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Oct 28 Weekly Meal Plan

round plate with pistachios, pomegranate, and rolled oats

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BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Egg Stuffed Bell peppersBaked Harissa Chicken TendersPistachio Crusted Salmon
TuesPomegranate Pistachio GranolaHot and Sour SoupInstant Pot Harissa Beef Stew
WedEgg Stuffed Bell peppersBaked Harissa Chicken TendersPistachio Crusted Salmon
ThursPomegranate Pistachio GranolaHot and Sour SoupInstant Pot Harissa 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

  1. Start by getting the Harissa Beef Stew going in the Instant Pot.
  2. Next, pop all the oven-friendly dishes in: think Egg-Stuffed Bell Peppers, Harissa Chicken, and Salmon with Asparagus. Let the oven do its magic while you’re working on other things.
  3. Now, for a little stovetop action! Whip up the Hot and Sour Soup and toast that Pistachio Granola to perfection. By the end, you’ll have a meal-prep feast ready in no time!
  4. When everything is finished cooking, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.
  5. When cooking is finished, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

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 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Lunch: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Chicken: For chicken, pick your favorite cut! Boneless thighs bring that juicy tenderness, while chicken breasts keep it lean and light.
  • Salmon: For fish, it’s all about flavor—try cod or halibut, or any flaky fish you love!
  • Asparagus: Asparagus is awesome, but if you’re craving something different, broccolini or green beans are perfect swaps. Keep it fresh and have fun experimenting!
  • 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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Oct 21 Weekly Meal Plan

round plate with cauliflower sausage pizza

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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

Sausage and Potato HashSheet Pan Shrimp Stuffed Poblano Peppers
TuesBaked Apple with RicottaGround Beef Cabbage Stir FryCauliflower Sausage Pizza
WedSausage and Potato HashSheet Pan Shrimp Stuffed Poblano Peppers
ThursBaked Apple with RicottaGround Beef Cabbage Stir FryCauliflower Sausage Pizza
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

  1. First, prepare all the items that can go in the oven such as the breakfast recipes, the shrimp recipe, and the cauliflower pizza.
  2. Meanwhile, start preparing the stuffed poblano peppers.
  3. Then, cook the cabbage and beef stir fry.
  4. After you cook the stir fry, start assembling the cabbage rolls and bake them in the oven.
  5. When everything is finished cooking, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.
  6. When cooking is finished, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

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 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Lunch: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Sausage: You can use your choice of sausage. You can also use sweet potatoes in place of regular potatoes
  • Apples: Feel free to use pears, peaches, or plums instead of apples
  • Ground Beef: You can also use any other kind of ground meat such as ground chicken or ground turkey
  • 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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Oct 14 Weekly Meal Plan

round plate with grilled chicken on top of lettuce with sliced avocado and mango salsa

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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

Scrambled Eggs with Pork CarnitasGrilled Ginger Lime Chicken SaladInstant Pot Pork Carnitas Tostadas
TuesCranberry Oatmeal Muffin BarsChili Steak Salad with Orange SalsaAir Fryer Soy Orange Chicken with Broccoli
WedScrambled Eggs with Pork CarnitasGrilled Ginger Lime Chicken SaladInstant Pot Pork Carnitas Tostadas
ThursCranberry Oatmeal Muffin BarsChili Steak Salad with Orange SalsaAir Fryer Soy Orange 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

  1. First, prepare the pork carnitas in the Instant Pot because this recipe will take the longest to cook. Note: Once it is cooked, set aside a portion for the scrambled eggs.
  2. Next, mix together the marinade for the Air Fryer chicken and start cooking it in the Air Fryer.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400F and prepare the batter for the cranberry muffins. Then, place them in the oven to bake.
  4. Next, marinate the ginger lime chicken and the orange chili steak. Start grilling both of them until they get a good char on the outside and are fully cooked. Note: You can also transfer them to a sheet pan and finish baking them in the oven until they reach the appropriate internal cook temperature. This is a good method to free up your hands to do other things in the kitchen instead of having to watch the proteins cook over the stovetop.
  5. Lastly, prepare the scrambled eggs.
  6. When cooking is finished, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

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 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Lunch: The salads can be served chilled or you can warm up the chicken/steak in the microwave
  • Dinner: The pork carnitas can be reheated in the microwave, serve the salad ingredients and pico de gallo chilled. The Air Fryer chicken and broccoli can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Eggs: You can cook your eggs sunny side up and also serve the breakfast meal with avocado slices
  • Salads: Feel free to top off the salads with tortilla strips
  • Carnitas: If you can’t find tostada shells, you can use regular crispy taco shells
  • Chicken: If you prefer leaner meat, you can also Air Fry chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins instead of thighs
  • 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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Oct 7 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 Sausage Egg ScrambleDeli Cheese Steak SandwichTurkey Toscana Soup
TuesPeanut Butter and Apple QuesadillasAir Fryer Turkey TaquitosBeef Cabbage Stew
WedTurkey Sausage Egg ScrambleDeli Cheese Steak SandwichTurkey Toscana Soup
ThursPeanut Butter and Apple QuesadillasAir Fryer Turkey TaquitosBeef Cabbage 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

  1. First, prepare the beef stew on the stovetop because this recipe will take the longest to cook.
  2. Next, prepare the turkey toscana soup on the stovetop and let it simmer.
  3. Meanwhile, saute the bell peppers for the beef deli sandwich and prepare the turkey scrambled eggs.
  4. While those recipes are cooking, you can start preparing the turkey taquitos in the Air Fryer and the apple quesadillas on the stovetop.
  5. When cooking is finished, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

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 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Lunch: The soup can be reheated in the microwave. You can eat the sandwich and salad items chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Avocado and Apple: Only slice these ingredients when you are ready to eat them with the meal, otherwise they will brown too early
  • Turkey Deli Meat: You can also use your choice of deli meat such as sliced ham or sliced rotisserie chicken
  • 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 30 Weekly Meal Plan

crispy panko breaded chicken tender with salad, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions

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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

Bacon and Cheese English MuffinBaked Sausage and Potato HashPineapple BBQ Chicken
TuesPeach Granola Muffin BarCrispy Chicken SaladInstant Pot Beef Teriyaki
WedBacon and Cheese English MuffinBaked Sausage and Potato HashPineapple BBQ Chicken
ThursPeach Granola Muffin BarCrispy Chicken SaladInstant 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

  1. First, prepare the beef curry in the Instant Pot because this recipe will take the longest to cook.
  2. Next, prepare the sliced sausage with diced potatoes, and pineapple BBQ chicken and place them in the oven.
  3. Meanwhile, mix together the batter for the peach muffin batter. Then, place it in the oven.
  4. While those recipes are cooking, start cooking the cauliflower rice for the pineapple BBQ chicken.
  5. Then, you can bread the chicken for the salad with the panko breadcrumbs and pan fry it on the stovetop.
  6. Lastly, prep the breakfast English muffin.
  7. When cooking is finished, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

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 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: The english muffin and peach muffin can be reheated in the microwave
  • Lunch: Both can be reheated in the microwave however, serve the salad ingredients chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • English Muffin: Add slices of avocado for some creaminess and added healthy fats
  • Peaches: You can also use apples or pears for this recipe
  • 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 23 Weekly Meal Plan

salmon beet 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

Breakfast Egg BurritosCitrus Ginger Salmon SaladSauteed Pesto Chicken with Artichokes and Bell Peppers
TuesYogurt with StrawberriesChicken Pesto WrapsBalsamic Steak Bites and Brussels Sprouts
WedBreakfast Egg BurritosCitrus Ginger Salmon SaladSauteed Pesto Chicken with Artichokes and Bell Peppers
ThursYogurt with StrawberriesChicken Pesto WrapsBalsamic 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

  1. First, preheat the oven to 400F and start preparing the items that require the oven such as the salmon, beets, and brussels sprouts. Place them in the oven to bake.
  2. Next, cook the items that require the stove top such as the pesto chicken with artichokes and bell peppers, pesto chicken for the wraps, balsamic steak bites, and the scrambled eggs.
  3. Finally prepare the yogurt recipe.
  4. When cooking is finished, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

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 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: The egg burritos can be reheated in the microwave, serve the yogurt chilled.
  • Lunch: These meals can be served chilled or you can reheat the salmon protein and the chicken pesto wrap if you prefer it warm
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Strawberries: You can substitute with raspberries
  • Chicken Tenderloins: You can also use chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs
  • Steak: Choose your choice cut of steak
  • Beets: If you can’t find beets, you can substitute it with rutabaga, parsnips, or butternut 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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Sep 16 Weekly Meal Plan

Mexican Chicken Soup

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BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Sausage Egg MuffinsBaked Balsamic ChickenSausage Pumpkin Pasta
TuesPumpkin MuffinsOne Pot Mexican Chicken SoupStuffed Acorn Squash with Beef Marinara
WedSausage Egg MuffinsBaked Balsamic ChickenSausage Pumpkin Pasta
ThursPumpkin MuffinsOne Pot Mexican Chicken 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. First, prepare the acorn squash and the balsamic chicken on sheet pans and start baking them in the oven.
  3. Next, mix together the egg mixture for the sausage egg muffins and the batter for the pumpkin muffins. Scoop the egg mixture and muffin batter into the muffin tins. Place them in the oven to bake.
  4. Afterward, start preparing the items that require the stovetop. Boil the pasta and start cooking the chicken soup.
  5. While the chicken soup is simmering, start preparing the meat sauce for the acorn squash.
  6. By this time, the pasta should be finished boiling and you can start preparing the chicken sausage pasta.
  7. When cooking is finished, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

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 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the oven.
  • Lunch: The chicken soup can be reheated in the microwave, while the balsamic chicken salad can be served chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Strawberries: You can substitute with raspberries
  • Chicken Breasts: You can also use chicken tenderloins or boneless chicken thighs
  • Chicken Sausage: You can also use your choice of sausage for the pasta, such as pork or turkey
  • Spinach: You can also use baby kale
  • 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 9 Weekly Meal Plan

grilled chicken kale salad

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BreakfastLunchDinner
Mon

Sweet Potato PancakesGrilled Honey Dijon Chicken Kale SaladLemon Pepper Tilapia with Broccolini and Barley
TuesCheese OmeletteInstant Pot Chopped Beef SlidersOne Pot Chicken Marinara with Kale and Sweet Potato
WedSweet Potato PancakesGrilled Honey Dijon Chicken Kale SaladLemon Pepper Tilapia with Broccolini and Barley
ThursCheese OmeletteInstant Pot Chopped Beef SlidersOne Pot Chicken Marinara with Kale and Sweet Potato
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

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. First, prepare the barley on the stovetop.
  3. Next, microwave one of the sweet potatoes.
  4. Afterward, start cooking the chuck roast in the Instant Pot since this will take the longest to cook.
  5. Meanwhile, start preparing the tilapia, broccolini, and diced sweet potato. Place them on sheet pans and bake them in the oven.
  6. Then, start cooking the chicken marinara on the stovetop and grill the chicken tenderloins.
  7. Lastly, prepare the omelette and pancakes on the stovetop.
  8. When cooking is finished, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

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 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the oven. The blueberries can be served chilled
  • Lunch: The chicken and beef can be reheated in the microwave, while the kale salad and coleslaw can be served chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Blueberries: You can substitute with raspberries
  • Chicken Tenderloins: You can also use chicken breasts
  • Broccolini: You can also use regular broccoli
  • Kale: You can also use baby spinach
  • 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 2 Weekly Meal Plan

wooden plate with sliced zucchini topped with ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, and shredded cheese

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Discover how to simplify your meal planning process!

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 CornbreadBasil Beef Lettuce WrapsBaked Honey Soy Salmon
TuesSauteed Peach CrispCherry Chipotle Chicken Lettuce WrapsBeef Zucchini Nachos
WedBreakfast Sausage CornbreadBasil Beef Lettuce WrapsBaked Honey Soy Salmon
ThursSauteed Peach CrispCherry Chipotle Chicken Lettuce 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

  1. Preheat the oven and start preparing the recipes that require the oven such as as the: sausage cornbread, baked salmon with bok choy and butternut squash, and zucchini.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the recipes that require the stovetop such as ground beef, peach crisp, and grilled chicken.
  3. When cooking is finished, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

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 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Lunch: The protein can be reheated in the microwave. Serve the lettuce wraps and vegetables chilled.
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Sausage Cornbread: Feel free to enjoy it with sliced avocado
  • Peach Crisp: Enjoy with a dollop of greek yogurt
  • Ground beef: You can also use ground chicken or ground turkey for a leaner protein option
  • Zucchini: You can also substitute with 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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August 26 Weekly Meal Plan

linguini clams

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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

Avocado Egg SandwichBaked Chicken Wings and Plantain ChipsLinguini with Clams
TuesBaked Apple with Ricotta and WalnutsCheeseburger QuesadillasInstant Pot Cuban Pork with Mashed Plantains
WedAvocado Egg SandwichBaked Chicken Wings and Plantain ChipsLinguini with Clams
ThursBaked Apple with Ricotta and WalnutsCheeseburger QuesadillasInstant Pot Cuban Pork with Mashed Plantains
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

  1. Preheat the oven to 425F.
  2. Start preparing the Cuban pork in the Instant Pot since this will take the longest to cook.
  3. Meanwhile, boil the plantains (for the mashed plantain recipe) and the linguini pasta.
  4. Next, season the chicken wings and sliced plantain chips and start baking them in the oven.
  5. Then, prepare the apples and bake them in the oven.
  6. After the pasta finishes cooking, prepare the linguini pasta with clams. After the plantains finish boiling, prepare the mashed plantains.
  7. Then, prepare the hamburger quesadillas.
  8. Finally, prepare the breakfast sandwich.
  9. When cooking is finished, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

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 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the oven. Serve the ricotta chilled. Note: You may want to wait to spread the avocado on the bread slices until you are ready to eat the meal, otherwise the avocado may brown too early
  • Lunch: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave, serve the vegetable condiments and guacamole chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Berries: Feel free to swap out with your choice of fruit
  • Plantains: If you can’t find plantains you can use sweet potato in place of the plantains
  • Pork: You can also use chicken breasts if you don’t want to eat pork
  • Clams: If you can’t find clams, you can use frozen mussels or frozen shrimp
  • 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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