This 2 Week Healthy Meal Plan is just what you need for a healthy start! Complete with healthy dinner recipes, and a printable grocery list. Let’s plan!
Alright guys, this post is for you! People who want to start meal planning, food preparation and be more organized to live our healthy life to the fullest. Many of us may have difficulty carving out the time to plan ahead. As a Nutritionist, I see this all the time with many of my clients.
Success starts with a plan! I have lots of options for Whole30 meal plans, or Keto roundups, but these choices are wholesome meals using real, family-friendly ingredients. I’ve created this document so you don’t have to think about what to make for dinner.
Top 5 reasons for meal plans
This is what I always share with others: your life can be improved simply by setting aside time for a game plan! These are my top 5 reasons for a meal plan:
- It saves you money! On average, you can be charged 5 times the amount of money to enjoy the same meal in a restaurant. Yes, you make more messes in the kitchen, but the savings are well worth it.
- You are more likely to reach your health goals! Home cooked meals will contain better-for-you ingredients like more fruit and vegetables and less sodium. For anyone who needs to lower their blood pressure, swapping home-cooked food for restaurant food will likely make a big difference.
- More variety! By cooking something different every night of the week (or at least 5 nights a week), you can vary your nutrition. In my meal plan, I consistently replace vegetables, and protein. This is so beneficial for our gut microbiome! This allows our gut microbes to become more diverse and ultimately leads us to a healthier body.
- Less waste. By cooking food at home, we can reuse leftover ingredients, or save leftovers for the next meal. We are also less likely to buy things we don’t need when planning our meals ahead and staying organized.
- Reduce stress. I can’t tell you how often I come home after a long day at work and am so grateful I already know what’s for dinner! It reduces the one decision I have to make after a busy day, and really lowers my stress load.
Recipe
So let’s get started! Here are the 10 dinners included in this meal plan. You can download the full PDF with grocery list right below.
Beef Bahn Mi Bowl
This Beef Bahn-Bi Bowl is like your favorite Vietnamese sandwich in a bowl shape! You’ll be pleased it’s loaded with flavor and ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Optional side dishes
Here are some side dishes I like to add to some of these recipes:
Easy Home Salad
Easy House Salad is a repeat recipe in my house! It’s a meal we make to start any meal, and one that not everyone can count on. Healthy, and super easy to make!
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Mexican slaw
This Mexican-inspired coleslaw recipe is a healthy side dish to add to your repertoire. It’s made with grated green and purple cabbage, thinly sliced carrots and peppers, chopped coriander and pepitas, and topped with a creamy, dairy-free avocado dressing. This simple and fresh coleslaw recipe doesn’t use mayo and only takes 20 minutes to make!
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Oven Baked Potatoes
Oven Baked Potatoes Easy to combine with a 10 minute prep time and only a few ingredients! It’s so simple and it works perfect every time!
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Healthy Breakfast to Meal Preparation
And finally, if you’re looking for a healthy meal prep breakfast, I have some great options for you! You can make it early on the weekends and enjoy it all week.
Baked Oatmeal 3 Ways!
Simple ingredients are all you need to make the most perfect Baked Oatmeal! Choose from three different flavors that are versatile and all delicious.
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30 Minute Instant Pot Egg Bites
Easy and healthy egg bites for breakfast? Come now! Follow these directions to make the perfect protein-packed egg bites at home in the Instant Pot. These breakfast egg bites are keto-friendly and low-carb with dairy-free options. Ready in 30 minutes– this is how you can prepare eggs!
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Chia Pudding 3 Ways
Three different ways to make super simple and nutritious Chia pudding! Nutrient-dense, make a kid-friendly breakfast.
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