1 WEEK MEAL PLANNERS
Each day’s menu gives you roughly:
30g fibre to keep you satisfied and maintain good gut health
Plenty of low GI carbs to balance blood sugar levels
2-3 healthy snacks to help maintain energy levels
Snack Options: (Choose 2-3 each day, depending on your activity level)
QE Vegie sticks + 2 tb QE hummus
Small tub of Greek yoghurt + 1 piece of fruit
1 pc fruit and handful QE mixed nuts
1 small vegie juice + a handful of nuts
One protein ball + herbal tea
30g QE cashew butter + and 1 pc fruit
Meal Planner 1
Week 1 | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
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Monday | Chia Berry Parfait 2 tb chia seeds, 100g Greek yoghurt. Set overnight. Top with blueberries, 1 tb of coconut flakes and 1 tb crushed walnuts. | Dijon Chicken Wrap 100g poached chicken breast, shredded, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Greek yoghurt, 1 cup baby spinach, 1 small wholegrain wrap. + 1 pc fruit | Chicken Parmigiana (see recipe) |
Tuesday | High-Fibre Smoothie 1 cup mixed berries, ½ cup rolled oats, 1 tb chia seeds, 1 cup milk, 2 tb Greek natural yoghurt + 1 slice of multigrain toast with 1 tsp QE nut butter | Sweet Potato & Haloumi Salad 2 cups cooked sweet potato, chopped, 40g grilled haloumi, 1 cup rocket, 1 tb pepitas, 1 cup cooked quinoa*, cherry tomatoes, drizzle extra virgin olive oil. *Cook a large batch of quinoa and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days | Moroccan Beef Koftas (see recipe) |
Wednesday | Green Breakfast Bowl ½ cup cooked quinoa, 1 poached or boiled egg, ¼ avocado, 1 cup sautéed kale, 1 tb pepita seeds, drizzle olive oil. + latte | Tuna Rice 1 small can of tuna, 1 cup microwave mixed grains, 2 cups of cooked bock choy, 1 tsp sesame seeds. Drizzle 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil and salt-reduced tamari. | Baked Parmesan Crusted Salmon & Cauliflower Mash 200g Atlantic salmon, 1 egg, ¼ cup breadcrumbs. Mash: 2 cups cooked cauliflower, 1 tspn tasty cheese, grated, ¼ cup milk. Serve with garden salad. + 2 squares dark chocolate |
Thursday | Sunflower and Avo Toast Smash ¼ avocado on 1-2 slices wholegrain sourdough toast, top with 1 tb sunflower seeds, salt and pepper to taste, squeeze of fresh lemon juice. | Falafel & Tzatziki Wrap 1 slice whole grain, 3 QE falafels, ½ Roma tomato, sliced, 2 tbsp Tzatziki, handful rocket] + 1 apple | Honey Mustard Chicken (see recipe) |
Friday | Fruit & Nut Muesli [1/2 – 1 cup untoasted muesli topped with 200ml milk, 1 medium banana, ½ cup berries, 1 tb yoghurt. | Spinach & Haloumi Frittata (See recipe) | Homemade Pizza 1 slice Lebanese bread + 2 tb tomato paste + topped with feta and roasted vegetables. |
Saturday | Buckwheat Pancakes 3 x medium sized pancakes, ½ banana. ½ cup blueberries, 100g Natural yoghurt + 1 small glass of freshly squeezed orange juice | Warm Roast Chicken Salad 120g skinless roasted chicken, shredded, 1 cup cooked quinoa*, 1 cups of mixed salad, 1 tbsp dried currants, 30g feta, drizzle olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon. *Cook a large batch of quinoa and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. | Slow Cooked Lamb 120g lamb shoulder, 1 cup cous cous, cooked: 1 tb currants, 1 tspn mint, drizzle olive oil. Serve with 2 cups steamed green veg |
Sunday | Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) (See recipe) | Warm Rice Salad 125g microwavable brown rice, 150g baby spinach, 95g three-bean mix, 30g feta, garnish with | Green Chicken & Zucchini Curry 100g chicken thigh, ¼ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp essentials green curry paste, ½ cup coconut milk, 1 cup broccoli florets ½ cup zucchini, sliced. Serve with 1 cup cooked rice basmati rice. |