Meal Prepping

Meal prepping is so important not only for busy people (which most of us are) but also for those of us who will grab the easiest thing we find and eat it. I know when my schedule gets hectic and I hardly have time to think about my next move, I just grab anything to eat-or I USE to. Now with prepping meals ahead of time all I have to do is grab what I want from the selections and warm it up! How easy is that?

So what will I be having this week?...Take a look.

Chicken Enchiladas

1 medium white onion

1 red pepper

1 orange pepper

2 jalepano peppers

Cilantro

Lime

Chicken

Whole wheat wraps

Plan Greek yogurt

Shredded cheese (part skim)

Avocado

1. Chop peppers and the onion

2. Put olive oil in a pan and sautee the onions until translucent and add minced garlic

3. Add chopped peppers

4. Cube chicken breasts and add to the pan

5. Chop cilantro and jalepanos and add to the pan

6. Cook on medium heat until the chicken is done

Seasoning:

Lime

3/4 tsp cumin

2 1/2 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp garlic

1/8 tsp onion powder

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

1/8 tsp oregano

Tilapia

1/4 C virgin olive oil

3 cloves of garlic pressed/minced

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp ginger

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp dried mustard

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp chili powder

1 pinch of cayenne pepper

4 Tilapia fillets

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees (or grill-which is how I cooked mine)

2. In a medium bowl combine the oil, garlic, and seasoning

3. Dip each fillet into the seasoning (or let marinade) and place on the baking sheet (or grill)

4. Pour the rest of the remaining seasoning over the fillets on the baking sheet 

5. Bake for 10 minutes

Lemon Chicken

4 boneless chicken breasts

2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 tbsp dried oregano

1 tbsp crushed garlic

salt and pepper

1. Combine the marinade: lemon juice, oregano, and garlic and let the chicken marinade in the refrigerator for 2 hours 

2. Grill the chicken on medium-high

3. Cook chicken until browned on both sides

Power Pancakes

2 1/2 C dried rolled oats

6 egg whites

1 C unsweetened almond milk

1 tbsp flaxseed

1 tbsp safflower oil

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 C of pumpkin puree (for the season!)

1. Mix all the ingredients

2. Make pancakes in a skillet over medium heat

I have a few more coming tomorrow, but may not be posted!

"If you do not prepare, then you prepare to fail"

Prepare your meals on your less hectic day so the rest of your week is healthy, less chaotic and more satisfying