Happy Sunday, meal preppers! I hope you’re all enjoying this long holiday weekend (at least in the US) – do you usually meal prep on long weekends? This week’s meal plan is pretty simple and quick so you can get it done and get back to enjoying some relaxation and time off. I threw a soup recipe in there to stay warm during what is hopefully the last “snow storm” of the season where I am. Yesterday I saw my first crocus flower of the year, so I feel like we’re getting there – can’t wait for all the spring flowers to bloom!
If you’ve never been here before, welcome! My meal prep posts go a little something like this: 1) meal plan (use any or all of it!), 2) snack ideas, and 3) links to the containers you see here. You can also download a free, printer-friendly version of the meal plan along with all of the recipes, nutrition info, and scannable My Fitness Pal barcodes. These printer friendly meal plans are exclusive content for email subscribers, but once you sign up, you’ll be able to access all my weekly meal plans that are available in printer-friendly format! I’m still working to update old meal plans with this new feature, but all future ones will have this available. And bonus – you can also access these plans early, sometimes up to a week ahead of non-subscribers!
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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!
- Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffins
- Italian Sausage and White Bean Kale Soup
- Instant Pot Thai Peanut Chicken
- Turkey Taco Salad
- 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.
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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:
- Cottage cheese with jam
- Trail mix
- Popcorn
- Apple with peanut butter
- Blueberries and strawberries
- Protein shake
- Hard boiled eggs
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The Recipes
Breakfast
Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffins
These dairy free and gluten free muffins are like a bowl of comforting oatmeal in baked form. More dense and filling than a regular muffin, they’re packed with berries and great for meal prep. Plus they have 12 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per muffin!
Lunch/dinner
Instant Pot Thai Peanut Chicken
My all-time favorite meal prep recipe that’s made completely in the Instant Pot in under 30 minutes! The creamy peanut sauce incorporates coconut milk, red curry paste, and lime for a delicious Thai flair.
Lunch/Dinner
Turkey Taco Salad
This hearty taco salad is made with high protein ground turkey that’s smothered in a yummy skillet sauce, then paired with corn, black beans, tomatoes, and tortilla strips. Finally, it’s topped with Avocado Ranch Dressing. This is my go-to meal prep salad!
condiments
Avocado Ranch Dressing
Classic buttermilk ranch dressing gets a zesty twist with the addition of cilantro, lime, and creamy avocado in this creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing.
lunch/dinner
Italian Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup
This hearty soup is freezer friendly and loaded with protein thanks to the addition of both ground chicken and Italian sausage. Kale and white beans lend plenty of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making it a healthy cold weather meal.
More Meal Prep Resources
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