I hope you all enjoyed that extra hour of sleep last night and are all rested up for Sunday meal prep! This weekly meal plan is great for fall, incorporating pumpkin and squash, plus a really easy and hearty farro risotto recipe. And hey – if you want to use leftover Halloween candy in the Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Muffins, I’m not going to judge. Actually I’ll cheer you on because that sounds awesome!
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The Meal Plan
Day 1
- Breakfast: Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Muffins
- Lunch: Sheet Pan Miso Glazed Salmon and Veggies
- Dinner: Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken
Day 2
- Breakfast: Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Muffins
- Lunch: Sheet Pan Miso Glazed Salmon and Veggies
- Dinner: Easy Spinach and Mushroom Farro Risotto with Grilled Chicken
Day 3
- Breakfast: Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Muffins
- Lunch: Sheet Pan Miso Glazed Salmon and Veggies
- Dinner: Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken
Day 4
- Breakfast: Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Muffins
- Lunch: Sheet Pan Miso Glazed Salmon and Veggies
- Dinner: Easy Spinach and Mushroom Farro Risotto with Grilled Chicken
Day 5
- Breakfast: Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Muffins
- Lunch: Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken
- Dinner: Easy Spinach and Mushroom Farro Risotto with Grilled Chicken
Day 6
- Breakfast: Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Muffins
- Lunch: Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken
- Dinner: Easy Spinach and Mushroom Farro Risotto with Grilled Chicken
The Snack Ideas
- Trail mix
- Leftover Halloween candy 😉
- Apples with peanut butter
- Blueberries and strawberries
- Protein shakes
- Hard boiled eggs
The Containers
Here are the direct links to the containers you see pictured in this post. Note: these are Amazon Affiliate links.
The Recipes
Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats, (160 grams)
- 2 scoops PE Science Select Vanilla Plant Based Protein Powder, (56 grams)
- 1/3 cup Guittard 64% Cacao Semi-Sweet Baking Bar, chopped, (50 grams)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree, (180 grams)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, (183 grams)
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, (4 fl oz)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup, (1 1/2 fl oz)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°. Arrange 6 jumbo non-stick, parchment muffin liners in a jumbo muffin baking tin. Set aside.
- Combine all dry ingredients except chocolate chunks. Add wet ingredients and mix until just combined, then fold in chocolate chunks. Scoop batter into baking cups.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until tops just begin to brown.
Tips & Tricks
Nutrition Information
Sheet Pan Miso Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
- 1.1 lb salmon, (only 1 lb if using skinless)
- 18 oz rainbow baby carrots, (510 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, (255 grams)
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped, (135 grams)
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Miso Glaze
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar, (12 grams)
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, (1/2 oz)
- 1 tbsp mirin (or rice vinegar), (1/2 oz)
- 1/2 tbsp yellow or red miso paste, (7.5 grams)
- 1/2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
- Toss baby carrots with half of the olive oil and half of the garlic powder, then arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 18 minutes.
- While the carrots bake, add the glaze ingredients to a small pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat to a simmer and stir until brown sugar is melted. Set aside to cool in the refrigerator.
- After the carrots have baked for 18 minutes, add sugar snap peas and red bell peppers and toss. Add the sliced salmon onto baking sheet and brush with half of the glaze, reserving the rest for after baking.
- Bake the salmon and veggies for an additional 12-14 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
- Divide evenly into 4 servings and drizzle salmon and veggies with remaining glaze before serving.
Nutrition Information
This Juicy Grilled Chicken is served with the next two recipes!
Juicy Air Fryer (or Grilled) Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, raw
- 2 cups water
- 3 tbsp Homemade Brine Mix
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Oh My Spice! Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- water
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add brine mix and stir until dissolved. Pour over ice in a flat bottomed resealable container. Add chicken, then add additional water until chicken is submerged. Brine for at least 5 hours or up to 12 hours.
- Remove chicken from brine and rinse with cold water. Pat dry on a paper towel, then pound down the thicker end of the chicken breast until they are even thickness across.
- Rub the chicken with 1 tsp olive oil until evenly coated. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and Oh My Spice! seasoning.
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, or until chicken reaches 160° in the thickest part of the chicken, flipping the chicken halfway through. Set aside to rest for about 3-5 mintes before slicing.
Tips & Tricks
Nutrition Information
Easy Spinach and Mushroom Farro Risotto
Ingredients
- 1 7 oz bag Alessi Autentico Farro Porcini Mushroom
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped, (53 grams)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, (75 grams)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, (25 grams)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, divided, (15 grams)
Instructions
Sauté Spinach and Tomatoes
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat, then add 1/2 tbsp of butter and melt until bubbling. Add cherry tomatoes and swirl around pan until coated in butter. Season with salt if desired. Allow tomatoes to cook until they begin bursting, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Add spinach and continue to stir until spinach starts to wilt and tenderize. Remove spinach and tomato mixture to a bowl and set aside.
Make Farro According to Package Directions
- In the same saucepan, bring 14 oz (1 3/4 cups) of water to a boil.
- Add 1/2 tbsp butter and package of Alessi Porcini Mushroom Farro. Stir while boiling for one minute.
- Cover saucepan tightly. Reduce heat to summer and cook undisturbed for 20-24 minutes.
- Let stand uncovered for 3 minutes, then fluff and mix in parmesan cheese and spinach/tomato mixture.
- Serve with grilled chicken, if desired.
Tips & Tricks
Nutrition Information
Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad (No Chicken)
Ingredients
- 8 cups kale, stems trimmed and chopped, (537 grams)
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed, (325 grams)
- 1/2 cup 50% less sugar dried cranberries, (80 grams)
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese, (37 grams)
- 1/3 cup Fresh Gourmet Honey Roasted Pecan Pieces, (37 grams)
- 1/2 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover’s Seasoning
- 2 tsp olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Add butternut squash to a foil-lined baking sheet, then drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp Flavor God Seasoning. Toss until evenly coated, then bake for 20 minutes.
- Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients and set aside.
- Gently massage kale with 1 tsp olive oil. Set aside.
- Divide all ingredients except pecans evenly into 4 serving bowls and toss until evenly coated with dressing. Top with honey roasted pecans before serving.
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