A Typical Day in Meatless May
For all my hunnies and hubbies participating in Meatless May or thinking about joining us on this little journey, I totally get it can be hard to think of things to keep you full and energized throughout your work day. But it doesn’t have to be! At Skinny Souping we are dedicated to fast, easy meals. So here is a one-day meal plan- along with some quick recipe outlines- straight from my own typical workday during this first week of Meatless May!
BREAKFAST
Brown-Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal with Nuts and Berries
½ cup of quick dry oats with 1 cup of water, microwave
Add 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts or pecans
Add 3 tablespoons of dried cranberries/blueberries
Add light brown sugar and cinnamon to taste
-OR-
Peanut-Butter Protein Smoothie
1 whole banana
1 tablespoon of PB2
1 tablespoon of Chocolate PB2
1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
1 cup of Original Unsweetened Almond Milk (might have to add more as you blend)
Ice, ice baby!
*Use your favorite blender to mix and enjoy!
SNACK
Lightly Salted Edamame (unshelled)
½ cup to 1 whole cup of Edamame
*Can be found in the frozen foods section at Trader Joe’s!
LUNCH
Skinny Souping Soup and Tomato Chickpea Salad (salad yields more than one serving)
Any one of Skinny Souping’s single-serve soups! Heat and eat.
4 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans/chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
Spinach (you can never have enough greens!)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
SNACK
Apple or Banana with Almond Butter
One slices apple or banana
2 tablespoons of almond butter (Trader Joe’s Unsalted Almond Butter is my fave!)
DINNER
Baked Tofu (tofu yields more than one serving)
1 pound of firm tofu, sliced or cubed
Soy sauce, brown sugar or agave nectar, olive oil, garlic powder, ginger powder- mix for tofu marinade.
Toss tofu in marinade and bake 400 degrees for 30 minutes or more, until brown and crispy!
*Add baked tofu on top of a plate of your favorite greens (i.e. broccoli, spinach, kale, etc.) along with some cooked brown rice or quinoa!
DESSERT (optional)
Berries and Whipped Cream
1 cup of your favorite berries (I love to mix raspberries and strawberries!)
2-3 tablespoons of non-fat Cool Whip
Xoxo,
G