Happy Sunday, meal preppers! School may be back in session but the summery weather is still here, so I’ve got a meal plan that still has plenty of warm weather recipes. I love the Blueberry Buttermilk Protein Waffles as a make ahead option for busy school mornings – just pop them in the air fryer or toaster oven to reheat quickly and you might even be able to bring a sleepy teen to the table for breakfast (or hand it to them as they walk out the door!).
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This Week’s Recipes
Here’s a quick peek at this week’s recipes. Keep scrolling down for the recipe links or find more meal prep friendly recipes by following the link below!
- Blueberry Buttermilk Protein Waffles
- Chicken Tzatziki Bowls
- Tuna Salad Bento Box
- Turkey Taco Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing
The Meal Plan
You may notice that my weekly meal plans only account for 6 out of the 7 days of the week. Don’t worry, that’s intentional and there are a few reasons for it. First, food freshness is quickly fading by day 6 and I don’t like to push beyond that limit. Second, I like to leave a little room for spontaneity, so I give myself some space in my meal plan for one or two meals of takeout or dining out (usually on the weekend). You can adjust this meal plan to meet your needs, but I always share what I’m actually prepping and eating so you can decide if it will work for you too.
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Blueberry Buttermilk Protein Waffles | Tuna Salad with crackers and grapes | Chicken Tzatziki Bowl |
| Day 2 | Blueberry Buttermilk Protein Waffles | Turkey Taco Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing | Tuna Salad with crackers and grapes |
| Day 3 | Blueberry Buttermilk Protein Waffles | Chicken Tzatziki Bowl | Turkey Taco Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing |
| Day 4 | Blueberry Buttermilk Protein Waffles | Tuna Salad with crackers and grapes | Chicken Tzatziki Bowl |
| Day 5 | Blueberry Buttermilk Protein Waffles | Turkey Taco Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing | Tuna Salad with crackers and grapes |
| Day 6 | Blueberry Buttermilk Protein Waffles | Chicken Tzatziki Bowl | Turkey Taco Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing |
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Snack Ideas
My weekly meal plans don’t include snacks, but don’t let that fool you – I eat plenty of snacks to round out my nutritional and hunger needs! Here are some ideas to help you meet yours:
- Protein Energy Balls
- Popcorn
- Apple with peanut butter
- Blueberries and strawberries
- Protein shake
- Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
The Recipes
breakfast
Blueberry Buttermilk Protein Waffles
These Belgian style protein waffles are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. 20 grams of protein per waffle!
lunch/dinner
Chicken Tzatziki Bowls
Chicken tenderloins are marinated in a yogurt, olive oil, and lemon concoction, then grilled to juicy perfection and paired with homemade tzatziki, veggies, and rice.
lunch/dinner
Tuna Salad Bento Box
This classic sandwich staple is lightened up and served bento style with pita or crackers and grapes. A great no heat lunch option!
Lunch/Dinner
Turkey Taco Salad
This hearty taco salad is made with ground turkey that’s smothered in a skillet sauce, and paired with classic Tex-Mex toppings.
condiments
Avocado Ranch Dressing
Classic buttermilk ranch dressing gets a zesty twist with the addition of cilantro, lime, and creamy avocado.
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