EBT 7-Day Weight Loss Meal Plan
Losing weight doesn’t require expensive “diet foods” or complicated recipes. In fact, the most sustainable weight loss plans are often the simplest ones—built around affordable, everyday foods that are filling, balanced, and easy to cook consistently.
This 7-day meal plan was designed specifically for people who want to lose weight while using SNAP/EBT-eligible groceries. Every recipe uses common, budget-friendly ingredients like chicken, eggs, rice, yogurt, vegetables, and fruit.
The meals follow a simple structure that supports weight loss while keeping you satisfied:
- lean protein to help keep you full
- vegetables and fruit for fiber and nutrients
- controlled portions of carbohydrates for steady energy
- small amounts of healthy fats for balance
Recipes are intentionally simple and repeat ingredients throughout the week, which helps keep grocery costs low and cooking manageable.
This plan is ideal for:
- people who want to lose weight using affordable groceries
- individuals or families relying on EBT/SNAP benefits
- beginners who want simple, practical meals
Portions can be adjusted based on your personal calorie needs, making this a flexible starting point for sustainable, healthy weight loss.
How to Use This Meal Plan
Follow these simple steps to personalize the plan for your body and weight-loss goal.
Step 1 — Determine Your Daily Calorie Target
Use this calorie calculator to estimate how many calories you should consume per day to reach your goal based on your height, weight, age, activity level, and goal weight
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/calorie-calculator/itt-20402304
Choose a calorie level that creates a moderate deficit (usually 300–500 calories below maintenance) so weight loss happens steadily while still allowing you to feel satisfied and energized.
Step 2 — Find Your Meal Plan Tier
Once you know your daily calorie target, select the closest calorie tier in the meal plan.
1200–1300 cal
1400–1500 cal
1600–1700 cal
1800–2000 cal
Each tier uses the same recipes, but with different portion sizes to match your calorie needs.
Step 3 — Cook and Eat According to Your Tier
Follow the recipes in the plan and use the portion sizes that match your calorie tier.
Meals are structured to support weight loss by including:
- lean protein to help keep you full
- vegetables and fruit for fiber and nutrients
- controlled portions of carbohydrates for steady energy
- small amounts of healthy fats for balance and flavor
Because the meals are simple and use overlapping ingredients, they help keep grocery costs low, reduce food waste, and make healthy eating easier to maintain.
Breakfast
Veggie Egg Scramble with Toast

1200-1300 cal
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 slice whole-grain bread
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 slice whole-grain bread
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Place the bread in the toaster and toast until lightly golden and crisp.
- While the bread is toasting, crack the egg or eggs into a small bowl. If your tier includes an egg white, crack that egg separately, discard the yolk, and add the white to the bowl.
- Add a small pinch of salt and black pepper to the eggs. Whisk with a fork until the yolks and whites are fully combined and the mixture looks smooth.
- Rinse the spinach if needed and pat dry.
- Place a nonstick skillet on the stove over medium-low to medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat for about 20 to 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach to the pan. Cook for about 30 to 60 seconds, stirring gently, until it softens and shrinks down. It should look wilted but still bright green.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan over the spinach. Let the eggs sit for about 10 to 15 seconds, then use a spatula to gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center.
- Continue slowly stirring and folding the eggs every few seconds until they are softly set. This usually takes 1 to 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat when the eggs still look slightly glossy, since they will continue cooking for a few seconds from the pan’s heat.
- Place the toast on a plate and serve the scramble alongside it or on top if preferred.
How to Know It’s Done: The spinach should be wilted, not raw. The eggs should look fully cooked but still soft, not wet and runny. The toast should be crisp and golden.
Lunch
Lemon Chicken Rice Bowl

1200-1300 cal
- 3 oz chicken breast
- ⅓ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 4 oz chicken breast
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 5 oz chicken breast
- ¾ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 6 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- If the rice is not already cooked, prepare it first according to the package directions. Keep it warm.
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle both sides lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Place a skillet on the stove over medium heat. If your tier includes olive oil, add it to the pan. If your tier does not include olive oil, use a nonstick pan.
- Once the pan is warm, place the chicken in the skillet. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes on the first side without moving it too much.
- Flip the chicken and cook another 4 to 6 minutes on the second side, depending on thickness.
- Check for doneness by cutting into the thickest part. The inside should be white all the way through with no pink. If using a thermometer, it should read 165°F.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing. This helps keep it juicy.
- While the chicken rests, place the Greek yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
- If your cabbage is not already shredded, slice it into thin strips.
- Place the cooked rice in a serving bowl. Add the cabbage on one side or over the rice.
- Slice the chicken into strips and place it in the bowl. Spoon the lemon-yogurt mixture over the chicken and cabbage.
- Serve warm.
How to Know It’s Done: The chicken should be fully cooked with no pink inside. The rice should be warm and fluffy. The yogurt sauce should taste lightly tangy and lemony.
Dinner
Sheet Pan Chicken, Potatoes & Broccoli

1200-1300 cal
- 3 oz chicken breast
- ¾ cup potatoes, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 4 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 5 oz chicken breast
- 1¼ cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 6 oz chicken breast
- 1½ cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or small sheet pan with parchment paper, or lightly grease it.
- Wash the potatoes well and cut them into small, even cubes so they cook at the same speed. If the broccoli florets are large, cut them into smaller bite-size pieces.
- Place the diced potatoes in a bowl. Add about half of the olive oil, plus a pinch of salt and black pepper. Toss to coat.
- Spread the potatoes on one side of the baking sheet. Put the potatoes in the oven first and roast for 10 minutes, since potatoes take longer to cook than broccoli.
- While the potatoes start roasting, pat the chicken dry and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place the broccoli in the same bowl used for the potatoes. Add the remaining olive oil and toss lightly.
- After the potatoes have roasted for 10 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Turn the potatoes with a spatula. Add the chicken to the empty side of the pan. Add the broccoli to the pan as well.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes.
- Check the chicken by cutting into the thickest part. It should be white inside with no pink, or 165°F on a thermometer. Check the potatoes by piercing one with a fork. It should slide in easily. The broccoli should be tender and lightly browned around the edges.
- Serve everything together on a plate.
How to Know It’s Done: Potatoes should be soft inside and lightly crisp on the outside. Broccoli should be tender and slightly browned. Chicken should be fully cooked through.
Breakfast
Yogurt Banana Bowl

1200-1300 cal
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ banana
- 1 tsp honey
1400-1500 cal
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 banana
- 1 tsp honey
1600-1700 cal
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
1800-2000 cal
- 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
Instructions:
- Spoon the yogurt into a serving bowl.
- Peel the banana. Slice the banana into thin rounds.
- Arrange the banana slices over the yogurt.
- If your tier includes honey, drizzle the honey over the top.
- If your tier includes peanut butter, spoon it over the bowl. If the peanut butter is too thick to drizzle, microwave it in a small bowl for 5 to 10 seconds to loosen it slightly.
- Serve immediately.
How to Know It’s Done: This meal is ready once assembled. The banana should be evenly spread over the yogurt, and the topping should be lightly distributed.
Lunch
Tuna Rice Bowl

1200-1300 cal
- 1 can tuna (5 oz), drained
- ⅓ cup cooked rice
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 1 can tuna, drained
- ½ cup cooked rice
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 1 can tuna, drained
- ¾ cup cooked rice
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 1½ cans tuna, drained
- 1 cup cooked rice
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- If the rice is not already cooked, prepare it first according to the package directions.
- Open the tuna can and drain off all the liquid.
- Wash the cucumber and dice it into small bite-size pieces.
- Place the cooked rice in a bowl. Add the tuna on top of the rice. Add the diced cucumber.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over everything. Sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Use a fork to gently mix everything together before eating, or leave it layered if preferred.
How to Know It’s Done: This is an assembly meal, so it is done once everything is in the bowl. It should taste fresh, light, and lightly seasoned.
Dinner
Chicken Stir-Fry

1200-1300 cal
- 3 oz chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- ⅓ cup cooked rice
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch black pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 4 oz chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch black pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 5 oz chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1½ cups mixed vegetables
- ¾ cup cooked rice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Pinch black pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 6 oz chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1½ cups mixed vegetables
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions:
- If the rice is not already cooked, make it first and keep it warm.
- Cut the chicken into thin strips. Thin pieces cook faster and more evenly than thick chunks.
- If using frozen vegetables, there is no need to thaw them first.
- Place a skillet or large frying pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat for about 20 seconds.
- Add the chicken strips to the pan in a single layer. Sprinkle with black pepper. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once or twice, until it is mostly cooked through.
- Add the vegetables to the pan. Stir everything together and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables are hot and tender-crisp.
- Pour in the soy sauce and stir well so the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated. Continue cooking for about 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
- Check the chicken by cutting into a thicker piece. It should be fully white inside with no pink.
- Place the cooked rice in a bowl or on a plate. Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture over the rice and serve hot.
How to Know It’s Done: Chicken should be fully cooked and no longer pink. Vegetables should be hot and slightly tender, not mushy. The soy sauce should be evenly mixed in, not sitting pooled at the bottom.
Breakfast
Egg & Avocado Toast

1200-1300 cal
- 1 large egg
- 1 slice whole-grain bread
- 2 tbsp avocado
- Pinch salt & pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp olive oil
1400-1500 cal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 slice whole-grain bread
- 3 tbsp avocado
- Pinch salt & pepper
- ½ tsp olive oil
1600-1700 cal
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- ¼ avocado
- Pinch salt & pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp olive oil
1800-2000 cal
- 3 large eggs
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- ½ avocado
- Pinch salt & pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Put the bread in a toaster and toast until lightly golden and crisp.
- While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado open, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado until mostly smooth. It is okay if it still has a few small chunks. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of salt and pepper into the avocado and stir.
- Place a small nonstick skillet on the stove over medium heat. If your pan is not nonstick, add the olive oil or a little cooking spray.
- Crack the egg directly into the pan. If making more than one egg, crack them in one at a time, leaving a little space between them.
- Cook the eggs for about 2 to 4 minutes, until the whites are fully set and no longer look transparent. If you want the yolks more cooked, cover the pan with a lid for about 30 to 60 seconds, or carefully flip the eggs and cook for another 20 to 30 seconds.
- Spread the mashed avocado onto the toast. Place the cooked egg or eggs on top. Finish with a little extra salt and pepper if desired, then serve immediately.
How to Know It’s Done: The toast should be golden and crisp. The egg whites should be fully white, not clear. The yolk can be runny or firm depending on your preference.
Lunch
Mediterranean Tuna Grain Bowl

1200-1300 cal
- 1 can tuna, drained
- ⅓ cup cooked rice/quinoa
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 1 can tuna, drained
- ½ cup cooked rice/quinoa
- 1 cup mixed cucumber & tomatoes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 1 can tuna, drained
- ¾ cup cooked rice/quinoa
- 1 cup mixed cucumber & tomatoes
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 1½ cans tuna, drained
- 1 cup cooked rice/quinoa
- 1 cup mixed cucumber & tomatoes
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- If your rice or quinoa is not already cooked, prepare it first according to the package directions. Let it cool slightly.
- Open the tuna can and drain out the liquid completely.
- Dice the cucumber into small bite-size pieces. Dice the tomatoes into small pieces. If using cherry tomatoes, cut them into halves or quarters.
- Place the cooked rice or quinoa into a bowl. Add the drained tuna on top of the grain. Add the cucumber and tomatoes around or on top of the tuna.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over everything. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Use a fork or spoon to gently toss everything together so the tuna and vegetables are evenly mixed with the grain.
- Taste and add a little more lemon juice or pepper if needed.
How to Know It’s Done: This is a no-cook assembly meal once the grain is prepared. The bowl should taste fresh, lightly lemony, and balanced.
Dinner
Turkey Taco Bowl

1200-1300 cal
- 3 oz ground turkey
- ⅓ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup salsa
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Pinch salt
- Optional: 1 tsp olive oil
1400-1500 cal
- 4 oz ground turkey
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup salsa
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Pinch salt
- Optional: 1 tsp olive oil
1600-1700 cal
- 5 oz ground turkey
- ¾ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup salsa
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Pinch salt
- Optional: 1 tsp olive oil
1800-2000 cal
- 6 oz ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup salsa
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Pinch salt
- Optional: 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Cook the rice ahead of time if needed.
- Place a skillet on the stove over medium heat. If the turkey is very lean and the pan is not nonstick, add the olive oil.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break the turkey into small crumbles as it cooks.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, and salt. Continue cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring every minute or so, until the turkey is fully cooked and there is no pink left.
- If too much liquid collects in the pan, let it cook for another minute so the extra moisture evaporates.
- Place the cooked rice in a bowl. Add the cooked turkey on top. Add the shredded lettuce. Spoon the salsa over the bowl and serve.
How to Know It’s Done: The turkey should be browned and crumbly. There should be no pink in the meat. The bowl should be warm on the bottom and cool/fresh on top from the lettuce and salsa.
Breakfast
Yogurt Berry Bowl

1200-1300 cal
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup berries
1400-1500 cal
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup berries
1600-1700 cal
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup berries
- 1 tbsp granola
1800-2000 cal
- 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup berries
- 2 tbsp granola
Instructions:
- Spoon the yogurt into a bowl.
- Wash the berries if needed and pat them dry.
- Add the berries on top of the yogurt.
- If your tier includes granola, sprinkle it over the top right before eating so it stays crunchy.
- Serve cold.
How to Know It’s Done: This is an assembly recipe, so once everything is in the bowl it is ready. The berries should be fresh and the granola crisp.
Lunch
Chicken Cabbage Rice Bowl

1200-1300 cal
- 3 oz chicken breast, sliced thin
- ⅓ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 4 oz chicken breast
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 5 oz chicken breast
- ¾ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 6 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- If your rice is not cooked yet, prepare it first.
- Slice the chicken breast into thin strips so it cooks faster and more evenly.
- Shred the cabbage into thin strips if it is not already shredded.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken strips to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, then stir and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add the cabbage to the same skillet. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes, until the cabbage softens slightly but still has a little texture.
- Place the cooked rice in a bowl. Spoon the chicken and cabbage mixture over the rice. Serve hot.
How to Know It’s Done: Chicken should be fully white inside, with no pink. Cabbage should be slightly wilted but not mushy.
Dinner
Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowl

1200-1300 cal
- 3 oz raw shrimp
- ⅓ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 4 oz shrimp
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 5 oz shrimp
- ¾ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 6 oz shrimp
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them first under cool running water, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Mince the garlic into very small pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 15 to 20 seconds, just until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the first side.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the vegetables to the skillet and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until heated through.
- Place the cooked rice in a bowl. Add the shrimp and vegetables on top. Serve immediately.
How to Know It’s Done: Shrimp are done when they turn pink and opaque and curl into a loose “C” shape. If shrimp curl tightly into an “O,” they may be overcooked.
Breakfast
Breakfast Egg & Potato Skillet

1200-1300 cal
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup potatoes, diced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 2 large eggs
- 1¼ cups potatoes, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ cups potatoes, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Wash the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Smaller pieces cook faster.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and spread them out in an even layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 8 to 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the potatoes are tender inside and lightly golden outside.
- If the potatoes are browning too quickly but still hard inside, add 1 tablespoon of water and cover the pan for 1 to 2 minutes to help them soften.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, crack the egg or eggs directly into the skillet. Cook until the egg whites are set, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- If you prefer firmer yolks, cover the pan briefly or flip the eggs carefully.
- Serve the eggs and potatoes together while hot.
How to Know It’s Done: Potatoes should be fork-tender. Eggs should have fully set whites.
Lunch
Chicken Salad Wrap

1200-1300 cal
- 3 oz cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 whole wheat tortilla
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- ½ cup lettuce
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 4 oz cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 whole wheat tortilla
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- ½ cup lettuce
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 5 oz cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 whole wheat tortilla
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- ½ cup lettuce
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 6 oz cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 large whole wheat tortilla
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- ½ cup lettuce
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- If your chicken is not cooked yet, cook it first and let it cool slightly.
- Chop the cooked chicken into small pieces. Place the chicken in a bowl.
- Add the Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated and looks creamy.
- Lay the tortilla flat on a plate or cutting board. Add the lettuce down the center of the tortilla.
- Spoon the chicken mixture on top of the lettuce. Fold in the two sides slightly, then roll the tortilla up from the bottom into a wrap.
- If desired, cut it in half before serving.
How to Know It’s Done: The filling should be evenly mixed. The wrap should hold together when rolled.
Dinner
Lemon Herb Chicken & Vegetables

1200-1300 cal
- 3 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup vegetables
- ⅓ cup cooked rice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 4 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup vegetables
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 5 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup vegetables
- ¾ cup cooked rice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 6 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup vegetables
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Place the vegetables on one side of the sheet pan. Place the chicken on the other side.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and chicken. Sprinkle the oregano, salt, and pepper over everything. Drizzle the lemon juice over the chicken.
- Use your hands or a spoon to lightly coat the vegetables in the oil and seasoning.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Check the chicken by cutting into the thickest part or using a thermometer. It should reach 165°F and no longer be pink inside.
- Serve with the cooked rice.
How to Know It’s Done: Chicken should be fully cooked through. Vegetables should be tender and lightly browned on the edges.
Breakfast
Banana Peanut Butter Yogurt Bowl

1200-1300 cal
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ banana, sliced
- 1 tsp peanut butter
1400-1500 cal
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 tsp peanut butter
1600-1700 cal
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
1800-2000 cal
- 1½ cups Greek yogurt
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
Instructions:
- Spoon the yogurt into a bowl.
- Slice the banana into thin rounds. Arrange the banana slices on top of the yogurt.
- Spoon the peanut butter over the bowl. If it is too thick, microwave it for about 5 to 10 seconds so it drizzles more easily.
- Serve immediately.
How to Know It’s Done: This is ready as soon as it is assembled. The peanut butter should be spreadable or drizzled, not clumped in one spot.
Lunch
Chicken Vegetable Soup

1200-1300 cal
- 3 oz chicken breast, cut small
- 1 cup broth
- 1 cup vegetables
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 4 oz chicken
- 1½ cups broth
- 1 cup vegetables
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 5 oz chicken
- 1½ cups broth
- 1½ cups vegetables
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 6 oz chicken
- 2 cups broth
- 1½ cups vegetables
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Cut the chicken into small bite-size pieces so it cooks faster.
- Pour the broth into a medium saucepan and place it over medium heat.
- Once the broth starts to gently simmer, add the chicken pieces. Add the vegetables.
- Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Let the soup simmer gently for about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir once or twice during cooking.
- Check a piece of chicken by cutting it open. It should be white all the way through with no pink.
- Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed. Pour into a bowl and serve hot.
How to Know It’s Done: Chicken should be fully cooked. Vegetables should be tender but not falling apart. The broth should be hot and flavorful.
Dinner
Turkey Vegetable Stir-Fry

1200-1300 cal
- 3 oz ground turkey
- ⅓ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup vegetables
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- Optional: 1 tsp olive oil
1400-1500 cal
- 4 oz ground turkey
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup vegetables
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- Optional: 1 tsp olive oil
1600-1700 cal
- 5 oz ground turkey
- ¾ cup cooked rice
- 1½ cups vegetables
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Optional: 1 tsp olive oil
1800-2000 cal
- 6 oz ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1½ cups vegetables
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Optional: 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. If needed, add the olive oil.
- Add the ground turkey. Break it apart with a spatula or spoon as it cooks.
- Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until browned and no pink remains.
- Add the vegetables to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables are heated through and slightly tender.
- Pour in the soy sauce and stir well so everything is coated.
- Place the cooked rice in a bowl or on a plate. Spoon the turkey and vegetable mixture over the rice and serve.
How to Know It’s Done: Turkey should be fully browned and crumbly. Vegetables should be hot and tender-crisp.
Breakfast
Egg & Avocado Toast

1200-1300 cal
- 1 large egg
- 1 slice whole-grain bread
- 2 tbsp avocado
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 slice whole-grain bread
- 3 tbsp avocado
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- ¼ avocado
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 3 large eggs
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- ½ avocado
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Toast the bread.
- Mash the avocado in a small bowl with a fork. Season the avocado with a tiny pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet. Cook until the whites are set and the yolks are done to your liking.
- Spread the mashed avocado over the toast. Place the eggs on top and serve immediately.
How to Know It’s Done: The whites should be fully set. The avocado should be easy to spread.
Lunch
Tuna Mediterranean Bowl

1200-1300 cal
- 1 can tuna, drained
- ⅓ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup vegetables
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 1 can tuna, drained
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup vegetables
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 1 can tuna, drained
- ¾ cup cooked rice
- 1 cup vegetables
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 1½ cans tuna, drained
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup vegetables
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Cook the rice ahead of time if needed.
- Drain the tuna well. Chop your vegetables into small pieces if needed.
- Add the rice to a bowl. Add the tuna on top. Add the vegetables around the tuna.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Mix gently before eating.
How to Know It’s Done: This is ready once assembled. The bowl should taste fresh and lightly seasoned.
Dinner
One-Pan Chicken & Roasted Vegetables

1200-1300 cal
- 3 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup vegetables
- ⅓ cup cooked rice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
1400-1500 cal
- 4 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup vegetables
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
1600-1700 cal
- 5 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup vegetables
- ¾ cup cooked rice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
1800-2000 cal
- 6 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup vegetables
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Place the vegetables on one side of the pan. Place the chicken on the other side.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Use clean hands or a spoon to toss the vegetables so they are lightly coated.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Check the vegetables. If they need more browning, leave them in for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Check the chicken for doneness. It should be 165°F inside or fully white in the center when cut.
- Serve with the cooked rice.
How to Know It’s Done: Chicken should be fully cooked and juicy. Vegetables should be tender and lightly browned.
Full Grocery List
Ingredients:
Protein
- 3 lbs chicken breast
- 0.75 lbs ground turkey (93% lean)
- 0.4 lb shrimp (raw)
- 5 cans tuna
- 12 eggs
- 5 cups plain Greek yogurt
Grains/Breads/Wraps
- 3.5-4 cups dry rice
- 1 loaf whole grain bread
- 1 package whole wheat tortillas
Produce
- 1 small head green cabbage
- 1 medium head broccoli
- 1 small bag spinach
- 1 small head lettuce
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 3-4 medium potatoes
- 2 bananas
- 2 avocados
- 1 small carton mixed berries (or up to 1 pint)
- 2 lemons
- 1 bulb garlic
- 2 12-16 oz bags frozen mixed vegetables
Dairy/Condiments/Pantry
- 1 cup olive oil
- small bottle soy sauce
- small jar peanut butter
- 1 small bag granola
- 1 small jar salsa
- dried oregano
- ground cumin
- paprika
- salt
- black pepper
Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.
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