A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend, if you have any suggestions for recipes you want to see next week, let me know! I included the famous Bagel Recipe and Chickpea Egg Salad to make ahead on Sunday so you’ll be ready for the week.
If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.
There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.
Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!
THE DETAILS:
Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
MONDAY (7/30)
B: Easy Bagel Recipe* (3) with 1 egg (0), 1 ounce avocado (1) and 2 slices tomato (0)
L: Chickpea Egg Salad* (2)
D: Veggie Lasagna Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (6) with a green salad** (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 14, Calories 950***
TUESDAY (7/31)
B: Easy Bagel Recipe (3) with 1 egg (0), 1 ounce avocado (1) and 2 slices tomato (0)
L: Chickpea Egg Salad (2)
D: Southwest Chicken Skillet (5)
Totals: Freestyle Points 11, Calories 957***
WEDNESDAY (8/1)
B: Easy Bagel Recipe (3) with 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (3), 2 slices each: tomato (0), red onion (0) and cucumber (0)
L: Chickpea Egg Salad (2)
D: Unstuffed Cabbage Bowls (8)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 950***
THURSDAY (8/2)
B: Easy Bagel Recipe (3) with 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (3), 2 slices each: tomato (0), red onion (0) and cucumber (0)
L: Chickpea Egg Salad (2)
D: Bacon Topped Petite Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce (6) and corn on the cob (0)
Totals: Freestyle Points 14, Calories 969***
FRIDAY (8/3)
B: Skinny Green Monster Smoothie (7)
L: LEFTOVER Bacon Topped Petite Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce (6) and an apple (0)
D: Grilled Salmon Kebabs (0) with Corn Tomato Avocado Salad (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 1,002***
SATURDAY (8/4)
B: Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread (3) with 1 cup fruit salad** (0)
L: Greek Nachos (5) (Recipe x 2)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 8, Calories 353***
SUNDAY (8/5)
B: LEFTOVER Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread (3) with 1 cup fruit salad** (0)
L: Lentil Bowls with Avocado, Eggs and Cholula (2) (Recipe x 2)
D: One Skillet Chicken with Bacon and Green Beans (2) with ¾ cup brown rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle Points 12, Calories 905***
*Make Easy Bagels and Chickpea Egg Salad on Sunday
**Green salad includes 4 cups romaine ½ cup each: tomatoes, cucumber and light vinaigrette. Fruit salad includes 2 peaches, 1 pound sliced strawberries, 2 mangos, 6-ounces blueberries
***This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.
Shopping List:
Produce
- 4 large portobella mushroom caps
- 6 medium ears of corn
- 1 medium apple
- 1 medium head cabbage
- 2 medium peaches
- 2 medium mangos
- ½ pound French green beans
- 1 small bunch/container cilantro
- 1 small head Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium shallot
- 1 (5-ounce) bag baby spinach
- 1 medium head garlic
- 1 small and 3 medium bananas
- 2 (1-pound) containers strawberries
- 1 (6-ounce) container blueberries
- 1 small bunch/container fresh thyme
- 1 small bunch/container fresh oregano
- 1 small bunch/container fresh basil
- 2 small (4-ounce) and 1 medium (5-ounce) Hass avocados
- 3 small limes
- 3 medium lemons
- 3 medium zucchini (2 of which can be yellow squash, if desired)
- 1 small and 1 medium cucumber
- 3 Persian (or 1 English) cucumber
- 1 small and 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 vine-ripened tomatoes
- 2 dry pints grape or cherry tomatoes
Meat, Poultry and Fish
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 1 1/3 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 package center-cut bacon
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (1 ½ pound) skinless wild salmon filet
Grains
- 1 small bag white whole wheat flour*
- 1 small bag all-purpose flour*
- 1 small container seasoned breadcrumbs*
- 1 bag 100% whole wheat small pita rounds*
- 1 bag/box dry brown rice*
Condiments and Spices
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Cooking spray
- Olive oil spray (or get a Misto oil mister)
- Kosher salt (I like Diamond Crystal)
- Pepper grinder (or fresh peppercorns)
- Light vinaigrette (or make your own with ingredients in list)
- Chili powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Cayenne pepper
- Oregano
- Smoked Paprika
- Cumin
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Marjoram
- Hungarian paprika
- Honey
- Red wine vinegar
- Unsulfured molasses
- Liquid hickory smoke (I like Colgin)
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla
- Cholula
- Apple cider vinegar (I like Bragg’s)
- Optional bagel toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes
- Sesame seeds
Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items
- 2 (6-ounce) containers non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small container unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 dozen large eggs
- 1 small package cotija cheese (optional for SW Chicken Skillet)
- 1 wedge/container feta cheese
- 1 small box butter
- 1 (8-ounce) container light cream cheese
- 1 (15-ounce) container part-skim ricotta
- 1 wedge fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 small tub hummus
Canned and Jarred
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas (I use Goya)
- 1 small jar unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 small jar marinara
- 1 (8-ounce) and 1 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
- 1 jar Better n Peanut Butter
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can reduced sodium beef broth
Misc. Dry Goods
- Baking powder
- 1 small box/bag raisins (you need 2 tablespoons)
- Baking soda
- 1 small box/bag light brown sugar
- 1 bag/package dry lentils (can sub refrigerated, pre-cooked if you can find it)
- 1 bottle crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
Non-Food Items
- Bamboo or metal skewers
*Can sub gluten-free, if desired
Love the meal plan ideas when I’m fresh out of inspiration!
I love your meal plans. Sometimes I move them around, skip what we dont like or add what is in season. But they are an awesome starting place. You’re are so organized with the grocery list too. Thank you so much,
I love your weekly meal planning. The recipes are really diverse and I enjoy making and eating new and different things. I have used your meal plans for the past 4 months. Along with daily exercising, I have lost 21 lbs. Please continue to put these out. You are doing great things. Anytime I can, I tell people about your website. Thank you and good luck with this.
I LOVE YOUR WEEKLY MEAL PLANNING. The diversity of the food keeps me interested. It is perfect for my family and they actually enjoy eating these meals too. Thank you for taking your time to keep sharing. Please continue as you, along with daily exercise, have helped me lose over 21 lbs.
That’s awesome Alicia! Great job!
After searching through so many meal plans online, I think I’ve found what I’m looking for. The meals look delicious and easy to prepare. I love that I can print out the menu for the week and that you also incorporate leftovers so no waste.
Thank you!
Hi Gina, I have loved your site for years and also adore your cookbook. Please continue posting these meal plans. I love to use them as a guideline each week.
Yes, and with the Google doc please!
I appreciate all you do with this website! I miss the calendar for this week. It is Sooo handy when you are trying to swap out meals from another day. Will you be adding it later? I hope so.
These are wonderful! I don’t mind cooking, I just hate deciding! And we are trying to reign in our eating out so this has been wonderful. And the grocery list sorted by category helps so much in the store. thank you!!
Also, was there s calendar for printing this week. Can’t seem to find it.
There now!
Please come continue your meal plans
They are so helpful, delicious and nutritious.
Thank you so much for these meal plans! I use them every week. I seem to be missing the printable menu in Google docs; did you leave it out of this plan?
Another tasty week to look forward to! The bagels are So Good! As in, I don’t know if I trust my self control with them. Thanks for the great recipe and meal plan.
I love using the meal plans each week. The variety is great and I have loved all the recipes I have tried. I print the chart each week and keep it on the kitchen counter to remind myself of the meals to make. Is there a google doc/chart for this menu?
Thanks!
Love the meal plans – thank you for making my live easier and keeping me healthy!
I’ve been wanting to try one of these weekly meal plans for awhile and I am definitely trying this week! Thank you for all the work! Your recipes have been the most consistently delicious on the internet.
Please continue to share your weekly meal plans. They are so helpful for the WW community!!!! I love the variety and the push to try new things to. All your efforts are much appreciated.
Thank you! Love these plans. Is there a calendar for this week?
Up now!
I definitely use these plans, and truly appreciate you sharing them!
Trying to get into cooking and found your website! Going to be trying it this week!
Love the meal plans! Is there a calendar for this week?
i thought it was just me. Love the calendar. Save to my goggle docs so I can look up on any device. Great when I am in grocery store and need to check something really quick.
It is there now! Sorry for the mix up!
I look forward to these meal plans! Made the chickpea egg salad and bagels today! Thanks so much for sharing them.
I have heard of your meal plans and I am giving them a shot for the first time this week!
Love your meal plans. I usually don’t leave comments but I have used many of your recipes over the past few years and everyone in the family usually likes them too. Please continue the meal plans.
I’m new to Freestyle and find your menus realistic and doable. Please keep them coming!
Absolutely, please continue! These plans have been key in getting my points and proportions under control while training for a half-marathon!
Please continue. These weekly plans have been super helpful. PPD has gotten the best of me lately and I have been so unmotivated to meal plan or cook, but your weekly meal plans are helping me get back on track. The Google docs were especially amazing. Thank you!
Thanks Gina!! Love your recipes and looks like many new ones for me to try this week, as always!! Please keep them coming. Most grateful! I use your website and cookbooks daily. My only complaint would be so many great recipes, not enough time, actually meals, to make them all!!
This is a great week for me! I love everything on it and not making any substitutions! Thanks Gina!
Love your recipes, meal plans, website and emails.
Looking forward to ordering your newest book!
Wish you had a magazine, too!
Cathy
I agree with Cathy, I wish you had a magazine. Love you Gina, and thanks for all you do for us. Such hard work for you and we love it all.
Aww thanks ladies!
Love your meal plans!!!
I love your meal plans. I use them and sometimes sub meals from the cookbooks although it’s always fun to find the recipes I’m the cookbooks and use them together.
Yes, please continue. I am using your wonderful plans. I appreciate you doing them.
Thank you for all the hard work, this is wonderful!
Thanks for all your hard work, Gina! I love the recipes and shopping list! Most of all, I love the variety and flexibility your menus offer. Much appreciated!!
I absolutely love your weekly meal plans!! I hope you continue to make them!
Please continue sharing these meal plans! My family has been following them for about a month. Both my husband and I have lost weight and feel great. Thank you!
I just wanted to say thank you! I seriously can’t wait for Saturday mornings. 🙂 just ordered all the cookbooks too! I appreciate all you do to put these meal plans together.
Thanks Lori! I am so glad you find the meal plans helpful!
Hi Gina!
I’d like to see more meal prep breakfast and lunch ideas! I make the turkey taco scramble bowls all the time, and the harissa chicken to put in wraps for lunch, but would like to see some more. Thanks!