Tag: meal prep
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Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad (Trader Joe’s Meal Prep Winner)
If you know me, you know I’m picky about chicken. Texture matters. Flavor matters. If it tastes rubbery or reheated? I’m out. The only one I use for this salad is the Trader Joe’s Organic Grilled Chicken Breast with Rib Meat — the white and green bag. Not the other version. Not the dry one.…
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Cozy Turkey, Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
(Lou-Approved, Ruby-Obsessed) I didn’t originally plan to make chili. I wanted to make chili — but with a very specific goal in mind: win over Lou, who is famously not a chili guy… but is a huge sweet potato fan. My hope was that the sweet potatoes would soften the whole situation and turn this…
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High protein spinach dip
There are some recipes that feel nostalgic — and spinach dip is one of them. It shows up at holidays, book clubs, girls’ nights, and random afternoons when you just want something creamy and snacky. This version keeps all the classic spinach dip flavor you love, but lightens things up with protein-rich cottage cheese and…
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✨ Beauty Bark (Salted Caramel Edition) ✨
This isn’t just dessert… it’s glow in a bite. Packed with skin-loving ingredients, collagen-boosting protein, and fiber to keep you fueled, this freezer bark is your sweet treat with a serious beauty bonus. 🛒 Ingredients 2 ripe bananas, sliced into ⅛” rounds 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1–2 tablespoons almond milk 42 g Vital Proteins…
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Cranberry Turkey Meatballs (High-Protein & Thanksgiving-Inspired)
If you’ve ever wished you could bottle up the cozy, comforting flavors of Thanksgiving and enjoy them any time of year—these cranberry turkey meatballs are exactly what you need. They’re savory, slightly sweet, full of holiday nostalgia, and packed with protein and fiber to keep them macro-friendly. What makes them special? The addition of tart…
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Healthy Street Corn Chicken Bake
When you need a quick, flavorful, and protein-packed dinner, this Healthy Street Corn Chicken Bake will be your new weeknight hero. It’s everything we love about elote (Mexican street corn) turned into a lightened-up, high-protein main dish—with veggies tucked right in, minimal cleanup, and plenty of flavor. Even better? This recipe is easy to prep…
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Grillo’s Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
If you’re a dill pickle lover, this recipe is about to become your new go-to. It’s creamy, crunchy, tangy, and packed with flavor—all while being quick enough to whip up on a busy weeknight. Using Kirkland canned chicken as the base makes this recipe both affordable and pantry-friendly, while Grillo’s pickles add that signature fresh…
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Breakfast cookies
Mornings during the school year can feel like a sprint — getting everyone dressed, fed, and out the door on time. That’s why I love having a batch of these 4-ingredient breakfast cookies ready to go. They’re soft, chewy, naturally sweetened with banana, and perfect for grab-and-go mornings. These cookies also double as a healthy…
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Cottage Cheese Turkey Meatballs
Calling all meal preppers! You’re going to love these high protein, flavorful meatballs that can be used in so many ways. They are easy to make and have great macros making them a perfect snack or ingredient as part of a meal. We use these meatballs for the traditional pairing with sauce and noodles or…
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Greek Power Bowls
I tend to base my bloggable posts based on the reaction of others when they try my food. If i get minimal mmm’s, i scrap the recipe and try and improve on the concept. If people are asking for the recipe or going back for seconds, i add it to my list of recipes to…
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