Look, I’m not here to say that meal planning and prepping should be oh-so fun!…because honestly, it’s the last thing I want to do sometimes too. But what makes the difference for me is having recipes I genuinely look forward to eating! It’s sooo worth it when I don’t want to cook on a weeknight. 

If you feel like you have to eat boring meals all week – frankly, you’re doing it wrong. There are so many crazy delicious and EASY recipes you can make to set yourself up for a kick-ass week to support your goals. 

Every season we create a brand-new recipe collection to spice up your meal prep. Below are three of them that I think will totally excite you to get back in the kitchen!

Berry Cheesecake Chia Pudding

Makes 2 servings

(*can double for more meal prepping!)

Ingredients

• 1 c unsweetened nut milk
• 1/4 c chia seeds
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 c cottage cheese
• 1 1/2 c mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 servings vanilla protein powder
• 2 Tbsp cacao nibs

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients except berries and cacao nibs until smooth. Pour into containers with lids. Top with berries. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).
2. Top with cacao nibs right before eating.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Makes 3 servings

Ingredients

• 6 oz chickpea pasta
• 1/3 c pasta water
• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
• 10 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• salt + pepper (to taste)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 14-oz can diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 3/4 c half & half (at room temperature)
• 1/4 c parsley (finely chopped)
• 2 red bell peppers (diced)

SIMPLE CAJUN SEASONING

• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp cayenne

Instructions

1. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/3 c cooking water and set aside.
2. Warm half the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add shrimp and cook 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. In the same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic, peppers, and Cajun seasoning. Cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, 3-4 minutes or until liquid has reduced by half.
4. Add reserved pasta water, cream, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until smooth, for about 2 minutes. Add cooked shrimp and pasta, coating well in the sauce. Cook until heated through.

Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Casserole

Makes 4 servings

CASSEROLE

• 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken
• 6 c broccoli
• 4 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 1/2 c jasmine rice (dry)

HERBY RANCH

• 1/2 c plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp dried dill
• Pepper (to taste)

Instructions: 

1. Combine Herby Ranch ingredients. Refrigerate while cooking.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
3. Cook bacon until crispy and easy to crumble. Set on a paper towel. Crumble once cooled.
4. Meanwhile, bring 2 pots to boil. In one pot, cook broccoli until just tender, about 5 minutes. In the other, cook rice according to package directions.
5. Add all ingredients to a baking dish, leaving out half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well, then top with remaining cheddar.
6. Bake 25 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Tell me these recipes don’t sound BOMB? 

And the best thing is they are all blood sugar balancing to keep your body in fat-burning mode. This is amazing whether your goal is weight loss, better energy, or improved digestion. Read more about the benefits of eating to balance your blood sugar here. 

Happy prepping!

Coach Elle