Disclosure: This is a Veestro sponsored post, but all opinions are 100% my own.
This past week was moving week. It started out with me dancing around in my living room to Britney Spears, packing up our eco-friendly, rented, plastic bins and coordinating all the pre-move-in details. It was busy and chaotic and exhausting and exciting all at the same time. But in the end, we settled into our new place, happy an cozy. I am fully grateful for a fresh start right now. With the year I have had thus far, (here, here) a fresh start is exactly what my mind, body and soul have been craving.
Moving Mentality. I have moved a lot in my life, and I used to dread it. But in the past few years I have turned my point of view around and feel gratitude for being able to live in a wide variety of neighborhoods and states. Looking back, I adore all the different places I have experienced. From Boston to NYC to DC to LA and way back to my hometown of Santa Cruz.
Enter Veestro! Everything with this move has been a bit easier because I knew I would be working with the plant-based meal delivery program, Veestro, for the first few weeks of my move. So I had one less thing to worry about: healthy, delicious vegan meals! I adore taste testing new recipes and meals, so with Veestro I feel like a kid in a candy store. I get so excited opening my freezer and deciding what meal I get to try out next.
I will be trying out Veestro for 21 days, sharing my experience, photos, reviews and tips for success with you guys. And today, I'll give you an intro to Veestro and what it is about. Plus, I will share a few photos, a $200 Veestro giveaway, and a coupon code for 20% off if you want to try these meals too!
Moving vibes, cheers to new pink sunsets..
Happy doorstep with a few Veestro boxes..
They come frozen thanks to dry ice. It was the north pole in this box, which I was really happy to discover...
Tower of options. My husband had fun picking out his faves.
Chickpea Stew I had for lunch one day..
The 
See, moving is exhausting for everyone..
21 Days of Vegan Meals. I am so excited to be trying out Veestro for 21 days this month. It is perfect timing for me because during a move, balancing cooking and unpacking can be a challenge. I looooove more than anything to cook, but even vegan chefs need a little help once in a while. It feels so great when other people cook for you! And that is what Veestro feels like.
And for many people, cooking is a challenge in general. Time is precious, especially in our busy modern day world, and sometimes we need a little help in the kitchen to get nourishing meals on our table.
*three layer scramble I served in mini tortillas with some avocado for the most amazing breakfast tacos!
Veestro is awesome for a few reasons..
1. Choose from a few different plans. Maybe you just want something to bring to work for lunch everyday. Or maybe you just want help with dinner. Or maybe you want the white glove treatment, three meals a day, done and done.
2. The meals are can be gluten free if you want!
3. Veestro makes an awesome gift or gift to yourself. Meal delivery is such an awesome gift idea for busy college students, elderly parents, newlyweds, busy couples, singles or new or busy parents.
4. Try Vegan, Easily! The best reason is that Veestro lets you try a healthy, vegan diet without much commitment, ingredient-purchasing wise. Veestro is so great for anyone who is looking to get healthy or try vegan.
Life is so much more enjoyable when you are fueled with nourishing, healthy, flavorful, whole food meals. So this is one more option in life to fuel your life well!
*Red Curry with tofu and veggies
Not vegan?? Guess what, everyone will love these recipes. So, far, I have been so impressed with the flavors and diversity of the meals. The meals are very familiar. Comfort foods like lasagna, pizza, soups, risotto, burritos and more.
How Am I Veestro-ing? So I have been doing a few days of 100% Veestro meals. Then because I love my smoothies, I usually make a smoothie for breakfast every single day. But the one time I am most LOVING Veestro, which was a surprise to me, is lunchtime! Oh my gosh it is so awesome to be in the middle of a workday and just heat up a chef-crafted vegan meal in a flash. Love that. For dinners, I have been adding a few fresh side salads to the Veestro entrees that my husband and I have been sharing and tasting. It is kinda a mix and match sort of thing. And I love that. I love having a main entree done. Some of the meals are larger than others, so you really have to find out what works for you and your calorie needs. So far I have seen meals ranging from 170-490 calories, so it varies.
Don't forget to enter the $200 Veestro Giveaway at the end of this post!
Want to try Veestro at 20% off? USe code: HAPPYLIFE!
All About Veestro: Veestro provides incredibly delicious meals that happen to be made from plants— all organic, no preservatives, and non-GMO. Chef-prepared meals and juices are delivered right to your door, ready to heat and eat when you are. More than delivering great food, we’re delivering happiness to busy people. Veestro shows you don’t have to sacrifice taste and convenience for health-conscious, nutritious food. With a wide variety of meals, you will never get bored with the Veestro menu. Veestro is for everyone, not just for vegans. Veestro was founded by a brother and sister team, Mark Fachler and Monica Klausner who wanted to create meals for busy people trying to eat healthy. Veestro’s mantra is: Plants Please. Your taste buds. Your body. Your schedule.
Doorway to Plant-Based. As a vegan chef, I love Veestro. Here is why.. I hear so many people say,
" I would love to try to eat vegan if I had time to cook, or knew how to cook vegan!"
Well, Veestro is pretty much the perfect solution to this problem. You can give plant-based eating a try without much commitment to buying a bunch of new ingredients. Then Veestro becomes a doorway to plant-based eating. I hope that if people try and love Veestro, they will get loads of ideas for how they can start to incorporate these meals and recipes into their personal cooking routine. Or if they just want to stay on the Veestro program and have hassle free meals, delivered to their door they can do that too.
* juices. They come frozen and you thaw them in your fridge a day before you want to drink them.
Veestro meals:
* Chef-Crafted - so much flavor in these meals so far!
* All Natural
* Organic and Non-GMO - Awesome!
* 100% Plant-Based - vegan made easy!
* Preservative-free
* So much variety in the meal options
* You can request 100% gluten-free options if needed
* Dessert options too
* Juice cleanse option
Some of the yummy meals include:
* Oatmeal Breakfast Pie
* Breakfast Burrito
* Soba Noodles with Peanut Sauce
* Red Curry with Tofu and Veggies
* Veggie Lasagna
* Chick’n Nuggets with Chipotle Dip
* Veggie Pesto Pizza
* Mushroom Risotto
* Raspberry Tofu Cheezcake
and MANY more.
Mushroom risotto, sorry for the evening kitchen lighting..
Follow along as I share some posts on social media for these three weeks of Veestro tasting. We are already into the first week and have been loving the meals. My freezer is stocked like it has never been stocked before..
My freezer right now. 😳 I hear this all the time.. "I would totally eat vegan, if I had time to cook!" Or "if I knew how to cook vegan food!" I think everyone should be adding more home-cooked, plant-based meals to their diet, but let's face it, that takes TIME. Something we often don't have a surplus of. Now you can let someone else do the vegan 'home cooking' for you. I am so excited to be taking @veestrofood for a spin for the next 21 days via their 21-day kickstart meal program. And their juices! I cannot wait to give you guys my candid opinion on these meals, the prices, the service and ease... But most importantly the flavors! My husband already has his eye on the Tuscan Calzone and I cannot wait to try the Enchilada Casserole, Kale and Quinoa Salad with tempeh and Mushroom Risotto. #glutenfree options galore. This is going to be fun. #sponsored #Veestro #organic #VeganMealDelivery #findingvegan #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #vegan More details and a giveaway coming soon to #HealthyHappyLife.com!
Want to try Veestro at 20% off? Use code: HAPPYLIFE!
Samantha Rose says
Kathy thank you so much for sharing the discount code, I've got an order shipping to me today and it feels like Christmas waiting for it! Are you still loving your meals?
joⓋ says
This would be so amazing because i hate cooking and i never have time for it...there's days when my dinner is a PBJ lol
Jennifer Jennings says
I'm with you - lunch is always the forgotten meal. It would be awesome to have this handy for inspired, healthy lunch options!
Andrea says
I would SO love the help with lunches and having them already done. 🙂
Shira says
I bring lunch to work everyday -- this would make it easier for prep!
rlrlrlrl says
I work 3 different jobs, and I am never home. This would be a blessing
Chris says
This would be great during our garden harvest... working full time and having a large garden to attend to, harvest and preserve fills up our schedule!
Amelia says
Meal planning programs would be great when preparing for a vacation... and returning from one! Thanks for this great opportunity.
Stefanie says
I would love to try this for work lunches and dinner meals. I love eating vegan, but am super busy, so this sounds amazing!
Corrine says
I broke my arm and cooking is difficult so this would make my life infinitely more easy. =)
mama ain't happy says
wow, to have tasty vegan meals delivered! a dream. about to go back to FT work after a decade at home with my kids. this would start me off with one less thing to think about!
TangerineDream says
I just finished their 21 day package. I am trying to go vegan and need a system that will help ensure my success. I was pleasantly surprise that I loved all the meals. They are so delicious that my big meat-eater husband was fighting over them with me. My only complaint - I wasn't impressed with their juices (I will be sticking with Juice In The Raw for my detoxes). Overall though A++ for ease, customer service, and taste. I will be ordering more soon.
Sarah Tranter says
I definitely want to try this! I tried Purple Carrot a while back, and thought it didn't eliminate much work for me, but ready-to-heat and eat meals, now that would be great!
debbiewelchert says
It would make my life easier by not having to cook and I would love to try the Country Fried Chic'n dinner. It sounds and looks wonderful.
Kelsey Thompson says
I work late and get up early -- having meals ready to go would be so helpful when I get home!
Anushka Wickramaratne says
I would love the variety that Veestro would bring into my lifestyle instead of having the same meals on repeat (as I usually do) during the week.
Lydia says
Like everyone, I'm very busy! Ready made vegan meals would be a huge time saver when I'm rushing home from work and just need to eat. Everything looks delicious, but I would be especially excited to try that veggie curry! Thanks for the great giveaway - you spoil us.
Melissa says
Everything sounds incredible! It would allow me to eat healthfully and the way I've always wanted to.
Jessica Piekenbrock says
This would make packing lunches easier for sure...I really love coming home and cooking a fresh meal for dinner to wind down for the day but I dread having to think of what to bring for lunch the next day so this would be perfect!
Ashley Hudson says
It would make my life much easier especially with a busy work schedule and taking care if family.
De says
This looks really interesting. I wonder if it'd be a good idea for my grandma. She eats mostly frozen foods, and usually won't eat much in the way of veggies. She doesn't like anything at all spicy though.
JW says
It would be such a time saver. I don't mind cooking at all, but it does take up a good chunk of my evenings.
Gillian Moynihan says
I love cooking, but lately I've been having a really hard time fitting in both exercise and cooking dinner at home in the same narrow span of hours after work! I'd love to be able to go out for a run and know I can have a healthy meal for dinner without eating at 9:30pm!
Jordan Dunne says
The red curry with tofu sounds incredible!
JoyceLa59 says
Healthy vegan meals delivered to my door? Yes, please!! (And thank you.)
amber says
Sometimes I go through a lull where I lack inspiration, or like lately I've been sick and all I've wanted was something super easy. These would be perfect for a time like that! Also, I think would definitely help to spark my creativity back up! 🙂
owsla says
I have been so overwhelmed lately that having healthy vegan meals ready to go would really help lighten the load.
Kimberly Flickinger says
I would love to try a vegan meal delivery system. I have been meaning to try a vegan lifestyle and this would give me a great start.
Andrea says
I've been dying to try this! Can't wait to read your reviews!
Samantha Rose says
I work super long 16 hr days and at the beginning of my week I do about 12 hours of food prep for the week. This would supplement my meas and really decrease my food prep time without sacrificing quality!!! I like the idea of being able to heat up a meal and eat it in the train to/ from home or work. Thanks for the discount coupon, and I'm excited to be entered to win!
purpul says
I am struggling to find meals that my husband and son like. It would be nice to have tasty meals delivered to relieve some of the pressure.
ammauceri says
My partner and I switch off making dinner but some nights neither of us feel like cooking. These would be perfect!!
Hail Erin says
YUM your photos are amazing. Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us! From someone who has thought about going vegan, seeing how you are getting on really helps me make the push forward.
Keara says
I would LOVE to use these meals to get my boyfriend to eat more meat free meals! He's all about trying new foods and this would really get him to branch out as well as make it easier on me so I don't have to come up with ideas for every day of the week.
Sara Floyd says
This would help me so much to make my life easier for myself and my daughter
Melissa says
It's sometimes hard to make healthy food when I'm busy or in a hurry. This would make it so much easier without the meal planning/shopping!
DeanneO says
I would use these meals to keep my newly Vegan husband on track and glad about his decision to be kind to animals, IT WOULD BE GREAT! There is nothing that I would not like to try. I am so excited
Kathy Patalsky says
That is such a great use for Veestro! Any new vegan will feel very satisfied with all these comfort food meals.
Melissa K. says
Wow, this might be a great way to have meals at home while life continues crazy! Eating out is a drag, this might be an answer! The veggie pesto pizza caught my eye, as did the tofu curry!
What is the calorie load like? Also the salt and fat load?
Hoping to win a chance to try!
Kris says
Oh those tofu stir fries look perfect for an lunch on a busy day!
manda says
I am interested in the juice!
saniel says
What is eco-friendly moving? Moving soon wondering what your process is. Food looks good
dina72 says
I love meal delivery services and don't eat red meat. I'm trying to cut out all meat this year and Veestro would be so helpful! I would love to try the eggpant casserole!
Kayte CookWatts says
I am trying to get my lover man more jazzed about veggies that aren't fried or covered in cream sauce. He is off one of his blood pressure meds and I am hopeful with a few more diet tweaks, we can say goodbye to the other.
RockMyVeganSocks says
I tried Purple Carrot and was impressed, but not something I want to do regularly and they aren't able to do gluten-free. So I'm intrigued by this since they can do gluten-free. The meals look & sound really good! I like cooking most of the time, but sometimes it'd be nice to have something ready for a night I just am not feeling it. I'll check them out!
Kathy Patalsky says
I didn't know they don't do glutenfree? That's surprising. Ya, if you are someone who ever buys frozen meals or orders takeout at least a few nights a week or cries into your not so great home cooked meal (because of time and energy) I think Veestro and meal delivery in general is a cool idea. Veestro's meals expire in a few months - I think mine say late November. So you can order a bunch and eat them as needed for the next few months if that's your style.
Dana O says
I think my dad would like the eggplant casserole. I'm hoping he can get more interested in cooking for himself, this may be a good start (sort of).
Kathy Patalsky says
It is absolutely a great start Dana! I think seeing how meals are put together and the simple combos and various flavors can really inspire someone.
Aimee Brimmer says
I would be excited to try the veggie pizza! 🙂
Krista says
I would be most excited to try the veggie lasagna and veggie pizza. I am a sucker for pizza! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Marina D says
I would LOVE to try the Red Curry with Tofu! I'm obsessed with anything curry and I always crave it in the Fall and Winter months! Thank you for the giveaway, Kathy! 🙂
Jillian says
This looks yummy and amazing! It'd be so great to not have to search through every ingredient to be certain it's vegan. For someone that does the cooking for her family, it'd be a nice healthy alternative too!
Bethany says
It would make my life easier and healthier! I always make extra dinner so I can eat leftovers for lunch the next day, but if there aren't any leftovers, I usually only eat something like yogurt and fruit, and then I'm hungry the rest of the day. I'd much rather have the option of a delicious, balanced meal in my freezer!
Rana Durham says
this def help out because ican eat this on the go because i have busy day . this would nake it so much easier than resturant. i love the red curry with tofu .
Valeria Graves says
This would definitely make my life easier! My husband and I both work so coming home to something already made that is healthy would be great! Also, takes the decision making of what to eat that day out. 🙂
Robin says
I've been thinking about trying Veestro since hearing about it several months ago but just haven't purchased any meals yet. I'm pretty good at meal planning and don't have a big budget so probably won't spring for them myself, but winning a gift card would be a great way to try it out!
Robyn says
I do all the cooking in my home and would love to spend more time away from the stove! I'd like to try the mushroom risotto.
Diane says
Perfect for busy moms!! I love to show my friends and family that vegan is perfect for growing, athletic boys too!
Kathy Patalsky says
Yea yea yea! Love that 🙂
Deborah says
This is a great idea!
Kathryn Willadsen says
This would save me so much time. And energy. That enchilada casserole...yum!
Heather Holden says
I'd like to try the red curry with tofy, that sounds good!
Stacey Bradford says
These meals look amazing!
Kelly Rae says
red curry and tofu looks excellent 🙂
Sheelagh says
This is so cool! I love cooking for my self but sometimes I don't have the time or energy or it's just nice to take a break 🙂 What a great idea!
Kathy Patalsky says
Thanks for the feedback Sheelagh!
Krista says
The curry looks amazing! We are in the midst of school starting up and all the hectic activity that brings. These meals would be a great asset to our home.
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes this is such a busy time of year I feel like everyone could use a little help! 🙂
shani says
for those days when you need inspiration or don't have time...or just came back from a 3 week vacation and all you have in the fridge is condiments
Kathy Patalsky says
Ahaha fresh start fridges can be fun! I'm slowly trying to fill our new fridge. Veestro would be so great after a long vaycay.
Sj Dc says
Its just such a dream to not worry about if the ingredients are plant-based or not and think or wonder about appropriate substitutions in recipes...would love to try their
Moroccan Melange and
Raspberry Cheezcake
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes that is a huge plus. I also love with the gf plan you don't have to worry about vegan or gluten free! I am really dying to try the cheezecake too. I think it is going to shipped next week.
Belinda says
Oh my! These meals make me hungry just browsing. It's a great concept and perfect for those days you don't make it to the grocery store or choose to relax with a cozy meal and no clean up. I am so excited to give them a spin.
Bianca says
the meals look so good!! i would love to have some meals ready to go for busy days!
Kathy Patalsky says
Yup makes life so much easier. Kinda like a personal chef... In your freezer 😳
Kelsey G says
This would give me the confidence to experiment more with what I eat instead of just eating the same thing everyday.
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes! That is so true. It's kinda like dining out to try new things only less expensive. I am even loving a few new flavors and cooking variations!
Elin Roberts says
I would like to win this, mainly for the juice detox
Kathy Patalsky says
🙂
Claire Elizabeth says
Veestro would DEFINITELY help me! I would love to try the red curry!!
Kathy Patalsky says
It was SO good. I think as consumers we have been conditioned to not think very highly of premade, frozen meals. So the unexpected awesomeness is inviting!
Ann Paquette-Lukens says
I just had my 2nd set of twins (4 under 4!) so this service would be perfect for our busy veggie household! I'm not picky so everything sounds delicious, but I really want to try the red curry and desserts!
liz says
I'd most want to try th curry!
Stephanie Darby says
Looking forward to more of your review this month! This would be a great service for new moms, so bookmarking for March 🙂
Ashley says
Despite enjoying cooking, it gets a bit old for me to have to cook a lunch AND dinner to pack for work most days, so bringing a Veesto meal each day would be awesome!!