This is my final Oh She Glows review from my Oh She Glows 30 Day challenge. I am finishing up with these so that I can get started on my next challenge! These recipes I added on in the last couple days of the challenge, but to be honest probably didn’t need to. I obtained SO MANY leftovers, that my freezer is stocked for the next little while. I have learned this and for my next challenge will take on less meals (which will also help save time and money!). These were great last recipes to make though, and I am happy I did!
First, I am going to review the Perfected Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Oh She Glows Cookbook, page 105). This was a great meal for me to have just as a salad, did not even need to use bread! I also knew that I would be having burritos for dinner, so I slowed down on the carb train for lunch. The recipe was simple to follow, took only 15 minutes to make, and utilized easy to find ingredients. I’m not a fan of veganaise, and I had bad luck with making the grapeseed mayo in the cookbook, so I used a bit of regular mayo. I think greek yogurt may also be nice for a healthier version (if you eat dairy). This was a great recipe to make, and even my carnivorous boyfriend loved it! (You can see my full review here)
Next up is the Broccoli and Cashew Cheese-Quinoa Burrito (cookbook page 159). This recipe was not what I was expecting at all, super dense and filling, and the cheeze sauce really did mimic the real deal, you can see a video of the ‘cheese’ sound on my Instagram page :). I really also liked the addition of sundried tomato, and the broccoli was great as it soaked up the cheeze to add a boost of flavour. So wonderful! The downsides to this recipe: I dirtied many a dish to make it (food processor, large wok, cutting board and rice cooker for the quinoa). I also think it was a more expensive meal, with the addition of quinoa, and cashews which I find ridiculously priced here in Victoria. All in all another great meal however, and I managed to freeze a ton! Also, it makes way more filling then for 4 wraps, so plan to either half the filling, or double the wraps! (You can see my full review here)
Last but not least, the overnight oats. So these are a classic staple on my breakfast rotation, but I wanted to fully review them for you because they seem to be a popular trend, and I think Angela really nails it with the recipe on this one. I like how you mash a banana (I actually blend so it’s super smooth) with almond milk, chia, oats and cinnamon. The lovely thing about these oats is they really can be paired with anything. My favourite is with chia jam and granola clusters, and a fresh banana or fruit of choice. Below, I paired it with cocoa nibs, banana, goji and coconut flakes. (You can see my full review here)
Let me know if you have tried any of these recipes! I think these were some of my favourites 🙂
xoxo Hannah