#low energy meals

[amethystsoda]

just wanna say for people who have chronic illness/adhd/any form of low energy or spoons—using premade items, canned goods, boxed meals, microwave meals, and everything in between isn’t a shame or embarrassing!!!!

If you have limited energy, helping yourself find a manageable way to eat meals is so important!!

[lokilysolbitch]

kay y'all i just put my extra cup ramen broth in some microwave rice let's see how it tastes

[cjcooksvegan]

9 Easy Vegan Depression Meals For Low-Energy Days

9 vegan depression meals for low-energy days #vegan #mentalhealth #loweffortmeals

[bugzdoesthingsinperil]

i cant decide how to aesthetically make a first post so im honestly just gonna talk about my breakfast/lunch from today which was a salad that was literally just spinach, a few veggies, strawbs, bluebs, and pineapple w poppyseed dressing, a strawberry applesauce cup, shitty, tiny gluten free toast taht didn't toast at all with cashew butter on it, three tiny gerkin pickles, and air-fry carrot fries. i got the carrot fries from a vid on pinterest and they're my favorite. destroy whole bags of carrots makin them also does this meal have any protein besides the cashew butter (if that even counts) idfk !! i just think its yummy and i didn't want to actually cook or prep anything

[schrodingersgerbil]

A baller easy meal - Grill up some precooked/leftover chicken with whatever pepper and/or onion you’ve got on hand (I used a combo shishito and jalapeño, but I go to the school of “we use what we have and it’ll be fine”,) and put that shit on Annie’s mac and cheese with some pepper. If you’ve got em, crush some crackers on top for a crunch. I got it done with 10 minutes and the peppers made it GOD TIER.

[nightmaretour]

Daily reminder that fruit and veggies don't have to be "healthy" to be nutritious. Drink that fruit juice from concentrate. Eat that jam and nut butter. Use fruit and vegetables out of a can. Eat a dessert with fruit in it. Snack on salted nuts (in moderation) or dried fruit. Literally any way you can get fruit and vegetables into your body is better than none at all.

If fresh fruit and veg aren't available to you, take too much energy to eat or prepare, or if you just can't bring yourself to eat them, whatever way you can eat them is good enough.

[rachellaurengray]

Happy Monday! Kickstart your day with nothing but delicious nutrition. Welcome to your COMPLETE LIST of 30 quick and easy options—all under 250 calories—that'll leave you feeling energized and satisfied. (Make sure your save this post!)

- Greek Yogurt with Berries and Honey (200 calories): Creamy yogurt, sweet berries, and a drizzle of honey—yum!

- Avocado Toast on Whole Grain Bread (240 calories): Creamy avocado on crunchy toast—simple yet so satisfying!

- Smoothie with Spinach, Banana, and Almond Milk (220 calories): A refreshing green smoothie to start your day on a healthy note.

- Chia Seed Pudding with Almond Milk and Berries (230 calories): Creamy chia pudding topped with juicy berries—a breakfast treat!

- Oatmeal with Sliced Banana and a Drizzle of Honey (210 calories): Warm and comforting oatmeal with a touch of sweetness.

- Cottage Cheese with Pineapple Chunks (190 calories): Creamy cottage cheese paired with tropical pineapple—refreshing and filling!

- Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Tomatoes (180 calories): Fluffy eggs loaded with veggies—perfect for a hearty breakfast.

- Whole Grain English Muffin with Peanut Butter (230 calories): Nutty peanut butter spread on a toasty English muffin—simple and satisfying.

- Apple Slices with Almond Butter (210 calories): Crunchy apples paired with creamy almond butter—a delicious combo!

- Overnight Oats with Blueberries and Almond Milk (220 calories): Prep ahead for a fuss-free breakfast—creamy oats with sweet blueberries.

- Hard-Boiled Eggs with a Piece of Fruit (200 calories): Protein-packed eggs paired with your favorite fruit—easy and nutritious!

- Smoothie Bowl with Mixed Berries and Granola (240 calories): A colorful and satisfying bowl packed with flavor and texture.

- Whole Grain Toast with Hummus and Cucumber Slices (200 calories): A savory twist on toast—creamy hummus topped with fresh cucumbers.

- Low-Fat Greek Yogurt with Honey and Almonds (210 calories): Creamy yogurt topped with honey and crunchy almonds—a delightful treat!

- Banana Pancakes Made with Oats and Eggs (230 calories): Fluffy pancakes with the goodness of bananas and oats—perfect for a weekend brunch.

- Fresh Fruit Salad with a Dollop of Yogurt (190 calories): A refreshing fruit salad drizzled with creamy yogurt—simple yet satisfying.

- Protein Shake with Almond Milk and Banana (230 calories): A protein-packed shake to fuel your morning—creamy and delicious!

- Rice Cake with Avocado and Tomato Slices (200 calories): Crispy rice cake topped with creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes—yum!

- Low-Fat Cottage Cheese with Sliced Peaches (180 calories): Creamy cottage cheese paired with sweet peaches—a delightful combination.

- Whole Grain Waffles with Fresh Strawberries (240 calories): Fluffy waffles topped with juicy strawberries—a breakfast delight!

- Berry and Spinach Smoothie with Almond Milk (220 calories): A vibrant and nutritious smoothie to start your day on a healthy note.

- Turkey Sausage Links with a Piece of Fruit (230 calories): Flavorful turkey sausage paired with your favorite fruit—easy and satisfying.

- Egg White Omelette with Vegetables (190 calories): Light and fluffy egg whites loaded with colorful veggies—perfect for a healthy start.

- Almond Butter and Banana on Whole Grain Toast (240 calories): Creamy almond butter and sliced bananas on crunchy toast—a delicious combo!

- Quinoa Porridge with Berries and Almonds (210 calories): Creamy quinoa porridge topped with sweet berries and crunchy almonds—a breakfast treat!

- Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Parfait with Granola (240 calories): Creamy yogurt layered with crunchy granola—a parfait made in heaven!

- Sliced Apple with a Handful of Walnuts (200 calories): Crunchy apples paired with creamy walnuts—a simple and satisfying snack.

- Veggie Breakfast Burrito with Salsa (230 calories): A hearty breakfast burrito loaded with veggies and topped with zesty salsa—yum!

- Chia Seed Pudding with Mango and Coconut Milk (230 calories): Creamy chia pudding topped with tropical mango and coconut milk—a taste of paradise!

- Whole Grain Cereal with Almond Milk and Berries (240 calories): Crunchy cereal paired with creamy almond milk and sweet berries—a classic breakfast combo!

Try these breakfast ideas & start your day on a delicious note!

[acti-veg]

i suffer from chronic depression and really low energy. i find preparing even the most basic of meals really hard.

do you know of any places in the uk i can buy vegan ready meals which do deliveries please?

also things i can buy in bulk for breakfast, lunch etc like cereal bars where prep isn’t needed

thank you so much

Huel is a good option for very cheap meals, you can buy ready-to-drink ones or powders that you just mix yourself. That can be breakfast and lunch sorted by itself. There are also quite a lot of meal delivery services in the UK who offer vegan food, I found about five with a quick search but I haven't tried any, so I can't make recommendations.

Stocking up on basics like soups, pasta pots and packaged noodles would be good in a pinch. Protein bars would be good to have on hand, Misfits ones are great but Trek do protein flapjacks that are vegan as well. Home and Bargain and Heron do big flapjacks which are surprisingly vegan and are very high in calories, for when you just need to get some fat and calories in - they're about 5 for £2. For more nutritious options, canned foods can also be just thrown in with microwaves rice, things like chickpeas, lentils, black beans, kidney beans etc. You can buy microwavable packets of pre-flavoured grains and such from most supermarkets, they're reasonably healthy and not too expensive. There are also loads of snacking faux meats that you just throw on some bread for a quick lunch. Even just having some bread, hummus and carrot sticks in in can serve as a quick lunch when you really don't have the energy.

The best advice I can give is to pre-prepare meals in bulk, during those periods where you have the energy to do that. This doesn't need to be complex recipe making, you can throw soy chunks/fake chicken, rice, broccoli and soy/teriyaki sauce in a big pan and make enough for a few days in about 10-15 minutes. Meals like chili, pasta, curry, homemade soups and noodle dishes freeze pretty well so you only need to blast them in the microwave.

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[spinecurlingmice]

miceys hiiiii there is like. nothinggg in my brain rn (i think i am . a touch dissociated. lame !!!!) so i have nothing to offer you conversationally but i wanted to say hello :3 hihi heya hola hallo et cetera….

haiii marsssmars ^_^ dissociation suckssss u got thisssss! hopefully its not the dizzy kind either man i hate that kindsoo much..... waves hello helloo,,, hmm i am kinda Awful at convo topics when it's not linked to fixation so like.... twirls in grass. hm .... what didddd u have for dinner 2nite since we're both cst vov

[matiixoxo]

need some healthy cold meal ideas to take to school if anyone has any other than wraps and salad ♡♡♡

also overnight oats too ly all ♡♡

[amethystsoda]

@inkublu no worries!! It’s a theory of energy expended for tasks (especially helpful for people with chronic illness or adhd/autism to help define and keep track of their physical and mental energy limits).

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[spiffy-sea-dragon]

PSA

They make microwave pasta cookers, microwave vegetable steamers, microwave bacon cookers, microwave egg poachers and microwave rice cookers nowadays.

This is a game changer.

My microwave veggie steamer is literally just a $5 Tupperware container with a vent in the lid and a basket at the bottom. I pour a little water, add the basket, add a packet of noodles, packet of sauce, frozen bag veggies and frozen shrimp. Microwave for 4 minutes and I’ve got a balanced lunch.

I really wanna try the pasta cooker one. The veggie steamer can also steam tofu, fish, all types of noodles, dumplings, etc.

I see influencers put frozen pre-chopped veggies and salmon in there. Just add to microwave rice. Or they have microwave rice cooker versions so you can use regular rice and save money.

Best part is these are cheap and usually dishwasher safe.

You can even pre-prepare them so they’re ready to go straight in the microwave.

I’ve had so little spoons at the moment so this is really helping keep me fed.

[rachellaurengray]

Low Calorie, High Protein Yogurt Bites

Ingredients:

2 cup greek yogurt

1/4 cup maples syrup

1/2 cup peanut butter protein powder (Nuts ‘n More Code: RACHELLAUREN15)

1 1/2 cup chocolate chips

1 tbsp coconut oil

Directions

In a bowl mix together yogurt, maple syrup, and peanut powder until smooth. Fill an ice tray with yogurt mixture and freeze until just solid enough to remove from ice tray but soft enough to bite into (took about 4 hours for me). Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave for 1 minute and stir until smooth. Remove frozen yogurt cubes and dip into chocolate and set on a plate. Enjoy!

[mars-ipan]

worst thing abt anxiety attacks for me is that while i've gotten good at Managing them and generally Preventing them i still have no clue what to do to Make Them Stop once they're here. i just have to accept that i'm gonna feel vaguely Bad in the background for a week or two

[femmefitz]

I love you tuna mac