My clean girl meals to feel my best🫶✨
I love meal prepping easy & yummy recipes with clean ingredients every Sunday!! Here are some of my dinners I’ve meal prepped as a busy college student, eating clean to feel my best!
1. Ground Beef Bowls (per 1 serving)🥙
To a bowl, add:
- Serving size of 96% lean, fully cooked ground beef
- 1/3 cup of cooked & cubed sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup of fully cooked & shelled edamame
- 1/4 cup of cooked lentils
- 1 cup of shredded lettuce
- Top with 1/4 cup of low fat cottage cheese
- Optional: sprinkle with elote seasoning & add a drizzle of Mike’s hot honey
2. Chicken Tacos (per 1 serving)🌮
- 3 small corn tortillas
- fully cooked grilled chicken (serving size)
- 1-2 tbsp of fresh pico to each taco
- 1 tbsp of Chipotle almond dip from Trader Joe’s to each taco
- Serve homestyle guacamole and siete lime chips on the side
3. Shrimp Salad (per 1 serving)🥗
- 3 cups of romaine lettuce
- serving size of grilled or blackened shrimp
- 1/4 cup of lentils
- 1/4 cup fresh pico
- 1/4 cup of avocado
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
Honey Dijon Dressing Recipe: (makes abt. 4 servings worth)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 whole lemon squeezed
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tsp of honey
4. Hot Honey Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner 🥘
In a nonstick pan add:
- a bag of broccoli
- 2 large zucchinis chopped up
- 2-3 sweet potatoes (diced)
Spray veggies with non stick spray and season with garlic powder onion powder, salt, pepper & paprika
*can also make candy-like sweet potatoes by instead drizzling them with sf maple syrup, tsp of coconut sugar & cinnamon*
Place veggie pan in oven at 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes
On another nonstick pan:
- add chopped raw chicken (about a pack of breasts or tenderloins)
- spray with non stick spray and season with the same seasonings from veggies
- place in oven at 350 for 20 minutes or until fully cooked
- Once chicken is done , take out of oven and drizzle with Mikes Hot honey
- place chicken & veggies on a plate, add 1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese & drizzle more hot honey
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Meal prepping clean and healthy meals has been a game changer for me as a busy college student. What I love most about these recipes is how balanced and flavorful they are, making it easier to stick with clean eating without getting bored. For example, the Ground Beef Bowls combine lean protein with nutrient-dense sweet potatoes, edamame, and lentils, providing sustained energy throughout the day. Adding cottage cheese boosts protein and calcium, while the optional elote seasoning and hot honey add a tasty twist that makes each bite exciting. Chicken Tacos are another favorite because they’re quick to assemble and easy to customize. Using small corn tortillas and fresh pico keeps the meal light, and Trader Joe’s Chipotle almond dip adds smoky, creamy flavor without the guilt. Serving these with homestyle guacamole and Siete lime chips on the side brings a satisfying crunch and healthy fats. The Shrimp Salad is both vibrant and refreshing—it includes romaine lettuce, blackened shrimp, lentils, avocado, and shredded Parmesan, all dressed with a homemade honey Dijon dressing that's tangy and naturally sweetened with honey. Preparing the dressing in bulk saves time and adds a consistent flavorful punch. Lastly, the Hot Honey Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is perfect for minimal cleanup and maximum nutrition. Roasting broccoli, zucchini, and sweet potatoes together allows the veggies to soak up the garlic, onion, and paprika seasonings. I particularly love making candied sweet potatoes with sugar-free maple syrup, coconut sugar, and cinnamon for a healthy, sweet side. The chicken absorbs the hot honey drizzle for a spicy-sweet finish when taken out of the oven, balanced nicely by a serving of low-fat cottage cheese. One tip I’ve found useful for meal prepping is to make large batches on Sunday, portion them into containers, and keep dressings and certain condiments separate until serving day. This prevents meals from becoming soggy and keeps flavors fresh. Also, incorporating plant-based proteins like lentils and edamame not only diversifies the nutrient profile but also supports a balanced diet. Overall, clean eating doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. By combining accessible ingredients with simple seasonings and smart meal prepping strategies, you can enjoy nutritious, satisfying meals throughout your college week that truly help you feel your best.
@Myriam Ballo87