Eating Only Vegan Fast Food For An Entire Day

Sarah Sullivan

Video Stats

Channel: Sarah Sullivan
Host: Sarah Sullivan
Published: Aug 18, 2025
Views: 33.1k

Recipe Overview

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Difficulty: Intermediate
Serves: 2

Overview

In this engaging video, the hosts embark on a full day of eating vegan fast food, showcasing a variety of options from popular chains. Starting with Starbucks, they indulge in a strawberry overnight grains parfait, which combines oats, chia seeds, and quinoa in coconut milk, topped with toasted coconut and almonds. The parfait is a refreshing and nutritious choice, perfect for breakfast on the go.

Next, they head to Panera, where they customize the Mediterranean veggie sandwich by substituting the bread and omitting the feta cheese. The sandwich is packed with vibrant vegetables and hummus, making it a satisfying lunch option. They also explore the Asian sesame chicken salad, which is easily made vegan by removing the chicken and wontons.

For dinner, the duo visits Noodles & Company, where they sample a variety of noodle dishes, including Japanese pan noodles and spicy Korean noodles, both of which are flavorful and filling. The addition of tofu enhances the protein content, making these dishes a hearty choice.

Finally, they treat themselves to dessert at Cold Stone Creamery, where they try a chocolate almond milk frozen dessert mixed with pretzels and toasted coconut. The dessert is creamy and rich, providing a delightful end to their day of vegan fast food. Overall, this video highlights the growing availability of vegan options at popular fast food chains, making it easier for plant-based eaters to enjoy convenient meals.

Recipe Details

Steps & Tips

1
00:55

Get a strawberry overnight grains parfait and a chickpea bites and avocado protein box from Starbucks.

2
01:01

Enjoy the parfait, which includes oats, chia seeds, quinoa, coconut milk, toasted coconut, almonds, and strawberry jam.

3
01:39

Try the chickpea bites and avocado spread.

03:20

Tip: Dipping a carrot into the chickpea bites is a great way to enjoy them.

04:00

Tip: Consider adding a seed blend for extra protein.

4
06:06

Order a Mediterranean veggie sandwich with black pepper focaccia and an Asian sesame chicken salad without chicken or wontons from Panera.

08:20

Tip: Omitting non-vegan ingredients like feta cheese can make a dish suitable for vegans.

5
08:34

Enjoy the Mediterranean veggie sandwich and salad.

10:02

Tip: If you're looking for value, consider making your own salad instead of buying one.

6
12:00

Decide to go to Noodles and Co instead of Panda Express.

12:44

Tip: Get your health in now before indulging in heavier meals later.

7
13:34

Order Japanese pan noodles, spicy Korean beef noodles without beef, and cauliflower rigatoni fresca without shrimp.

8
15:36

Enjoy the three noodle dishes.

15:36

Tip: Using an app to narrow down menu options can help find vegan-friendly dishes.

17:01

Tip: Balancing sweet flavors with soy sauce can enhance the umami taste.

9
20:45

Get a chocolate almond milk frozen dessert with crushed pretzels, roasted almonds, and toasted coconut flakes from Cold Stone.

10
22:00

Enjoy the chocolate almond milk dessert.

22:58

Tip: If you're sensitive to cross-contamination, ask for toppings to be served separately.

Ingredients

Serves: 2
Chia Seeds30g
Quinoa50g
Coconut Milk200ml
Almonds20g
Avocado1
Hummus50g
Vegetables
Allergen Alerts

Ingredient: Nuts

    → Substitution: Sunflower Seeds

Ingredient: Soy

    → Substitution: Pea Protein

Nutrition

Calories
650
kcal per serving
Protein
25
per serving
Carbs
90
per serving

Skill Level

Skill Level Intermediate
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Interesting Tidbits

  • Starbucks offers a strawberry overnight grains parfait made with oats, chia seeds, and quinoa.
  • Panera's Mediterranean veggie sandwich can be customized to be vegan by omitting cheese.
  • Noodles & Company provides a variety of vegan noodle dishes, including Japanese pan noodles and spicy Korean noodles.
  • Cold Stone Creamery has introduced a chocolate almond milk frozen dessert that is vegan-friendly.