7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 17-23)

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 17-23)
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A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points.

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 17-23)

Looking for quick lunch ideas? Try my Tuna Sandwich with Avocado or my Air Fryer Salmon Fish Sandwich. Want to meal prep? Check out my Honey Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli Meal Prep Bowls and my Tofu Poke Bowl. What’s your favorite?

With grocery prices soaring, many of us are having to adjust, scale back and/or get more creative with our meals. One of the absolute BEST ways to stay within a budget and maintain healthy eating habits is to MEAL PLAN. You can get more 5-day Budget Friendly Meal Plans by signing up for Relish+ (get a 14-day free trial here!)

Ultimate Skinnytaste Meal Planner

Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner

Get the Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner! The 52 week spiral bound meal planner has weekly meal planning grids you can tear out and put on your fridge if you wish, a 12-week meal plan, 30 (15 new) recipes, and tear-out grocery lists. I love starting my week with gratitude, affirmations and intentions, so I included a space for that as well. I hope you will love this as much as I do!

Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner

Buy the Skinnytaste meal planner here:

A note about WW Points

If you’re following Weight Watchers, all the recipes here have been updated to reflect the new Weight Watchers program, with points displayed under the recipe title. The ww button in the recipe card takes you to the Weight Watchers website where you can see the recipe builder used to determine those points and add it to your day (US only, you must be logged into your account). All cookbook recipes in the cookbook index are also updated!

About The Meal Plan

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. Depending on your goals, you should aim for at least 1500 calories* per day. There’s no one size fits all, this will range by your goals, your age, weight, etc.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Meal Plan:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan.

MONDAY (4/17)
B: Overnight Oats
L: Tuna Sandwich with Avocado and 8 baby carrots
D: Spicy Gochujang Tofu Bowls (recipe x 2)

Total Calories: 984*

TUESDAY (4/18)
B: Overnight Oats
L: Tuna Sandwich with Avocado and 8 baby carrots
D: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Total Calories: 1,046*

WEDNESDAY (4/19)
B: Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese (½ recipe) with 1 ounce avocado and an orange
L: Tuna Sandwich with Avocado and 8 baby carrots
D: Sloppy Joe on a whole wheat bun with a green salad**
Total Calories: 915*

THURSDAY (4/20)
B: Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese (½ recipe) with 1 ounce avocado and an orange
L: LEFTOVER Sloppy Joe Recipe on a whole wheat bun with a green salad
D: One Pan Roasted Potatoes, Sausage and Peppers

Total Calories: 965*

FRIDAY (4/21)
B: Green Smoothie Bowl
L: LEFTOVER Sloppy Joe on a whole wheat bun with a green salad
D: Gochujang-Glazed Salmon with ¾ cup brown rice and Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic and Oil

Total Calories: 1,195*

SATURDAY (4/22)
B: Asparagus Frittata with 1 cup mixed berries
L: Chicken and Lentil Soup with a whole grain roll
D: DINNER OUT

Total Calories: 680*

SUNDAY (4/23)
B: Banana Nut Protein Oats (recipe x 4)
L: LEFTOVER Chicken and Lentil Soup with a whole grain roll
D: The Best Turkey Meatloaf and Garlic Roasted Cauliflower

Total Calories: 1,130*

*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.
**Green salad includes 9 cups mixed greens, 3 scallions, ¾ cup each: tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, chickpeas and 6 tablespoons light vinaigrette.  Set aside 2 servings (with dressing on the side) for Thurs/Fri lunch.

*Google doc

What to Eat This Week. Healthy Meal Plan for April 17, 2023

What to Eat This Week. Healthy Meal Plan for April 17, 2023

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You asked, we answered! Hundreds of Start TODAY members told us they wanted more healthy, balanced meal ideas to help them reach their health goals. This dietitian-designed meal plan will help you learn the building blocks of healthy eating gives and gives you the flexibility to ease into spring and summer.

Planning meals is one of the easiest ways to eat healthier, reduce decision fatigue — no more pondering what’s for dinner at 3 PM — and save money by skipping prepared and takeout meals.

This week’s assortment keeps you on track with easy-to-assemble breakfasts and lunches and low-lift dinners. To plan for the week ahead, review the recipes and make a list of any ingredients you need. Consider whether you’ll be cooking dinner every night or if you’ll double — or triple — a recipe to eat as leftovers later in the week. Then head to the store.

With your kitchen stocked and the menu planned, the next step is making your meals. That’s where the real fun comes: Enjoying a range of healthful fare from cold brew oats to creamy pasta to honey mustard-glazed salmon.

What to Eat This Week, April 17

Start TODAY meal plan for the week of April 17, 2023
Start TODAY meal plan for the week of April 17, 2023

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Breakfast

Eating breakfast is associated with better energy and concentration, so get your day off to the right start with these easy-to-make breakfast options.

Baked Eggs in Avocado

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Avocado and eggs go together like peanut butter and chocolate, don’t you think? While the avocado cups are broiling, spread a piece of whole-grain toast with Greek yogurt and top with smoked salmon and tomato. This will bolster the protein, fiber-rich carbs, and veggies in your meal. 

Cold Brew Overnight Oats

Courtesy Frances Largeman-Roth

Cold brew is the clever liquid base in these wholesome overnight oats. While oats are a fiber-rich satisfying breakfast, most people benefit from getting at least 20 grams of protein in the morning. To help hit this goal, pair your oats with a side of plain or low-sugar yogurt.

Whole Grain Toaster Waffle

Spread waffle with Greek yogurt (plain or low sugar) and top with berries.

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Lunch

This week’s lunches are multi-taskers — both could be transformed into a salad or sandwich. We’ve recommended one of each. Though leftovers are eater’s choice, we think the Edamame-Roasted Corn Succotash would be a perfect packed lunch.

Waldorf Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt

Carrie Parente

Swapping traditional mayo for Greek yogurt doesn’t just save calories, it also boosts nutrition, providing some calcium and gut-nourishing live and active cultures. We suggest serving this dish over salad greens with whole grain crackers on the side, but you could also stuff it into a whole grain pita and have veggies on the side.

Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich

Spread whole grain bread with mayo and grainy mustard and stack with rotisserie chicken, lettuce and tomato. Serve with baby carrots on the side. For a vegetarian option, use mashed chickpeas.

Dinner

This week’s dinner lineup includes numerous timesaving tactics, such as bottled salad dressing, frozen edamame, and a one-pan dinner. If something catches your eye, make enough for leftovers, the ultimate timesaver.

Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard-Glazed Salmon with Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes

TODAY

A balanced sheet-pan dinner means you don’t have to have multiple dishes cooking at once, and clean up is a breeze.

Edamame-Roasted Corn Succotash

Nathan R. Congleton / TODAY

Since edamame is a plant protein, you can easily serve this dish as a meatless main course. However, if you want another easy protein source, have it with store-bought rotisserie chicken.

 Lemon Tarragon Chicken

FitMenCook(TM)

This is a dish that’s hard to mess up. The combo of lemon juice, olive oil and fresh tarragon elevates ordinary boneless chicken thighs in under 20 minutes. Serve over brown rice (from frozen, if desired) and roasted vegetables.

Creamy Kitchen Garden Pasta

Raymond Prado

Pasta is an easy and affordable meal, and this version is the perfect mix of creamy and nourishing. What could be better? 

Caesar Chicken Thighs with Broccoli

Nina Elder

A lettuce-less Caesar? You bet! Store-bought Caesar dressing is an easy way to dress up your next chicken dinner. Since this Caesar has no croutons, serve with a slice of sourdough bread to sop up leftover dressing.

Snacks

Snacks that contain whole food sources of protein and fiber offer a winning formula that keeps you full for hours. Here are a few ideas:

● Medjool dates with nut or nutless butter

● Blueberries over ricotta cheese

● Celery spread with cottage cheese

● Baby carrots dipped in protein-boosted mashed avocado. To make the dip, mash chickpeas or white beans into avocado.

● Apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon and drizzled with tahini

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7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 10-16)

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 10-16)
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points.

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 10-16)

Asparagus always makes me think of spring! In case you missed my post earlier this week, check out these 23 Easy Asparagus Recipes which has some of my favorites like Cream of Asparagus Soup and this Asparagus Bacon Salad. If you have an air fryer, you will love this Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken (which can also be baked in the oven)!

With grocery prices soaring, many of us are having to adjust, scale back and/or get more creative with our meals. One of the absolute BEST ways to stay within a budget and maintain healthy eating habits is to MEAL PLAN. You can get more 5-day Budget Friendly Meal Plans by signing up for Relish+ (get a 14-day free trial here!)

Ultimate Skinnytaste Meal Planner

Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner

Get the Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner! The 52 week spiral bound meal planner has weekly meal planning grids you can tear out and put on your fridge if you wish, a 12-week meal plan, 30 (15 new) recipes, and tear-out grocery lists. I love starting my week with gratitude, affirmations and intentions, so I included a space for that as well. I hope you will love this as much as I do!

Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner

Buy the Skinnytaste meal planner here:

A note about WW Points

All recipe points have been updated to reflect the new WW program, points will display under the recipe title. I will keep the ww button in the recipe card, click on that and it takes you to the Weight Watchers website where you can see the recipe builder used to determine those points and add it to your day (US only, you must be logged into your account). All cookbook recipes in the cookbook index are also updated!

About The Meal Plan

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. Depending on your goals, you should aim for at least 1500 calories* per day. There’s no one size fits all, this will range by your goals, your age, weight, etc.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Meal Plan:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan.

MONDAY (4/10)
B: Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and ½ cup low fat cottage cheese with ½ cup chopped cantaloupe
L: Tuna Egg Salad in lettuce cups
D: Veggie Lo Mein

Total Calories: 908*

TUESDAY (4/11)
B: Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and ½ cup low fat cottage cheese with ½ cup chopped cantaloupe
L: Tuna Egg Salad in lettuce cups
D: Enchilada Turkey Meatloaf with Cilantro Lime Rice
Total Calories: 1,036*

WEDNESDAY (4/12)
B: Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and ½ cup low fat cottage cheese with ½ cup chopped cantaloupe
L: LEFTOVER Enchilada Turkey Meatloaf with Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette (½ recipe)
D: Chicken Parmesan with 1 cup whole wheat pasta and String Beans with Garlic and Oil (recipe x 2)

Total Calories: 1,197*

THURSDAY (4/13)
B: Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and ½ cup low fat cottage cheese with ½ cup chopped cantaloupe
L: LEFTOVER Enchilada Turkey Meatloaf with Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
D: LEFTOVER Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe with 1 cup whole wheat pasta and String Beans with Garlic and Oil

Total Calories: 1,197*

FRIDAY (4/14)
B: Air Fryer Breakfast Banana Split
L: Egg Tomato and Scallion Sandwich with an apple
D: Salmon Caesar Salad with Potato Leek Soup

Total Calories: 1,091*

SATURDAY (4/15)
B: Veggie Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole with 1 cup strawberries
L: Italian Sub Broccoli Salad
D: DINNER OUT

Total Calories: 571*

SUNDAY (4/16)
B: LEFTOVER Veggie Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole with 1 cup strawberries
L: Spicy California Shrimp Stack
D: Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken with Perfect Baked Potato and Parmesan Asparagus Fries

Total Calories: 1,019*

*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

*Google doc

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 3-9)

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 3-9)
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and WW points.

I can’t believe Easter is already here, 2023 is flying by! Looking for a new brunch recipe this year? Try my Artichoke Pie, Bacon Spinach Breakfast Casserole or make a fancy bagel board! If you want something to make in the air fryer these Prosciutto wrapped figs are delicious. I wish everyone a Happy Easter and a Happy Passover!

With grocery prices soaring, many of us are having to adjust, scale back and/or get more creative with our meals. One of the absolute BEST ways to stay within a budget and maintain healthy eating habits is to MEAL PLAN. You can get more 5-day Budget Friendly Meal Plans by signing up for Relish+ (get a 14-day free trial here!)

Ultimate Skinnytaste Meal Planner

Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner

Get the Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner! The 52 week spiral bound meal planner has weekly meal planning grids you can tear out and put on your fridge if you wish, a 12-week meal plan, 30 (15 new) recipes, and tear-out grocery lists. I love starting my week with gratitude, affirmations and intentions, so I included a space for that as well. I hope you will love this as much as I do!

Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner

Buy the Skinnytaste meal planner here:

A note about WW Points

All recipe points have been updated to reflect the new WW program, points will display under the recipe title. I will keep the ww button in the recipe card, click on that and it takes you to the Weight Watchers website where you can see the recipe builder used to determine those points and add it to your day (US only, you must be logged into your account). All cookbook recipes in the cookbook index are also updated!

About The Meal Plan

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. Depending on your goals, you should aim for at least 1500 calories* per day. There’s no one size fits all, this will range by your goals, your age, weight, etc.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Meal Plan:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan.

MONDAY (4/3)
B: Tropical Chia Pudding Breakfast Bowl*
L: Orange and Arugula Salad with Red Onion and Gorgonzola with 4 ounces cooked chicken breast*
D: Greek Mac and Cheese with Spring Pea Soup with Fresh Herbs
Total Calories: 1,171**

TUESDAY (4/4)
B: Tropical Chia Pudding Breakfast Bowl
L: LEFTOVER Greek Mac and Cheese
D: Turkey Enchilada Stuffed Poblanos Rellenos with Fiesta Lime Rice
Total Calories: 1,032**

WEDNESDAY (4/5)
B: Tropical Mango Blueberry Lassi with 2 hard-boiled eggs
L: LEFTOVER Greek Mac and Cheese
D: Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Carrots with Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Total Calories: 1,157**

THURSDAY (4/6)
B: High-Protein Enchilada Scrambled Eggs with ½ cup mixed berries
L: Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing (½ recipe)
D: LEFTOVER Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Carrots with LEFTOVER Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Total Calories: 1,164**

FRIDAY (4/7)
B: High-Protein Enchilada Scrambled Eggs with ½ cup mixed berries
L: Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing
D: Baked Shrimp Hero with 2 cups arugula, 1 tablespoon shaved parmesan and 2 teaspoons light vinaigrette dressing

Total Calories: 1,184**

SATURDAY (4/8)
B: Banana Nut Pancakes with 1 tablespoon melted peanut butter and ½ cup sliced strawberries
L: Loaded “Nacho” Chicken Tostadas
D: DINNER OUT

Total Calories: 564**

SUNDAY (4/9)
B: Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche
L: Classic Deviled Eggs and Asparagus and Feta Tartlet with Phyllo Crust
D: Apricot-Rum Glazed Spiral Ham with Cream of Asparagus Leek Soup with Creme Fraiche and Layered Potato Cups with Spring Herbs and Leeks

Total Calories: 860**

*Prep Chia Pudding and chicken for Monday on Sunday night.
**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

*Google doc

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 26-April 2)

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 26-April 2)
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and WW points.

As spring and warmer weather get closer every day, my salad cravings (and visions of farmers markets) begin. I love a good salad! In addition to the salads in this weeks meal plan, some of my other favorites are Salmon Caesar Salad, Chopped Feta Salad and my Chickpea Tuna Salad.

With grocery prices soaring, many of us are having to adjust, scale back and/or get more creative with our meals. One of the absolute BEST ways to stay within a budget and maintain healthy eating habits is to MEAL PLAN. You can get more 5-day Budget Friendly Meal Plans by signing up for Relish+ (get a 14-day free trial here!)

Ultimate Skinnytaste Meal Planner

Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner

Get the Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner! The 52 week spiral bound meal planner has weekly meal planning grids you can tear out and put on your fridge if you wish, a 12-week meal plan, 30 (15 new) recipes, and tear-out grocery lists. I love starting my week with gratitude, affirmations and intentions, so I included a space for that as well. I hope you will love this as much as I do!

Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner

Buy the Skinnytaste meal planner here:

A note about WW Points

All recipe points have been updated to reflect the new WW program, points will display under the recipe title. I will keep the ww button in the recipe card, click on that and it takes you to the Weight Watchers website where you can see the recipe builder used to determine those points and add it to your day (US only, you must be logged into your account). All cookbook recipes in the cookbook index are also updated!

About The Meal Plan

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. Depending on your goals, you should aim for at least 1500 calories* per day. There’s no one size fits all, this will range by your goals, your age, weight, etc.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Meal Plan:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan.

MONDAY (3/27)
B: High Protein Oat Waffles* with 2 tablespoons peanut butter and 1 small sliced banana
L: Buffalo Chicken Salad
D: Tofu Poke Bowl (recipe x 2)

Total Calories: 1,281**

TUESDAY (3/28)
B: High Protein Oat Waffles with 2 tablespoons peanut butter and 1 small sliced banana
L: Buffalo Chicken Salad
D: Turkey Chili Taco Soup with 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar, 1 tablespoon light sour cream and 1 ounce avocado

Total Calories: 1,104**

WEDNESDAY (3/29)
B: High Protein Oat Waffles with 2 tablespoons peanut butter and 1 small sliced banana
L: ⅓ recipe Creamy Shrimp and Celery Salad with ¾ cup cooked quinoa
D: LEFTOVER Turkey Chili Taco Soup with 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar, 1 tablespoon light sour cream and 1ounce avocado

Total Calories: 1,125**

THURSDAY (3/30)
B: Pineapple Chia with Cottage Cheese
L: ⅓ recipe Creamy Shrimp and Celery Salad with ¾ cup cooked quinoa
D: Chicken Piccata with Baby Pasta Shells with Asparagus and Marinara Sauce
Total Calories: 1,220**

FRIDAY (3/31)
B: Pineapple Chia with Cottage Cheese
L: ⅓ recipe Creamy Shrimp and Celery Salad with ¾ cup cooked quinoa
D: Broiled Tilapia Oreganato and Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes

Total Calories: 1,064**

SATURDAY (4/1)
B: Savory Steel Cut Oatmeal (recipe x 4)
L: Pepperoni Pizza Bites # with 8 baby carrots
D: DINNER OUT

Total Calories: 604**

SUNDAY (4/2)
B: Breakfast Pizza
L: Open-Faced Tuna Melt Sandwich (recipe x 2) and an apple
D: Sweet Potato Turkey Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

Total Calories: 1,081**

*Can make waffles Sunday night and freeze any left over, if desired. 
**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

#Double dough recipe for breakfast Sunday.

*Google doc

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 20-26)

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 20-26)
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and WW points.

Spring finally arrives this week! I love this season of rebirth and renewal and I’m ready to see green grass and blooms! I want to thank everyone for their kind words and excitement on my new book- Skinnytaste Simple: Easy, Healthy recipes with 7 Ingredients or Fewer, which you can pre-order here on Amazon or wherever books are sold.

With grocery prices soaring, many of us are having to adjust, scale back and/or get more creative with our meals. One of the absolute BEST ways to stay within a budget and maintain healthy eating habits is to MEAL PLAN. You can get more 5-day Budget Friendly Meal Plans by signing up for Relish+ (get a 14-day free trial here!)

Ultimate Skinnytaste Meal Planner

Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner

Get the Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner! The 52 week spiral bound meal planner has weekly meal planning grids you can tear out and put on your fridge if you wish, a 12-week meal plan, 30 (15 new) recipes, and tear-out grocery lists. I love starting my week with gratitude, affirmations and intentions, so I included a space for that as well. I hope you will love this as much as I do!

Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner

Buy the Skinnytaste meal planner here:

A note about WW Points

All recipe points have been updated to reflect the new WW program, points will display under the recipe title. I will keep the ww button in the recipe card, click on that and it takes you to the Weight Watchers website where you can see the recipe builder used to determine those points and add it to your day (US only, you must be logged into your account). All cookbook recipes in the cookbook index are also updated!

About The Meal Plan

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. Depending on your goals, you should aim for at least 1500 calories* per day. There’s no one size fits all, this will range by your goals, your age, weight, etc.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Meal Plan:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan.

MONDAY (3/20)
B: Huevos Pericos (½ recipe) with whole grain toast
L: 1 cup Classic Chicken Salad  in ½ a whole wheat pita with 8 baby carrots
D: Instant Pot Baked Ziti with 2 cups baby arugula, 1 tablespoon shaved parmesan and 2 teaspoons light balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Total Calories: 1,214*

TUESDAY (3/21)
B: Huevos Pericos (½ recipe) with whole grain toast
L: 1 cup Classic Chicken Salad  in ½ a whole wheat pita with 8 baby carrots
D: Pork Carnitas with 2 corn tortillas, 1 ounce avocado and Pico de Gallo Salsa (recipe x 2)

Total Calories: 1,065*

WEDNESDAY (3/22)
B: Berry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
L: 1 cup Classic Chicken Salad  in ½ a whole wheat pita with 8 baby carrots
D: Pork Carnitas with 2 corn tortillas, 1 ounce avocado and Pico de Gallo Salsa
Total Calories: 955*

THURSDAY (3/23)
B: Berry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich and a pear
D: Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Sweet Potato

Total Calories: 999*

FRIDAY (3/24)
B: Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich and a pear
D: 2 Baked Salmon Cakes with Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing with Roasted Asparagus and ¾ cup brown rice

Total Calories: 1,048*

SATURDAY (3/25)
B: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies (recipe x 2) with ½ cup cottage cheese
L: LEFTOVER Baked Salmon Cakes with Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk over 2 cups mixed greens
D: DINNER OUT

Total Calories: 633*

SUNDAY (3/26)
B: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies with ½ cup cottage cheese
L: Air Fryer Egg Salad in ½ a whole wheat pita and an orange
D: Creamy Sausage and Potato Soup

Total Calories: 1,160*

*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

*Google doc