DECEMBER 30, 2024 MEAL PREP MONDAY.

Double Chocolate Protein Balls

• ¾ cup nut butter (I like peanut or almond)

• ¼ cup honey

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup quick oats

• ⅓ cup chocolate protein powder

• 2-3 tablespoons cocoa powder (depending on preference)

• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup chocolate chips

• 1-2 tablespoons milk (as needed to thin)

Mix all ingredients together, roll into balls, and store for up to 5-7 days in the fridge! 

Greek One Sheet Pan Meal

• ½ cup olive oil

• 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 teaspoons dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)

• 1 medium zucchini (sliced)

• 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)

• ½ large red onion (wedges)

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes

• ½ cup kalamata olives

• ¼ cup feta cheese

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

• Microwavable rice

Preheat the oven to 425°F and make the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings. Marinate the chicken with ⅔ of the marinade for 10–15 minutes.

Spread the veggies on a sheet pan, drizzle with the remaining marinade, and toss to coat. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and roast for 30 minutes.

Add olives and feta, roast for another 10–15 minutes.

Heat up rice and place in the bottom of a meal prep container. Add all ingredients into container and store in fridge for 4-5 days and reheat in microwave.

High Protein Breakfast Bowls

Potatoes

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Parmesan cheese

• 2 potatoes, diced

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1 small red or yellow onion, diced

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp pepper

Sausages

• Cooking spray

• 12 maple breakfast sausages (I used turkey)

Eggs

• 2 tsp butter

• 6 eggs

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 425 F. Add potatoes, bell pepper and onions to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, parmesan cheese, then season with paprika, onion powder, salt & pepper. Toss to combine, then roast for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add cooking spray, then sausages. Cook for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked through, then let rest for 5 minutes before slicing up.

While sausages are cooking, whisk eggs in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat and add butter. Once melted, add eggs and scramble until just set. Immediately remove from heat and distribute among 4 bowls.

Divide sausages and potatoes among bowls with eggs, then garnish with parsley or cilantro if desired. Serve and enjoy!