Does anybody else associate the holidays with just being crazy busy? As soon as October rolls around it’s one gathering, function and social event after another and I don’t think I’m alone when I admit that during these seasonal crazy periods self care gets shelved, in favor of survival. Thankfully the folks at MamboSprouts asked if I wanted to partner with Veestro, and trial their vegan meal delivery service. Um, yeah! If it means I have one less thing to worry about, sign me up! I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own, and based on my experience.
Vegan Meal Delivery
For a while now I’ve been secretly envious of all these bloggers trying meal deliver services, because let’s face it TIME is the most valuable asset any of us has and meal delivery saves time. However I could never see any services that were vegan. Enter Veestro, a 100% plant based company, with gourmet plant-based meals delivered to your doorstep. Plus they are prepared with organic ingredients and preservative free, and they have gluten free options.
Unpacking the Veestro Box
The package arrived in perfect condition, packed in dry ice ready to transfer to the freezer. That was a first for me, and a novel experience. I soon scoured through the informational materials and put everything in the freezer and then planed my week. My plan was to get the most benefit out of the meals by using them on my uber busy days. I’d allowed Veestro to choose meals at random, after all they were providing the vegan meal delivery and what better way to get a good idea as to the service? Better to try something new right? I got 4 meals and a juice: eggplant casserole, lentil meatloaf, adzuki spaguetti w/veggie balls, latin stew and hand grenade green juice.
Hand Grenade Juice & Latin Stew
The Hand Grenade Juice was delicious! All I had to do was defrost is overnight in the fridge and boom, ready to go! Surprisingly sweet and tart, this juice contains: apple, celery, kale, broccoli, kiwi and maqui berry. Fully impressed with the juice my first meal was the latin stew. All of the meals by Veestro can either be cooked in the oven, stove or microwave, making things very convenient. As time was of the essence during crazy season I opted for nuking mine, and in a couple of minutes I had a lovely meal ready to go!
The latin stew was delicious, and the addition of plantains and black beans added a lot of flavor. Plantains are definitely something I’ve come to enjoy since living in America. I’d never tried them before coming here but love the latin influence of this meal and ate every last scrap. Each of the packaged also comes with a nutritional information leaflet so I knew that this meal was 420 calories, 6g fat, 71g carbs and 24g of protein.
Lentil Meatloaf
So far the vegan meal delivery service by Veestro was a hit, I was saving time, and having delicious meals. My second meal was the lentil meatloaf. One thing I liked is that the gravy is separate. I dislike things being super soggy, so I could choose to use some or all of the gravy. Plus the nutritional information listed both separately. Nice! Of all the meals I tried this lentil meatloaf was my second favorite. The combination of lentils and veggies with gravy was pretty filling and extremely tasty. This meal was more calorie dense at 570 calories for the meatloaf and 80 for the gravy. Total calories 650, fat 12g, carbs 110g, and protein 32g.
Adzuki bean spaghetti with veggie meatballs
Lunch was light the next day with the Veestro Adzuki bean spaghetti with veggie meatballs. For some color I added a bed of lettuce. What can I say, I like vegetables with my vegetables. This was surprisingly filling at just 410 calories, 7g fat, 56g carbs and 32g protein. Of the four meals I think this was my least favorite. Still tasted great but the other meals really shone in comparison.
eggplant casserole
I think one of the major benefits of a vegan meal delivery service like the one from Veestro is that I get to try things I wouldn’t normally. Enter the eggplant casserole. Of all the meals this one knocked my socks off. At just 230 calories, 12g fat, 26g carbs and 11g protein this was so freaking tasty!!! For some color and micronutrients I added some salad veggies, but on a cooler day I think some broccoli and green beans would work well too. FREAKING DELICIOUS! This one was my favorite by far. Maybe the tofu, or the soy cheese, or just the combination of flavors, but it was so good!!!
Veestro Vegan Meal Delivery Service
I was blown away by how good each of the meals were. They good nutritionally, tasty and convenient. If you look at the Veestro website they have a plethora of packages to choose from. Veestro has something for everyone, whether you want specifically dinners, breakfasts, or a starter, lunches, weight loss or a juice cleanse. There is also a 21-day kickstart package with 21 meals and 6 juices, so if you were interested in trying a plant based diet this provides everything you need! For those just interested in meatless Mondays, they have you covered with 8 breakfasts lunches and dinners enough for 2 months of meatless Mondays! Plus of course a starter pack to try them out with 12 Veestro meals and a juice for $99 and includes free shipping! Seriously, I thoroughly recommend them
Questions:
- Are you embracing Meatless Mondays?
- Organic or non-organic, what’s your preference?
- Which of the Veestro plant-based meals do you think would be your favorite?
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Rachel
There are meal services for every lifestyle now. I have a few vegan co-workers I will tell about this.
Lynnette Joselly
Yes it has been a busy time and I find myself cooking less these days. A meal service would be perfect right about now.
Amber Nelson
Oh my daughter would love this! She eats mostly a vegan diet and we always have a hard time trying to figure out what to buy for her.
Di Hickman
These would be a great idea for her
Jeanine
I love this idea. I’d love to do meatless Monday’s. I think vegan is such a great way to live and it would be something I am interested in.
Di Hickman
I’m hoping to share more vegan recipes and reviews on Meatless Mondays so keep checking back!
Cindy Ingalls
I done a few meal delivery services, but they require me to cook. I’ve often thought about trying one that comes with prepared meals so I don’t always have to cook. Veestro sounds like a great service. I would love to try the juice and the “meatloaf” since I do miss meat sometimes.
Di Hickman
It’s been 25 years since I had meat, never missed it. There are so many alternatives now that nobody should need to kill and animal to eat.
Chanel van Reenen
I love meal services because unfortunately, I don’t have a lot of time to cook. I rarely eat meat so this sounds amazing! Definitely checking them out 🙂
Di Hickman
Yep I just find cooking tedious. And I don’t have the patience for it. lol
Heather
This looks awesome for the busy holiday season! I’m not vegan but am guessing there aren’t many delivery services that cater to this dietary need. Awesome find!
Di Hickman
Nope there aren’t. I’ve seen some allergy ones, and vegetarian but this is the first vegan one I’ve seen
Stephanie Pass
This is really interesting. I had no idea they had specific vegan meal delivery services, but they have everything nowadays. This is something my husband would probably love.
Di Hickman
Yep times are changing for sure!
Brittany
This is such a great idea! I would love try out this service! I’ve tried going vegan before but it was so hard to prep it all!
Di Hickman
it’s actually really easy and so much quicker than meat. Just keep it simple to start. THere are lots of vegan ready meal options now too.
Claudia Blanton
you are God-Send – we are looking for a new delivery service – we were not too happy with Green Chef – and vegan one’s are hard to find (if you want something good). I will let me daughter know about this one. Thanks!
Di Hickman
hah you’re welcome! I thoroughly enjoyed all the meals!
kimberly lewis
everything looks so amazing! I might have to go vegan…..probably isn’t going to happen!
Di Hickman
Maybe just on Meatless Mondays?
Reesa Lewandowski
Wow I need to share this with my brother who is a vegan. What a great idea!
Di Hickman
It really is a great idea!
empowerandhelp
Definitely did not know there is a Vegan meal service, this is really cool. So happy to see from times when even vegetarian choices were limited to times when we can get Vegan meal service.
Di Hickman
Times are changing for sure!
Quirky Homemaker
This sounds very interesting. I’m definitely not Vegan, but do enjoy meatless meals and sometimes meatless days. I’ll have to check out the website.
Di Hickman
They have a meatless monday pack!
Cassie
How awesome that they now have a purely dedicated vegan meal delivery service! The meals look so delicious and fresh!
Di Hickman
I love it as I choose to support cruelty free companies so it’s a no brainer for me.
Laura @ MommyDearest
Meal delivery services are great for saving time, it’s especially nice that they have a Vegan Option. The Latin stew looks and sounds delicious
Di Hickman
Yes saving time is a godsend. I liked that these could be oven baked, stove top or microwaved
Krystal Butherus
This looks like an awesome service for those who choose to eat vegan. I’d recommend to my vegan friends.
Di Hickman
Yep vegan meals without any hassle! Sign me up!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
I’m not Vegan, but it’s great that they have these types of meal delivery options for those that are. I’d love to see an allergy friendly one, where they are top eight free!
Di Hickman
Oooh that’s a tall order
Melissa Chapman
That is a great service I wo.uld love to try because we are getting tired of our same 4-5 meals and cooking is labor intensive. I wonder if they are in this area so I can try them soon.
Brynn
This looks so awesome! What an excellent service for more than just the average eater.
Di Hickman
THe meals were yummy, healthy and filling!
Di Hickman
Hahaha yes I get tired of the same meals too. It’s definitely worth it even if just occasionally to get some meal ideas
Taylor Aube
I’d for sure try this! Your meals look so yummy and vegan eating is always guaranteed healthy! So yummy 🙂
Di Hickman
All the meals were indeed yummy!
Jodi @ momsfavoritestuff
I’ve had to go vegan a few times for health reasons, and it’s so hard to find great recipes. This seems like the perfect solution!
Di Hickman
Vegan diet can be very healthy, but as I say to clients… oreos are vegan. You have to ensure plants are the main part of the diet. It’s so easy to eat vegan junk food now!