I can honestly say that I’m getting used to eating vegan, although I did wake up in a cold panic last night thinking I’d accidentally had nonfat milk instead of soy milk in my morning coffee yesterday, so maybe I take that back…

Breakfast: Breakfast is definitely the hardest meal for a vegan. I think cereal with soy milk is an acquired taste (or maybe just always gross), and as I found out yesterday, scrambled tofu is just plain nasty. I looked up some vegan recipes online, but everything requires baking. You can make versions of muffins, waffles, pancakes, etc, but who has time for this when running out of the house in the morning? Today, I have oatmeal and a Starbucks soy latte for breakfast… again.

Lunch: Nothing. Nothing.

Dinner: I meet up with some friends at Real Food Daily in West Hollywood after much convincing. I’m starving because I didn’t eat lunch, so my plan to order something small and light goes out the window and I get myself a “Supreme Burrito” with ranchero sauce and taco mix (tofu spiced like taco meat, I think). I devour it so quickly I forget to take a picture first (for College Candy, not because I’m some food obsessed freak), which is why it looks so gross in the pictures. But believe me, it was delicious.

If you live in a city where there are vegan restaurant options, you’re seriously in luck. It’s great to be able to just look over a menu and order whatever you want without having to worry about it being vegan. If there aren’t vegan restaurants in your area, look for vegetarian ones, or check out a website like vegetarian-restaurants.net for their advice on vegan-friendly restaurants in your area.

[photo from veganyumyum.com]

But, when the weekend rolls around and we spend our days hung-over and hungry on the couch, let’s be real, the last thing we are going to do is cook.

Enter… my favorite munchies I’ve discovered that are yummy and healthy(ish)

Better N Peanut Butter: This all natural treat is made out of peanuts, but has only 100 calories and 2.5 grams of fat per serving. While it doesn’t taste exactly like its cousin, PB, it’s close enough, and is a great alternative (also great in smoothies, or when cooking to get that PB flavor without the PB fat)

Trader Joe’s Flax Seed Chips. They look like tortilla chips, they taste even better and they come in different flavors. While they are higher in Calorie (140 per serving), they are full of complex carbs, are all natural and hits the salty-craving spot.

Luna Bars (I personally endorse the Carmel Nut Fudge Brownie Flavor). Okay, so I’m not going to lie, this isn’t a candy bar. But pair it with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, and it satisfies the craving, and it’s actually good! Not to mention it is chock full of things good for women, like calcium and folic acid.

Amy’s Organic Snacks (Four flavor varities, Spinach and feta is lowest in calorie)- These are a great go-to late night or hung-over give me some junk food now- munch. Hits the spot and isn’t nearly as damaging as a jumbo slice of pizza…

Dr Praeger’s Pancakes (in spinach, broccoli, potato and sweet potato), Pop these babies in the microwave, add some ketchup (everything is better with ketchup) and enjoy sans guilt!

Skinny Cow Ice Cream sandwiches, fudge bars and Ice Cream Cones- hits the sweet tooth spot, but its low cal enough that you don’t have to worry about it camping out on your butt and thighs for the next 6 months. Whoo hoo.

Flavored Soy Milk- You all know by now, my pumkin spice obsession. Only problem? So not obsessed with how high calorie the syrup is. Well thanks to Silk, I have that problem no more. Try adding a splash of their pumpkin spice, mocha or choclate flavored soy milk to your cup of joe for a kick.

Fage 0% Total: This Greek yogurt is as creamy as ever and at 80 cal for a nice size serving, it’s a fabulous breakfast or snack option. Add some honey, fruit, or healthy cereal or granola. Thank me later.

So there you have it, park yourself on the couch this weekend, pull out your favorite cheesy movie, grab a comfy blanket and dig in ladies.