Happy Sunday, meal preppers! The first full week of 2025 is under our belts, and damn she was a doozy. Massive snow storm, state funeral, raging wildfires…this is not going well so far. You know what is going well (for me at least)? Meal prepping and nutrition overall! I’m hitting those protein goals every day and feeling fueled. How about you?
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!
If you’re new to meal prepping or want to learn more about how I meal prep, go check out my Meal Prep 101 page for more my meal planning tips and strategies.
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
- Sheet Pan Honey Dijon Chicken
- Weeknight White Chicken Chili
- 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
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
Sheet Pan Honey Dijon Chicken
This Sheet Pan Honey Dijon Chicken is a weeknight dinner hero with juicy chicken, sticky-sweet glaze, and golden brown squash and broccoli!
lunch/dinner
Weeknight White Chicken Chili
This hearty soup comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect family meal for any weeknight – or a quick meal prep recipe. The ingredients list is short and there’s minimal chopping required, making cleanup a breeze too!
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.
More Meal Prep Resources
New to meal prep?
Get Started Here!
Explore my top tips for getting started, links to a ton of free meal prep resources, plus a list of must-have tools & essentials!
Meal Prep Basics
Learn all my favorite techniques and tricks to keep food fresh and tasty, whether you’re freezing it for months, storing it in the refrigerator for the week, or prepping lunch for on the road without a microwave for reheating.
My ultimate guide to picking the perfect meal prep containers for your lifestyle!
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