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Meal Prep – Week of September 21st, 2020

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Erin

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September 21, 2020

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January 15, 2021

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Happy Monday, meal preppers! This week’s meal plan is full of fun, (mostly) newer recipes. I just posted the Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein recipe last week and it is da bomb. You gotta try it out – and it’s perfect for prepping!

  • The Meal Plan
  • The Snack Ideas
  • The Containers
  • The Recipes
    • Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffins
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Tips & Tricks
      • Nutrition Information
      • Did You Make This?
    • Egg White Slices
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Tips & Tricks
      • Nutrition Information
      • Did You Make This?
    • Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Tips & Tricks
      • Nutrition Information
      • Did You Make This?
    • Air Fryer Bacon Turkey Burger
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition Information
      • Did You Make This?
    • Greek Chicken Salad
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition Information
      • Did You Make This?

Here’s what’s on this week’s menu:

The Meal Plan

Day 1

  • Breakfast: Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffins with egg white slices
  • Lunch: Air Fryer Bacon Turkey Burger with Corn on the Cob
  • Dinner: Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein

Day 2

  • Breakfast: Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffins with egg white slices
  • Lunch: Greek Chicken Salad
  • Dinner: Air Fryer Bacon Turkey Burger with Corn on the Cob

Day 3

  • Breakfast: Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffins with egg white slices
  • Lunch: Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein
  • Dinner: Greek Chicken Salad

Day 4

  • Breakfast: Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffins with egg white slices
  • Lunch: Air Fryer Bacon Turkey Burger with Corn on the Cob
  • Dinner: Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein

Day 5

  • Breakfast: Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffins with egg white slices
  • Lunch: Greek Chicken Salad
  • Dinner: Air Fryer Bacon Turkey Burger with Corn on the Cob

Day 6

  • Breakfast: Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffins with egg white slices
  • Lunch: Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein
  • Dinner: Greek Chicken Salad

The Snack Ideas

  • Popcorn
  • Apples with peanut butter
  • Deli turkey (nitrate and nitrite free)
  • Blueberries and strawberries
  • Protein shakes
  • Hard boiled egg whites

The Containers

The Recipes

4.34 from 39 votes

Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffins

Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 35 minutes mins
Total: 45 minutes mins
Servings: 7 jumbo muffins
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Servings: 7 jumbo muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats, (192 grams)
  • 2 scoops PEScience Select Vegan Plant Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Indulgence, (60 grams)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, (6 oz)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, (6 oz)
  • 1/2 cup blueberries, (75 grams)
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped, (75 grams)
  • 1/2 cup blackberries, (75 grams)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup, (2 oz)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Skippy Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, (24 grams)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  Arrange 7 jumbo silicone baking cups on a baking sheet.
  • Mix all dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients and mix until combined.  Divide evenly into 7 baking cups.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until tops of muffins begin to brown slightly.  Allow to cool slightly before removing from silicone cups and serving.

Tips & Tricks

  • Click here or scan the barcode below to log this food in My Fitness Pal.
  • I recommend these jumbo silicone baking cups!
  • You can replace the plant based protein with whey if you’d prefer – just sub it out with the same amount of powder but decrease the amount of almond milk to 1/2 cup.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 209kcal (10%), Carbohydrates: 32g (11%), Protein: 12g (24%), Fat: 4g (6%), Sodium: 116mg (5%), Potassium: 125mg (4%), Fiber: 5g (21%), Sugar: 12g (13%)

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4.34 from 6 votes

Egg White Slices

Cook: 10 minutes mins
Total: 10 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups egg whites

Instructions

  • Pour egg whites into a cold, medium-sized, shallow pan and cover with a lid.
  • Turn heat to just higher than medium and cook eggs until they no longer jiggle when you touch the pan and are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Vent the lid if the top of the egg whites begin to bubble.
  • Remove from pan and slice into 6 pieces.

Tips & Tricks

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 48kcal (2%), Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 11g (22%), Sodium: 181mg (8%)

Did You Make This?

If you make this, please leave a review and rating letting me know how you liked this recipe! This helps my business thrive & continue providing free recipes. You can also tag me on Instagram at @peanutbutterandfitness so I can see your creations!

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Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein

Prep: 30 minutes mins
Cook: 40 minutes mins
Total: 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Servings: 5 servings
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Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into very thin strips
  • 1 large spaghetti squash, (750 grams flesh)
  • 2 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced, (170 grams)
  • 8 oz shredded cabbage, (227 grams)
  • 6 oz snow peas, trimmed, (170 grams)
  • 2/3 cup matchstick carrots, (100 grams)
  • 1/3 cup green onions, (20 grams)
  • 1 medium shallot, diced, (45 grams)
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup no salt added chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp corn starch

Instructions

  • Whisk sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.  Cut spaghetti squash in half and scoop out seeds.  Rub cut sides with 1 tsp olive oil and season with Flavor God seasoning.  Bake for 35-40 minutes until flesh flakes away easily with a fork.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Sauté shallot and ginger until fragrant, then add chicken. Sauté until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add bell pepper, snow peas, carrots, and green onions to pan and saute. After about 1 minute, add 1 tbsp of water and cover the pan. Continue sautéing covered for 2-3 more minutes until veggies are tender crisp. Add cabbage to the pan, cover, and sauté for 1 more minute.
  • Return chicken to the pan, then add noodles and sauce. Mix to combine and coat noodles evenly. After about 2 minutes, remove from heat and divide evenly into 5 serving dishes.

Tips & Tricks

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 277kcal (14%), Carbohydrates: 27g (9%), Protein: 29g (58%), Fat: 7g (11%), Cholesterol: 80mg (27%), Sodium: 807mg (35%), Potassium: 487mg (14%), Fiber: 6g (25%), Sugar: 14g (16%)

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Air Fryer Bacon Turkey Burger

Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 12 minutes mins
Total: 42 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra lean ground turkey
  • 4 slices Oscar Meyer Center Cut bacon, chopped, (26 grams)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, (25 grams)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, (16 grams)
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Oh My Spice! Fajita Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix with hands until just combined. Form 4 equal size burger patties and set aside.
  • Set air fryer to 360 degrees for 15 minutes and allow to pre-heat.
  • Once the air fryer is pre-heated, add burger patties and air fry for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through (mine took about 12 minutes), flipping halfway through.
  • Serve on a lettuce wrap or bun with pickled red onions and guacamole.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 156kcal (8%), Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 29g (58%), Fat: 4g (6%), Cholesterol: 63mg (21%), Sodium: 195mg (8%), Potassium: 22mg (1%)

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Greek Chicken Salad

Prep: 20 minutes mins
Cook: 10 minutes mins
Total: 30 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb raw chicken breast
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, (170 grams)
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped, (150 grams)
  • 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved, (50 grams)
  • Optional toppings: hummus and fat free feta cheese

Marinade

  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp Oh My Spice! Garlic Lover’s Seasoning
  • 1 tsp rosemary

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp each: oregano, parsley, Oh My Spice! Garlic Lover’s Seasoning

Instructions

  • Whisk together marinade and pour over chicken in a resealable container or plastic bag.  Marinate overnight or at least 1 hour.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side depending on thickness.  Allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Divide all other salad ingredients into 4 servings, top with chicken, dressing, plus hummus and feta, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 284kcal (14%), Carbohydrates: 11g (4%), Protein: 28g (56%), Fat: 14g (22%), Cholesterol: 66mg (22%), Sodium: 409mg (18%), Potassium: 716mg (20%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 4g (4%)

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