January 1, 2022

7 DAY HEALTHY MEAL PLAN (Jan) 

MONDAY
B: Banana Nut Protein Oats
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad
D: Spinach Artichoke Lasagna Rolls with a green salad*

TUESDAY
B: 2 scrambled eggs with 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese and ¼ cup fresh salsa and 1 slice whole grain bread
L: LEFTOVER Chicken Waldorf Salad
D: LEFTOVER Spinach Artichoke Lasagna Rolls with LEFTOVER green salad

WEDNESDAY
B: Banana Nut Protein Oats
L: LEFTOVER Chicken Waldorf Salad
D: Giant Turkey Meatball Parmesan with Broccoli and Orzo

THURSDAY
B: Avocado Toast Egg-in–a-Hole
L: Spicy California Shrimp Stack # (½ recipe) with 1 cup steamed edamame
D: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Baked Sweet Potatoes

FRIDAY
B: Avocado Toast Egg-in–a-Hole
L: LEFTOVER Spicy California Shrimp Stack with 1 cup steamed edamame
D: Ginger Scallion Fish with ¾ cup brown rice and Roasted Broccoli with Smashed Garlic

SATURDAY
B: Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread with ¾ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt with 1 teaspoon honey
L: BLT Salad with Avocado
D: DINNER OUT!

SUNDAY
B: LEFTOVER Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread with ¾ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt with 1 teaspoon honey
L: Tuna Croquettes and Chickpea Salad with Cucumbers and Tomatoes
D: Teriyaki Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry with ¾ cup brown rice

Shopping List

Produce

  • 5 medium (ripe) bananas
  • 1 medium apple
  • ½ pound red seedless grapes
  • 1 (12-ounce) container fresh strawberries
  • 2 medium lemons
  • 2 medium heads garlic
  • 1 (5-inch) piece fresh ginger
  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 1 small (5-ounce) PLUS 1 medium (6-ounce) Hass avocado
  • 1 ½ pounds (4 medium) sweet potatoes
  • 1 large (10-ounce) Russet potato
  • ¾ pound asparagus
  • 2 pounds broccoli florets
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 small bunch celery
  • 2 medium bunches scallions
  • 1 small bunch fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 small bunch/container fresh dill
  • 1 (1-pound) clamshell PLUS 1 (10-ounce) clamshell mixed baby greens
  • 1 large head Romaine lettuce
  • 7 medium Roma tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion

Meat, Poultry and Fish

  • 2 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 4 ounces cooked peeled shrimp (can buy a few extra ounces of raw and cook yourself, if desired)
  • 2 pounds Barramundi (Asian sea bass) fillets or other white fish fillets
  • 1 (1 ½-pound) pork tenderloin
  • 1 large package center-cut bacon

Grains*

  • 1 medium bag dry brown rice (or 7 cups pre-cooked)
  • 1 small loaf sliced whole grain bread (I like Dave’s Killer Bread)
  • 1 small package white whole wheat flour
  • 1 package plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 package seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 package orzo pasta
  • 1 package lasagna noodles
  • 1 small package quick oats

Condiments and Spices

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Canola oil
  • Avocado oil
  • Cooking spray
  • Olive oil spray (or get a Misto oil mister)
  • Kosher salt (I like Diamond Crystal)
  • Pepper grinder (or fresh peppercorns)
  • White pepper (can sub black pepper in Ginger Scallion Fish, if desired)
  • Pure maple syrup
  • Honey
  • Vanilla extract
  • Regular or light mayonnaise
  • Light vinaigrette dressing (or make your own with ingredients in list)
  • Sriracha sauce
  • Rice vinegar
  • Furikake (can sub sesame seeds in Shrimp Stack, if desired)
  • Regular or reduced sodium soy sauce*
  • Dijon mustard
  • Mirin

Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items

  • 1 pint liquid egg whites
  • 1 dozen large eggs
  • 1 (17.5-ounce) PLUS 1 (32-ounce) container nonfat plain Greek yogurt (I like Fage or Stonyfield)
  • 1 (15-ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese (I like Polly-O)
  • 1 small wedge fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small wedge fresh Pecorino Romano cheese (can sub 3 tablespoons Parmesan in Giant Turkey Meatball, if desired)
  • 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded cheddar cheese (can sub 2 tablespoons mozzarella or parmesan in Tuesday’s eggs, if desired)
  • 1 small box butter

Canned and Jarred

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas
  • 1 (32-ounce) carton low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium jar or can artichoke hearts
  • 1 small jar salsa
  • 1 large jar marinara (or ingredients to make your own)
  • 1 (4-ounce) can or (4.5-ounce) tube tomato paste
  • 1 small jar unsweetened apple sauce
  • 2 (5-ounce) jars chunk light tuna in water
  • 1 small jar tartar sauce (optional, for serving with Tuna Croquettes)

Frozen

  • 1 (5-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 small bag edamame in pod

Misc. Dry Goods

  • 1 (11-ounce) container Orgain liquid vanilla protein shake
  • 1 small package chopped walnuts (if buying from bulk bin, you need about ¼ cup)
  • 1 small package light brown sugar
  • Baking soda
  • Cornstarch
  • Non-Food Items
  • Cooking twine

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