From the extra long weekend to the mid-week snow here in North Carolina, I hope this week has been a nice balance of excitement and relaxation in your schedule.
As I continue to build out these grocery guides, I am constantly pondering how I can make your life easier when it comes to making healthy meals for you and your crew (whether it be your spouse, your family, or your roommate). One of my secrets to making healthy easier is FROZEN VEGETABLES. I guess it isn’t too much of a secret now, but it is too good not to share. Since frozen vegetables are picked at their peak and frozen right after, they are packed full of nutrients that might not be available in those same fresh vegetables in the produce section if they are out of season. Not to mention, frozen vegetables are usually budget-friendly ~even the organic ones!~
This week’s menu is packed full of frozen vegetables and throughout the week I will share just how I cooked and seasoned them so you would never know the difference. I hope you enjoy!
Menu
Let’s make it easier for you to eat healthy, nourishing meals every day this week!
Before we jump in to the details, here are a few things to note so that we can make these recipes work best for you:
Dietary restrictions? All of these meals are gluten-free & dairy-free and packed with veggies. For a more plant-forward option, swap the protein for beans.
Each recipe yields 4 servings—2 for dinner the night you cook and 2 for lunch the next day.
Cooking solo? You can freeze two servings for later or share meals with a friend.
For families, simply double the recipes to get two full meals on different days.
This meal plan starts Sunday night and ends Friday night. The weekends are for you to choose, or reuse something from the week.
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Grocery List
Here’s your organized grocery list for the week, divided by category.
To make your grocery shopping easier, I recommend copying this and adding it to your notes on your phone.
Fruits & Veggies
2 bunches of bananas
2 lemons
2 limes
6 avocados
7 Honeycrisp apples
Protein
1 pack of chicken tenders
1 pack of chicken thighs
1 pack of shredded steak
1 container of eggs
1 pack of salmon
1 pack of ground turkey
Frozen
1 bag of frozen green beans
1 bag of frozen California vegetables
1 bag of frozen brussels sprouts
1 bag of frozen peppers
2 bags of frozen blueberries
1 bag of frozen cauliflower gnocchi
Packaged Goods
1 bag of almond flour tortillas
1 bag of white rice
Aloha bars (for snacks!)
Chomps sticks (for snacks!)
Items you might already have at home
extra virgin olive oil
avocado mayonnaise
crunchy chili oil
coconut aminos
sesame oil
rice vinegar
vanilla protein powder
cacao nibs
almond butter
tofu (leftover from last week)
cilantro (leftover from last week)
Spices: garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper, ginger powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract
Recipe Details
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I hope you enjoy these healthy and easy recipes throughout your week! I would love to see your creations, so please, tag me on TikTok and Instagram if you make something that you enjoyed.
Thanks for reading and I hope you have a great week,
Grace Barker
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***Please note that the information provided here is for general knowledge only and should not be considered as personalized nutrition advice. I am not a registered dietitian and cannot provide medical or dietary guidance for specific health conditions. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any significant changes to your diet.