This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal prep simple and stress-free.
Last week of August and somehow summer is already wrapping up here in Texas, minus the fact it still feels like a sauna.
This week’s plan is one of those where every recipe pulls in a different direction cozy and last grasp at summer — and somehow it just works. We’ve got the ultimate comfort food dinner, a poke bowl that tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant, a chicken dish that feels a little fancy for a Wednesday night, and breakfasts that make the morning rush a little more bearable. This is the kind of week where you actually look forward to opening the fridge.
What’s On the Menu
Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce
This is the dinner that makes the whole house smell incredible. Pillowy pasta shells stuffed and smothered in a rich meat sauce — it’s comfort food at its best and the kind of meal the whole family shows up for without being asked twice. Make a big batch and thank yourself for the leftovers.
Salmon Poke Bowl with Spicy Mayo
Fresh, vibrant, and that spicy mayo ties everything together in the most addictive way. This one tastes like a restaurant meal you pulled off at home in a fraction of the time. High protein, big flavor, and genuinely fun to eat.
Chicken Caprese with Balsamic Reduction
Simple ingredients, stunning result. Juicy chicken, fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and a balsamic reduction that makes the whole plate look and taste like something special. This is the dinner that feels a little fancy without requiring anything fancy from you.
Cinnamon Baked Apple Oatmeal
Warm, cozy, and the kind of breakfast that makes waking up a little easier. It bakes in one dish, reheats perfectly all week, and tastes like fall is just around the corner — which honestly, it is. Make it Sunday and breakfast is completely handled.
Peanut Butter Protein Muffins
The snack that earns its spot every single week. Batch bake these and you’ve got something real to reach for between meals — satisfying, protein-packed, and way better than anything from a wrapper.
This week’s plan is a good one to close out the month of August. Comfort, freshness, and a little something that feels special — all in one week.
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Monday
Peanut Butter Protein Muffins
These naturally-sweetened protein muffins with peanut butter and chocolate chips have 13 grams of protein in every muffin!
High Protein Burger Bowls
This hearty burger bowl recipe with your favorite toppings, sweet potato fries, and special burger sauce is an easy 25-minute dinner.
Tuesday
Cinnamon Baked Apple Oatmeal
This cinnamon baked apple oatmeal is warm and cozy, packed with protein, and perfect for making ahead. All mixed in one dish, no bowl needed!
Salmon Poke Bowl with Spicy Mayo
These Salmon Poke Bowls are bursting with flavor and are a super easy light dinner. Marinated salmon that’s baked until caramelized served on a bed of basmati rice with cucumbers, mango, edamame and creamy avocado then drizzled with a spicy mayo for the win!
Wednesday
Overnight Oats with Yogurt
This overnight oats with yogurt recipe is a great on-the-go breakfast packed with crunchy chia, honey, and your favorite fruits as toppings.
Chicken Caprese with Balsamic Reduction
This chicken caprese recipe with basil, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes is an easy dinner with Italian vibes and a balsamic reduction.
Thursday
Easy Prosciutto Spinach Frittata Recipe
This is a quick and easy frittata recipe made with fresh eggs, spinach, salty prosciutto, tomato, and parmesan cheese. Everything cooks in one pan, for fast clean-up afterward!
Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli
Sweet, savory, and ready in 15 minutes, this Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli is a quick and healthy stir fry recipe packed with flavor!
Friday
Smashed Avocado Toast with Soft Boiled Egg
Smashed Avocado Toast with 6 Minute Soft Boiled Eggs makes the perfect quick and healthy breakfast, ready in 10 minutes.
Stuffed Shells With Meat
Baked Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Meat is a total swoon-worthy dinner that the whole family will be obsessed with. Jumbo pasta shells filled with a flavorful mixture of cheese and herbs, then covered in homemade Ragu sauce and baked to perfection!
