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Oct 13 Weekly Meal Plan

pork tostadas

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BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Scrambled Eggs with CarnitasGinger Lime Chicken SaladInstant Pot Carnitas Tostadas
TuesCranberry Muffin BarsChili Steak Salad with Orange SalsaAir Fryer Orange Glazed Chicken with Broccoli
WedScrambled Eggs with CarnitasGinger Lime Chicken SaladInstant Pot Carnitas Tostadas
ThursCranberry Muffin BarsChili Steak Salad with Orange SalsaAir Fryer Orange Glazed Chicken with Broccoli
The meal plans are designed to serve one person and account for 4 days. This is so that you can enjoy it at it’s best quality and also allows room for flexibility just in case you get takeout or eat out during the week.

Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

Chopping and Prepping Ingredients:

  1. Gather all ingredients, spices, utensils, and equipment, and review the recipes in advance to ensure a smooth, stress-free meal prep.

Cooking Phase 1: Instant Pot Recipes:

  1. Instant Pot Pork Carnitas: Place pork shoulder in the Instant Pot with seasonings, onions, garlic, cilantro, orange and lime juice, and water, cook 45 minutes (or 4–6 hours in a slow cooker), shred, and serve on tostadas with pico de gallo and a side salad. Save a portion of the cooked carnitas for the scrambled eggs recipe below.

Cooking Phase 2: Air Fryer Recipes and Oven Recipes:

  1. Air Fryer Orange Soy Glazed Chicken with Broccoli: Toss chicken thighs in soy sauce, orange juice, honey, garlic powder, and sesame oil, air fry at 360°F for 23–25 minutes until 165°F, then air fry seasoned broccoli at 360°F for 5 minutes.
  2. Cranberry Muffin Bars: Preheat the oven to 400°F, mix eggs, sugar, orange juice, flour, oats, baking powder, and baking soda, fold in cranberries, pour into a greased dish, and bake 15–20 minutes.

Cooking Phase 3: Stove Top Recipes

  1. Scrambled Eggs with Pork Carnitas: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, scramble the eggs, add pork carnitas until warmed, and finish with fresh pico de gallo.
  2. Grilled Ginger Lime Chicken Salad: Marinate chicken in a lime, honey, and spice mixture for at least 10 minutes, grill until cooked through, let rest and slice, then serve over spring mix with avocado and mango salsa made from mango, red onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
  3. Grilled Chili Steak with Orange Salsa: Marinate steak for at least 10 minutes, grill to desired doneness, let rest and slice, then serve over spring mix with avocado and orange salsa.

Final Steps:

  1. Storage: Once all the dishes are fully cooked, plate everything into individual containers. Allow them to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator for storage. This will keep your meals fresh and ready to enjoy throughout the week.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40°F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Lunch: Proteins can be reheated in the microwave, while the salad can be served chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated quickly in the microwave.

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Scrambled Eggs with Carnitas: Serve with a side of whole-grain tortillas.
  • Cranberry Muffin Bars: Pair with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for added protein, or add a handful of nuts for crunch and healthy fats to make it a complete breakfast or snack.
  • Grilled Ginger Lime Chicken Salad: Use your choice of deli meat and cheese.
  • Grilled Chili Steak with Orange Salsa: Pair with a side of crunchy veggie sticks or a light soup for a balanced, satisfying lunch.
  • Instant Pot Carnitas: Serve with a slice of whole-grain bread or a small quinoa salad to round out the meal with fiber and carbs.
  • Air Fryer Orange Soy Glazed Chicken: Pair with brown rice, quinoa, or a whole-grain pasta for a balanced meal prep.

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Fruit: Use leftover fruit in smoothies, on top of yogurt, or with your cereal
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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Oct 6 Weekly Meal Plan

turkey toscana soup

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Welcome aboard if you’re new! Our meal planning tool is your personalized meal prep assistant –  you can tweak your serving sizes or skip some recipe options, it’s all in your hands! Our meal plans are meant to be a guide, so feel free to use all recipes or just a few to get you started!  Click on each recipe to learn more prep tips. Enjoy the meals at your pleasure, but here’s an example of how we plan out the meals during the week:

BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Turkey Breakfast ScrambleRoast Beef Deli SandwichToscana Soup
TuesPeanut Butter and Apple QuesadillasAir Fryer Turkey TaquitosOne Pot Cabbage and Beef Stew
WedTurkey Breakfast ScrambleRoast Beef Deli SandwichToscana Soup
ThursPeanut Butter and Apple QuesadillasAir Fryer Turkey TaquitosOne Pot Cabbage and Beef Stew
The meal plans are designed to serve one person and account for 4 days. This is so that you can enjoy it at it’s best quality and also allows room for flexibility just in case you get takeout or eat out during the week.

Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

Chopping and Prepping Ingredients:

  1. Prepare all your ingredients, gather your spices, utensils, and equipment, and read through the recipes ahead of time so you’re fully ready for smooth, stress-free meal prep.

Cooking Phase 1: Air Fryer Recipe

  1. Air Fryer Turkey Taquitos: Layer cheese and turkey on each tortilla, roll tightly, brush with olive oil, air fry at 400°F for 5–6 minutes until crispy, then serve with a side salad topped with pico de gallo and avocado.

Cooking Phase 2: Stove Top Recipes

  1. One Pot Beef and Cabbage Stew: Sauté onions, sear beef until golden, add mushrooms, tomato sauce, and broth, then stir in napa and red cabbage, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the beef is tender.
  2. One Pot Toscana Soup: Sauté onions and garlic, brown the ground turkey, then add broth, collard greens, potatoes, and seasonings; simmer until the potatoes are tender, finish with coconut milk, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  3. Turkey Breakfast Scramble: Whisk the eggs, cook the turkey sausage until golden, pour in the eggs and cook until set, season with salt and garlic powder, then top with fresh tomatoes, red onions, and green onions.
  4. Peanut Butter and Apple Quesadillas: Spread nut butter on tortillas, layer with sliced apples, pecans, and cinnamon, top with another tortilla, cook on both sides until golden and melty, slice into quarters, and serve with fresh apple slices.
  5. Roast Beef Deli Sandwich: Sauté bell peppers and onions until soft, layer cheese, roast beef, tomatoes, and the sautéed veggies between sandwich bread, then slice in half and serve with a side salad and dressing.

Final Steps:

  1. Storage: Once all the dishes are fully cooked, plate everything into individual containers. Allow them to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator for storage. This will keep your meals fresh and ready to enjoy throughout the week.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40°F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Lunch: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave, serve the pico and avocado chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated quickly in the microwave.

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Turkey Breakfast Scramble: Pair with a side of roasted sweet potatoes or a whole-grain toast to balance protein with complex carbs for a filling breakfast.
  • Peanut Butter and Apple Quesadilla: Serve with a small Greek yogurt dip or a handful of berries for added protein and freshness.
  • Air Fryer Turkey Taquitos: Use your choice of deli meat and cheese.
  • Roast Beef Deli Sandwich: Pair with a side of crunchy veggie sticks or a light soup for a balanced, satisfying lunch.
  • Toscana Soup: Serve with a slice of whole-grain bread or a small quinoa salad to round out the meal with fiber and carbs.
  • Beef and Cabbage Stew: Pair with a fresh side salad.

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Fruit: Use leftover fruit in smoothies, on top of yogurt, or with your cereal
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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Sep 29 Weekly Meal Plan

bbq pineapple chicken

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Welcome aboard if you’re new! Our meal planning tool is your personalized meal prep assistant –  you can tweak your serving sizes or skip some recipe options, it’s all in your hands! Our meal plans are meant to be a guide, so feel free to use all recipes or just a few to get you started!  Click on each recipe to learn more prep tips. Enjoy the meals at your pleasure, but here’s an example of how we plan out the meals during the week:

BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Breakfast Bacon English MuffinOven Baked Sausage and Potato HashPineapple BBQ Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
TuesPeach MuffinCrispy Panko Breaded Chicken TendersInstant Pot Beef Teriyaki
WedBreakfast Bacon English MuffinOven Baked Sausage and Potato HashPineapple BBQ Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
ThursPeach MuffinCrispy Panko Breaded Chicken TendersInstant Pot Beef Teriyaki
The meal plans are designed to serve one person and account for 4 days. This is so that you can enjoy it at it’s best quality and also allows room for flexibility just in case you get takeout or eat out during the week.

Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

Chopping and Prepping Ingredients:

  1. Preheat the oven, prep your vegetables and spices, and set out your tools—being organized makes cooking simple and fun!

Cooking Phase 1: Instant Pot Recipe

  1. Instant Pot Beef Teriyaki: Add beef, vegetables, pineapple, broth, and seasonings to the Instant Pot, cook on high pressure for 25 minutes with a 5–10 minute natural release, then serve over rice with cucumber and tomato, or use a slow cooker on high for 4–6 hours.

Cooking Phase 2: Oven Recipes (Preheat oven to 400F)

  1. Breakfast Bacon English Muffin: Toast the English muffin with cheese in a 350°F toaster oven for 3–5 minutes, bake the bacon until crispy for 10–15 minutes, then assemble the bacon between the melted-cheese muffin halves (you can also use the oven along with the other oven recipes).
  2. Peach Muffins: Grease a baking dish, mix wet ingredients with flour, cinnamon, and baking powder, fold in granola, pour into the dish, top with sliced peaches, and bake 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Baked Sausage and Potato Hash: Dice the potato and bell peppers, chop the green onions, slice the sausage, toss everything in olive oil and salt in a baking dish, and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Pineapple Chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F, coat chicken in BBQ sauce, top with pineapple, red onions, and seasonings, then bake 20–25 minutes—flipping halfway—until it reaches 165°F.

Cooking Phase 3: Stove Top Recipes

  1. Cauliflower Rice: Sauté cauliflower rice in oil over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes, stir in coconut milk and seasonings until thickened, then serve with cooked chicken and fresh cilantro.
  2. Panko Breaded Chicken Tenders: Slice or pound the chicken thin, set up bowls of flour, egg, and seasoned panko, coat the chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then pan-fry in olive oil over medium-high heat 3–5 minutes per side until golden and 165°F.

Final Steps:

  1. Storage: Once all the dishes are fully cooked, plate everything into individual containers. Allow them to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator for storage. This will keep your meals fresh and ready to enjoy throughout the week.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40°F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Lunch: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave, serve the salad items chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated quickly in the microwave.

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Breakfast Bacon English Muffin: Pair with a side of fresh fruit like berries or apple slices for a balanced breakfast.
  • Peach Muffin: Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt for added protein.
  • Baked Sausage and Potato Hash: Add a fried or poached egg on top for extra protein.
  • Panko Breaded Chicken Salad: Turn it into a wrap by adding a tortilla or flatbread
  • Pineapple BBQ Chicken: Add a side of roasted or grilled veggies for extra fiber and nutrients.
  • Instant Pot Beef Teriyaki: Serve over rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal.
    Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Fruit: Use leftover fruit in smoothies, on top of yogurt, or with your cereal
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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Sep 22 Weekly Meal Plan

chicken pesto

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Welcome aboard if you’re new! Our meal planning tool is your personalized meal prep assistant –  you can tweak your serving sizes or skip some recipe options, it’s all in your hands! Our meal plans are meant to be a guide, so feel free to use all recipes or just a few to get you started!  Click on each recipe to learn more prep tips. Enjoy the meals at your pleasure, but here’s an example of how we plan out the meals during the week:

BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Breakfast BurritosCitrus Ginger Salmon SaladSauteed Chicken Pesto and Bell Peppers
TuesYogurt with Fruit and NutsChicken Pesto WrapBalsamic Steak Bites and Brussels Sprouts
WedBreakfast BurritosCitrus Ginger Salmon SaladSauteed Chicken Pesto and Bell Peppers
ThursYogurt with Fruit and NutsChicken Pesto WrapBalsamic Steak Bites and Brussels Sprouts
The meal plans are designed to serve one person and account for 4 days. This is so that you can enjoy it at it’s best quality and also allows room for flexibility just in case you get takeout or eat out during the week.

Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

Chopping and Prepping Ingredients:

  1. Preheat the oven, prep your veggies and spices, and gather your tool. Starting organized makes cooking easy and enjoyable!

Cooking Phase 1: Oven Recipes

  1. Citrus Ginger Salmon Salad: Preheat oven to 400°F, prepare and season salmon and beets on a sheet pan, bake 12–15 minutes, blend salad dressing, then serve salmon over spinach with roasted beets, mandarin oranges, nuts, and drizzle with dressing.
  2. Brussels Sprouts: Preheat oven to 400°F, mix the marinade, toss quartered Brussels sprouts with half of it, and bake 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy.

Cooking Phase 2: Stove Top Recipes

  1. Breakfast Burritos: Sauté tomatoes and cilantro in oil over medium-high heat, scramble in eggs until set, stir in cheese, fill tortillas with the mixture, roll into burritos, cut in half, and serve with fresh salsa.
  2. Chicken Pesto Wrap: Toss chicken tenderloins in basil pesto, sear on a medium-high grill pan until 165°F, then serve in tortillas with sliced veggies and hummus.
  3. Sauteed Chicken Pesto with Artichokes and Bell Peppers: Defrost or drain artichokes, cube bell peppers and chicken, sauté chicken until golden, add veggies, then stir in basil pesto to coat everything evenly.
  4. Steak Bites: Cube the steak, sear in a hot skillet until golden and cooked to your liking, toss with the remaining marinade to thicken, and serve with roasted Brussels sprouts.

Final Steps:

  1. Asssemble: Layer yogurt in a bowl, top with strawberries and mixed nuts, and finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  2. Storage: Once all the dishes are fully cooked, plate everything into individual containers. Allow them to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator for storage. This will keep your meals fresh and ready to enjoy throughout the week.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40°F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: The breakfast burritos can be reheated in the microwave, while the yogurt can be served chilled.
  • Lunch: Both meals can be served chilled (feel free to heat up the salmon or chicken in the microwave if you prefer the protein to be warm)
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated quickly in the microwave.

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Breakfast Burritos: Serve with a side of black beans or avocado slices for added fiber and healthy fats.
  • Yogurt: Add a spoonful of chia seeds or granola for extra crunch and protein.
  • Citrus Salmon Salad: Serve with quinoa or wild rice for a complete protein-packed meal prep.
  • Chicken Pesto Wrap: Pair with roasted sweet potato wedges for extra nutrients and heartiness.
  • Chicken Pesto with Artichokes and Bell Peppers: Serve over whole-grain pasta, couscous, or cauliflower rice for a meal prep-friendly option.
  • Balsamic Steak Bites: Add roasted sweet potatoes or quinoa on the side to round out the meal.
    Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Fruit: Use leftover fruit in smoothies, on top of yogurt, or with your cereal
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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Sep 15 Weekly Meal Plan

baked chicken salad

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Welcome aboard if you’re new! Our meal planning tool is your personalized meal prep assistant –  you can tweak your serving sizes or skip some recipe options, it’s all in your hands! Our meal plans are meant to be a guide, so feel free to use all recipes or just a few to get you started!  Click on each recipe to learn more prep tips. Enjoy the meals at your pleasure, but here’s an example of how we plan out the meals during the week:

BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Egg MuffinsBalsamic Chicken SaladSausage and Pumpkin Pasta
TuesPumpkin MuffinsOne Pot Mexican SoupStuffed Acorn Squash with Beef Marinara
WedEgg MuffinsBalsamic Chicken SaladSausage and Pumpkin Pasta
ThursPumpkin MuffinsOne Pot Mexican SoupStuffed Acorn Squash with Beef Marinara
The meal plans are designed to serve one person and account for 4 days. This is so that you can enjoy it at it’s best quality and also allows room for flexibility just in case you get takeout or eat out during the week.

Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

Chopping and Prepping Ingredients:

  1. Get your oven ready, chop the veggies, measure the spices, and lay out your tools—being organized from the start makes cooking simple and fun!

Cooking Phase 1: Oven Recipes

  1. Egg Muffins: Preheat the oven to 400°F, dice the chicken sausage, bell peppers, and red onions, chop the cilantro, whisk the eggs with salt, mix in the sausage and veggies, scoop 1/3 cup portions into 6 muffin wells, bake for 10–12 minutes until set, and serve with fresh strawberries.
  2. Pumpkin Muffins: Preheat the oven to 400°F, mix the egg, brown sugar, and pumpkin purée until smooth, add the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder for a smooth batter, grease muffin pans with olive oil, scoop 1/3 cup batter into each well, top with pumpkin seeds, and bake for 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Acorn Squash: Preheat the oven to 400°F, cut the acorn squash in half, scoop out the seeds, season with salt and olive oil, place flesh-side up on a sheet pan, and bake for 50–55 minutes until tender.
  4. Balsamic Chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F, whisk the marinade in a bowl, coat the chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 10 minutes, then bake on a sheet pan for 25–30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, let rest, and slice into bite-size pieces.

Cooking Phase 2: Stove Top Recipes

  1. One Pot Mexican Soup: Heat oil in a soup pot to sauté onions, then add chicken, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings; bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken is tender, shred the chicken with two forks, return it to the pot with corn, pinto beans, and bell peppers, and serve topped with avocado slices and cilantro.
  2. Sausage Pasta: Cook and drain the pasta, sauté sliced sausage and onions until golden, stir in marinara, pumpkin purée, and seasonings, toss with the pasta until coated, fold in spinach, and finish with parmesan cheese.
  3. Beef Marinara: Sauté onions in oil, brown the ground beef, stir in marinara and seasonings, then stuff the cooked acorn squash halves with the meat sauce, top with mozzarella, and serve with a side salad

Final Steps:

  1. Storage: Once all the dishes are fully cooked, plate everything into individual containers. Allow them to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator for storage. This will keep your meals fresh and ready to enjoy throughout the week.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40°F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave, serve fruit chilled.
  • Lunch: The balsamic chicken salad can be served chilled, while the soup can be reheated in the microwave
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated quickly in the microwave.

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Egg Muffins: Use spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini instead of bell peppers/red onion.
  • Pumpkin Muffin: Replace pumpkin puree with mashed sweet potato or banana.
  • Balsamic Chicken Salad: Change up the marinade flavors (lemon-garlic, teriyaki, or taco spice rub).
  • One Pot Mexican Soup: Pair with a side salad, tortilla chips, or a slice of sourdough bread.
  • Sausage Pumpkin Pasta: Use butternut squash or sweet potato purée instead of pumpkin.
  • Stuffed Acorn Squash with Beef Marinara: Swap acorn squash with butternut squash, sweet potatoes, or delicata squash. Swap beef with ground turkey, chicken, or lentils for a vegetarian version.
    Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Fruit: Use leftover fruit in smoothies, on top of yogurt, or with your cereal
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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Sep 8 Weekly Meal Plan

round plate with panko breaded chicken tenders and carrots and celery and honey mustard

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Welcome aboard if you’re new! Our meal planning tool is your personalized meal prep assistant –  you can tweak your serving sizes or skip some recipe options, it’s all in your hands! Our meal plans are meant to be a guide, so feel free to use all recipes or just a few to get you started!  Click on each recipe to learn more prep tips. Enjoy the meals at your pleasure, but here’s an example of how we plan out the meals during the week:

BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Sweet Potato PancakesDijon Chicken SaladLemon Pepper Tilapia and Broccolini
TuesBacon and Cheese English MuffinBaked Chicken Tenders and Veggie SticksOne Pot Chicken Marinara
WedSweet Potato PancakesDijon Chicken SaladLemon Pepper Tilapia and Broccolini
ThursBacon and Cheese English MuffinBaked Chicken Tenders and Veggie SticksOne Pot Chicken Marinara
The meal plans are designed to serve one person and account for 4 days. This is so that you can enjoy it at it’s best quality and also allows room for flexibility just in case you get takeout or eat out during the week.

Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

Chopping and Prepping Ingredients:

  1. Prep the oven, chop your veggies, measure your spices, and set out your tools—starting organized makes cooking easy and enjoyable!

Cooking Phase 1: Oven Recipes

  1. Chicken Tenders: Preheat the oven to 400°F, coat chicken tenderloins by dipping in whisked eggs and breadcrumbs, place on a sheet pan sprayed with cooking spray, and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until they reach 165°F.
  2. Sweet Potatoes for Salad: Preheat the oven to 400°F, peel and dice the sweet potato, toss with seasonings and olive oil on a sheet pan, and bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Tilapia and Broccolini: Preheat the oven to 400°F, arrange broccolini and tilapia on a sheet pan, season with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 15–20 minutes.
  4. Bacon English Muffin: Preheat the toaster oven to 350°F, bake bacon on a sheet pan until crispy, toast English muffin halves with cheese for 3–5 minutes, then assemble with the bacon slices.

Cooking Phase 2: Stove Top Recipes

  1. Grilled Dijon Chicken: Mix the chicken with the marinade in a bowl, then grill the tenders on a preheated indoor grill over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked to 165°F.
  2. Chicken Marinara: Cut the chicken and sweet potato into 1-inch cubes, sauté onions and chicken in oil until golden, add marinara and water, stir in sweet potato, simmer covered until chicken reaches 165°F, then stir in baby kale until wilted.
  3. Sweet Potato Pancakes: Wash and poke holes in the sweet potato, microwave until tender, peel and mash it with eggs, cinnamon, and honey until smooth, then cook 3-inch pancakes in a lightly oiled pan for 2–3 minutes per side and serve with blueberries.
  4. Barley: Cook the barley according to the packaged instructions.

Final Steps:

  1. Storage: Once all the dishes are fully cooked, plate everything into individual containers. Allow them to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator for storage. This will keep your meals fresh and ready to enjoy throughout the week.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40°F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave, serve blueberries chilled.
  • Lunch: Both chicken tenders can be reheated in the microwave, serve salad items and veggie sticks chilled.
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated quickly in the microwave.

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Sweet Potato Pancakes: Serve with Greek yogurt or a dollop of nut butter for extra protein.
  • Bacon English Muffin: Add a side of fresh fruit or a smoothie for a complete breakfast.
  • Grilled Chicken Salad: Sweet potato can be replaced with butternut squash, carrots, or parsnips.
  • Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders: Pair with roasted vegetables, mashed sweet potatoes, or a fresh green salad; add a dipping sauce like yogurt-based ranch or honey mustard.
  • Baked Tilapia: Tilapia can be replaced with cod, salmon, or chicken breast; broccolini can be swapped for asparagus, green beans, or zucchini.
  • One Pot Chicken Marinara: Pair with a side of quinoa, brown rice, or whole grain bread for a balanced meal; add a sprinkle of Parmesan or feta for extra flavor.
    Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Fruit: Use leftover fruit in smoothies, on top of yogurt, or with your cereal
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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Sep 1 Weekly Meal Plan

plate with salmon, bok choy, and diced butternut squash

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Welcome aboard if you’re new! Our meal planning tool is your personalized meal prep assistant –  you can tweak your serving sizes or skip some recipe options, it’s all in your hands! Our meal plans are meant to be a guide, so feel free to use all recipes or just a few to get you started!  Click on each recipe to learn more prep tips. Enjoy the meals at your pleasure, but here’s an example of how we plan out the meals during the week:

BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Breakfast Sausage CornbreadAsian Beef Lettuce WrapsHoney Soy Glazed Salmon and Veggies
TuesSauteed Peach CrispCherry Chipotle Glazed Chicken WrapsBeef Zucchini Nachos
WedBreakfast Sausage CornbreadAsian Beef Lettuce WrapsHoney Soy Glazed Salmon and Veggies
ThursSauteed Peach CrispCherry Chipotle Glazed Chicken WrapsBeef Zucchini Nachos
The meal plans are designed to serve one person and account for 4 days. This is so that you can enjoy it at it’s best quality and also allows room for flexibility just in case you get takeout or eat out during the week.

Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

Chopping and Prepping Ingredients:

  1. Get the oven ready, chop your veggies, measure your spices, and lay out your tools—being prepped from the start makes cooking simple and fun!

Cooking Phase 1: Oven Recipes

  1. Sausage Cornbread: Preheat the oven to 400°F, mix the wet and dry ingredients into a smooth batter, fold in cheese, sausage, and chives, pour into a greased dish, and bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Chicken Wings and Plantain Chips: Season and coat chicken wings with olive oil before baking at 165°F for 35–40 minutes, then slice and season plantains, coat with oil, and bake as chips for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  3. Corn: Place the corn on a sheet pan and season with the garlic powder and salt. Coat with olive oil and roast in the corn for 15 minutes.
  4. Zucchini: Preheat the oven to 400°F, slice zucchini into ¼-inch rounds, season with garlic powder and salt, coat with olive oil, and bake for 12–15 minutes.

Cooking Phase 2: Stove Top Recipes

  1. Peach Crisp: Dice peaches, sauté them in olive oil for 4–5 minutes, then add oats, honey, and cinnamon, cooking 2–3 minutes until oats are softened and coated.
  2. Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps: Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onions until soft, cook ground beef until browned, stir in seasonings, bell peppers, and basil, then serve over lettuce wraps.
  3. Cherry Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Blend the marinade ingredients until smooth, coat the chicken in it, then grill on medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F.
  4. Salmon and Vegetables: Mix the marinade, prep the bok choy, arrange salmon, bok choy, and squash on a sheet pan, drizzle with marinade, bake 10–15 minutes, and serve with fresh tomatoes and lemon juice.
  5. Ground Beef for Zucchini Nachos: Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened, then add ground beef with seasonings and cook 6–7 minutes until browned.

Final Steps:

  1. Storage: Once all the dishes are fully cooked, plate everything into individual containers. Allow them to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator for storage. This will keep your meals fresh and ready to enjoy throughout the week.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40°F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave.
  • Lunch: Both ground beef and chicken can be reheated in the microwave, but serve lettuce wraps chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated quickly in the microwave.

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Sausage Cornbread: Add jalapeños, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted red peppers for a kick.
  • Peach Crisp: Mix in walnuts, almonds, or pecans for crunch.
  • Beef Lettuce Wraps: Try ground turkey or ground chicken instead of beef
  • Cherry Chipotle Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Pomegranate or cranberry is a great 1:1 swap for cherries in a chipotle glaze.
  • Salmon and Vegetables: Top with sesame seeds or chili flakes for a finishing touch.
  • Beef Zucchini Nachos: Swap zucchini for eggplant or yellow squash.
    Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Fruit: Use leftover fruit in smoothies, on top of yogurt, or with your cereal
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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Aug 25 Weekly Meal Plan

round plate with shredded pork with mashed plaintains

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Welcome aboard if you’re new! Our meal planning tool is your personalized meal prep assistant –  you can tweak your serving sizes or skip some recipe options, it’s all in your hands! Our meal plans are meant to be a guide, so feel free to use all recipes or just a few to get you started!  Click on each recipe to learn more prep tips. Enjoy the meals at your pleasure, but here’s an example of how we plan out the meals during the week:

BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Breakfast BurritoChicken Wings and Plantain ChipsLinguine with Clams
TuesBaked Apple with Ricotta Cheeseburger QuesadillasInstant Pot Cuban Pork
WedBreakfast BurritoChicken Wings and Plantain ChipsLinguine with Clams
ThursBaked Apple with Ricotta Cheeseburger QuesadillasInstant Pot Cuban Pork
The meal plans are designed to serve one person and account for 4 days. This is so that you can enjoy it at it’s best quality and also allows room for flexibility just in case you get takeout or eat out during the week.

Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

Chopping and Prepping Ingredients:

  1. Preheat the oven, prep your veggies and spices, and set out your utensils and containers—starting organized makes cooking easy, enjoyable, and stress-free!

Cooking Phase 1: Oven Recipe and Instant Pot

  1. Baked Apples: Slice the tops off the apples, scoop out the cores, place them in a baking dish with a water-lemon-honey mixture to steam while baking for 25 minutes, then serve with ricotta, walnuts, cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey.
  2. Chicken Wings and Plantain Chips: Season and coat chicken wings with olive oil before baking at 165°F for 35–40 minutes, then slice and season plantains, coat with oil, and bake as chips for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  3. Instant Pot Pork: Place the pork shoulder, seasonings, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and onions in the Instant Pot, cook on high pressure for 45 minutes, then release the steam, open the lid, and shred the pork with a fork.

Cooking Phase 2: Stove Top Recipes

  1. Mashed Plantains: Boil peeled plantains for 10–15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain, season, add butter, and mash with a fork.
  2. Breakfast Burritos: Sauté tomatoes and cilantro, scramble in eggs, stir in cheese, then fill tortillas with the mixture, roll into burritos, slice in half, and serve with fresh salsa.
  3. Quesadillas: Sauté and season ground beef until golden, then layer it in a tortilla with cheddar, onions, tomatoes, pickles, and another tortilla, toast both sides until crisp, and cut the quesadilla into quarters.
  4. Linguine with Clams: Cook the pasta, sauté onions and garlic, steam clams until they open, then toss in the linguine with pasta water, butter, parmesan, and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Final Steps:

  1. Guacamole: Mash avocado with onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt into guacamole, then dip in your quesadilla and enjoy.
  2. Storage: Once all the dishes are fully cooked, plate everything into individual containers. Allow them to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator for storage. This will keep your meals fresh and ready to enjoy throughout the week.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40°F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave.
  • Lunch: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave, but serve guacamole chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated quickly in the microwave.

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Breakfast Burritos: Sprinkle in cumin or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
  • Baked Apples with Ricotta: Swap ricotta for Greek yogurt or mascarpone
  • Chicken Wings and Plantain Chips: Swap chicken wings with chicken breast for leaner protein.
  • Cheeseburger Quesadillas: Spread a thin layer of refried beans inside before layering.
  • Linguine with Claims: Use mussels or shrimp as a substitute.
  • Cuban Pork and Mashed Plantains: Use crushed fire-roasted tomatoes for depper flavor.
    Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Fruit: Use leftover fruit in smoothies, on top of yogurt, or with your cereal
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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Aug 18 Weekly Meal Plan

beef soft tacos

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Welcome aboard if you’re new! Our meal planning tool is your personalized meal prep assistant –  you can tweak your serving sizes or skip some recipe options, it’s all in your hands! Our meal plans are meant to be a guide, so feel free to use all recipes or just a few to get you started!  Click on each recipe to learn more prep tips. Enjoy the meals at your pleasure, but here’s an example of how we plan out the meals during the week:

BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Pan-Fried Potatoes and EggsCelery Chicken Salad WrapBBQ Stuffed Potatoes
TuesPeanut Butter Banana Muffin BarBeef Soft TacosCelery Chicken Stir Fry
WedPan-Fried Potatoes and EggsCelery Chicken Salad WrapBBQ Stuffed Potatoes
ThursPeanut Butter Banana Muffin BarBeef Soft TacosCelery Chicken Stir Fry
The meal plans are designed to serve one person and account for 4 days. This is so that you can enjoy it at it’s best quality and also allows room for flexibility just in case you get takeout or eat out during the week.

Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

Chopping and Prepping Ingredients:

  1. Preheat your oven, prep your veggies and spices, and gather all your utensils and containers. Being organized from the start makes cooking smooth, fun, and stress-free!

Cooking Phase 1: Oven Recipe and Instant Pot

  1. Baked Potato: Scrub and wash the potatoes, rub them with olive oil, sprinkle your seasonings, and bake on a sheet pan until tender.
  2. Peanut Butter and Banana Muffins: Mix the batter, pour into a greased baking dish, and bake to golden perfection.
  3. Instant Pot Beef: Prep the beef to be used for both soft tacos and stuffed potatoes, then portion it out for each recipe.

Cooking Phase 2: Stove Top Recipes

  1. Pan-Fried Potatoes and Eggs: Sauté and season for a crispy, flavorful breakfast—your kitchen will smell amazing!
  2. Celery Chicken Stir Fry: Chop fresh vegetables and cook them with the chicken in a wok or sauté pan for a vibrant, protein-packed meal.

Final Steps:

  1. Celery Chicken Salad Wrap: Combine tender chicken, crunchy celery, creamy yogurt, and your favorite seasonings, then layer the mixture into a wrap for a handheld, ready-to-go meal.
  2. Storage: Once all the dishes are fully cooked, plate everything into individual containers. Allow them to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator for storage. This will keep your meals fresh and ready to enjoy throughout the week.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40°F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave.
  • Lunch: The chicken wrap can be served chilled, while the soft tacos can be reheated in the microwave
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated quickly in the microwave.

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Pan-Fried Potatoes and Eggs: Serve with avocado slices or a light hot sauce.
  • Peanut Butter Banana Muffin Bars: Great with Greek yogurt or a hard-boiled egg for balanced breakfast or snack
  • Celery Chicken Salad Wrap: Pair with carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or a small side salad for a balanced lunch.
  • Instant Beef Soft Taco: Pair with avocado slices.
  • BBQ Stuffed Potato: Use sweet potato instead of regular potato
  • Celery Chicken Stir Fry: Mix in bell peppers or snap peas for vegetable variety.
    Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Fruit: Use leftover fruit in smoothies, on top of yogurt, or with your cereal
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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Aug 11 Weekly Meal Plan

tofu stir fry

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BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Yogurt with Fruit and NutsCajun TilapiaGrilled Balsamic Steak
TuesBacon Egg CupsStuffed Primavera ChickenTofu Stir Fry
WedYogurt with Fruit and NutsCajun TilapiaGrilled Balsamic Steak
ThursBacon Egg CupsStuffed Primavera ChickenTofu Stir Fry
The meal plans are designed to serve one person and account for 4 days. This is so that you can enjoy it at it’s best quality and also allows room for flexibility just in case you get takeout or eat out during the week.

Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

Chopping and Prepping Ingredients:

  1. Preheat your oven, prep your veggies and spices, and gather all your utensils and containers. Being organized from the start makes cooking smooth, fun, and stress-free!

Cooking Phase 1: Oven Recipes

  1. Bacon Egg Cups: Layer your ingredients in a muffin pan and get ready for a breakfast that’s both cute and satisfying.
  2. Tilapia with broccolini and potatoes: Spread the tilapia and veggies on a sheet pan, toss with garlic, seasonings, and olive oil, and let the oven do its magic.
  3. Stuffed Primavera Chicken: Season your chicken, coat with olive oil, stuff with fresh veggies, and place on a sheet pan for a colorful, flavor-packed dish.
  4. Sweet Potato Slices: Slice the sweet potato, season them and coat them with olive oil and place them on a sheet pan.
  5. Cook Times: Don’t forget to set timers for each dish so everything cooks perfectly!

Cooking Phase 2: Stove Top Recipes

  1. Grilled Steak: Marinate and grill to juicy perfection—your kitchen will smell irresistible!.
  2. Tofu Stir Fry: Chop fresh veggies and cook them up in a wok or sauté pan for a quick, vibrant, protein-packed meal.

Final Steps:

  1. Yogurt: Layer your yogurt ingredients in containers for a healthy, ready-to-go breakfast.
  2. Storage: Once all the dishes are fully cooked, plate everything into individual containers. Allow them to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator for storage. This will keep your meals fresh and ready to enjoy throughout the week.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40°F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: The yogurt can be served chilled, and the bacon cups can be reheated in the microwave.
  • Lunch: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated quickly in the microwave.

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Bacon Egg Cups: Diced bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, shredded cheese, or herbs like chives or parsley.
  • Yogurt: You can use any kind of fresh or frozen berries, granola, nuts, seeds, honey, or a spoonful of nut butter.
  • Tilapia with Broccolini and Potatoes: Replace tilapia with salmon, cod, or shrimp. Swap broccolini for broccoli, green beans, or zucchini.
  • Stuffed Primavera Chicken: Use turkey breast or pork tenderloin instead of chicken. Swap veggies based on what’s in season or what you prefer.
  • Grilled Steak: Swap steak for chicken breast, pork chops, or salmon fillets. Marinate with different flavors: teriyaki, balsamic, or lemon-herb.
  • Tofu Stir Fry: Replace tofu with tempeh, chicken, shrimp, or beef. Swap vegetables for whatever you have on hand: snap peas, zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
    Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Fruit: Use leftover fruit in smoothies, on top of yogurt, or with your cereal
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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