Happy Sunday, meal preppers! Crunchy leaves are out to play and so are my fall recipes with this week’s meal plan. Now, excuse me while I go fire up my leaf blower…
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!
- Pear & Chai Baked Oatmeal
- Butternut Squash and Sausage Pasta Bake
- Juicy Air Fryer (or Grilled) Chicken
- Grilled Asparagus
- Roasted Delicata Squash with Cheese
- 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
Chai & Pear Baked Oatmeal
Chai spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are paired with crisp, sweet Bosc pears in this delicious, comforting baked oatmeal breakfast.
Lunch/Dinner
Butternut Squash & Sausage Pasta Bake
Easy creamy butternut squash pasta sauce pairs with sausage & ground chicken, then is topped with bubbly cheese in this made-for-fall pasta bake.
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!
sides
Roasted Delicata Squash with Cheese
Deliciously sweet and tender delicata squash is roasted with a salty, tangy blend of hard cheeses for a super simple side dish!
sides
Grilled Summer Veggies
This how-to guide to grilling summer veggies will help you make the most of summer’s bounty. Perfect for meal prep or served with fresh pesto & grilled bread!
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.
condiments
Avocado Ranch Dressing
Classic buttermilk ranch dressing gets a zesty twist with the addition of cilantro, lime, and creamy avocado.
More Meal Prep Resources
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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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