4 easy meals that keep me satisfied during the week
Time is precious. That’s why I lean on these meals throughout the week to grab and go for work, or a quick dinner when I don’t feel like going all out. I designate a day to meal prep these items and that’s the important part! Carving out the time to prep nutritious meals will set you up for success.
Breakfast:
Overnight Oats: these can be made so many different ways! I add protein powder to mine. This fiber filled breakfast is easy for a grab and go breakfast option.
Here are different variations of overnight oats (btw, I LOVE this site for recipes): https://www.loveandlemons.com/overnight-oats-recipe/
Egg Casserole: this is so simple and can be stored in the freezer then heated up in the microwave or air fryer.
Chop veggies of choice and then mix with eggs. I like to add bell peppers, onions, kale, zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, sweet potato, and anything else I have in my fridge that sounds good. Add cheese (you can do ricotta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, goat, ANY cheese tastes good) and bake in the oven. I like to find random recipes online! Have fun with it!
Lunch or Dinner:
Veggie packed Quinoa salad: A great way to get in a variety of veggies! This has been on repeat in our house. Essentially you toss together a bunch of chopped raw veggies, cooked quinoa, roasted chickpeas, and your dressing of choice. You can make this several different ways and use different proteins as well. I’ll probably make this so much in the summer with grilled chicken or salmon!
The key is to add different types of lettuce and herbs! I like the cruciferous crunch lettuce blend from TJ’s and I add either chopped cilantro or dill.
Here is the recipe for the creamy chipotle dressing we use for this salad (https://www.loveandlemons.com/chipotle-sauce/)
Taco Bowl: cook your meat of choice in taco seasoning, make some rice, chop lettuce/tomatoes/bell peppers and throw it all in a bowl! Garnish with cilantro, avocado, and hot sauce. Dip some chips in if you fancy and bam! A delicious and easy lunch or dinner.
Veggie packed Quinoa salad
