it’s not for you, you can cancel anytime. You can also skip grocery weeks and pick your delivery day.  If you have any questions (that I can’t answer here), Hungryroot’s customer service is awesome!  They’re super friendly and always get back to you in a timely manner!

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Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle with Hungryroot

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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

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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!

Receive $25 off your first 2 Hungryroot deliveries with code 25OFF2HOLOKA!

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