Meal Prep

Healthy, low calorie, high protein, delicious meals you don’t mind eating 4 times in one week.

Lunch Meal Prep

My lunches have to be prepped ahead of time, so I plan them based on how much time I have to get things ready. I usually prep on Sundays, but when that does not happen, I still make sure I have easy backup options. One Read More

December 2025 Meal Plan

With only 3 weeks of work left in the year and the Christmas Holiday to cook for, we are keeping the weeknight meals super simple this month. Follow along as I add to the December Meal Plan. Bulk in season fruit I picked up at Read More

November 2025 Meal Plan

November feels like a mix of still-hot-as-summer heat and early sunsets, and with our schedules busier than ever, I’m keeping dinner simple. This month’s meal plan is full of easy, homey recipes that come together fast but still feel special at the end of a Read More

Steak Salad Meal Prep

This steak salad is proof that shortcuts can still taste amazing. Costco does the heavy lifting with tender pre-cooked steak and ready-to-eat beets, which means lunch comes together in minutes. Pile it all on fresh greens, add a little goat cheese, maybe some crunch with Read More

September Meal Plan

Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4 Fall is almost here in the Southern California desert, and I’m getting ready for soup season by simmering a batch of chicken stock this weekend with leftover veggies and last week’s chicken thighs. With another busy week of Read More

August Meal Plan

Aug 24 – Aug 30 Pantry restock: Pancake Mix Sunday Supper: Simple Beef Enchiladas, Street Corn Salad, Beans & a Toasted Coconut Cream Pie Lunch Meal Prep: Beefy Protein Pasta, Tuna salad with protein chips. Weeknight Dinners: Curry Chicken Meatballs with roasted veggies, Shrimp Tacos Read More

Grilled Chicken Salad

This grilled chicken salad is fresh, filling, and full of flavor. It’s got juicy grilled chicken thighs for protein, kidney beans for a little extra fiber, and crisp bell peppers for that pop of color and crunch. Tossed with a simple balsamic vinaigrette and topped Read More

Chicken Baja Bowls

This Chicken Baja Bowl is a fresh, flavor-packed copycat of the kind you’d find at your favorite quick service Mexican restaurant. It starts with a base of rice and beans, then gets topped with juicy grilled chicken, sweet corn, and a scoop of fresh pico Read More

Beefy Protein Pasta

If you’re looking for an easy, protein-packed meal that satisfies even the hungriest family members, this Beefy Protein Pasta is the way to go. Made with Banza chickpea pasta for extra plant-based protein and fiber, lean ground beef for hearty flavor, and a simple tomato Read More

Breakfast Go-To Meals

Planning my breakfasts and lunches ahead of time is the best way I’ve found to stay on track with my health goals, and it helps keep the week running smoothly. For my weekly meal prep, I keep things simple: I rotate between two breakfast options Read More

Greek Grilled Chicken Bowls

These Greek Grilled Chicken Bowls are fresh, flavorful, and perfect for lunch meal prep! Juicy grilled chicken is paired with fluffy quinoa, crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and red onion, then finished with a dollop of creamy tzatziki. A light and satisfying meal you’ll look forward Read More

Mexican Turkey Sweet Potato Bowls

This Mexican Turkey Sweet Potato Bowl is a monthly meal prep staple in our home. When I have an hour to prep over the weekend, I make a batch to have warm, nourishing lunches ready for the week. I use my own taco seasoning and Read More

Everything Bagel Chicken Salad with Vegetables

In just 10 short minutes, you can have 4 lunches prepped for the week. This week I decided to eat one today and make 3 in my storage containers to take to work. This meal prep is loaded with precooked rotisserie chicken, healthy vegetables, and Read More

Sweet Kale Chicken Salad

This is my tried-and-true meal prep that gets me 4 healthy lunches for the week ahead. Each salad contains protein and vegetables and comes together in about 10 minutes. Yes, most of the recipes from my home are made from scratch, but I choose convenience Read More