Eating healthy can be quite the task especially when you’re trying to balance school, work, clubs, a part time job, and a social life. If you’re determined to eat healthy, one thing that can really help is planning for the week. Yes, this will require more time thinking about what you’re going to get when you go to the grocery store, but it will make your busy weekdays that much easier. Below are a few different recipe ideas to help you get started!
1. Iced Coffee Protein Shake
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that most of us skip breakfast because we want to stay in our cozy beds for that extra 15 minutes. Even if we do decide to get up on time a couple times a week, we don’t always have the time to make a 5-star breakfast. So here is a quick and easy breakfast meal that will also give you your morning dose of caffeine. Simply take some unsweetened almond milk, chilled coffee (you can even make it the night before), a scoop of vanilla protein powder, a banana, and throw it in the blender with some ice. Pour into a to-go cup and you’re ready to conquer your day!
2. Turkey Bacon BLT
BLT’s are a classic, and bacon is oh so delicious. But if you are looking for a healthier alternative, try picking up some turkey bacon and using that instead. If you want to go even further try replacing mayo with a little bit of avocado.
3. Portobello Burgers
This is a great meal if you’re looking to get in all your veggies. After cooking the portabella throw on a few slices of roasted red pepper and some mozzarella cheese. If you want, you can add your typical burger toppings and a bun or leave it as it is. If you’re feeling fancy you can make (or pick up) some balsamic glaze to add a little more flavor.
4. Pistachio Chicken with Guac
This recipe takes a little more prep than the rest but you can cook it and then leave in the fridge to eat for the next couple days. I’ve also added a side salad with a couple of small parmesan cheese chips!
5. Salmon with Jasmine Rice and Asparagus
This is one of my favorite meals. The salmon can be cooked a variety of ways but broiling would be the easiest. The jasmine rice can be made in a large batch and used as a side for almost any meal. The asparagus should be marinated with a little lemon, olive oil, and garlic then put in the oven on broil until they are cooked and crisp to your liking!
I hope these ideas can help you with your midweek meal planning!
HCXO, Shea Murphy