Is meal planning your worst enemy? We feel you! When you’re running around trying to take care of yourself (or your kids), there isn’t much time to fret about what to put on the table.
For those of us with kids, summer can make meal management even harder. With the kids at home on summer vacation, you’re suddenly stuck making more made-to-order lunches than you care to count.
That’s why we’re sharing this easy to make (and eat!) 80:20-friendly 7-day Summer Meal Plan! Whether you’re cooking for one, two, or several, this no-fuss meal plan will keep you and yours fed and happy.
Got dietary restrictions in your household? No sweat! Each recipe in this plan is easy to customize for any eater’s needs. For veg options, simply swap in your favorite plant-based protein.
So crack open a bottle of your favorite refreshing beverage, and scroll down to get inspired.
Psst… want to know our secret for creating simple meal plans like this one? Leftovers. We always shop for extra ingredients so we can double or even triple recipes that we know will go far. Keep that in mind when you’re hitting the grocery store and this plan will feel even easier.
7-Day Summer Meal Plan
Day 1
Lunch: Charcuterie board-style lunch with olives, cut up veggies, hummus, sardines, and some seed crackers (we love Top Seedz)
Dinner: Turmeric Black Pepper Chicken with Asparagus and brown rice
Day 2
Breakfast: Creamy Banana Chia Pudding (Bonus: top it with some Grain-Free Nutty Granola!)
Lunch: Salad greens with kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and drizzle of olive oil. Top with your favorite protein.
Dinner: 30-Minute Chicken Meatball Tacos (make extra meatballs) with side of Kohlrabi Cabbage Slaw
Day 3
Breakfast: Leftover Creamy Banana Chia Pudding
Lunch: Leftover chicken meatballs with brown rice and steamed broccoli
Dinner: Lamb BLT Burgers (or Spicy Black Bean Burgers) with leftover Kohlrabi Cabbage Slaw
Day 4
Breakfast: Brain Boosting Smoothie Bowl
Lunch: Easy fridge salad (throw whatever you have in there!) topped with leftover Lamb BLT Burgers (or Spicy Black Bean Burgers) or swap your favorite protein.
Dinner: Vegan Chickpea Curry with brown rice
Day 5
Breakfast: Peach Pie Smoothie
Lunch: Leftover Vegan Chickpea Curry with brown rice
Dinner: Wild Salmon Burgers (make extra) with quinoa and steamed veggies
Day 6
Breakfast: Easy Oatmeal Banana Pancakes (make a double-batch for leftovers)
Lunch: Leftover Wild Salmon Burgers with greens and quinoa
Dinner: Bok Broc Buddha Bowls
Day 7
Breakfast: Leftover Easy Oatmeal Banana Pancakes rolled up with nut butter
Lunch: Leftovers of your choice
Dinner: Leftover Bok Broc Buddha Bowls
Want more help with meal planning? Check out our free Meal Planning Guide or our Family Clean Eating Guide.
And don’t be shy if you have any quick questions that aren’t covered in this blog! You can always send us an email at connect@consciouscleanse.com to get your burning questions answered :).
With stress-free summer meals,
The Conscious Cleanse Team
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