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August 11, 2019
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (August 12-August 18)
A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers SmartPoints®.
Sorry for the delay on posting this meal plan this week, I was away in Aruba (such a great time!) on a family vacation and just returned.
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. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.
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!
Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!
THE DETAILS:
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. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
MONDAY (8/12)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5)* and a peach (0)
L: Spiralized Greek Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Feta (7)
D: Late Summer Vegetable Enchilada Pie* (6) with 1 ounce avocado (1) and 1 tablespoon sour cream (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 810**
TUESDAY (8/13)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5) and 2 apricots (0)
L: LEFTOVER Late Summer Vegetable Enchilada Pie (6)
D: Turkey Santa Fe Zucchini Boats (4) with Quick Mexican Brown Rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 960**
WEDNESDAY (8/14)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5) and a peach (0)
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad (3)
D: General Tso’s Chicken (5) with ¾ cup brown rice (5) and Sesame Orange Broccoli (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 979**
THURSDAY (8/15)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5) and 2 apricots (0)
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad (3)
D: Grilled Cumin Spiced Pork Tenderloin (3) with Warm Mexican Corn Salad (4)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 801**
FRIDAY (8/16)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad (3)
D: Spicy California Shrimp Stack (5) with 1 cup steamed edamame (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 841**
SATURDAY (8/17)
B: 4-Ingredient Flourless Banana Pancakes (4) (recipe x 4) with 1 tablespoon maple syrup (3)
L: Lobster Rolls*** (5)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 12, Calories 593**
SUNDAY (8/18)
B: Tomato and Zucchini Frittata (2) with 1 cup watermelon (0)
L: French Bread Caprese (7) with Zucchini Carpaccio (2)
D: Buttermilk Marinated Air Fryer Whole Roasted Chicken (#) with Chilled Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad (4)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP variable, Calories 993**
*Make Quiche Sunday night, if desired. Freeze any leftover you/your family won’t eat.
**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.
***Adjust recipe as necessary if you are serving more than 3.
#Points will vary depending on whether you eat the skin and which part of the chicken you eat
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August 9, 2019
Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
This quick Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry is delicious, made with chicken breast, zucchini and an easy stir fry sauce.
Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
Perfect for weeknight dinners and a great way to use up that summer zucchini! Asian takeout doesn’t have to be high in fat and calories, a few great examples of some Skinnytaste favorites: Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry, General Tso’s Chicken, Orange Chicken Makeover, just to name a few.
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August 3, 2019
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (August 5-August 11)
A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers SmartPoints®.
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. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.
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!
Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!
THE DETAILS:
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. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
MONDAY (8/5)
B: Huevos Pericos (2) (½ recipe)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich* (5) and an apple (0)
D: Grilled Pizza (6) with a green salad (2)*
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 1,001**
TUESDAY (8/6)
B: LEFTOVER Huevos Pericos (2)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch (5)
D: Cheesy Rotisserie Chicken Enchilada Skillet (9)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 1,137**
WEDNESDAY (8/7)
B: ½ cup 2% cottage cheese (3) with 1 tablespoon sliced almonds (1) and a peach (0)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch (5)
D: Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry (1) with ¾ cup brown rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 983**
THURSDAY (8/8)
B: ½ cup 2% cottage cheese (3) with 1 tablespoon sliced almonds (1) and a peach (0)
L: Canned Tuna Ceviche (3) with 12 wheat thins (4) and an apple (0)
D: Cheeseburger Salad (7)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18, Calories 849**
FRIDAY (8/9)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Canned Tuna Ceviche (3) with 12 wheat thins (4) and an apple (0)
D: Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli Orzo (7)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 884**
SATURDAY (8/10)
B: Czech Crepes with Berries and Cream (4) with ½ cup extra berries (0)
L: 1 ½ cups Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad (5)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 9, Calories 468**
SUNDAY (8/11)
B: Breakfast BLT (6) (recipe x 4)
L: Ranch Chicken Salad (3) in ½ an avocado (3)
D: 2 Baked Corn and Crab Cakes (5) with Summer Tomato Salad (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18, Calories 826**
*Make bacon and chicken for Mon-Wed lunch on Sunday night, if desired. Green salad includes 4 cups mixed
greens, 2 scallions, ½ cup each: tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas and 2 tablespoons light vinaigrette.
**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.
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August 2, 2019
Homemade Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
Homemade sweet and spicy Kansas City BBQ sauce made with tomato sauce, honey, molasses, vinegar and spices.
Kansas City BBQ Sauce
This homemade BBQ sauce is so easy to make from scratch, simply combine the ingredients and simmer on the stove for less than 30 minutes and what you end up with is a thick, tangy sauce with the perfect balance of sweet and spice; perfect on Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, BBQ Shrimp, chicken, ribs or beef.
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August 1, 2019
How To Make Perfect Quinoa in the Instant Pot
A foolproof method for making perfect, fluffy quinoa in the Instant Pot for adding to salads, bowls and so much more.
Perfect Instant Pot Quinoa
I posted this Black Bean Mango Quinoa Salad this week and thought I would share my favorite way to make perfectly fluffy, never mushy or sticky quinoa.
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July 30, 2019
Lighter Eggplant Parmesan
This Lighter Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite ways to eat eggplant. No breading, just eggplant, cheese and marinara.
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
What is eggplant parmesan? Traditionally eggplant parmesan is breaded and fried before baking. I made this low-carb and lighter by roasting the eggplant in the oven instead and skipping the breadcrumbs altogether.
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July 29, 2019
Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad
This healthy Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad is delicious, a great way to get more vegetables and plant-based foods to your diet.
Quinoa, black beans, mango and vegetables with cilantro and lime juice – a delicious combination perfect for lunch or as a side dish. (perfect for Meatless Mondays!) Leftovers are great, the flavors only get better the next day.
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July 27, 2019
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (July 29-August 4)
A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers SmartPoints®.
This week’s meal plan takes advantage of summer fruits and vegetables like zucchini, tomatoes, corn and watermelon.
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. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.
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!
Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!
THE DETAILS:
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. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
MONDAY (7/29)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0) and 1 ounce avocado (1)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad (6)
D: Cream of Zucchini Soup (1) with White Bean Caprese Salad (2) and 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 813*
TUESDAY (7/30)
B: Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Bowls (7) (½ recipe)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad (6)
D: Tzatziki Fish Tacos (6) with Watermelon Agua Fresca (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 975*
WEDNESDAY (7/31)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and a plum (0)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad (6)
D: Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry (4) with ¾ cup brown rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 879*
THURSDAY (8/1)
B: Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Bowls (7) (½ recipe)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad (6)
D: Za’atar Lamb Chops (4) with Grilled Corn Salad with Feta (3)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 911*
FRIDAY (8/2)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and a plum (0)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5) and an apple (0)
D: Basil-Parmesan Salmon (3) with Zucchini Carpaccio (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 10, Calories 912*
SATURDAY (8/3)
B: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (5) with a banana (0)
L: The Skinny Tuna Melt (4) (recipe x 2)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 9, Calories 484*
SUNDAY (8/4)
B: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (5) with 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: 2 cups Summer Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes and Zucchini (6) (½ recipe)
D: Grilled Chicken Bruschetta (4) with corn on the cob (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 842*
*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.
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July 26, 2019
Baked Corn and Crab Cakes
Deliciously Baked Corn and Crab Cakes made with lump crab and sweet summer corn. Bake them in the oven or air fryer!
Baked Corn and Crab Cakes
If you love crab cakes, you may also love these Waffled Crab Cakes, Baked Lump Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Chipotle Lime Sauce and even Crab Cakes Benedict with Avocado Relish (also good as a breakfast!).
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July 25, 2019
Lobster Rolls
Lobster Rolls scream summer to me! Made with chunks of chilled lobster tossed with celery, shallots, chives, light mayonnaise and a little lemon zest served on a hot dog bun – delicious!
I love lobster! When I’m not eating Grilled Lobster Tails or Lobster Tacos, I’m usually enjoying lobster rolls all summer long! This easy lobster roll recipe starts with fresh steamed lobster, if live lobsters aren’t available near you, frozen tails or fresh lump crab or even shrimp would be great! To keep it light, I mix in a little 0% Greek yogurt with the mayo, you can’t even tell!
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