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May 6, 2019
Green Detox Soup with Toasted Hemp Gremolata
Delicious Green Detox Soup with Toasted Hemp Gremolata is not your typical detox soup, this one is loaded with healthy fats and hemp seeds, a complete protein so it keeps you full too! Perfect if you need a reset from a weekend spent indulging!
Green Detox Soup
For those of you who spent the weekend indulging – whether it was too much wine, chips or dessert – this healthy green soup for you! Way better than sipping a green juice, because it’s in the form of a soup that will also keep you satiated.
May 5, 2019
Air Fryer Hard “Boiled” Eggs
Making hard boiled eggs in the air fryer is so quick and easy, no water needed!
I eat hard boiled eggs for breakfast or lunch just about every day! Since discovering this method, this is the only way I make hard boiled eggs now. No waiting for the water to boil, just place the eggs in the air fryer and walk away. Some of my go-to salads with eggs are Classic Egg Salad, Chickpea Egg Salad, and this Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad.
May 4, 2019
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (May 6-May 12)
A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and WW SmartPoints®.
It’s such an exciting week! The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook comes out this week (if you pre-ordered, don’t forget to download the FREE 39-page bonus pack with a 4-week dinner plan using recipes from all 4 of my cookbooks and my blog, a few sneak peaks from the new cookbook! And, the Skinnytaste By Vremi Air Fryer is finally available for pre-order (Continental US only) on Amazon!
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 (5/6)
B: PB + J Smoothie (4)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch* (5)
D: The Best Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers (6)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 885**
TUESDAY (5/7)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch* (5)
D: Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 875**
WEDNESDAY (5/8)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and a mango (0)
L: Orange and Arugula Salad with Red Onion and Gorgonzola (4)
D: Baked Chicken Parmesan (4) with Broccoli and Orzo (4) (Recipe x 2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 12, Calories 874**
THURSDAY (5/9)
B: PB + J Smoothie (4)
L: Chickpea Tuna Salad (0) and an orange (0)
D: LEFTOVER Baked Chicken Parmesan (4) with Broccoli and Orzo (4)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 12, Calories 967**
FRIDAY (5/10)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Chickpea Tuna Salad (0) and an orange (0)
D: Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Bowl (3)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 8, Calories 833**
SATURDAY (5/11)
B: Yogurt Waffles (4) with ½ cup fresh mixed berries (0) and 1 tablespoon maple syrup (3)
L: Ranch Chicken Salad (3) in ½ avocado (2)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 12, Calories 546**
SUNDAY (5/12)
B: Smoked Salmon Breakfast Flatbread (6) with an orange (0)
L: 1 cup White Bean Caprese Salad (3)
D: Steak and Caramelized Onions with Arugula and Pasta (9)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18, Calories 882**
*Prep Sunday night, if desired.
**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.
May 1, 2019
Avocado Egg Rolls and The Skinnytaste By Vremi Air Fryer
These easy Air Fryer Avocado Egg Rolls are inspired by the Cheesecake Factory egg rolls, only healthier because they are not fried.
Avocado Egg Rolls
I love making these air fryer buffalo chicken egg rolls so I knew these would turn out great! The avocado filling is so delicious I would even serve it as a salad, it’s made with sun dried tomatoes and red onion, lime juice and cilantro.
April 29, 2019
Smoked Salmon Breakfast Flatbread
These breakfast pizzas, which are great for breakfast or breakfast-for-dinner combine two of my favorite foods – lox and everything bagel seasoning!
I used my easy breakfast pizza dough recipe and topped it with red onion and everything bagel seasoning, then baked it in the oven and finished it with a little cream cheese, lox, tomato, dill and capers. You can bake this in the oven or in the air fryer!
April 27, 2019
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (April 29-May 5)
A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and WW 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 (4/29)
B: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls (5) (Recipe x 2)
L: Spiralized Greek Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Feta (7)
D: Three Cheese Zucchini Stuffed Lasagna Rolls (6) with a green salad (2)*
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 856**
TUESDAY (4/30)
B: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls (5)
L: LEFTOVER Three Cheese Zucchini Stuffed Lasagna Rolls (6) with 8 baby carrots (0)
D: Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps (0) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheese (1), 1 tablespoon light sour cream (1) and
Instant Pot Refried Beans (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 869**
WEDNESDAY (5/1)
B: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls (5)
L: LEFTOVER Three Cheese Zucchini Stuffed Lasagna Rolls (6) with 8 baby carrots (0)
D: Slow Cooker Pernil (6) with ½ cup brown rice (3) and Quick Cabbage Slaw (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 22, Calories 970**
THURSDAY (5/2)
B: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls (5)
L: Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette***(3) (Recipe x 2)
D: Cuban Sandwich Quesadilla (5) (Recipe x 4) with 1 ounce avocado (1) and Quick and Delicioso Cuban Style Black
Beans (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 829**
FRIDAY (5/3)
B: PB + J Smoothie (4)
L: Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette (3)
D: Naked Salmon Burgers with Sriracha Mayo (3) with grilled corn (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 10, Calories 829**
SATURDAY (5/4)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with an orange (0)
L: Naked Salmon Burgers with Sriracha Mayo (3) with grilled corn (0)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 6, Calories 521**
SUNDAY (5/5)
B: LEFTOVER Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with an orange (0)
L: Mexican Shrimp Cobb Salad (3)
D: Skillet Chicken in Tomato-Chipotle Sauce with Avocado Crema (2) with ½ cup brown rice (3) and Skillet Mexican
Zucchini (4)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 868**
*Freeze any leftover rolls you/your family won’t eat.
Green salad includes 4 cups mixed greens, 2 scallions, ½ cup each: tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, chickpeas and ½
cup 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.
***Prep Wednesday night, if desired
April 25, 2019
Ranch Chicken Salad
This light and easy chicken salad recipe made with leftover rotisserie chicken breast meat and my homemade ranch dressing. Great for lunch and meal prep!
Ranch Chicken Salad
I love keeping chicken salad on hand for easy lunch for the week. Buying a small container of the pre-made stuff is so expensive, and never as good as homemade. A few other chicken salad recipes I keep on rotation are Chicken Waldorf Salad, Chicken Salad with Avocado, Chicken Salad with Lemon and Dill and Cilantro Chicken Salad.
April 22, 2019
Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook: Get a Free 39-Page Bonus Download with Your Pre-Order
I’m beyond excited that in just a few short weeks my new cookbook The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook will finally be hitting bookstores May 7, but it’s available to pre-order now!!
This week, as an added bonus (and a thank you to everyone who has already pre-ordered the book!), if you pre-order the Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook from your retailer of choice, you will get access to a FREE 39-page bonus pack downloaded today with a 4-week dinner plan using recipes from all 4 of my cookbooks and my blog, a few sneak peaks from the new cookbook (Air Fryer Tortilla Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw, Air Fryer Herbed Cornish Hen for Two and Air Fryer Cheesy Green Chile–Chicken Chimichangas), an updated pantry list, a weekly grocery list, and 2 new exclusive air fryer recipes that you won’t see anywhere else! No worries if you already pre-ordered, simply use your proof of purchase!
April 20, 2019
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (April 22-April 28)
A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and WW SmartPoints®.
Happy Saturday! For those of you who made a baked ham for Easter, I included a few recipes to use the leftovers, including this Leftover Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage so don’t throw away that ham bone! I’m also over-the-moon to announce The Skinnytaste By Vremi Air Fryer is finally available for pre-order on Amazon!
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 (4/22)
B: Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins* (4) and a banana (0)
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad* (3) on a whole grain roll (3)
D: Ham and Swiss Crustless Quiche (5) with 2 cups arugula (0) and 1 tablespoon light balsamic vinaigrette (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 812 #
TUESDAY (4/23)
B: Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (4) and a pear (0)
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad (3) on a whole grain roll (3)
D: Steak Taco Lettuce Wraps (4) with Fiesta Lime Rice (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 968 #
WEDNESDAY (4/24)
B: Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (4) and a banana (0)
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad (3) on a whole grain roll (3)
D: Leftover Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage (2) with 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3) and a green
salad** (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 969 #
THURSDAY (4/25)
B: Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (4) and a pear (0)
L: LEFTOVER Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage (2) and a green salad (2)
D: Grilled Bourbon Chicken (5) with ¾ cup brown rice (5) and Roasted Asparagus (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18, Calories 1,069 #
FRIDAY (4/26)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: LEFTOVER Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage (2) and a green salad (2)
D: Seattle Asian Salmon Bowl (7)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 921 #
SATURDAY (4/27)
B: Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Breakfast Casserole (4) and an orange (0)
L: Quickest Cast-Iron Thin Crust Pizza (4) (Recipe x 2) and an apple (0)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 8, Calories 504 #
SUNDAY (4/28)
B: LEFTOVER Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Breakfast Casserole (4) and 1 cup grapes (0)
L: Mayo-less Tuna Macaroni Salad (6) (Recipe x 2)
D: Chicken Parmesan Lasagna*** (8) with 1 ½ cups romaine lettuce and 1 ½ tablespoons Skinny Caesar Dressing
(2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 1,149 #
*Prep Sunday night, if desired.
**Green salad includes 6 cups mixed greens, 3 scallions, 1 cup each: tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, chickpeas and ¾
cup light vinaigrette. Set aside 2 servings with dressing on the side for lunch Thurs/Fri.
***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.
Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche
This low-carb Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche is light and delicious, perfect for breakfast or brunch (or even a light dinner)! Made with a leftover ham or ham steak, broccoli and Swiss Cheese.
Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche
This quiche is keto, gluten-free and easy to make! Add a salad on the side and it’s the perfect light meal. Of course, you can use any cheese you wish here, or leave the ham out like I did in this Crustless Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche. If you want a quiche with crust, you may also like this Spinach and Ricotta Quiche and this Chicken Quiche which are so popular on my site.
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