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Like chicken but always seem to make the same things? Here’s a week of meals with chicken to inspire you to try a different recipe!

Hi Friends-

I’m back with another week of meal ideas for you. This week we’re focusing on chicken. All parts of it! I’m a chicken lover but tend to fall into a rut of prepping it the same couple of ways over and over. If you’re like me, hopefully some of these ideas will help inspire you!

There are ideas for every meal of the day! And if chicken isn’t your favorite…well you’re probably not reading this post…but if you are, you could sub in your favorite meat or even tofu in a lot of these!

Here we go:

Breakfast

• Apple Onion Chicken Breakfast Sausage via An Edible Mosaic
  • Use these to make a quick breakfast sandwich!
• Chilaquiles via The Splendid Table
  • Really you could eat this any time of day!
• Breakfast Enchilada Casserole via The Lean Green Bean
  • Perfect for a weekend when company is in town!
• Chicken Apple Egg White Omelet via The Healthy Foodie
  • Feel free to use the whole eggs if you want to!
• Chicken Stuffed Avocado via Yummy Addiction
  • This stuffing could also work in a sweet potato!

Lunch

• BBQ Chicken & Corn Tostadas via Chocolate Moosey
  • Great way to use up leftover chicken!
• Chicken Power Bowl with Crispy Chickpeas via Iowa Girl Eats
  • This will power you through that afternoon slump!
• Blueberry & Goat Cheese Chicken Salad via Housewife in Training Files
  • Add your fav fruit if you don’t have blueberries!
• Thai Chicken Flatbread Sandwiches via Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
  • Perfect to pack in a lunch box!
• Baked Kung Pao Chicken via Oh Sweet Basil
  • Make this for dinner and pack the leftovers for lunch for a couple days!

Dinner

• Grilled BBQ Chicken & Veggies in Foil via Diethood
  • No need to heat up the kitchen!
• Cowboy Candy Chicken Skewers via Country Cleaver
  • Anything with candy in the title sucks me in!
• Watermelon BBQ Chicken Drumsticks via Floating Kitchen
  • Doesn’t this just scream summer?!
• Roasted Jalapeno & Pineapple Chicken Tenders via The Creative Bite
  • The perfect balance of sweet and spicy!
• One Pan Pasta with Chardonnay Wine Sauce via This Gal Cooks
  • One pan makes it super easy to make AND clean up

Want to do some food prep?

• Make a batch of sausages
• Prep the breakfast casserole or bake and reheat throughout the week
• Roast the chickepeas for a salad
• Prep a big salad and divide into containers for lunch
• Prep foil packets so it’s easy to throw them on the grill
• Make the watermelon BBQ sauce
• Prep and wrap your pineapple jalapeno chicken

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Are you looking for some new meal ideas that don’t involve dairy? Here’s a week of dairy-free meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner to inspire you!

Hi Friends!

Time for another round of meal plan ideas! I had a request for a week of dairy-free meals so that’s what I put together this week! As usual, you don’t have to be dairy-free to enjoy these meals and if you’re not looking for dairy-free recipes, you can easily sub dairy milk, yogurt, etc in many of these recipes!

Here’s what I rounded up for you this week!

Breakfast

• Vegan Chickpea Omelet via Fork & Beans
  • Feel free to go with an egg-based omelet if you’d like.
• Banana Nut Waffles via Tried & Tasty
  • Add some nut butter to turn these into waffle sandwiches!
• Paleo Coconut Flour Pancakes via Fit Foodie Finds
  • Perfect for breakfast or snacks!
• Peaches and Cream No-Cook Oatmeal via Wonky Wonderful
  • Delicious summer breakfast idea.
• Paleo Banana Bread Smoothiehttps://cookeatpaleo.com/paleo-banana-bread-smoothie/ via Cook Eat Paleo
  • Perfect if you’re in a a hurry!

Lunch

• Tropical Rice Bowls via Floating Kitchen
  • Light, fresh and delicious
• Cajun Chickpea Sweet Potato Burgers via Peas and Crayons
  • Make sure your mayo is dairy-free if necessary.
• 30 Minute Spicy Noodles via The Adventure Bite
  • Better than ramen noodles and ready super-fast!
• Shrimp & Avocado Taco Salad via Iowa Girl Eats
  • Make enough to have leftovers!
• Blueberry Pork Corn Tacos via A Healthy Life For Me
  • A fun twist on tacos!

Dinner

• Lighter Chicken Pot Pie via The Lemon Bowl
  • You’d never know it’s dairy-free!
• Cashew Alfredo Pasta with Broccoli via She Like Food
  • You can still enjoy italian staples without the dairy!
• Baja Fish Tacos with Watermelon Guac via Go Dairy Free
  • Put that summer fruit to good use! Make these with your fav fish or chicken!
• Thai Basil Chicken Stirfry with Ginger Peanut Sauce via The Roasted Root
  • Farmer’s market basil isn’t just for pesto!
• Pulled Tandoori Chicken via The Big Man’s World
  • Eat it plain, on sandwiches, in enchiladas, etc!

Want to do some food prep?

• Make a batch of waffles or pancakes and reheat throughout the week. (Even better- make a double batch and put half in the freezer!)
• Make a batch of sweet potato burgers
• Prep the shrimp taco salad and eat for lunch all week.
• Make the corn salsa for your tacos.
• Cook some pork on the grill or in the oven.
• Prep the veggies for your pot pies
• Make a batch of cashew alfredo sauce
• Cut your veggies and chicken for stir fry
• Prep a batch of tandoori chicken

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Enjoy!
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A week of summer meals to inspire your menu next week. Get recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, sides and salads – all full of fresh summer flavors!

Hi Friends!

Time for another weekly meal plan! Since Summer is just about in full swing, this week I rounded up a week of summer meals for you to check out. I even added a bonus sides & salads section because there were just too many good recipes to choose from!

I hope you find something that catches your eye! Add a few of these to your meal plan for next week to introduce your family to some fresh summer flavors!

Ready? Here we go:

Breakfast

• Cinnamon Vanilla Crepes via The Lean Green Bean
  • Stuff them with your favorite yogurt and whatever fruit you have on hand
• Grilled Summer Corn Breakfast Hash via How Sweet Eats
  • Top with eggs or mix some scrambled eggs and sausage right in!
• Berry Parfait Yogurt Popsicles via Well Plated
  • A fun way to change up breakfast!
• Carrot Zucchini Mini Muffins via Cupcakes & Kale Chips
  • Perfect for the kiddos and easy to eat on the run.
• Farmer’s Market Breakfast Tacos via Layers of Happiness
  • Capitalize on farmer’s market produce at all meals!

Lunch

• Jalapeno Cheddar Chicken Burgers via What’s Gaby Cooking
  • Fire up the grill and change things up from your typical beef burger.
• Strawberry Bacon Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese via NeighborFood
  • Add some summer goodness to a simple grilled cheese.
• Pad Thai Spring Rolls via Minimalist Baker
  • Swap the tofu for rotisserie chicken if you’re a meat-lover!
• Avocado Caprese Chicken Salad via Joyful Healthy Eats
  • Don’t skip the balsamic drizzle!
• Mason Jar Zucchini Noodle Salad w/ Avocado Dressing via Sugar-Free Mom
  • Easy to pack in your lunchbox!

Dinner

• Blueberry Grilled Pork Tenderloin via A Healthy Life For Me
  • Add a unique flavor to your pork!
• Scallops with Peach Salsa via An Edible Mosaic
  • Treat yourself to some scallops and top them with some juicy summer peaches.
• Chili Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Salsa via Sweet Peas and Saffron
  • Light and fresh – make it on the grill or in the oven.
• One Pot Farmer’s Market Pasta via The View From Great Island
  • Super simple and full of fresh summer flavors.
• Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Slaw via Host the Toast
  • Let your crockpot do all the work!

Salads & Sides

• Cucumber Strawberry Poppyseed Salad via The Housewife In Training Files
• Grilled Melon & Prosciutto Caprese via The Pig & Quill
• Roasted Berry & Brie Kale Salad via Eats Well With Others
• Strawberry Goat Cheese Quinoa Salad via Nutmeg Nanny

• Crunchy Broccoli Grape Salad via The Adventure Bite
• Corn on the Cob w/ Lemon Basil Pesto via The Lemon Bowl
• Watermelon Feta Orzo Salad via Cooking Classy
• Farmer’s Market Sesame Miso Noodle Salad via Half Baked Harvest
• Asian Cucumber Carrot Slaw via Kitchen Confidante

Want to do some food prep? You could:

• Freeze some popsicles
• Make a batch of hash
• Head to the farmer’s market and stock up on fruits and veggies
• Bake a batch of muffins
• Grill some chicken burgers
• Build a few mason jar salads for lunches
• Marinate your pork
• Make some peach salsa
• Prep the crockpot for your chicken tacos
• Make a couple salads to munch on all week

Want more ideas? Check out the full gallery of weekly meal plans here.

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Fire up the grill and keep the heat out of your kitchen. Use this week of grilled meals plan to inspire your summer cooking!

Hi Friends!

We’re back with another weekly menu that’s jam-packed with delicious recipes. This week’s menu features the grill- a summer staple in many households. Read on for a week of grilled meals. I even covered breakfast! No need to heat up the kitchen…head outside to do your cooking.

And remember that in the winter months, or if you don’t have a grill, many of these can be made using a grill pan!

Let’s get started!

Breakfast

• Barbecued Breakfast via Or Whatever
  • The complete package, all on the grill!
• Brown Sugar Peaches and Cream Grilled French Toast via Half Baked Harvest
  • This may be my new favorite breakfast and I haven’t even tried it yet. I just know.
• Grilled Fried Eggs + Grilled Bacon and/or Grilled Avocado via Faithful Provisions & Unsophisticook
  • Top those eggs and avocado with some salsa and cheese. YUM!
• Tex Mex Eggs Benedict with Grilled Potato Slabs via Edible Perspective
  • If this doesn’t make you drool, you’re crazy! Make an egg on the grill or the stove to top it off!
• Grilled Breakfast Nectarines  via Eazy Peazy Mealz
  • Grilled fruit is perfect for summer. Add yogurt and BAM! Breakfast is served.

 Lunch

• Grilled Sweet Potato Salad with Curried Almond Butter Vinaigrette via Food Faith Fitness
  • You could easily mix in some grilled chicken or tofu!
• Grilled Chicken Fajitas via Closet Cooking
  • Try this with beef if you want. Eat them with or without the tortillas.
• Grilled Chicken Pesto Sliders via The Hopeless Housewife
  • Grilling the buns takes these to the next level!
• Salmon Burgers with Healthified Coleslaw via Wanna Be A Country Cleaver
  • This would work with other kinds of fish too!
• Grilled Zucchini Nachos via Two Peas and Their Pod
  • A fun vegetarian idea to use up that summer zucchini

Dinner

• Tequila Citrus Shrimp via Homemade Interest
  • The citrus adds so much flavor!
• Honey Ginger Glazed Pork Tenderloin and Peaches via Melanie Makes
  • Grill the meat and the fruit for easy cleanup!
• Grilled Flank Steak Tacos via Neighborfood
  • Try with chicken or pork if you don’t like steak.
• Greek Chicken Kebabs via Cooking Classy
  • A fun flavor twist for chicken
• Shrimp & Arugula Pesto Grilled Pizza
  • The flavor combos for grilled pizza are endless!

As an added bonus this week, I found you a few grilled sides to make as well! Check out:

Sriracha Beer Butter Grilled Corn
Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn & Avocado
Lemon Rosemary Grilled Artichokes
Grilled Polenta with Tomatoes & Mozzarella

Want to do a little food prep? You could:

• Grill enough bacon for the week.
• Grill some extra potato slabs.
• Grill several different kinds of fruit to top with yogurt throughout the week.
• Make a sweet potato salad to pack for lunches.
• Make a batch of chicken and veggies for fajitas.
• Grill up a pork tenderloin and enjoy the leftovers.
• Assemble your Greek chicken kabobs.
• Make the pesto for your pizza.

Want more ideas? Check out the full gallery of weekly meal plans here.

Enjoy!

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A week of no-cook meals is just what you need during those hot summer months, or any busy time during the year!

Hi Friends!

Time for another roundup of meal ideas! Summer is almost here and that means HOT weather for most of us. Hot weather means I have little or no desire to turn on the oven or stove, so I rounded up a week of no-cook meals to help you eat well while staying cool!

Do you have a favorite no-cook meal? Leave a link in the comments so everyone can check them out!

Meanwhile, here’s what I found for you:

Breakfast

• Triple Chocolate No Bake Protein Cookies via The Big Man’s World
  • Simple to make, even easier to eat on the run!
• Ultimate Smoothie Bowl via Eating Bird Food
  • For those times you want to sit down and eat instead of drink your smoothie. Add some crunch on top!
• Maple French Toast Overnight Oats via Fit Foodie Finds
  • Much easier than making French toast! I’d add some nut butter!
• Yogurt Banana Split via The Mandatory Mooch
  • Try yours drizzled with nut butter, sub cottage cheese if you don’t like yogurt
• Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl via The Almond Eater
  • Great way to get some protein! Add your favorite nuts or granola and fruit!

Lunch

• Tuscan Tuna & White Bean Salad via Bev Cooks
  • Try it with canned chicken or salmon if you want to! Or leftover rotisserie chicken.
• Mexican 3 Bean Salad via Belle of the Kitchen
  • Use your favorite beans, put it in a tortilla or on some chips!
• Turkey Tortilla Pinwheels via Oh Sweet Basil
  • Perfect for your lunchbox and fun for adults and kids to eat!
• No Noodle Pad Thai via Cookie & Kate
  • Add some leftover chicken or shrimp or some tofu if you want to!
• Bahn Mi Lettuce Wraps via Beard and Bonnet
  • Go out of your comfort zone and try this with the coconut!

Dinner

• Raw Lasagna with Cashew Cheese via The Rawsome Vegan Life
  • The perfect use for all that summer zucchini
• Pineapple Shrimp Ceviche via Food Faith Fitness
  • Serve it in lettuce wraps or with chips!
• Creamy Corn Gazpacho via Linda Wagner
  • You’ll have plenty of delicious summer corn to use in this! Top with chicken or crab if desired!
• Antipasto Salad Kabobs via Mantitlement
  • If you don’t want to bother with the kabobs, just put it all on a big salad!
• Zucchini Noodles with Raw Marinara via Veggies Don’t Bite
  • Use your favorite veggie to make noodles! Try sweet potatoes or beets!

Want to do a little food prep? You could:

• Make a batch of breakfast cookies.
• Prep a few jars of overnight oats.
• Make a batch of 3 bean salad or pad thai.
• Prep your tuna salad.
• Make enough pin wheels for a couple days of lunch.
• Blend up some gazpacho.
• Prep some kabobs.
• Make a batch of raw marinara.

Want more ideas? Check out the full gallery of weekly meal plans here!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Need some simple new meal ideas? Try one of these 5 ingredient meals this week for something new, healthy and easy!

Hi Friends!

We’re back with another week of meal ideas! This week I rounded up some nice, simple meal ideas! They’re all made with 5 ingredients or less, not counting spices and things like that, so they can come together quickly and without a lot of effort!

Hope you see something that strikes your fancy!

Breakfast

• Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes via Ari’s Menu
  • Feel free to throw some veggies on there as well!
• Egg Muffins with Ham and Kale via Food Faith Fitness
  • Perfect for a quick grab and go breakfast.
• Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes via The Lean Green Bean
  • No protein powder required!
• Avocado Coconut Smoothie via Chew Out Loud
  • Thick, creamy and packed with nutrients.
• Baked Scotch Eggs via Left Side of the Table
  • A different way to enjoy eggs for breakfast!

Lunch

• 20 Minute Sweet Potato Chili  via Wanna Be A Country Cleaver
  • Make a big pot and enjoy for lunch all week!
• Quick Ramen Bowl via Budget Bytes
  • So much better than the pre-packaged kind!
• Apple, Cheddar & Turkey Panini via The Novice Chef
  • Not your average lunchbox sandwich.
• Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken via The Lean Green Bean
  • Make these for dinner, then eat the leftovers for lunch. Throw them in a tortilla with some avocado and cheese to change things up!
• Avocado Tuna Melt via Dizzy Hungry & Busy
  • Avocado adds some extra nutrition to a classic!

Dinner

• Lemon Thyme Lamb Chops via The View From Great Island
  • Sounds fancy but they’re super simple to make!
• Crispy Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs
  • Change things up from chicken breast. Serve with veggies and rice for an easy dinner.
• Balsamic Glazed Salmon
  • A simple glaze that adds so much flavor!
• Grilled shrimp and potato kebabs
  • Fun for the grill!
• Italian Sausage Kale Baked Ziti
  • Fulfill your pasta craving!

Looking to do a little food prep based on this menu? You could:

• Make a batch of sweet potato pancakes. Just warm and top with nut butter the morning of.
• Make some scotch eggs for a grab and go breakfast.
• Make some egg cups to eat throughout the week.
• Make a batch of chili.
• Prep some sweet and spicy chicken so all you have to do is bake it, or bake it and reheat later.
• Prep your kebabs for the grill.
• Make some ziti
• Prep easy side dishes to go with this meals like steamed or roasted veggies, quinoa, rice or another grain, etc.

Want more ideas? Check out the full gallery of weekly meal plans here.

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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A week of paleo meals that are so delicious you’ll want to eat them no matter what diet you follow!

Hi Friends!

Time for another batch of recipe ideas! This week I rounded up a week of paleo meals. The Paleo diet is all the rage right now and although I don’t personally follow it, I do think there there are a lot of delicious, healthy meals out there that also happen to be paleo!

So I thought I’d round up some tasty meals that just so happen to be paleo and hopefully some of them will sound good to you, no matter what style of eating you follow!

Breakfast

• Sweet Potato Waffle Breakfast BLT via So Let’s Hang Out
  • Swap in some sausage or leftover chicken for bacon if you want.
• Paleo Pumpkin Granola via A Girl Worth Saving
  • Try it over coconut milk yogurt or with some almond milk.
• Paleo Banana Muffins via Fake Ginger + Paleo Chia Almond Smoothie via Plaid & Paleo
  • Grab a muffin and smoothie for an easy breakfast on the run!
• Paleo Pumpkin, Kale & Turkey Frittata via Cotter Crunch
  • Make and reheat all week long or serve it for brunch on the weekend!
• Apple Onion Chicken Breakfast Sausage via An Edible Mosaic
  • Pair it with some eggs and sweet potato hashbrowns for a hearty breakfast.

Lunch

• Paleo Fried Rice via Fit Foodie Finds
  • Better than takeout!
• Paleo Thai Chicken Zoodle Soup via All Day I Dream About Food
  • Have some fun spiralizing different veggies to add in place of noodles.
• Pulled Pesto Chicken Burger via Busy In Brooklyn
  • Perfect way to use up some of that summer basil!
• Tuna Avocado Salad via Homemade Interest
  • It looks fancy but it’s super easy to make!
• Steak Fajita Bowls via Krystals Kitsch
  • Sub whatever grilled protein you prefer- easy to change up all summer long!

Dinner

• Paleo Salmon Teriyaki via A Healthy Life For Me
  • Turn leftovers into salmon cakes for a new meal!
• Dairy-Free Zucchini Carbonara via The Roasted Root
  • Another fun way to use spiralized veggie noodles. Try it with sweet potatoes next!
• Pistachio Crusted Flank Steak with Peach Puree via Running To The Kitchen
  • Impress your dinner guests with this one!
• Cilantro Lime Roasted Shrimp with Tomatillo Sauce via Joyful Healthy Eats
  • Use your extra shrimp to top a salad for lunch the next day!
• Grilled Chicken & Veggie Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette via Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
  • Take advantage of the warm weather and grill ALL the things!

Looking to do a little food prep based on this menu? You could:

• Make a batch of sweet potato waffles so it’s easy to assemble breakfast sandwiches
• Make a double batch of sausage and freeze some.
• Bake some muffins.
• Make a frittata to reheat during the week.
• Prep the cauliflower rice for your fried rice.
• Make a pot of soup.
• Make the pesto pulled chicken.
• Prep veggies for the grill.
• Make the sauce for your salmon and shrimp.
• Grill some chicken for your salad.

Want more ideas? Check out the full gallery of weekly meal plans here. 

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Here’s a week of Kid-friendly meals to inspire you to try something new this week! Keep trying if they’re picky. They might surprise you someday!

Hi Friends!

Time for another recipe round-up! This week I put together a week of Kid-Friendly Meals to inspire you! Hopefully you’ll find a couple of new meal ideas your kiddos (and YOU!) will enjoy!

If you have kids that are picky eaters, it can be easy to fall into a food rut and make the same things over and over. Remember it’s important to keep trying new things. Some day they might surprise you and eat them!

Breakfast

• Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies via Iowa Girl Eats
  • A perfect grab & go option for those busy mornings. Don’t like carrot cake? Try my Almond Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies!
• Healthy Chocolate Crepes via The Adventure Bite
  • Stuff these with all sorts of delicious options like nut butter, fresh fruit, yogurt, etc. Not in the mood for chocolate? Make my Vanilla Cinnamon Crepes. You could even wrap up scrambled eggs!
• Instant Oatmeal Packs via The Yummy Life
  • Super easy to personalize the mix-ins for each kiddo. If you have an older kid, they can heat water in the tea kettle and make the oats for themselves and younger siblings! Top with nut butter or fresh fruit if desired! Have a younger baby? Make them some of my Homemade Oat Cereal for Babies so they can join the party!
• Breakfast Banana Split via Eat Drink Love
  • Feel free to mix up the toppings with their fav fruits, nut butter, fruit sauce, nuts and seeds or even a few chocolate chips!
• Pancake Bites via Cooking Classy
  • Customize with their fav mix-ins! Go sweet with fruit, choc chips, etc or savory with a few veggies or some sausage.

Lunch

• Vegetable Beef Alphabet Soup via An Edible Mosaic
  • The alphabet noodles make it fun and making it homemade with lean protein and veggies makes it healthy!
• Chicken Sausage Pretzel Dogs via Mariah’s Pleasing Plates
  • Easy to make and the kids will love eating them!
• Homemade Lunchables from Bentos For My Girls
  • So many options – just be sure to include a protein, some fruits and veggies and a healthy cracker. Or try this Kiddie Salad Bar idea from Nutritious Eats
• Apple Sandwiches from Finger Pricking Good
  • Dip in lemon juice to keep from browning, add nut butter & some nuts or granola for a little crunch!

Dinner

• Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders via Cookin Canuck
  • Or stock the freezer with my Freezer Chicken Tenders for an easy weeknight option!
• Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Melts via Aggie’s Kitchen
  • Serve with a salad or their favorite veggie. Tired of chicken? Make them with my Beer Braised Pulled Pork!
• Cheesy Meatball Pasta Casserole via Give Recipe
  • Make it even easier by using slices of chicken sausage instead of meatballs!
• Build Your Own Taco Bar via Pocket Change Gourmet
  • Kids will have fun picking their own taco fillings!
• Tuna Quinoa Cakes via The Lean Green Bean
  • Make them mini-sized, try them with chicken if they don’t like tuna and serve them with dipping sauce!

See anything that looks good? Don’t forget to do some food prep once you have your meal plan in place! It’ll only make your week easier!

Here are some food prep ideas for this menu:

• Make several baggies of instant oats so they’re easy to grab in the mornings.
• Make a batch of crepes and store them in the fridge for easy filling.
• Bake some pancake bites and reheat during the week before serving.
• Bake a  double batch of breakfast cookies and freeze some!
• Make a big pot of soup.
• Write down a few lunchable ideas so you can quickly and easily pack lunches each night.
• Make some spaghetti-o’s and meatballs.
• Stock your freezer with some chicken tenders.
• Prep some chicken in your crockpot so all you have to do is turn it on one morning.
• Prep a casserole so it’s ready to throw in the oven.
• Bake a batch of quinoa cakes, or at least cook the quinoa so you can make them faster!

Want more ideas? Check out the full gallery of weekly meal plans here!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay-

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Looking for some healthy recipes you can eat on the run? Here’s a week of grab and go meals that are easily portable and can be eaten quickly!

Hi Friends!

Time for another week of meal plan ideas. This time I put together a week of Grab and Go Meals for you. So many of my readers are busy during the week and I wanted to give you some healthy options that you could eat on the run!

Most of these recipes are easily portable and many can be eaten with one hand! Hopefully you’ll find some delicious new ideas!

Breakfast

• Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Singles via Emily Bites
  • Customize with your favorite fruit. Toss them in the microwave for a few seconds before you head out the door or eat them cold!
• Breakfast Banana Pops via Chocolate Covered Katie
  • A fun, yet nutritious breakfast for those busy mornings with the kids.
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Quinoa via Simply Quinoa
  • Quinoa’s not just for dinner! Try it in place of oatmeal for a quick breakfast.
• Grab and Go Omelette In A Bag via Lovely Bits
  • Let this cook while you get ready, wrap in foil and eat it during your commute.
• Grab and Go Breakfast Cakes via Wholehearted Eats
  • Nutritious and super portable!

Lunch 

• Strawberry Spinach Mason Jar Salad via Eating Bird Food
  • Easy to make several ahead of time and throw in your lunchbox all week.
• Chicken Avocado Pita via The Cookie Rookie
  • Packed with protein and healthy fats, this can be eaten with just one hand.
• Sweet Potato, Kale & Black Bean Quesadillas via Cookie Monster Cooking
  • Use cheese to help everything stick together, then eat freshly cooked or make ahead of time and eat cold or reheat.
• Berry Cheesecake Smoothie via Cotter Crunch
  • Drink up for a protein-packed, satisfying meal.
• Sweet Potato Waffle Sandwiches via The Lean Green Bean
  • A fun change on a traditional sandwich.

Dinner

• Tropical Chicken Burgers via The Healthy Foodie
  • Slap it on a bun or wrap it and lettuce and eat on the go!
• Spinach Ricotta Lasagna in a Mug via Healthy Nibbles & Bits
  • No huge pans or serving spoons needed! Perfectly portioned and easy to grab when you head out the door.
• Meat Bagels via Ditch the Wheat
  • A fun spin on burgers
• BBQ Chicken Pizza Calzones via Rock Recipes (learn how to freeze them here)
  • Change up the fillings to fit your taste preferences. Stock your freezer and then just reheat and go!
• Quick & Easy Chicken Burritos via Gimme Delicious
  • Mix everything in one dish, spoon into a tortilla and wrap in foil to make it easy to hold and eat!

Looking for some food prep ideas for the recipes in this meal plan?

You could:

• Make a batch of banana pops and freeze them.
• Make a double batch of oatmeal cups and freeze half for another week.
• Prep a batch of breakfast cakes.
• Cook the quinoa for your parfaits.
• Cook chicken to use in the mason jar salads and pitas.
• Prep a couple of mason jar salads for lunch.
• Make a batch of sweet potato waffles to have on hand to make sandwiches.
• Bake or grill some chicken burgers.
• Prep and freeze some pizza calzones.
• Cook the chicken, rice and beans for burritos.

Need more ideas? Check out the full gallery of weekly meal plans here. 

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Looking for some ways to use your fresh spring produce? Here’s a roundup with a week of spring meal ideas to inspire you!

Hi Friends!

Time for more meal planning help! As you’re planning your menu for next week, take a look at this week of spring meal ideas!

Make them all or just make a few but hopefully this round up will give you some new ideas and inspiration for using up all of the delicious spring produce that’s currently in season!

Ready? Here we go!

 Breakfast

• Easy Spinach Artichoke Quiche Cups via Gimme Some Oven
  • Make some extra to freeze for a busy morning!
• Scrambled Eggs & Roasted Asparagus Toasts via FoodieCrush
  • Skip the bread and just add some roasted veggies to your eggs if you want!
• Triple Berry Baked Oatmeal via Happy Healthy Mama
  • No need for all three berries if you don’t have them all on hand!
• Avocado Green Tea Power Shake via All Day I Dream About Food
  • Perfect for breakfast after a morning workout!
• Carrot Cake Pancakes via Cookie + Kate
  • Like having dessert for breakfast!

Lunch

• Vietnamese Chicken Salad via A Spicy Perspective
  • Sub tofu for chicken for a meatless option!
• Easy Springtime Crockpot Minestrone via How Sweet Eats
  • Change up the veggies based on what you have on hand/what you like
• Spring Harvest Buddha Bowls via With Food and Love
  • Swap meat for the beans if that’s your thing!
• Chicken Sandwich with Green Pea Spread via The Sweets Life
  • Feel free to add some extra veggies!
• Roasted Spring Vegetable Cobb Salad via Iowa Girl Eats
  • Try grilling the veggies instead if it’s warm enough!

 Dinner

• Green Goddess Pasta via Healthy Delicious
  • Could easily be served with a side of grilled fish, meat or shrimp
• Asparagus, Potato & Leek Soup via Taste Yummies
  • Serve it with a big salad for a light spring meal!
• Citrus Roasted Salmon with Spring Pea Sauce via The Corner Kitchen
  • Try to add fish to your menu at least once a week!
• Chicken, Arugula & Radish Pizza via Cooking Light
  • Take your pizza night to a new level.
• Spring Vegetable Pad Thai via Feasting at Home
  • You could easily sub chicken or tofu!

If you’re adding some of these to your meal plan, be sure to spend a little time food prepping as well to make your week easier!

Here are some ideas:

• Make a double batch of quiche cups. Freeze half for later and have the other half on hand for a grab and go breakfast.
• Bake a batch of oatmeals. Simply cut and reheat throughout the week.
• Make some pancakes ahead of time, or just shred the carrots so you can whip up the batter quickly.
• Prep the crockpot minestrone so all you have to do is dump it in and turn it on one night during the week.
• Roast or grill your veggies for the cobb salad and hard boil some eggs while you’re at it!
• Slice the veggies for the buddha bowl and salad for quick assembly.
• Cook a batch of dried beans and freeze some for later.
• Grill or bake some chicken so you can easily slice it to top salads and pizza.
• Make the spring pea sauce for your salmon.
• Chop the veggies for the pad thai.
• Make a batch of soup.

Want more ideas? Check out the full gallery of weekly meal plans here!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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