Happy Sunday, meal preppers! This week’s meal plan is a pretty quick and easy one, which feels like exactly what I need this weekend so I can maximize my chill time ahead of a super busy week. Also, is anyone else super pumped that spring is right around the corner? I have a bunch of crocuses in bloom now, some ranunculus about to pop out with flowers, and the tulips and hyacinths are coming in strong behind them. Yay!
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!
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Muffins
- Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein
- Juicy Air Fryer Chicken
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- 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
Chocolate Covered Oatmeal Muffins
These dairy free and gluten free oatmeal muffins taste decadent, but are still a healthy breakfast option! Loaded with strawberries and a touch of melty dark chocolate, this will be your new favorite breakfast recipe.
Lunch/Dinner
Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein
This veggie-heavy meal packs a ton of flavor! A bunch of chicken, veggies, and faux noodles are tossed together in a finger-licking’-good Chinese-inspired sauce that makes for a really tasty meal that’s perfectly meal-prepable.
lunch/dinner
Juicy Air Fryer Chicken
Meal prepping with chicken can leave you at risk of dried out chicken, unless you use my secret to the getting the juiciest chicken breasts every time! All you need is salt, sugar, and a few spices to make your own chicken brine at home.
sides
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
An easy side dish, perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners. I love the way the natural sugars in the sweet potatoes bubble up and caramelize in the oven – there’s something kind of sexy about it that makes this recipe seem more glamorous than it is.
sides
Air Fryer Broccoli
All you need is 10 minutes & an air fryer for crispy, perfectly cooked broccoli that’s kissed with golden-brown-deliciousness and perfect for pairing with chicken or other meal prep!
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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