1-Week Meal Plan Example

monday, tuesday, wednesday
Day Total Calories
1445
0
(1445 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
73g
Carbs
118g
Protein
78g
Fat
Fiber
19g
Added Sugar
4g
breakfast @ 8:00 am
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2 Hard Boiled Egg & 2 String Cheese

304 calories (304 calories per serving)
2g
Carbs
26g
Protein
22g
Fat
Fiber
g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

2 Egg, large 144 calories
2 Cheese, string cheese, cheddar, full fat/regular 160 calories
3 Tbsp Nuts (Tbsp) 141 calories

Directions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle boil and cook for 9–10 minutes.
  3. Transfer eggs to an ice bath and let cool for a few minutes.
  4. Peel and enjoy, or store peeled or unpeeled in the fridge.

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lunch @ 12:30 pm
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Apple & Cheese Turkey Wraps Box

Fruit
489 calories (489 calories per serving)
30g
Carbs
43g
Protein
24g
Fat
Fiber
8g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

4 oz Deli slices, turkey 120 calories
7½ slice Deli slices, Tofurky 150 calories
1½ oz Cheese, sliced, cheddar, full fat/regular 165 calories
¾ Avocado, small 175 calories
1 Apple, small 77 calories
2 Tbsp Nuts 100 calories
1 Bell pepper, green, medium 27 calories

Directions

  1. Slice apple and cheese into strips.
  2. Make turkey wraps as shown in the picture – use toothpicks if necessary. Have any extra apple slices on the side.
  3. Slice bell pepper and have on the side with nuts.
  4. No nuts? Use seeds. Roasted & salted nuts/seeds are fine.
  5. Note: When choosing deli meat, look for organic and “no nitrates” if possible.
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Whole Grain Crackers & 2 Tbsp Nut Butter

Starch
298 calories (298 calories per serving)
25g
Carbs
10g
Protein
18g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Serving of crackers, whole grain, 110 calories per serving 110 calories
2 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) 188 calories

Directions

  1. Note: Try to choose a whole grain cracker. AkMak or Triscuits are good options available at most stores.
  2. No nuts? Use a seed butter, e.g. sunflower seed butter.
  3. Gluten-free? Use gluten-free crackers.
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dinner @ 7:30 pm
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(Ground) Beef & Broccoli

355 calories (355 calories per serving)
16g
Carbs
39g
Protein
15g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
4g
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Ingredients

5 oz Ground beef, 93% lean, raw 213 calories
1 cup Beans & legumes, black beans, cooked 228 calories
2 cups Broccoli, frozen 62 calories
1 Tbsp Sesame seeds (Tbsp) 50 calories
2 Tbsp Soy Ginger sauce 30 calories
2 Tbsp Soy sauce (Tbsp) 20 calories
1 Tbsp Soy sauce (Tbsp) 10 calories
1 tsp Garlic, minced (tsp) 0 calories

Directions

  1. Spray a pan with an oil spray. Add in garlic. Stir fry beef & broccoli for 5-6 minutes.
  2. Remove broccoli & cut into small pieces. Add back into pan. Stir fry for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add in sauce.
  4. Top with sesame seeds when ready to eat.
  5. Notes: No soy ginger sauce? Use soy sauce or the no sugar added option. No beef? Use ground turkey or the vegetarian option. Fresh or frozen broccoli can be used here – whatever you have! Also, if you have another % lean meat, that is also fine, use what you have.
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thursday, friday
Day Total Calories
1488
0
(1488 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
139g
Carbs
92g
Protein
71g
Fat
Fiber
43g
Added Sugar
1g
breakfast @ 8:00 am
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Whole Milk Plain Yogurt with Frozen Berries

Fruit
220 calories (220 calories per serving)
22g
Carbs
16g
Protein
8g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Yogurt, plain, whole milk, single-serving container 140 calories
1 Yogurt, plain, whole milk, single-serving container, dairy-free 120 calories
1 cup Raspberries, frozen, not sweetened 80 calories

Directions

  1. Add berries to yogurt & mix.
  2. Fresh berries are also fine.
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lunch @ 12:30 pm
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Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Starch
568 calories (568 calories per serving)
54g
Carbs
36g
Protein
24g
Fat
Fiber
15g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

6 oz Chicken thigh, boneless, skinless, raw 190 calories
¾ cup Beans & legumes, White, cooked 165 calories
2 cups Mixed greens 20 calories
3 Carrots, whole, large 75 calories
½ Avocado, small 117 calories
½ cup Quinoa, cooked 111 calories
1 tsp Avocado oil (tsp) 41 calories
1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar 14 calories
⅛ tsp Salt 0 calories
⅛ tsp Pepper, ground 0 calories

Directions

  1. Cook quinoa as instructed on package.
  2. Add oil to a pan, cook chicken thigh ~4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  3. Dice carrots, chicken, and avocado.
  4. Add mixed greens, carrots, chicken, avocado, and (cooled) quinoa to a bowl and top with balsamic vinegar and seasonings.
  5. Enjoy!
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Veg, Cheese, & 1/4 Cup Nuts

357 calories (357 calories per serving)
27g
Carbs
17g
Protein
24g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 cup Carrots, baby 45 calories
1 Cucumber, medium 42 calories
¼ cup Nuts 200 calories
1 Round Wax-Covered Cheese (e.g., Babybel) 70 calories
⅓ cup Nuts 266 calories

Directions

  1. Slice cucumbers, arrange all foods in a box.
  2. String cheese can be an easy substitute if you can’t find wax round cheese.
  3. No nuts? Use seeds.
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dinner @ 7:30 pm
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Low Carb Sausage Jambalaya

344 calories (344 calories per serving)
37g
Carbs
23g
Protein
15g
Fat
Fiber
10g
Added Sugar
1g
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Ingredients

1 cup Tomatoes, canned, crushed 50 calories
1 Sausage, chicken 140 calories
1 Sausage, vegetarian 210 calories
1 Sausage, chicken, no sugar added 80 calories
1½ cups Cauliflower rice, raw (already riced) 57 calories
¼ cup Bell pepper, yellow, diced 10 calories
¼ cup Onion, yellow, diced 7 calories
2 tsp Olive oil (tsp) 80 calories
¼ tsp Garlic salt 0 calories
¼ tsp Paprika 0 calories
¼ tsp Pepper, ground 0 calories

Directions

  1. Dice onion, slice sausage into coin shapes, & chop bell pepper into medium pieces.
  2. Add oil to a pot.
  3. Stir fry diced onion for ~3 minutes on medium-low heat.
  4. Add in sausage & bell pepper for another 3-5 minutes, until sausage is browning.
  5. Add the cauli rice & stir fry for another 3-5 minutes until you see the cauli rice browning.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Add in tomatoes & seasonings.
  7. Let simmer for a minimum of 4-5 minutes.
  8. Note: I personally like these sausage brands, but choose whatever brand you have access to! Trader Joe’s, Fra’Mani, Teton, Open Nature, & Aidells.
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saturday, sunday
Day Total Calories
1475
0
(1475 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
119g
Carbs
91g
Protein
71g
Fat
Fiber
26g
Added Sugar
18g
breakfast @ 8:00 am
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2 Salmon Cream Cheese Toasts

Starch
405 calories (405 calories per serving)
32g
Carbs
31g
Protein
19g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
2g
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Ingredients

4 oz Smoked salmon 133 calories
6 slice Deli slices, Tofurky 120 calories
2 Bread, thin, whole wheat, slice 140 calories
2 Bread, sourdough, slice 320 calories
4 Tbsp Cream cheese, whipped (Tbsp) 132 calories
½ Avocado, small 117 calories

Directions

  1. Toast bread.
  2. Top with cream cheese and smoked salmon.
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lunch @ 12:30 pm
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Chickpea Stuffed Avocados

Starch
445 calories (445 calories per serving)
42g
Carbs
8g
Protein
27g
Fat
Fiber
14g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Avocado, small 233 calories
½ cup Beans & legumes, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), cooked 134 calories
¼ Onion, red 11 calories
1 tsp Olive oil (tsp) 40 calories
1 tsp Pesto (tsp) 27 calories
1 tsp Pesto, dairy-free (tsp) 27 calories
⅛ tsp Red pepper flakes 0 calories
¼ tsp Salt 0 calories
¼ tsp Basil, dried 0 calories

Directions

  1. Dice red onion.
  2. Mix oil, pesto, chickpeas, red onion & seasonings to make the chickpeas salad.
  3. Slice avocado in half, remove the pit, and fill with the chickpea salad.
  4. If making this recipe before eating it: pour lemon juice over avocados to keep from browning.

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1 Cup Strawberries & 2 Tbsp Melted Chocolate Chips

Starch
Fruit
170 calories (170 calories per serving)
25g
Carbs
3g
Protein
6g
Fat
Fiber
5g
Added Sugar
10g
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Ingredients

2 Tbsp Chocolate chips, semisweet (Tbsp) 120 calories
2 Tbsp Chocolate chips, semisweet, dairy-free (Tbsp) 160 calories
2 Tbsp Chocolate chips, no sugar added (Tbsp) 160 calories
1 cup Strawberries, fresh 50 calories

Directions

  1. Melt chocolate chips on the stove top or in the microwave. If you don’t have time to melt, just eat chocolate chips on the side!
  2. Slice strawberries
  3. Dip.
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dinner @ 7:30 pm
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Peanut & Chicken Lettuce Wraps

455 calories (455 calories per serving)
21g
Carbs
49g
Protein
20g
Fat
Fiber
5g
Added Sugar
6g
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Ingredients

6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw 190 calories
8 oz Tofu, extra firm 190 calories
3 Tbsp Peanut sauce 120 calories
3 Tbsp Peanut sauce, no sugar added 90 calories
2 Tbsp Peanuts (cups) 96 calories
1 tsp Sesame seeds (tsp) 13 calories
2 Lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps 4 calories
1 Cucumber, small 32 calories

Directions

  1. Spray pan with an oil spray. Slice chicken into small pieces.
  2. Cook chicken for ~10 minutes, on medium heat, stirring frequently, until cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from heat, mix with peanuts, sesame seeds, and 2 Tbsp peanut sauce.
  4. Add to lettuce leaves.
  5. Slice cucumber and dip into 1 Tbsp peanut sauce on the side.
  6. Note: I like Whole Food’s Peanut Sauce best, but any store will have their own version! If you want to make your own (100% not necessary!) here’s one: minimalistbaker.com/5-ingredient-peanut-sauce/
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monday

Calories
1446
73g
Carbs
118g
Protein
79g
Fat
Fiber
19g
Added Sugar
4g
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2 Hard Boiled Egg & 2 String Cheese

304 calories (304 calories per serving)
2g
Carbs
26g
Protein
22g
Fat
Fiber
g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

2 Egg, large 144 calories
2 Cheese, string cheese, cheddar, full fat/regular 160 calories
3 Tbsp Nuts (Tbsp) 141 calories

Directions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle boil and cook for 9–10 minutes.
  3. Transfer eggs to an ice bath and let cool for a few minutes.
  4. Peel and enjoy, or store peeled or unpeeled in the fridge.

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Apple & Cheese Turkey Wraps Box

Fruit
489 calories (489 calories per serving)
30g
Carbs
43g
Protein
24g
Fat
Fiber
8g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

4 oz Deli slices, turkey 120 calories
7½ slice Deli slices, Tofurky 150 calories
1½ oz Cheese, sliced, cheddar, full fat/regular 165 calories
¾ Avocado, small 175 calories
1 Apple, small 77 calories
2 Tbsp Nuts 100 calories
1 Bell pepper, green, medium 27 calories

Directions

  1. Slice apple and cheese into strips.
  2. Make turkey wraps as shown in the picture – use toothpicks if necessary. Have any extra apple slices on the side.
  3. Slice bell pepper and have on the side with nuts.
  4. No nuts? Use seeds. Roasted & salted nuts/seeds are fine.
  5. Note: When choosing deli meat, look for organic and “no nitrates” if possible.
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Whole Grain Crackers & 2 Tbsp Nut Butter

Starch
298 calories (298 calories per serving)
25g
Carbs
10g
Protein
18g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Serving of crackers, whole grain, 110 calories per serving 110 calories
2 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) 188 calories

Directions

  1. Note: Try to choose a whole grain cracker. AkMak or Triscuits are good options available at most stores.
  2. No nuts? Use a seed butter, e.g. sunflower seed butter.
  3. Gluten-free? Use gluten-free crackers.
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(Ground) Beef & Broccoli

355 calories (355 calories per serving)
16g
Carbs
39g
Protein
15g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
4g
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Ingredients

5 oz Ground beef, 93% lean, raw 213 calories
1 cup Beans & legumes, black beans, cooked 228 calories
2 cups Broccoli, frozen 62 calories
1 Tbsp Sesame seeds (Tbsp) 50 calories
2 Tbsp Soy Ginger sauce 30 calories
2 Tbsp Soy sauce (Tbsp) 20 calories
1 Tbsp Soy sauce (Tbsp) 10 calories
1 tsp Garlic, minced (tsp) 0 calories

Directions

  1. Spray a pan with an oil spray. Add in garlic. Stir fry beef & broccoli for 5-6 minutes.
  2. Remove broccoli & cut into small pieces. Add back into pan. Stir fry for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add in sauce.
  4. Top with sesame seeds when ready to eat.
  5. Notes: No soy ginger sauce? Use soy sauce or the no sugar added option. No beef? Use ground turkey or the vegetarian option. Fresh or frozen broccoli can be used here – whatever you have! Also, if you have another % lean meat, that is also fine, use what you have.
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tuesday

Calories
1446
73g
Carbs
118g
Protein
79g
Fat
Fiber
19g
Added Sugar
4g
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2 Hard Boiled Egg & 2 String Cheese

304 calories (304 calories per serving)
2g
Carbs
26g
Protein
22g
Fat
Fiber
g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

2 Egg, large 144 calories
2 Cheese, string cheese, cheddar, full fat/regular 160 calories
3 Tbsp Nuts (Tbsp) 141 calories

Directions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle boil and cook for 9–10 minutes.
  3. Transfer eggs to an ice bath and let cool for a few minutes.
  4. Peel and enjoy, or store peeled or unpeeled in the fridge.

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Apple & Cheese Turkey Wraps Box

Fruit
489 calories (489 calories per serving)
30g
Carbs
43g
Protein
24g
Fat
Fiber
8g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

4 oz Deli slices, turkey 120 calories
7½ slice Deli slices, Tofurky 150 calories
1½ oz Cheese, sliced, cheddar, full fat/regular 165 calories
¾ Avocado, small 175 calories
1 Apple, small 77 calories
2 Tbsp Nuts 100 calories
1 Bell pepper, green, medium 27 calories

Directions

  1. Slice apple and cheese into strips.
  2. Make turkey wraps as shown in the picture – use toothpicks if necessary. Have any extra apple slices on the side.
  3. Slice bell pepper and have on the side with nuts.
  4. No nuts? Use seeds. Roasted & salted nuts/seeds are fine.
  5. Note: When choosing deli meat, look for organic and “no nitrates” if possible.
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Whole Grain Crackers & 2 Tbsp Nut Butter

Starch
298 calories (298 calories per serving)
25g
Carbs
10g
Protein
18g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Serving of crackers, whole grain, 110 calories per serving 110 calories
2 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) 188 calories

Directions

  1. Note: Try to choose a whole grain cracker. AkMak or Triscuits are good options available at most stores.
  2. No nuts? Use a seed butter, e.g. sunflower seed butter.
  3. Gluten-free? Use gluten-free crackers.
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(Ground) Beef & Broccoli

355 calories (355 calories per serving)
16g
Carbs
39g
Protein
15g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
4g
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Ingredients

5 oz Ground beef, 93% lean, raw 213 calories
1 cup Beans & legumes, black beans, cooked 228 calories
2 cups Broccoli, frozen 62 calories
1 Tbsp Sesame seeds (Tbsp) 50 calories
2 Tbsp Soy Ginger sauce 30 calories
2 Tbsp Soy sauce (Tbsp) 20 calories
1 Tbsp Soy sauce (Tbsp) 10 calories
1 tsp Garlic, minced (tsp) 0 calories

Directions

  1. Spray a pan with an oil spray. Add in garlic. Stir fry beef & broccoli for 5-6 minutes.
  2. Remove broccoli & cut into small pieces. Add back into pan. Stir fry for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add in sauce.
  4. Top with sesame seeds when ready to eat.
  5. Notes: No soy ginger sauce? Use soy sauce or the no sugar added option. No beef? Use ground turkey or the vegetarian option. Fresh or frozen broccoli can be used here – whatever you have! Also, if you have another % lean meat, that is also fine, use what you have.
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wednesday

Calories
1446
73g
Carbs
118g
Protein
79g
Fat
Fiber
19g
Added Sugar
4g
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2 Hard Boiled Egg & 2 String Cheese

304 calories (304 calories per serving)
2g
Carbs
26g
Protein
22g
Fat
Fiber
g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

2 Egg, large 144 calories
2 Cheese, string cheese, cheddar, full fat/regular 160 calories
3 Tbsp Nuts (Tbsp) 141 calories

Directions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle boil and cook for 9–10 minutes.
  3. Transfer eggs to an ice bath and let cool for a few minutes.
  4. Peel and enjoy, or store peeled or unpeeled in the fridge.

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Apple & Cheese Turkey Wraps Box

Fruit
489 calories (489 calories per serving)
30g
Carbs
43g
Protein
24g
Fat
Fiber
8g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

4 oz Deli slices, turkey 120 calories
7½ slice Deli slices, Tofurky 150 calories
1½ oz Cheese, sliced, cheddar, full fat/regular 165 calories
¾ Avocado, small 175 calories
1 Apple, small 77 calories
2 Tbsp Nuts 100 calories
1 Bell pepper, green, medium 27 calories

Directions

  1. Slice apple and cheese into strips.
  2. Make turkey wraps as shown in the picture – use toothpicks if necessary. Have any extra apple slices on the side.
  3. Slice bell pepper and have on the side with nuts.
  4. No nuts? Use seeds. Roasted & salted nuts/seeds are fine.
  5. Note: When choosing deli meat, look for organic and “no nitrates” if possible.
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Whole Grain Crackers & 2 Tbsp Nut Butter

Starch
298 calories (298 calories per serving)
25g
Carbs
10g
Protein
18g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Serving of crackers, whole grain, 110 calories per serving 110 calories
2 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) 188 calories

Directions

  1. Note: Try to choose a whole grain cracker. AkMak or Triscuits are good options available at most stores.
  2. No nuts? Use a seed butter, e.g. sunflower seed butter.
  3. Gluten-free? Use gluten-free crackers.
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(Ground) Beef & Broccoli

355 calories (355 calories per serving)
16g
Carbs
39g
Protein
15g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
4g
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Ingredients

5 oz Ground beef, 93% lean, raw 213 calories
1 cup Beans & legumes, black beans, cooked 228 calories
2 cups Broccoli, frozen 62 calories
1 Tbsp Sesame seeds (Tbsp) 50 calories
2 Tbsp Soy Ginger sauce 30 calories
2 Tbsp Soy sauce (Tbsp) 20 calories
1 Tbsp Soy sauce (Tbsp) 10 calories
1 tsp Garlic, minced (tsp) 0 calories

Directions

  1. Spray a pan with an oil spray. Add in garlic. Stir fry beef & broccoli for 5-6 minutes.
  2. Remove broccoli & cut into small pieces. Add back into pan. Stir fry for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add in sauce.
  4. Top with sesame seeds when ready to eat.
  5. Notes: No soy ginger sauce? Use soy sauce or the no sugar added option. No beef? Use ground turkey or the vegetarian option. Fresh or frozen broccoli can be used here – whatever you have! Also, if you have another % lean meat, that is also fine, use what you have.
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thursday

Calories
1489
140g
Carbs
92g
Protein
71g
Fat
Fiber
43g
Added Sugar
1g
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Whole Milk Plain Yogurt with Frozen Berries

Fruit
220 calories (220 calories per serving)
22g
Carbs
16g
Protein
8g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Yogurt, plain, whole milk, single-serving container 140 calories
1 Yogurt, plain, whole milk, single-serving container, dairy-free 120 calories
1 cup Raspberries, frozen, not sweetened 80 calories

Directions

  1. Add berries to yogurt & mix.
  2. Fresh berries are also fine.
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Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Starch
568 calories (568 calories per serving)
54g
Carbs
36g
Protein
24g
Fat
Fiber
15g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

6 oz Chicken thigh, boneless, skinless, raw 190 calories
¾ cup Beans & legumes, White, cooked 165 calories
2 cups Mixed greens 20 calories
3 Carrots, whole, large 75 calories
½ Avocado, small 117 calories
½ cup Quinoa, cooked 111 calories
1 tsp Avocado oil (tsp) 41 calories
1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar 14 calories
⅛ tsp Salt 0 calories
⅛ tsp Pepper, ground 0 calories

Directions

  1. Cook quinoa as instructed on package.
  2. Add oil to a pan, cook chicken thigh ~4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  3. Dice carrots, chicken, and avocado.
  4. Add mixed greens, carrots, chicken, avocado, and (cooled) quinoa to a bowl and top with balsamic vinegar and seasonings.
  5. Enjoy!
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Veg, Cheese, & 1/4 Cup Nuts

357 calories (357 calories per serving)
27g
Carbs
17g
Protein
24g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 cup Carrots, baby 45 calories
1 Cucumber, medium 42 calories
¼ cup Nuts 200 calories
1 Round Wax-Covered Cheese (e.g., Babybel) 70 calories
⅓ cup Nuts 266 calories

Directions

  1. Slice cucumbers, arrange all foods in a box.
  2. String cheese can be an easy substitute if you can’t find wax round cheese.
  3. No nuts? Use seeds.
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Low Carb Sausage Jambalaya

344 calories (344 calories per serving)
37g
Carbs
23g
Protein
15g
Fat
Fiber
10g
Added Sugar
1g
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Ingredients

1 cup Tomatoes, canned, crushed 50 calories
1 Sausage, chicken 140 calories
1 Sausage, vegetarian 210 calories
1 Sausage, chicken, no sugar added 80 calories
1½ cups Cauliflower rice, raw (already riced) 57 calories
¼ cup Bell pepper, yellow, diced 10 calories
¼ cup Onion, yellow, diced 7 calories
2 tsp Olive oil (tsp) 80 calories
¼ tsp Garlic salt 0 calories
¼ tsp Paprika 0 calories
¼ tsp Pepper, ground 0 calories

Directions

  1. Dice onion, slice sausage into coin shapes, & chop bell pepper into medium pieces.
  2. Add oil to a pot.
  3. Stir fry diced onion for ~3 minutes on medium-low heat.
  4. Add in sausage & bell pepper for another 3-5 minutes, until sausage is browning.
  5. Add the cauli rice & stir fry for another 3-5 minutes until you see the cauli rice browning.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Add in tomatoes & seasonings.
  7. Let simmer for a minimum of 4-5 minutes.
  8. Note: I personally like these sausage brands, but choose whatever brand you have access to! Trader Joe’s, Fra’Mani, Teton, Open Nature, & Aidells.
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friday

Calories
1489
140g
Carbs
92g
Protein
71g
Fat
Fiber
43g
Added Sugar
1g
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Whole Milk Plain Yogurt with Frozen Berries

Fruit
220 calories (220 calories per serving)
22g
Carbs
16g
Protein
8g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Yogurt, plain, whole milk, single-serving container 140 calories
1 Yogurt, plain, whole milk, single-serving container, dairy-free 120 calories
1 cup Raspberries, frozen, not sweetened 80 calories

Directions

  1. Add berries to yogurt & mix.
  2. Fresh berries are also fine.
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Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Starch
568 calories (568 calories per serving)
54g
Carbs
36g
Protein
24g
Fat
Fiber
15g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

6 oz Chicken thigh, boneless, skinless, raw 190 calories
¾ cup Beans & legumes, White, cooked 165 calories
2 cups Mixed greens 20 calories
3 Carrots, whole, large 75 calories
½ Avocado, small 117 calories
½ cup Quinoa, cooked 111 calories
1 tsp Avocado oil (tsp) 41 calories
1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar 14 calories
⅛ tsp Salt 0 calories
⅛ tsp Pepper, ground 0 calories

Directions

  1. Cook quinoa as instructed on package.
  2. Add oil to a pan, cook chicken thigh ~4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  3. Dice carrots, chicken, and avocado.
  4. Add mixed greens, carrots, chicken, avocado, and (cooled) quinoa to a bowl and top with balsamic vinegar and seasonings.
  5. Enjoy!
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Veg, Cheese, & 1/4 Cup Nuts

357 calories (357 calories per serving)
27g
Carbs
17g
Protein
24g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 cup Carrots, baby 45 calories
1 Cucumber, medium 42 calories
¼ cup Nuts 200 calories
1 Round Wax-Covered Cheese (e.g., Babybel) 70 calories
⅓ cup Nuts 266 calories

Directions

  1. Slice cucumbers, arrange all foods in a box.
  2. String cheese can be an easy substitute if you can’t find wax round cheese.
  3. No nuts? Use seeds.
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Low Carb Sausage Jambalaya

344 calories (344 calories per serving)
37g
Carbs
23g
Protein
15g
Fat
Fiber
10g
Added Sugar
1g
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Ingredients

1 cup Tomatoes, canned, crushed 50 calories
1 Sausage, chicken 140 calories
1 Sausage, vegetarian 210 calories
1 Sausage, chicken, no sugar added 80 calories
1½ cups Cauliflower rice, raw (already riced) 57 calories
¼ cup Bell pepper, yellow, diced 10 calories
¼ cup Onion, yellow, diced 7 calories
2 tsp Olive oil (tsp) 80 calories
¼ tsp Garlic salt 0 calories
¼ tsp Paprika 0 calories
¼ tsp Pepper, ground 0 calories

Directions

  1. Dice onion, slice sausage into coin shapes, & chop bell pepper into medium pieces.
  2. Add oil to a pot.
  3. Stir fry diced onion for ~3 minutes on medium-low heat.
  4. Add in sausage & bell pepper for another 3-5 minutes, until sausage is browning.
  5. Add the cauli rice & stir fry for another 3-5 minutes until you see the cauli rice browning.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Add in tomatoes & seasonings.
  7. Let simmer for a minimum of 4-5 minutes.
  8. Note: I personally like these sausage brands, but choose whatever brand you have access to! Trader Joe’s, Fra’Mani, Teton, Open Nature, & Aidells.
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saturday

Calories
1475
120g
Carbs
91g
Protein
72g
Fat
Fiber
27g
Added Sugar
18g
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2 Salmon Cream Cheese Toasts

Starch
405 calories (405 calories per serving)
32g
Carbs
31g
Protein
19g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
2g
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Ingredients

4 oz Smoked salmon 133 calories
6 slice Deli slices, Tofurky 120 calories
2 Bread, thin, whole wheat, slice 140 calories
2 Bread, sourdough, slice 320 calories
4 Tbsp Cream cheese, whipped (Tbsp) 132 calories
½ Avocado, small 117 calories

Directions

  1. Toast bread.
  2. Top with cream cheese and smoked salmon.
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Chickpea Stuffed Avocados

Starch
445 calories (445 calories per serving)
42g
Carbs
8g
Protein
27g
Fat
Fiber
14g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Avocado, small 233 calories
½ cup Beans & legumes, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), cooked 134 calories
¼ Onion, red 11 calories
1 tsp Olive oil (tsp) 40 calories
1 tsp Pesto (tsp) 27 calories
1 tsp Pesto, dairy-free (tsp) 27 calories
⅛ tsp Red pepper flakes 0 calories
¼ tsp Salt 0 calories
¼ tsp Basil, dried 0 calories

Directions

  1. Dice red onion.
  2. Mix oil, pesto, chickpeas, red onion & seasonings to make the chickpeas salad.
  3. Slice avocado in half, remove the pit, and fill with the chickpea salad.
  4. If making this recipe before eating it: pour lemon juice over avocados to keep from browning.

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1 Cup Strawberries & 2 Tbsp Melted Chocolate Chips

Starch
Fruit
170 calories (170 calories per serving)
25g
Carbs
3g
Protein
6g
Fat
Fiber
5g
Added Sugar
10g
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Ingredients

2 Tbsp Chocolate chips, semisweet (Tbsp) 120 calories
2 Tbsp Chocolate chips, semisweet, dairy-free (Tbsp) 160 calories
2 Tbsp Chocolate chips, no sugar added (Tbsp) 160 calories
1 cup Strawberries, fresh 50 calories

Directions

  1. Melt chocolate chips on the stove top or in the microwave. If you don’t have time to melt, just eat chocolate chips on the side!
  2. Slice strawberries
  3. Dip.
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Peanut & Chicken Lettuce Wraps

455 calories (455 calories per serving)
21g
Carbs
49g
Protein
20g
Fat
Fiber
5g
Added Sugar
6g
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Ingredients

6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw 190 calories
8 oz Tofu, extra firm 190 calories
3 Tbsp Peanut sauce 120 calories
3 Tbsp Peanut sauce, no sugar added 90 calories
2 Tbsp Peanuts (cups) 96 calories
1 tsp Sesame seeds (tsp) 13 calories
2 Lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps 4 calories
1 Cucumber, small 32 calories

Directions

  1. Spray pan with an oil spray. Slice chicken into small pieces.
  2. Cook chicken for ~10 minutes, on medium heat, stirring frequently, until cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from heat, mix with peanuts, sesame seeds, and 2 Tbsp peanut sauce.
  4. Add to lettuce leaves.
  5. Slice cucumber and dip into 1 Tbsp peanut sauce on the side.
  6. Note: I like Whole Food’s Peanut Sauce best, but any store will have their own version! If you want to make your own (100% not necessary!) here’s one: minimalistbaker.com/5-ingredient-peanut-sauce/
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sunday

Calories
1475
120g
Carbs
91g
Protein
72g
Fat
Fiber
27g
Added Sugar
18g
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2 Salmon Cream Cheese Toasts

Starch
405 calories (405 calories per serving)
32g
Carbs
31g
Protein
19g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
2g
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Ingredients

4 oz Smoked salmon 133 calories
6 slice Deli slices, Tofurky 120 calories
2 Bread, thin, whole wheat, slice 140 calories
2 Bread, sourdough, slice 320 calories
4 Tbsp Cream cheese, whipped (Tbsp) 132 calories
½ Avocado, small 117 calories

Directions

  1. Toast bread.
  2. Top with cream cheese and smoked salmon.
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Chickpea Stuffed Avocados

Starch
445 calories (445 calories per serving)
42g
Carbs
8g
Protein
27g
Fat
Fiber
14g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Avocado, small 233 calories
½ cup Beans & legumes, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), cooked 134 calories
¼ Onion, red 11 calories
1 tsp Olive oil (tsp) 40 calories
1 tsp Pesto (tsp) 27 calories
1 tsp Pesto, dairy-free (tsp) 27 calories
⅛ tsp Red pepper flakes 0 calories
¼ tsp Salt 0 calories
¼ tsp Basil, dried 0 calories

Directions

  1. Dice red onion.
  2. Mix oil, pesto, chickpeas, red onion & seasonings to make the chickpeas salad.
  3. Slice avocado in half, remove the pit, and fill with the chickpea salad.
  4. If making this recipe before eating it: pour lemon juice over avocados to keep from browning.

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1 Cup Strawberries & 2 Tbsp Melted Chocolate Chips

Starch
Fruit
170 calories (170 calories per serving)
25g
Carbs
3g
Protein
6g
Fat
Fiber
5g
Added Sugar
10g
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Ingredients

2 Tbsp Chocolate chips, semisweet (Tbsp) 120 calories
2 Tbsp Chocolate chips, semisweet, dairy-free (Tbsp) 160 calories
2 Tbsp Chocolate chips, no sugar added (Tbsp) 160 calories
1 cup Strawberries, fresh 50 calories

Directions

  1. Melt chocolate chips on the stove top or in the microwave. If you don’t have time to melt, just eat chocolate chips on the side!
  2. Slice strawberries
  3. Dip.
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Peanut & Chicken Lettuce Wraps

455 calories (455 calories per serving)
21g
Carbs
49g
Protein
20g
Fat
Fiber
5g
Added Sugar
6g
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Ingredients

6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw 190 calories
8 oz Tofu, extra firm 190 calories
3 Tbsp Peanut sauce 120 calories
3 Tbsp Peanut sauce, no sugar added 90 calories
2 Tbsp Peanuts (cups) 96 calories
1 tsp Sesame seeds (tsp) 13 calories
2 Lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps 4 calories
1 Cucumber, small 32 calories

Directions

  1. Spray pan with an oil spray. Slice chicken into small pieces.
  2. Cook chicken for ~10 minutes, on medium heat, stirring frequently, until cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from heat, mix with peanuts, sesame seeds, and 2 Tbsp peanut sauce.
  4. Add to lettuce leaves.
  5. Slice cucumber and dip into 1 Tbsp peanut sauce on the side.
  6. Note: I like Whole Food’s Peanut Sauce best, but any store will have their own version! If you want to make your own (100% not necessary!) here’s one: minimalistbaker.com/5-ingredient-peanut-sauce/
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