Happy Sunday, meal preppers! This week’s prep looks a little bit different than usual since I prepped my salad buffet style rather than building it out in individual containers. I like doing it this way for my Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad in particular because the avocado stays perfectly green and the strawberries stay fresh too. And let’s be honest, sometimes buffet style meal prep is just easier 😉
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!
- Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Baked Oatmeal
- Juicy Air Fryer (or Grilled) Chicken
- Spring Veggie Couscous Salad
- Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad
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
Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Baked Oatmeal
This spring-inspired recipe is perfect for re-energizing your taste buds for fresh flavors and warmer weather, plus it’s a great meal prep breakfast!
protein
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
Spring Veggie Couscous Salad
Does this qualify as a spring or summer veggie salad? Asparagus and lemon are spring-y, but the rest of the veggies are more summer like. Either way, it’s delicious and perfect for meal prepping or taking to a picnic or brunch to share.
lunch/dinner
Egg Roll in a Bowl
This low carb viral Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe sensation packs a huge protein and flavor punch. The best part? It couldn’t be easier to make.
lunch/dinner
Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad
Sweet, juicy strawberries are paired with creamy avocado and goat cheese, topped off with an awesome tangy and sweet lemon poppyseed dressing.
More Meal Prep Resources
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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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