This Week’s Menu Line-Up
🍋 This Week’s High-Protein Meal Plan (with Grocery List!)
If weeknight dinners stress you out, this is exactly why I started planning our meals like this.
One simple weekly menu.
One grocery list.
No last-minute “what’s for dinner?” panic.
This week’s menu is full of easy, high-protein meals that feel cozy but still balanced 👇
🍳 Breakfast for Dinner Monday
Blueberry Pancakes + Eggs & Bacon
☘️ Tuesday
Slow Cooker Corned Beef Sandwiches with Creamy Dijon Sauce
🍗 Chicken Dinner Wednesday
Sheet Pan Dijon Chicken with Roasted Carrots & Brussels
🥘 Slow Cooker Thursday
French Dip Sandwiches with High-Protein Horseradish Sauce
🍕 Pizza Night Friday
High-Protein Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough + Balsamic Glaze
🥨 Snack Saturday
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip with Veggies & Protein Chips
🍫 Sweet Treat Sunday
5-Minute Chocolate Protein Mousse
All of the recipes can be found on my page.
These are the kinds of meals that help us:
✔ eat more protein
✔ keep dinners simple
✔ avoid takeout
✔ still enjoy dessert
The full grocery list is included in this post so you can save it before your next grocery trip 🛒
✨ Save this post so you have your menu ready for the week.
Follow @TheBalancedSupperCo for easy high-protein dinners, cozy recipes, and simple weekly meal plans 🍋🍽️
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🛒 Weekly Grocery List
High-Protein Weekly Menu | The Balanced Supper Co 🍋🍽️
🥩 Meat & Protein
• 1 lb bacon
• 12 eggs
• 2–2½ lb corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet)
• 2–2.5 lb lean chuck roast or top round roast
• 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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🧀 Dairy
• Plain non-fat Greek yogurt (about 3–4 cups total)
• Milk or cream
• Butter
• Part-skim mozzarella cheese
• Reduced-fat Swiss or provolone slices
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🥕 Produce
• Blueberries (about 2 cups)
• Brussels sprouts (1 lb)
• Carrots (1 lb)
• 1 small onion
• 1 medium onion
• Red onion
• Garlic bulb
• Shredded cabbage or sauerkraut
• Red bell pepper
• 1 lemon
• Fresh berries (optional topping)
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🍞 Bread & Grains
• Flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
• Whole wheat flour (for pizza dough if using)
• High-protein bread or light rye (8 slices)
• Whole grain hoagie rolls or high-protein sandwich rolls
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🥫 Pantry Items
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Cinnamon
• Sugar
• Maple syrup
• Honey
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Natural peanut butter (or PB powder)
• Vanilla extract
• Olive oil
• Pizza sauce
• Balsamic glaze
• Ranch seasoning mix
• Worcestershire sauce
• Low-sodium soy sauce
• Low-sodium beef broth
• Bay leaf
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Smoked paprika
• Italian seasoning (optional)
• Dijon mustard
• Whole grain mustard
• Pickle relish or chopped pickles
• Prepared horseradish
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🥨 Snacks
• Protein chips (Quest or similar)
Planning a weekly meal menu like this has truly transformed my approach to weeknight dinners. Before, I often found myself scrambling to decide what to cook last minute, which sometimes led to unhealthy takeout choices. Having a set menu focused on high-protein meals not only keeps things nutritious but also makes nightly cooking more manageable and enjoyable. Starting the week with a comforting breakfast-for-dinner option like blueberry pancakes paired with eggs and bacon keeps the meals exciting yet simple. Using the slow cooker for meals such as the corned beef sandwiches and French dip sandwiches with high-protein horseradish sauce has been a lifesaver on busy days, allowing flavors to develop beautifully with minimal hands-on time. One trick I’ve found helpful is prepping some ingredients ahead of time, such as chopping vegetables or assembling marinades on the weekend, which speeds up cooking during the week. The inclusion of Greek yogurt in recipes like pizza dough and ranch dip not only boosts protein content but adds a creamy texture without extra calories. Rotating protein sources—chicken, beef, and dairy-rich meals—ensures variety and keeps mealtime interesting while supporting muscle maintenance and overall health. I also appreciate the balance of roasted vegetables like Brussels sprouts and carrots, which complement the proteins with fiber and nutrients. Having a detailed grocery list organized by categories (meat & protein, dairy, produce, pantry, snacks) makes shopping streamlined and helps prevent missed items. Plus, the option to save this menu plan for weekly use has been a great way to stay consistent and reduce decision fatigue. If you’re looking to eat more protein, keep dinners simple, enjoy home-cooked comfort foods, and still indulge in sweet treats without guilt, incorporating a well-structured high-protein meal plan like this could be the perfect game changer for your week.
