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This guide is full of budget-friendly, wholesome meals with easy prep instructions and tips. Each recipe considers dietary needs while answering the most important question: Is it delicious? We’ve also linked our full recipe library so you can mix and match your favorites in future weeks of meal planning.
Sunday
Sundays are still the weekend, and they shouldn’t be made stressful because of meal prep. After all, food should be fun! Here is a great set of meals to get the week started strong.
Tip — Make a double batch of Sunday’s Lentil Chili and Monday’s Brown Rice Pilaf if your schedule is full. These vegetarian delights will freeze well and reheat like a champ.
Breakfast: Savory Breakfast Casserole; Fresh Fruit
Lunch: Easy Chicken Burritos; Cherry Ice Pops
Dinner: Lentil Chili; Carrot Salad
Monday
Monday’s tasty menu is fresh, quick to prepare, and portable if needed. The Omelet Bites are a light breakfast you can have all week.
Tip — Mix both Tuesday and Thursday’s Overnight Cherry Oats portions on Monday night. You’ll have two breakfasts prepped in 5 minutes.
Breakfast: Egg White Omelet Bites
Lunch: Brown Rice Pilaf; Rainbow Kale Slaw
Dinner: Black Beans & Rice Extravaganza; Crunchy Avocado Lime Salad; Fresh Fruit
Tuesday
Don’t let the momentum slow down. These meals are there to help you navigate your busy schedule.
Breakfast: Overnight Cherry Oats
Lunch: Tuna Salad Niçoise; Fresh Fruit
Dinner: Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup; Lemon Couscous Salad
Wednesday
You’re halfway there! If you’re out of time to prep, there’s a good chance some of the recipes from earlier in the week can help save you time.
Tip — Flash-freeze egg white omelet bites on a baking sheet and then store them in a freezer-safe bag. They will stay fresh for several months and can easily be reheated in the microwave for a quick and easy breakfast any day of the week.
Breakfast: Egg White Omelet Bites
Lunch: Mediterranean Grain Bowl; Fresh Fruit
Dinner: New King Ranch Casserole; Crunchy Avocado Lime Salad
Thursday
The weekend is almost here! Now might be the time where you're able to savor your meals a little bit more while you continue to eat well and feel great.
Breakfast: Overnight Cherry Oats
Lunch: Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup; Rainbow Kale Slaw
Dinner: Stir-Fried Beef with Asparagus; Carrot Salad; Fresh Fruit
Friday
It’s time to close the week out before you celebrate with meals you can savor alongside the company you love. The weekend’s meals are rich with flavor and full of quality ingredients to help your body recover from all you’ve done.
Tip — Any leftover Chicken Piccata can be saved and diced to use in grain bowls or salads later in the week.
Breakfast: Mango Mint Green Smoothie; Easy Granola Bites
Lunch: Mediterranean Grain Bowl; Fresh Fruit
Dinner: Chicken Piccata; Classic Caprese Salad; Simple Yogurt Cake
Saturday
Enjoy the weekend’s flavorful meals and recharge. These recipes are freezer friendly in case you want to enjoy the leftovers later and get a head start on next week’s meal prep!
Breakfast: Spinach, Bacon and Brie Mini Frittatas; Tropical Fruit Salad
Lunch: Lentil Chili; Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Dinner: Layered Vegetable Enchiladas; Banana “Ice Cream”
