We have to eat every day, so preparing our meals is a fact of life.
I totally get how overwhelming figuring out what to eat day in and day out can be! 🤯
🤔 But… What if we embraced it rather than stressed over it?
Here are a few ideas to consider for a more positive meal prep mindset:
Simplify 🔷 Don’t overthink it 🔷 Shop often 🔷 Have options on hand 🔷 Write it out on paper 🔷 Try a new recipe 🔷 Shop at a new store 🔷 Buy something different 🔷 Plan ahead 🔷 Organize your kitchen 🔷 Cook extra for tomorrow 🔷 Prep with music 🔷 Utilize your go-tos 🔷 Think balance but let go of perfection 🔷 Be flexible 🔷 Feel gratitude for having food and for all it does for us💓
Check out these links for a sampling of ideas if you’re looking for some inspiration- Some are from my blog and many are to other sites (where you can poke around for more ideas!)
Breakfast:
Protein-Packed Flaxseed Smoothie (Cheerful Choices)
Cheesy Salsa Egg Muffins (Eat Yourself Skinny)
PB&J Overnight Oats (The Sassy Dietitian)
The Best Tofu Scramble (Nora Cooks)
Homemade Granola (Love and Lemons)
Blended Cottage Cheese Bowls 2 Ways (Nourished by Nic)
Greek Yogurt Bagels (Something Nutritious)
Lunch/Sides:
Guide to Building a Balanced Bowl
Cheddar Cheese Quinoa (Cupcakes and Kale Chips)
Fall Massaged Kale Salad (Cheerful Choices)
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps (Ellie Krieger/Food Network)
Spicy Tuna Avocado Wrap (Eat Yourself Skinny)
The Big Vegan Bowl (Oh She Glows)
Sticky Tempeh Bowl (Dietitian Debbie)
Dinner:
Oven-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Gluten-Free Greek Yogurt Pizza
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Boats (Everyday Maven)
Egg Roll in a Bowl (The Seasoned Mom)
One Skilled Cashew Chicken Stir Fry (Eat Yourself Skinny)
Sheet Pan Jambalaya (Cheerful Choices)
Teriyaki Tofu Sheet Pan Dinner (Dietitian Debbie)
Honey Mustard Chicken and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner (Get Inspired Everyday)
Sheet Pan Honey Glazed Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Apples (Beautiful Eats and Things)
Maple Dijon Salmon Sheet Pan (The Dietitian Feed)
How to Make Oven-Roasted Veggies
How to Make Your Own Bone Broth
Sweet Treats:
No-Bake PB&J Thumbprint Cookies
No-Bake Brownies with Cashew Cream Frosting
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Topped Frozen Banana Bites
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars (Ambitious Kitchen)
Tahini Medjool Date Chunk Cookies (Feasting on Fruit)
Maple Walnut Energy Balls (California Walnuts)
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Detoxinista)
Freezer Vegan Fudge (Detoxinista)
… and click here for: Snack Tips and Ideas
I am happy to talk about incorporating new recipes/meal ideas into your diet during one of our visits.💗
I tried making The GF Yogurt Pizza, it came out really well, I over cheesed it FYI, also think you could add a few minutes when cooking the crust or up the temp to 425…
-Chuck Allen
Hi Chuck! I love that you gave the GF Yogurt Pizza a whirl—and I fully support the extra cheese situation 🧀😄. And yes, great tip on the crust! Upping the temp to 425°F or giving it a few more minutes sounds like the perfect tweak for that golden crisp. I’ll test it out—thanks for the kitchen wisdom!