Bare Essentials Grocery Meal Ideas

monday, tuesday, wednesday
Day Total Calories
1451
0
(1451 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
91g
Carbs
133g
Protein
60g
Fat
Fiber
33g
Added Sugar
4g
breakfast @ 8:00 am
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lunch @ 12:30 pm
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dinner @ 7:30 pm
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thursday, friday
Day Total Calories
1550
0
(1550 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
109g
Carbs
95g
Protein
86g
Fat
Fiber
23g
Added Sugar
2g
breakfast @ 8:00 am
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lunch @ 12:30 pm
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dinner @ 7:30 pm
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saturday, sunday
Day Total Calories
1511
0
(1511 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
95g
Carbs
108g
Protein
80g
Fat
Fiber
24g
Added Sugar
g
breakfast @ 8:00 am
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lunch @ 12:30 pm
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dinner @ 7:30 pm
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monday

Calories
1451
92g
Carbs
134g
Protein
60g
Fat
Fiber
35g
Added Sugar
4g

2% Plain Greek Yogurt with Frozen Berries

Fruit
190 calories (190 calories per serving)
22g
Carbs
17g
Protein
3g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Yogurt, plain, Greek, 2%, single-serving container - 110 calories
1 cup Raspberries, frozen, not sweetened - 80 calories

Directions

  1. Let berries melt for a few minutes before adding them to the plain yogurt – their juices will really mix in so you don’t need to buy a flavored yogurt.
  2. If you’re on the go: Add the berries to the yogurt the night before and refrigerate (no need to let them melt first) in a mason jar.
  3. No dairy? Use a dairy-free yogurt.
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Salmon & Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Starch
573 calories (573 calories per serving)
45g
Carbs
38g
Protein
26g
Fat
Fiber
11g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

4 oz Salmon fillet - 200 calories
½ Avocado, small - 117 calories
½ cup Carrots, shredded or julienned - 23 calories
½ Cucumber, medium - 21 calories
1 cup Cabbage, shredded - 16 calories
½ cup Quinoa, cooked - 111 calories
1 Seaweed snacks, single serving pack - 30 calories
1 Tbsp Sesame seeds (Tbsp) - 50 calories
2 Tbsp Red wine vinegar (Tbsp) - 6 calories

Directions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray it with an oil spray. Bake salmon filet for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F, or until flakes easily.
  2. Chop cucumber into small pieces, cube avocado, and shred (or cut with scissors) seaweed snacks.
  3. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and top with red wine vinegar and sesame seeds.
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Sauerkraut Turkey Wraps with 1/2 Avocado

286 calories (286 calories per serving)
9g
Carbs
29g
Protein
15g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

4 oz Deli slices, turkey - 120 calories
2 Tbsp Sauerkraut - 5 calories
½ Avocado, medium - 161 calories

Directions

  1. Slice avocado.
  2. Layer turkey with sauerkraut and avocado slices.
  3. Roll to make a “wrap.”
  4. Note: When choosing deli meat, look for organic and “no nitrates” if possible.
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

402 calories (402 calories per serving)
15g
Carbs
49g
Protein
16g
Fat
Fiber
6g
Added Sugar
4g
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Ingredients

6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw - 190 calories
1½ cups Broccoli - 36 calories
2 Tbsp Peanut sauce - 80 calories
⅛ cup Peanuts (cups) - 96 calories
⅛ tsp Red pepper flakes - 0 calories

Directions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  2. Spray a pan with an oil spray, add in garlic.
  3. Cook for 7-8 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently.
  4. Add in broccoli, peanuts, and red pepper flakes for ~5 minutes on low heat.
  5. Add in peanut sauce at the end.
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tuesday

Calories
1451
92g
Carbs
134g
Protein
60g
Fat
Fiber
35g
Added Sugar
4g

2% Plain Greek Yogurt with Frozen Berries

Fruit
190 calories (190 calories per serving)
22g
Carbs
17g
Protein
3g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Yogurt, plain, Greek, 2%, single-serving container - 110 calories
1 cup Raspberries, frozen, not sweetened - 80 calories

Directions

  1. Let berries melt for a few minutes before adding them to the plain yogurt – their juices will really mix in so you don’t need to buy a flavored yogurt.
  2. If you’re on the go: Add the berries to the yogurt the night before and refrigerate (no need to let them melt first) in a mason jar.
  3. No dairy? Use a dairy-free yogurt.
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Salmon & Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Starch
573 calories (573 calories per serving)
45g
Carbs
38g
Protein
26g
Fat
Fiber
11g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

4 oz Salmon fillet - 200 calories
½ Avocado, small - 117 calories
½ cup Carrots, shredded or julienned - 23 calories
½ Cucumber, medium - 21 calories
1 cup Cabbage, shredded - 16 calories
½ cup Quinoa, cooked - 111 calories
1 Seaweed snacks, single serving pack - 30 calories
1 Tbsp Sesame seeds (Tbsp) - 50 calories
2 Tbsp Red wine vinegar (Tbsp) - 6 calories

Directions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray it with an oil spray. Bake salmon filet for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F, or until flakes easily.
  2. Chop cucumber into small pieces, cube avocado, and shred (or cut with scissors) seaweed snacks.
  3. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and top with red wine vinegar and sesame seeds.
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Sauerkraut Turkey Wraps with 1/2 Avocado

286 calories (286 calories per serving)
9g
Carbs
29g
Protein
15g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

4 oz Deli slices, turkey - 120 calories
2 Tbsp Sauerkraut - 5 calories
½ Avocado, medium - 161 calories

Directions

  1. Slice avocado.
  2. Layer turkey with sauerkraut and avocado slices.
  3. Roll to make a “wrap.”
  4. Note: When choosing deli meat, look for organic and “no nitrates” if possible.
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

402 calories (402 calories per serving)
15g
Carbs
49g
Protein
16g
Fat
Fiber
6g
Added Sugar
4g
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Ingredients

6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw - 190 calories
1½ cups Broccoli - 36 calories
2 Tbsp Peanut sauce - 80 calories
⅛ cup Peanuts (cups) - 96 calories
⅛ tsp Red pepper flakes - 0 calories

Directions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  2. Spray a pan with an oil spray, add in garlic.
  3. Cook for 7-8 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently.
  4. Add in broccoli, peanuts, and red pepper flakes for ~5 minutes on low heat.
  5. Add in peanut sauce at the end.
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wednesday

Calories
1451
92g
Carbs
134g
Protein
60g
Fat
Fiber
35g
Added Sugar
4g

2% Plain Greek Yogurt with Frozen Berries

Fruit
190 calories (190 calories per serving)
22g
Carbs
17g
Protein
3g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Yogurt, plain, Greek, 2%, single-serving container - 110 calories
1 cup Raspberries, frozen, not sweetened - 80 calories

Directions

  1. Let berries melt for a few minutes before adding them to the plain yogurt – their juices will really mix in so you don’t need to buy a flavored yogurt.
  2. If you’re on the go: Add the berries to the yogurt the night before and refrigerate (no need to let them melt first) in a mason jar.
  3. No dairy? Use a dairy-free yogurt.
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Salmon & Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Starch
573 calories (573 calories per serving)
45g
Carbs
38g
Protein
26g
Fat
Fiber
11g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

4 oz Salmon fillet - 200 calories
½ Avocado, small - 117 calories
½ cup Carrots, shredded or julienned - 23 calories
½ Cucumber, medium - 21 calories
1 cup Cabbage, shredded - 16 calories
½ cup Quinoa, cooked - 111 calories
1 Seaweed snacks, single serving pack - 30 calories
1 Tbsp Sesame seeds (Tbsp) - 50 calories
2 Tbsp Red wine vinegar (Tbsp) - 6 calories

Directions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray it with an oil spray. Bake salmon filet for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F, or until flakes easily.
  2. Chop cucumber into small pieces, cube avocado, and shred (or cut with scissors) seaweed snacks.
  3. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and top with red wine vinegar and sesame seeds.
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Sauerkraut Turkey Wraps with 1/2 Avocado

286 calories (286 calories per serving)
9g
Carbs
29g
Protein
15g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

4 oz Deli slices, turkey - 120 calories
2 Tbsp Sauerkraut - 5 calories
½ Avocado, medium - 161 calories

Directions

  1. Slice avocado.
  2. Layer turkey with sauerkraut and avocado slices.
  3. Roll to make a “wrap.”
  4. Note: When choosing deli meat, look for organic and “no nitrates” if possible.
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

402 calories (402 calories per serving)
15g
Carbs
49g
Protein
16g
Fat
Fiber
6g
Added Sugar
4g
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Ingredients

6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw - 190 calories
1½ cups Broccoli - 36 calories
2 Tbsp Peanut sauce - 80 calories
⅛ cup Peanuts (cups) - 96 calories
⅛ tsp Red pepper flakes - 0 calories

Directions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  2. Spray a pan with an oil spray, add in garlic.
  3. Cook for 7-8 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently.
  4. Add in broccoli, peanuts, and red pepper flakes for ~5 minutes on low heat.
  5. Add in peanut sauce at the end.
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thursday

Calories
1551
109g
Carbs
96g
Protein
87g
Fat
Fiber
23g
Added Sugar
2g

Fried Egg Guac Toast

Starch
280 calories (280 calories per serving)
24g
Carbs
10g
Protein
15g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
2g
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Ingredients

1 Egg, large - 72 calories
1 Bread, thick, whole wheat, slice - 120 calories
⅛ cup Guacamole - 53 calories
1 tsp Butter (tsp) - 36 calories
⅛ tsp Salt - 0 calories
⅛ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a pan
  2. Fry egg to desired consistency
  3. Toast slice of bread
  4. Top bread with guac, egg, and seasonings. Enjoy!
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Turkey Roll Ups with Apple

Fruit
464 calories (464 calories per serving)
44g
Carbs
40g
Protein
17g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Apple, small - 77 calories
4 oz Deli slices, turkey - 120 calories
1 oz Cheese, sliced cheese, full fat/ regular - 110 calories
2 Tbsp Tzatziki sauce - 80 calories
1 cup Carrots, baby - 45 calories
1 Cucumber, small - 32 calories

Directions

  1. Slice cheese in half; roll half with 1 Tbsp tzatziki sauce into 2 oz deli turkey (so make 2 wraps. total)
  2. Slice cucumber
  3. No deli meat? Use tofurkey slices or make a bento box with nuts. No dairy? Have some nuts on the side.
  4. Note: When choosing deli meat, look for organic and “no nitrates” if possible.
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Apple “Cookies” with Peanut Butter

Fruit
359 calories (359 calories per serving)
30g
Carbs
12g
Protein
24g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Apple, small - 77 calories
3 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) - 282 calories
¼ tsp Cinnamon - 0 calories

Directions

  1. Slice apple as depicted in picture 
  2. Spread peanut butter on each slice 
  3. Top with cinnamon
  4. No nuts? Use a seed butter e.g. sunflower seed butter
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Big Mac Salad with Avocado

447 calories (447 calories per serving)
11g
Carbs
33g
Protein
30g
Fat
Fiber
3g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

2 cups Leafy greens, lettuce, raw - 10 calories
4 oz Ground beef, 93% lean, raw - 170 calories
½ cup Beans & legumes, kidney beans, cooked - 112 calories
¼ cup Cheese, shredded, cheddar - 114 calories
1 oz Pickles, chip-cut - 0 calories
½ cup Tomatoes, grape - 16 calories
⅛ Onion, red - 6 calories
¼ Avocado, small - 58 calories
1 Tbsp Creamy dressing (e.g. ranch), regular (more than 50 calories per 2 tbsp) - 74 calories
¼ tsp Salt - 0 calories
⅛ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

Directions

Swap kidney beans for ground beef, skipping Step 1 unless you prefer warm beans.
If so, lightly heat kidney beans on the stove or microwave.

  1. Spray a pan with an oil spray. Add in beef & stir fry until no longer pink, ~7 minutes.
  2. Dice onion and avocado, halve tomatoes. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Top with salt & dressing.
  4. Note: I’m using ranch dressing here, but you can use 1000 Island, or whatever else you like.
  5. No beef? Use ground turkey or the vegetarian swap. No dairy? Use more avocado and a vinaigrette.
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friday

Calories
1551
109g
Carbs
96g
Protein
87g
Fat
Fiber
23g
Added Sugar
2g

Fried Egg Guac Toast

Starch
280 calories (280 calories per serving)
24g
Carbs
10g
Protein
15g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
2g
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Ingredients

1 Egg, large - 72 calories
1 Bread, thick, whole wheat, slice - 120 calories
⅛ cup Guacamole - 53 calories
1 tsp Butter (tsp) - 36 calories
⅛ tsp Salt - 0 calories
⅛ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a pan
  2. Fry egg to desired consistency
  3. Toast slice of bread
  4. Top bread with guac, egg, and seasonings. Enjoy!
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Turkey Roll Ups with Apple

Fruit
464 calories (464 calories per serving)
44g
Carbs
40g
Protein
17g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Apple, small - 77 calories
4 oz Deli slices, turkey - 120 calories
1 oz Cheese, sliced cheese, full fat/ regular - 110 calories
2 Tbsp Tzatziki sauce - 80 calories
1 cup Carrots, baby - 45 calories
1 Cucumber, small - 32 calories

Directions

  1. Slice cheese in half; roll half with 1 Tbsp tzatziki sauce into 2 oz deli turkey (so make 2 wraps. total)
  2. Slice cucumber
  3. No deli meat? Use tofurkey slices or make a bento box with nuts. No dairy? Have some nuts on the side.
  4. Note: When choosing deli meat, look for organic and “no nitrates” if possible.
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Apple “Cookies” with Peanut Butter

Fruit
359 calories (359 calories per serving)
30g
Carbs
12g
Protein
24g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Apple, small - 77 calories
3 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) - 282 calories
¼ tsp Cinnamon - 0 calories

Directions

  1. Slice apple as depicted in picture 
  2. Spread peanut butter on each slice 
  3. Top with cinnamon
  4. No nuts? Use a seed butter e.g. sunflower seed butter
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Big Mac Salad with Avocado

447 calories (447 calories per serving)
11g
Carbs
33g
Protein
30g
Fat
Fiber
3g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

2 cups Leafy greens, lettuce, raw - 10 calories
4 oz Ground beef, 93% lean, raw - 170 calories
½ cup Beans & legumes, kidney beans, cooked - 112 calories
¼ cup Cheese, shredded, cheddar - 114 calories
1 oz Pickles, chip-cut - 0 calories
½ cup Tomatoes, grape - 16 calories
⅛ Onion, red - 6 calories
¼ Avocado, small - 58 calories
1 Tbsp Creamy dressing (e.g. ranch), regular (more than 50 calories per 2 tbsp) - 74 calories
¼ tsp Salt - 0 calories
⅛ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

Directions

Swap kidney beans for ground beef, skipping Step 1 unless you prefer warm beans.
If so, lightly heat kidney beans on the stove or microwave.

  1. Spray a pan with an oil spray. Add in beef & stir fry until no longer pink, ~7 minutes.
  2. Dice onion and avocado, halve tomatoes. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Top with salt & dressing.
  4. Note: I’m using ranch dressing here, but you can use 1000 Island, or whatever else you like.
  5. No beef? Use ground turkey or the vegetarian swap. No dairy? Use more avocado and a vinaigrette.
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saturday

Calories
1512
97g
Carbs
109g
Protein
81g
Fat
Fiber
24g
Added Sugar
g

Oatmeal with Peanut Butter and Banana

Starch
Fruit
349 calories (349 calories per serving)
57g
Carbs
10g
Protein
11g
Fat
Fiber
8g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

½ cup Oatmeal, dry oats (uncooked) - 150 calories
1 Banana - 105 calories
1 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) - 94 calories
¼ tsp Cinnamon - 0 calories

Directions

  1. Mix oatmeal with water & microwave to desired consistency
  2. Top with nut butter, banana, and cinnamon.
  3. Feel free to swap out any nut/seed butter you prefer
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Probiotic Tuna Salad

328 calories (328 calories per serving)
21g
Carbs
34g
Protein
12g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Tuna, canned (1 can) - 120 calories
1 Cucumber, medium - 42 calories
½ cup Celery stalks, chopped in half - 8 calories
⅛ Onion, red - 6 calories
½ Avocado, small - 117 calories
1 oz Pickles, chip-cut - 0 calories
½ Lemon, Whole - 11 calories
1 Tbsp Furikake seasoning (seaweed seasoning) - 25 calories

Directions

  1. Dice onion, cucumber, celery, avocado, and pickles
  2. Mix all ingredients together
  3. Top with lemon juice and seasoning
  4. Enjoy!
  5. No tuna? Use white beans. No Furikake seasoning? Use salt & pepper.
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2 Hard Boiled Egg And 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

Directions

  1. Hard boil eggs
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Quick Cheesy Protein Casserole

530 calories (530 calories per serving)
15g
Carbs
38g
Protein
35g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1½ cups Broccoli, frozen - 47 calories
4 oz Ground beef, 93% lean, raw - 170 calories
½ cup Beans & legumes, kidney beans, cooked - 112 calories
¼ cup Cheese, Mexican, shredded - 114 calories
½ cup Alfredo sauce - 200 calories
⅛ tsp Garlic salt - 0 calories

Directions

Swap beef for kidney beans in Step 4.
Drain and rinse the beans, then add them to the dish as directed, cooking until heated through.

  1. Note: This recipe works best when making multiple servings at once
  2. Preheat oven to 375 F
  3. Spray a pan with an oil spray, stir fry broccoli and ground beef until foods have cooked through
  4. Add those contents to an oven-safe pan
  5. Add in Alfredo and seasonings, mix everything so it’s combined
  6. Top with cheese
  7. Bake for 15 minutes
  8. No dairy? Use pesto instead of Alfredo, and top with diced avocado after cooking. No meat? Use beans.
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sunday

Calories
1512
97g
Carbs
109g
Protein
81g
Fat
Fiber
24g
Added Sugar
g

Oatmeal with Peanut Butter and Banana

Starch
Fruit
349 calories (349 calories per serving)
57g
Carbs
10g
Protein
11g
Fat
Fiber
8g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

½ cup Oatmeal, dry oats (uncooked) - 150 calories
1 Banana - 105 calories
1 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) - 94 calories
¼ tsp Cinnamon - 0 calories

Directions

  1. Mix oatmeal with water & microwave to desired consistency
  2. Top with nut butter, banana, and cinnamon.
  3. Feel free to swap out any nut/seed butter you prefer
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Probiotic Tuna Salad

328 calories (328 calories per serving)
21g
Carbs
34g
Protein
12g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1 Tuna, canned (1 can) - 120 calories
1 Cucumber, medium - 42 calories
½ cup Celery stalks, chopped in half - 8 calories
⅛ Onion, red - 6 calories
½ Avocado, small - 117 calories
1 oz Pickles, chip-cut - 0 calories
½ Lemon, Whole - 11 calories
1 Tbsp Furikake seasoning (seaweed seasoning) - 25 calories

Directions

  1. Dice onion, cucumber, celery, avocado, and pickles
  2. Mix all ingredients together
  3. Top with lemon juice and seasoning
  4. Enjoy!
  5. No tuna? Use white beans. No Furikake seasoning? Use salt & pepper.
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2 Hard Boiled Egg And 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

Directions

  1. Hard boil eggs
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Quick Cheesy Protein Casserole

530 calories (530 calories per serving)
15g
Carbs
38g
Protein
35g
Fat
Fiber
9g
Added Sugar
g
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Ingredients

1½ cups Broccoli, frozen - 47 calories
4 oz Ground beef, 93% lean, raw - 170 calories
½ cup Beans & legumes, kidney beans, cooked - 112 calories
¼ cup Cheese, Mexican, shredded - 114 calories
½ cup Alfredo sauce - 200 calories
⅛ tsp Garlic salt - 0 calories

Directions

Swap beef for kidney beans in Step 4.
Drain and rinse the beans, then add them to the dish as directed, cooking until heated through.

  1. Note: This recipe works best when making multiple servings at once
  2. Preheat oven to 375 F
  3. Spray a pan with an oil spray, stir fry broccoli and ground beef until foods have cooked through
  4. Add those contents to an oven-safe pan
  5. Add in Alfredo and seasonings, mix everything so it’s combined
  6. Top with cheese
  7. Bake for 15 minutes
  8. No dairy? Use pesto instead of Alfredo, and top with diced avocado after cooking. No meat? Use beans.
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