Heather Rae El Moussa is giving fans a candid look at her daily routine—starting with what’s on her plate.
The HGTV star took to Instagram on, Tuesday, April 14 to break down her full day of meals, offering a glimpse into how she fuels her busy life as a mom and business owner.
In the caption, she explained why she decided to share the details.
“One of my most asked questions! Here’s an example of what I eat in a day. If you’re vegan, drop your go-to meal below so we can all try something new!” she wrote.
What She Eats in a Day
The post featured a carousel of images, beginning with a snapshot of her workspace.
Overlaying the photo were the words: “What I eat in a day as a busy mom + business owner: vegan edition (+ low gluten & soy).”
Her day starts early.
Around 7:30 a.m., she keeps things simple with a GoMacro bar, which she enjoys alongside her child.
By 8:00 a.m., she moves into a more substantial breakfast—building a rice cake topped with Bitchin’ sauce, avocado, vegan mozzarella, hemp hearts, and everything bagel seasoning.
She pairs it with a cup of Pique breakfast black tea mixed with vanilla almond milk, along with her daily vitamins.
By mid-morning, she’s reaching for another quick bite.
Around 9:45 a.m., she opts for a cinnamon rice cake layered with almond butter, banana, honey, and cinnamon—balancing convenience with flavor.
Later, she shared a selfie holding a Zevia energy drink, calling it her “guilty pleasure.”
While it’s not an everyday habit, she admitted she enjoys it occasionally.
At 11:00 a.m., she transitions to something more filling: a plant-based scramble made with Just Egg and peppers, paired with cauliflower patties.
Lunch keeps the fresh, nutrient-packed theme going.
Her midday meal includes a salad loaded with lettuce, plant-based chicken, vegan mozzarella, croutons, hemp hearts, avocado, truffle oil, and vegan Caesar dressing.
Dinner rounds out the day with a hearty grain bowl featuring a plant-based burger, quinoa, potatoes, carrots, kale, and avocado—offering a balanced mix of protein, carbs, and healthy fats.
Fans Couldn’t Get Enough of the Post
Fans quickly flooded the comments with praise and curiosity.
“Everything looks so fresh and flavorful! I try to follow a very similar eating lifestyle, so I love these fabulous ideas,” one person wrote.
Another added, “Yummy. Thanks for sharing Heather,” while others noted how surprisingly appealing the vegan meals looked—even to non-vegans.
El Moussa, who stars alongside her husband Tarek El Moussa on “The Flipping El Moussas,” has long balanced a demanding career with family life.
With this post, she’s proving that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated—even on a packed schedule.
