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We’re getting “Back To Basics” here in the Krock kitchen, so we thought it would be a good time to share our favorite recipes for weight loss! This list includes all of the recipes we’ve developed and made time and time again throughout our most successful periods of weight loss. Whether you are new to our channel and just getting started or have been around for a while, hopefully you can find a new favorite.
#5A: Brian’s Quick Red Beans & Riced Veggies
Brian and I couldn’t agree on number five… so we decided to split this one! Up first, Brian’s pick was his Quick Red Beans & Riced Veggies.
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This is Brian’s favorite thing to make when he’s really hungry and wants to put together something quick. It packs a ton of flavor and is super filling!
#5B: Jessica’s Three Ingredient Chocolate “Nice” Cream
You all know I love my sweets, so I had to include my Three Ingredient Chocolate “Nice” Cream recipe as my number five pick.
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I love to make a big batch and divide it up between these cute single serving cups so I don’t go crazy and eat the entire bowl! It helps me stay on track because I can still enjoy a nice, sweet, chocolatey treat without the guilt.
#4: Weird Green Soup & Weird Orange Soup
I feel like we have become known for our “weird” colored soups, and these are definitely still a staple in our kitchen. Up first, the “Weird Green Soup” is our take on the “Too Busy To Cook Vegetable Bean Soup” from the Eat To Live Quick & Easy Cookbook.
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The base of the soup is really easy to put together, and Brian customized it with a really great spice blend to amp up the flavors. For a while there, we were making a giant batch of this at least once a month.
Over time, Brian started tweaking the “Weird Green Soup” recipe into a more Italian-style soup and it became “Weird Orange Soup.”
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This one uses less spices, but still packs a ton of veggies and flavor. They may look weird, but we definitely owe a lot of our weight loss to this tasty pair of soups!
#3: Super Smoky Hummus
If you’ve watched our videos, you’ve probably heard us talk about this next one a lot. This was actually the very first recipe we shared on our channel… Super Smoky Hummus!
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It took a while for us to develop a hummus that we both enjoyed, but now we use this stuff on everything! It even makes a great oil-free salad dressing (just trust me… try it). We also love adding a dollop to the top of a nice bowl of chili.
#2: Brian’s Super Tasty Vegan Chili
I think this next one might actually be our most popular recipe. I named it Brian’s Super Tasty Vegan Chili for a good reason! It’s super tasty!
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We’ve had so many people tell us that they made it for their family and friends who aren’t even plant-based and they loved it!
We always make a GIANT batch so we can keep some in the freezer.
#1: Salad!
When we are in weight loss mode, we pretty much always end the day with a giant salad! We like to do a Weekly Salad Prep so our fridge is stocked with chopped veggies at all times.
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Eating salads not only helps us get in a ton of raw veggies and nutrients, but it allows us to eat a ton of food so we aren’t hungry later on in the evening!
Over time, our salads change, but the version I shared below is still my favorite.
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Not only does this salad taste delicious and keep me full, but it looks so pretty, I can’t help but feel great about eating it!
We also like to mix it up sometimes and top our salads with our Spicy Buffalo-Style Chickpeas or “Crispy” Baked Italian Tofu.
We hope you have enjoyed this list and will find a new recipe you love. Be sure to watch the video here and let us know which recipes are your favorites!
MORE INFORMATION
If you are looking for more information about our weight loss “adventure” or following a whole food, plant-based diet, please check out these videos:
15 Minute Recap: Exactly How We Lost 335+ Pounds On A Plant-Based Diet
How We Lost 270 Pounds: Our Whole Food Plant Based Weight Loss Journey
Q&A Session: Our 290 Pound Weight Loss Journey
Q&A: Weight Loss Update, Loose Skin, Advice on Going Plant-Based + More!
Top Ten Tips For Switching To A Whole Food, Plant-Based Vegan Diet
Q&A with The Krocks: “Cheat” Foods, Fasting, Stress Eating, Going Organic, Children + More!
Thank you for sharing these amazing recipes.
Great recipes!
I’m cheering you on as you start your “getting back on track”, especially now during the holidays, that’s rough… but I know that if you set your mind to it you can do it! You’ve got this!
Good luck with the restart! You guys have this!
Hey are those cute little ice cream cups on your amazon list? I need those!
These meals are just what I’ve been searching for. Well tweaked and tested dishes that someone actually eats and enjoys. Looking forward to many months of uncomplicated eating. Thanks so much for you guys sharing.
Thanks Jessica for taking the time to post this. It’s great. Love from Texas.
I saw the blog Jessica, it is great! Awesome! Thank you sooooo much for it! I will definitely be doing the wonderful chili( done it before and loved it!), I already do the salad and will surely be checking all your updates. Thank you so much and take care, you both, on these hard times. I am from Puerto Rico, just fyi.
Thanks for the great recipes!
Love your YouTube channel…
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I can tell that you worked hard on this post. Thanks for all you do. Eating bean soups and salads and big trays of roasted veggies, I, too, lost lots of weight–45 lbs. I think I’ll try your hummus. Thank you, again.
Brian’s chili is a staple in your house! Thanks so much for sharing your recipes with us!
Jessica, all your hard work on the blog post paid off. It looks great. You’s guys are such an inspiration! Keep on keeping on. Remember… Haters gonna hate. Taters gonna potate!
Glad to find these recipes to help revamp my diet. Thanks much for sharing.
My husband looked at me the other day and said, “If you want to try that plant based thing again, I’ll do it with you this time.”… I was SHOCKED!!! He’s a meat and cheese guy through and through! I’m super excited to get us both on a path to wellness. We have a three year old daughter who lives on cheese and crackers, so that’ll be a challenge but I’m so looking forward to it and you guys are my inspiration!! Thanks for all your videos, recipes and ideas! I know my husband will like you guys too.
You are not alone – I too fell off and now committed to get back on – Thanks for the motivation
Thank you both for all the positive vibes, good recipes and being so relatable!!! so very happy to have found you guys!
Thank you for continuing to inspire me. I enjoy your personalities, sharing the success and the struggles and your recipes! When I want to relax or feel motivated I go to your YouTube or blog.
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!! CAN YOU MAKE A MEATLESS LASAGNA
WITH 5 OR MORE LAYERS? SOMETHING SWEET WITH DATES? I JUST TURNED 68 TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT. SOMETHING NO SALT, SUGAR, OIL, FLOUR?????
WISH I HAD YOUR COOK BOOK. WATCH YOU GUYS ALL THE TIME ESPEACIALLY WHEN I AM NOT WORKING .