While I often experiment with main dishes I find on Pinterest (follow me here – I pin tons of healthy meals!), I do meal plan & rely on a lot of our favorites.
WORKDAY BREAKFAST:
(TIP: When possible, try to incorporate vegetables into breakfast!)
OPTION ONE:
- Wheetabix OR Nature’s Path Ancient Grains Cereal with Almond Milk
- Warm Butternut Squash Soup (lasts a week in fridge and 6MO in freezer!)
- Blackberries OR Raspberries AND Carrots
OPTION TWO:
- Probiotic plain yogurt with Granola, Almonds, Fresh Fruit, & Honey
OPTION THREE:
- Egg & Goat Cheese Scramble
- Grapefruit
WEEKEND BREAKFAST:
OPTION ONE:
- Baguette with Tzatziki or Goat Cheese, topped with tomato & cucumber
- Spinach salad with feta, tomato, cucumber, walnuts OR almonds, blackberries OR raspberries
- Probiotic plain yogurt with Granola, Almonds, Fresh Fruit, & Honey
NOTE: Make your own salad dressing with Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Dijon
OPTION TWO:
- Greek Omelette (feta, tomato, onion)
- Cucumber Salad w/ Feta
- Probiotic plain yogurt with Granola, Almonds, Fresh Fruit, & Honey
LUNCH:
Lunch is typically leftovers, but I do have a few standbys, especially when packing:
OPTION ONE:
- Tuna fish sandwich on whole wheat
- Carrots & hummus
- Blackberries OR raspberries
- Greek Yogurt
- Peanuts
- Fruit-filled breakfast bar OR Fig Newtons
OPTION TWO:
- Greek Omelette (feta, tomato, onion)
OPTION THREE:
- Chicken w/ brown rice or vegetables (typically carrots)
- Cucumber & tomato salad
- Small piece of cheese
NOTE: In a pinch, I pick this up off of a local lunch buffet rather than opting for salad alone, which doesn’t fill me up.
SNACKS:
- Banana OR Apple AND Peanuts
- Cheddar & Triscuits
- Hard boiled egg
SALADS:
- Cucumber & Feta OR Goat Cheese
- Grape OR Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella
- Endive w/ Onion (& sometimes red cabbage)
- Shredded carrot
- Spinach salad with feta, tomato, cucumber, walnuts OR almonds, blackberries OR raspberries
- Tabbouleh
(NOTE: Eat all with homemade dressing – Olive Oil, Balsamic, Dijon. Pre-made salad dressings are chock full of sugar & unhealthy fats)
DINNER:
OPTION ONE: VEGGIE BURGER (I.E. DINNER IN A PINCH!)
- Dr. Praegar’s Veggie Burger w/ Cheddar Cheese (see nutrition content here – best Veggie burger on the market!)
- Salad
- Probiotic plain yogurt with Granola, Almonds, Fresh Fruit, & Honey for dessert
NOTE: Additional quick dinners include tuna fish sandwiches & omelettes w/ salad
OPTION TWO: FISH
- Baked Wild Salmon w/ Lemon, Sour Cream, & Herbs
- Salad
- Brussel Sprouts or Baked Sweet Potato
- Grapefruit for Dessert
OR
- Shrimp sauteed with onions, mushrooms, and champagne sauce
- Brown Rice
- Salad
- Probiotic plain yogurt with Granola, Almonds, Fresh Fruit, & Honey for dessert
OPTION THREE: ADDITIONAL VEGETARIAN DISHES I LOVE:
- Ratatouille
- Gratine (see Eggplant Gratine Here & Parsnip Gratine Here)
- Quiche
- Soup w/ Baguette & Cheese (My favorites include Vegetable, Roasted Tomato, or Carrot & Coriander Soup)
- Mushroom Lentil Bourguignon
- Vegetarian Risotto
- Pasta w/ Vegetables (big fan of Gnocchis!)
OPTION FOUR: CHICKEN:
We make a lot of different chicken recipes, but some of my personal favorites include:
- Turkish Style Roast Chicken w/ Peppers & Brown Rice
- One-Pot Paprika Chicken
- Chicken Parmigiana
- Coq Au Vin
OPTION FIVE: TURKEY
I typically just use turkey as a substitute for beef.
- Turkey Meatloaf
- Turkey Meatballs
- Turkey Chili
NOTE: All Turkey & Chicken based dishes should be served with a green — i.e. a salad, brussels, asparagus, peas, or fresh green beans
HEALTHY DESSERTS:
If we’re not just having fresh fruit or yogurt parfait, my healthy desserts are fruit-based!
Examples include:
- Tarts (Raspberry & Pears)
- Soft Apples, Apricots, or Peaches in a glaze
- Crostinis (Strawberry & Brie Cheese)
- Cranberry, Sweet Potato, Apple Bake w/ Bourbon (YUM!)
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