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June 23, 2018
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (June 25-July 1)
A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.
Just a friendly reminder, to receive my new recipes or meal plans via email, make sure you’re signed up for my email subscription (it’s free!). Second, have you pre-ordered my cookbook Skinnytaste One and Done? It comes out Oct 9, but you can get 4 free recipes from the book now, with your pre-order. More details here!
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!
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 (6/25)
B: Low Fat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (5) with a banana (0)
L: Chickpea Tuna Salad (0) and an apple (0)
D: Cream of Zucchini Soup (1) with 2 Easy Garlic Knots (4)
Totals: Freestyle™ SmartPoints® 10**, Calories 854*
TUESDAY (6/26)
B: Low Fat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (5) with 1 cup cherries (0)
L: Chickpea Tuna Salad (0) and an apple (0)
D: Shrimp Scampi Tacos with Caesar Salad Slaw (6)
Totals: Freestyle™ SmartPoints® 11**, Calories 896*
WEDNESDAY (6/27)
B: Low Fat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (5) with a banana (0)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5)
D: Houston’s Grilled Chicken Salad*** (7)
Totals: Freestyle™ SmartPoints® 17**, Calories 892*
THURSDAY (6/28)
B: Low Fat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (5) with 1 cup cherries (0)
L: Cilantro Chicken Salad (1) in ½ a small avocado (3)
D: Quick Garlic-Lime Marinated Pork Chops (5) with Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice (6) and sliced tomatoes (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SmartPoints® 20**, Calories 916*
FRIDAY (6/29)
B: 6 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt (0) with ½ cup sliced strawberries (0), 1 teaspoon honey (1)
L: Cilantro Chicken Salad (1) in ½ a small avocado (3)
D: Steamed Mussels with Piri Piri (4) with 2 ounces multi-grain baguette (3)
Totals: Freestyle™ SmartPoints® 12**, Calories 801*
SATURDAY (6/30)
B: Huevos Rancheros (4) (Recipe x 2) and Tropical Fruit Salad (0)
L: Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad in Jars (4)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SmartPoints® 8**, Calories 481*
SUNDAY (7/1)
B: Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Smoothie Bowls (7) (Recipe x 2)
L: 1 ½ cups Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Medley (3)
D: Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf (7) with ½ cup steamed green beans (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SmartPoints® 17**, Calories 820*
*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.
**The PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® values for these recipes were calculated by Skinnytaste and are not an endorsement by Weight Watchers International, Inc., the owner of the PointsPlus® registered trademark and SmartPoints® trademark.
***Grill an extra chicken breast for lunch Thurs/Fri
June 22, 2018
Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls
Juicy grilled chicken, zucchini and tomatoes topped with a light spinach-arugula basil pesto served over couscous.
There’s nothing better than making pesto from scratch! It adds a mouthful of bright summer flavor.
June 21, 2018
Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich
Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich, a low-carb (keto) lunch idea that replaces a wheat wrap for a lettuce wrap. Just 5 ingredients, and less than 10 minutes to make!
Crisp, cool and delicious, I love lettuce wraps! I have been making this BLT Lettuce Wrap for years, a few more favorites are these Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps and these Steak Taco Lettuce Wraps, just to name a few!
June 20, 2018
Houston’s Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad with greens and vegetables are tossed in a honey-lime vinaigrette and topped with a delicious peanut sauce.
Trust me, this delicious grilled chicken salad will soon become your summertime staple!
June 19, 2018
Steamed Mussels with Piri Piri
Steamed mussels get a kick with spicy Piri Piri Sauce which is basically a kicked up chimichurri sauce.
We love mussels, they are so easy and fast to cook yourself! Here I steamed them with white wine, then topped them with this fresh sauce, which adds brightness and tons of flavor. You can serve this as a light dinner with some crusty bread, or as an appetizer.
June 16, 2018
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (June 18-June 24)
A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.
Just a friendly reminder, to receive my new recipes or meal plans via email, make sure you’re signed up for my email subscription (it’s free!). Second, have you pre-ordered my cookbook Skinnytaste One and Done? It comes out Oct 9, but you can get 4 free recipes from the book now, with your pre-order. More details here!
If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing 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. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a 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!
PS – If you want to make your own meal plan, you can search for recipes by course in the index.
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 (6/18)
B: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins (7) with 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Asparagus, Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette (3) and an apple (0)
D: Summer Cavatelli with Corn, Tomatoes and Zucchini (7)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 882*
TUESDAY (6/19)
B: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins (7) with 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: LEFTOVER Summer Cavatelli with Corn, Tomatoes and Zucchini (7)
D: Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats (5)
Totals: Freestyle Points 19, Calories 855*
WEDNESDAY (6/20)
B: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins (7) with 1 cup cubed cantaloupe (0)
L: LEFTOVER Summer Cavatelli with Corn, Tomatoes and Zucchini (7)
D: Summer Vegetables with Sausage and Potatoes (7)
Totals: Freestyle Points 21, Calories 864*
THURSDAY (6/21)
B: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins (7) with 1 cup cubed cantaloupe (0)
L: Spiralized Greek Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Feta (7)
D: Turkey Burgers with Zucchini (3) and Low Carb Potato Salad (4)
Totals: Freestyle Points 21, Calories 848*
FRIDAY (6/22)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and 1 cup cherries
L: LEFTOVER Turkey Burgers with Zucchini (3) and Low Carb Potato Salad (4)
D: Cajun Shrimp in Foil (4)
Totals: Freestyle Points 11, Calories 911*
SATURDAY (6/23)
B: Easy Bagel**(3) with 2 strips bacon (2), 1 egg (0), and an orange (0)
L: Summer Pasta Salad with Baby Greens (5)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 10, Calories 515*
SUNDAY (6/24)
B: LEFTOVER Easy Bagel (3) with 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (3) and 1 cup cherries (0)
L: Chopped Salad with Shrimp, Blue Cheese and Bacon (7) (Recipe x 2)
D: General Tso’s Chicken (5) with 1 cup cauliflower “rice” (0)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 933*
*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.
**Double Easy Bagel dough for leftovers on Sunday
June 15, 2018
Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Garlic Butter
Grilled Lobster Tails topped with Herb Garlic Butter are a delicious delicacy, and grilling them is super quick and easy!
Grilled Lobster Tails
Compound butters are amazing flavor enhancers for seafood, meat, grilled corn and veggies. This one is made with garlic, fresh herbs and lemon is delicious atop these lobster tails, but you can also use it on grilled halibut, vegetables and corn. I love having at least one variety in my fridge all summer to pull out when the mood strikes.
June 14, 2018
How To Make Nut Butter
Homemade nut butter is so simple to make, just two ingredients (nuts and salt)! Simply toast the nuts then put them in the food processor. Here I made nut butter three ways; almond butter, walnut butter and pecan butter but any tree nut would work.
How To Make Nut Butter
Homemade nut butter is healthy, affordable and even more delicious than store-bought! You can make as much or as little as you wish! It’s easy to make, too. You’ll just need a decent food processor or a really good blender. Making it yourself also gives you complete control of what goes into your nut butter. Serve it over toast, with banana, apples or pears, stir some into my overnight oats, smoothie bowls, or just eat it with a spoon!
June 9, 2018
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (June 11-June 17)
A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.
A reminder to receive my new recipes or meal plans via email, make sure you’re signed up for my email subscription (it’s free!). Second, have you pre-ordered my cookbook Skinnytaste One and Done? It comes out Oct 9, but you can get 4 free recipes from the book now, with your pre-order. More details here!
If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing 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. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a 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!
PS – If you want to make your own meal plan, you can search for recipes by course in the index.
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 (6/11)
B: Overnight Oats in a Jar (5)
L: Chickpea Avocado Salad (3)
D: Cheesy Baked Penne with Roasted Veggies (9)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 845*
TUESDAY (6/12)
B: Overnight Oats in a Jar (5)
L: Chickpea Avocado Salad (3)
D: 2 Taco Empanadas (5) with Puerto Rican Style Beans (1) and ¾ cup brown rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle Points 19, Calories 1,008*
WEDNESDAY (6/13)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0), 1 sliced whole grain bread (3) and 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: LEFTOVER 2 Taco Empanadas (5) with an apple (0)
D: Bolognese Sauce (7) over zucchini “noodles” (0)
Totals: Freestyle Points 14, Calories 874*
THURSDAY (6/14)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: LEFTOVER Bolognese Sauce (7) over zucchini “noodles” (0)
D: Lemon Feta Chicken with Oregano (6) and Roasted Cauliflower “Rice” with Garlic and Lemon (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 20, Calories 851*
FRIDAY (6/15)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: LEFTOVER Bolognese Sauce (7) over zucchini “noodles” (0)
D: Grilled Garlic Dijon Herb Salmon (1) with Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 816*
SATURDAY (6/16)
B: Spinach Ricotta Quiche (5)
L: Summer Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salad with Creamy Buttermilk-Dijon Dressing (3)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 8, Calories 372*
SUNDAY (6/17)
B: LEFTOVER Spinach Ricotta Quiche (5)
L: Chilled Italian Shrimp Tortellini Pasta Salad (6)
D: Soy Marinated Flank Steak (6) with a Romaine and tomato salad** (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 20, Calories 978*
*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.
**Salad (for 4) includes 6 cups romaine, 2 cups tomatoes, 8 teaspoons olive oil, 4 teaspoons vinegar (your choice), pinch of salt and pepper.
June 7, 2018
Low Carb Potato Salad
A low-carb faux “potato” salad made with cauliflower instead of potatoes, perfect for Keto or if you’re just looking to eat less carbs.
I try to eat low-carb during the week, and was craving potato salad so I made this mock “potato” salad with cauliflower in place of potatoes, plus all my favorite add-ins such as chopped hard boiled eggs, mayo, pickles, dill and red onion. WOW is all I have to say!! This turned out better than I could have imagined!
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