If you don’t like a meal for that day simply substitute it for another meal/snack you like on the plan.
*Start each day with 2c warm water with a pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt and half a lemon.
*Remember to defrost freezer meals in the fridge the night before.
DAY 1
Breakfast
PB& J Oatmeal
Prepare ½ cup oatmeal according to instructions, once prepared mix in 1/2 c sliced strawberries and 3tsp peanut butter. Top with 2 Tbps almond milk (optional)
Snack
Chocolate Banana Nut Shakeology – Mix 1 scoop/packet chocolate shakeology, ½ banana, 1 tsp natural peanut butter, ½ cup almond milk and ½ cup water, ice & blend.
or
Veggies and hummus
Lunch
Turkey roll-ups. Lay 2 slices of nitrite free turkey flat, top with spinach and ½ slice of cheese of choice (I use sharp cheddar or provolone), roll up and use a toothpick to hold it together. Serve with one apple topped with 2 tsp.nutbutter of choice
Snack
3/4 c plain greek yogurt, 1 tbsp peanut butter ½ tsp cinnamon ½ sliced banana
Dinner
Lemony Greek Chicken – Serves 6
Ingredients:
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 medium onions, cut in quarters
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp. black pepper
Cooking Instructions:
Put ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Serve with white/brown rice and a garden salad or veggies.
DAY 2
Breakfast
Tomato, spinach and egg scramble – Whisk 2 eggs, 1 pinch sea salt, and pepper in bowl. Heat oil in skillet, cook eggs, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatos and spinach, and cook again for 2 minutes. Serve as is or with 1 slice Ezekiel bread.
Snack
Mexican Chocolate Shakeo– 1 scoop chocolate shakeology, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp honey, 2 tsp pb2- mix with 1 cup almond milk, ice and blend.
or
Banana with nut butter
Lunch
Leftover Lemon Chicken
Snack- ½ c grapes & 1 mozzarella stick
Dinner- Serves 6-8
Trail Chili
Ingredients:
2 lbs. ground beef, cooked
1 large onion, diced
28-oz. can diced tomatoes
2 8-oz. cans tomato puree
1 16-oz. can kidney beans, drained
1 16-oz can chili beans
1 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 Tbsp. mild chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
Cooking Instructions:
Grease inside of slow cooker. Put all ingredients in crockpot and cook on low 4-6 hours or until onion and bell pepper are soft. Top with light sour cream or greek yogurt and shredded cheddar. Have leftovers for lunch tomorrow!
Day 3
Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs with spinach and tomato with a side of whole wheat toast
Snack
10 baby carrots with 1 Tbsp hummus
Lunch
Chili Leftovers from Last night’s dinner
Snack
Strawberry Lemonade Shakeology
1Scoop/packet tropical strawberry shakeology
2 cups water
1 tsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 cup ice
Blend and enjoy!
or
3/4 c plain greek yogurt, 1 tsp honey, sprinkle of cinnamon and ½ banana sliced
Dinner
Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
Ingredients:
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut up in bite size pieces
½ cup honey
½ cup low sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
1 small onion, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
¼ tsp. black pepper
1 14.4-oz. bag frozen stir fry veggies
Cooking Instructions:
Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Serve over brown rice and a side salad with ginger dressing.
Day 4
Breakfast
Overnight Oats – In a container with lid, mix together ¼ cup oats, ¼ cup nonfat Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 tsp. agave or 1 packet truvia, 1-2 tsp. ground flaxseed (optional) and sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate overnight. Stir in ½ cup of chopped fruit of choice.
Snack
Salsa boats- 2 hard-boiled eggs, 1 tsp yellow or Dijon mustard, 2 tsp. salsa
Cut eggs in half – remove yolks. Combine egg yolks with mustard in small bowl. Mix well. Spoon egg yolk mixture evenly into egg white halves top with salsa.
Lunch
Stir-fry leftovers
Snack
Pineapple Shakeology.
1 scoop chocolate shakeology
1cup frozen or fresh pineapple
1 cup almond milk
if using fresh pineapple use ice and blend.
Dinner
Honey BBQ Pork Chops – Serves 8
Ingredients:
8 bone-in, 3/4 inch thick pork chops
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup bbq sauce ( In a small pot combine 6oz. can tomato paste, ¾ cup water, 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp. molasses, and 1 tbsp. honey and bring to a slight boil; stirring every few minutes)
1/3 cup honey
Cooking Instructions:
Mix honey and BBQ sauce together before adding to freezer bag.
Grease interior of slow cooker. Place all ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook on low 2 ½-3 ½ hours. If the sauce barely covers the chops, flip them over at this point. If they’re well covered, simply allow them to cook another 2 ½-3 ½ hours on Low.
Serve with corn on the cob, salad, healthy coleslaw, sweet potato fries or mixed veggies.
Day 5
Breakfast
Clean French Toast with Berries: Take 2 slices of ezekielor whole wheat bread and dunk them in a mixture of 2 egg whites (or 1 egg) plus ¼ cup of unsweetened almond milk with 2 tsp of cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until done, and top with ½ cup of berries of your choice and more cinnamon if desired.
Snack
1 apple served with 2tsp nut butter
Lunch
Leftover Pork Chops
Snack
Chocolate covered strawberry shake. Mix one scoop shakeology with 1 cup frozen berries and 1 cup almond milk, blend
Dinner
Tuscan Beef Stew – Serves 6
Ingredients:
10 ½-oz. can tomato soup or tomato puree
10 1/2 –oz. can beef broth
½ cup water
1 tsp. dry Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence
½ tsp. garlic powder
14 ½-oz. can Italian diced tomatoes
3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ onion sliced
2 lbs. stew meat
2 15 ½-oz. cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Cooking Instructions:
Grease interior of slow cooker. Place all ingredients in crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until vegetables and beef are tender.
THE SHOPPING LIST
Meat
1 large pack boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 12 thighs)
8 bone-in, ¾-inch thick pork chops
2 lbs. stew meat
2 lbs. lean ground beef
Produce
small bag of carrots
6 onions
3 lemons
garlic
1 green bell pepper
Canned Goods
28-oz can diced tomatoes
14 ½-oz. can Italian diced tomatoes
2 8-oz. cans tomato puree
1 16-oz. can red kidney beans
1 16.oz can chili beans
1 15 ½-oz. cans cannellini beans
10 ½-oz. can tomato soup
10 1/2 –oz. can beef broth
1 6-oz. can tomato paste
Seasoning/Misc.
dried oregano
garlic powder
mild chili powder
ground cumin
Italian seasoning or herbes de provence
honey
low sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
balsamic vinegar
worchestershire sauce
molasses
Frozen
1 14.4-oz. bag frozen stir fry veggies
Meal planning and easy prep is so essential in a busy household. Planning ahead will reduce chaos and assist in healthy eating habits.
Source: unknown as this was from a program I participated in years ago. Please let me know if this is your plan and I’ll give you the well earned credit 🙌