EASY MEAL PREP WEEK 1
Welcome to the first of my Easy Weekly Meal Prep for Busy Moms series! Each week’s guide is designed to simplify life for busy moms, offering easy, balanced meals that can be prepared in advance and enjoyed all week. With minimal daily effort, you’ll save time while keeping your family well-fed with delicious, nutritious options. These meal plans take the stress out of planning and give you back time for what matters most, making each week smoother and more manageable. Let this be your go-to resource as we kick off this series for a no-fuss, organized approach to family meals!
BREAKFAST: Make-Ahead Smoothie Packs
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh or frozen berries
1 cup liquid (I use liquid Premeir Vanilla Protein)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional, for added creaminess. I use Vanilla Oikos)
Handful of spinach
1 Banana
Instructions:
Throw fruits and veggies into a ziploc bag or freezer bag for easy grab and go smoothie.
When ready to make, grab a pack from the fridge, add the protein, greek yogurt and honey into a blender and blend.
LUNCH: Mason Jar Caesar Salad & Tuna Salad Wraps
Ingredients:
Romaine lettuce
Protein of choice e.g. Chcicken, tofu, fish
Dressing of choice
Cherry tomatoes
4 cans of Tuna
Salt and pepper
Relish
Mayo or Greek Yogurt
Seasoning of choice (I used garlic and onion powder)
Tomato sliced
Lettuce
Instructions: Mason Jar Salad
Layer dressing at the bottom, followed by chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, and croutons.
Shake or pour into a bowl before eating.
Instructions: Tuna Salad Wraps
Mix tuna with mayo (or greek yogurt), relish and seasoning
When ready to eat spread on tortillas, top with lettuce and tomato, roll, and store.
DINNER: Slow Cooker Dijon Chicken
Ingredients:
3 pounds chicken breast
1 TBS garlic powder
1/4 cup dijon mustard
3 cups chicken broth
1 TBS onion powder
Instructions:
Dump all ingredients in slow cooker and mix together.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
