Post May 20, 2022By Gina
Free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also includes a shopping list. All recipes include macros as well as links to WW Recipe Builder to earn your own points.
7-Day Healthy Meal Planning
I can’t believe it’s almost Memorial Day!! This year is flying by! I am looking forward to warm weather and BBQ’s with friends and family this weekend. Here are some of my favorite recipes, no matter if you are hosting or travelling. My Watermelon Caprese Salad is a great appetizer. I also recommend my Chilled Italian Shrimp Tortellini salad as a side dish. For mains, try my Easy Inside Turkey Cheeseburgers, or my Red, White, & Blueberry Trifle for dessert. Make memories with those you love, no matter what food you choose! Have a safe and happy weekend!
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Ultimate Skinnytaste Meal Planner
I’m also excited to share the Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner is now available! The 52-week spiral bound meal plan includes weekly meal planning grids, 30 (15 fresh) recipes, and tear-out grocery list. I love to start my week with gratitude, affirmations, and intentions. So I added a space for that. I hope you enjoy this as much I do!
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A note about WW Personal points:
I no longer offer points as they are different on the new Weight Watchers programs, but I do provide links. WW Personal pointsAll recipes can be adapted to the recipe builder. Look out for the Orange buttonIn the recipe card, you will see my WW personal points. Click on this to take you to Weight Watchers’ website. You can view your WW points and add them into your day (US only). All cookbook recipes are updated in the cookbook index!
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 room to maneuverFor you to Add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. You can also swap recipes to make your preferred meals. 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. You will save time and money. 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! You can get on the email list, you can subscribe hereSo you don’t miss a meal plan!
Meal Plan
Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday are designed for 1 person, while Saturday and Sunday meals are designed for 4 people. Some recipes can be made into leftovers that can be used for lunch the next day or two nights. The grocery list is complete and includes all the ingredients you need to prepare all meals on your plan.
MONDAY, 5/23/2013
B: Instant Pot Baked Oatmeal Bars
L: Burst Tomato Cottage Chees Caprese Bowl with 1 small slice of sourdough Toast
D: Quinoa Huevos Rancheros Bowl
Total Calories: 849*
TUESDAY (5/24)
B: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Baked Oatmeal Bars
L: Burst Tomato Cottage Chees Caprese Bowl with 1 small slice of sourdough Toast
D: Grilled Chicken Tacos With Lettuce Slaw and Avocado with Warm Mexican Corn Salad
Total Calories: 1,035*
WEDNESDAY (5/25)
B: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Baked Oatmeal Bars
L: Buffalo Chicken Salad
D: Summer Vegetables and Sausage with Potatoes
Total Calories: 932*
THURSDAY (5/26)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs and ½ grapefruit
L: LEFTOVER Buffalo Chicken Salad
D: Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and a green salad*
Total Calories: 1,058*
FRIDAY (5/27)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs and ½ grapefruit
L: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
D: Basil-Parmesan Crusted Salmon with ¾ cup brown rice and Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic and Oil
Total Calories: 1,114*
SATURDAY (5/28)
B: Cottage Cheese Egg & Sausage Frittata
L: Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers and Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
D: DINNER OUT
Total Calories: 680*
SUNDAY (5/29)
B: Strawberry Peanut butter Smoothie Bowls (recipe 2x)
L: Grilled Chicken Kabobs With Cucumber Yogurt sauce with Greek Pasta Salad
D: Juicy Turkey Burgers With Zucchini on Whole Wheat Bun with Rainbow Potato Salad
Total Calories: 1,171*
*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 6 cups mixed greens, 2 scallions and ½ cup each: tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, chickpeas
with ¼ cup light vinaigrette.
Shopping List
Produce
- 2 small bananas PLUS 1 large (ripe).
- 3 medium lemons
- 5 medium limes
- 1 large grapefruit
- 2 medium (6-ounce) Hass avocados
- 4 large ears
- 2 radishes, optional topping for TK
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 medium cucumber
- 3 medium PLUS 1 large zucchini
- 2 medium orange bell peppers
- 2 medium-sized yellow bell peppers
- 2 medium red bell peppers
- 1 small bunch of celery
- 1 ½ pounds multicolor baby potatoes
- 1 lb baby Red Potatoes
- 1 small bag baby carrots
- 1 small head
- 1 small bunch of scallions
- 1 small bunch/container fresh dill
- 1 small bunch/container fresh mint
- 1 small bunch/container fresh rosemary/thyme
- 1 small bunch of fresh cilantro
- 1 large bunch/container fresh basil
- 1 (5-ounce) clamshell/bag mixed greens
- 1 (5-ounce) clamshell/bag PLUS 1 (1-pound) clamshell/bag baby spinach
- 1 large head Romaine lettuce
- 2 (2-pounds) containers cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
- 1 small PLUS 1 large red onion
- 1 small plus 1 large yellow onion
Meat, Poultry, and Fish
- 1 lb. 4 thin-sliced, skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 pounds 93% lean ground beef
- 3 Italian sausage links
- 1 ¼ pound (4) salmon fillets
- 1 ½ pounds jumbo shrimp
Grains*
- 1 small loaf of sliced sourdough bread or 1 small roll
- 1 package whole-wheat hamburger buns
- 1 small box of old-fashioned oats
- 1 small packet dry quinoa or 1 cup pre-cooked
- 1 small bag of brown rice, or 3 cups cooked.
- 1 small package corn tortillas
- 1 package orzo pasta
- 1 package cavatappi, rotini or bow tie pasta
- 1 package whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 small box of seasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs
Spices and condiments
- Extra virgin olive oils
- Canola oil
- Cooking spray
- Olive oil spray (or get a Misto oil mister)
- I like Kosher Salt Diamond Crystal)
- Pepper grinder (or fresh chilicorns)
- Pure maple syrup
- Cinnamon
- Balsamic glaze
- Seasoning salt (such as Lawry’s)
- Regular or olive oil mayonnaise
- Chili powder
- Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- Garlic powder
- Light vinaigrette dressing (or make it yourself with the ingredients in this list)
- Vinegar for red wines
- Ginger
- Za’atar (can sub 2 teaspoons oregano in chicken kabobs, if desired)
- Oregano
- Yellow mustard
Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items
- 1 18-pack large eggs
- 1 (6-ounce) container 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 1 (6-ounces) container low fat plain yogurt
- 1 32-ounce (32-ounces) container whole milk/low fat cottage cheese (I love Good Culture).
- 1 small tub of sour-cream
- 1 quart unsweetened almond milk or any other non-dairy product
- 1 small piece of feta cheese
- 1 package cotija cheese
- 1 package queso fresco (can sub ½ cup cotija in Huevos Rancheros, if desired)
- 1 medium wedge Parmesan or Romano cheese
- 1 small container light bleu cheese dressing (or ingredients for making your own). Optional, for topping Buffalo Chicken Salad
Jarred and canned
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans
- 1 (15-ounces can chickpeas
- 1 small jar salsa verde
- 1 small jar dill pickle spears
- 1 small jar with pitted kalamata Olives
- 1 (25.25-ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce (I like Delallo)
- 1 small jar peanut butter
Frozen
- 1 (12-ounce) bag strawberries
Misc. Dry Goods
- Baking powder
- 1 small bag chopped pecans (if you are buying bulk, you will need approximately 1/4 cup).
- 1 small box unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 small bag chopped dates or raisins (optional for Baked Oatmeal bars). 2 tablespoons are required for bulk purchases.
- 1 small bag of chia seeds
Non-food Items
*You can buy gluten free, if desired
Source: Skinny Taste