macro-friendly fit mom meal prep (part 2)

Because meal prepping shouldn’t mean eating the same boring chicken and rice five days in a row.

Here’s another week of easy, delicious, and balanced meal ideas. These are all high-protein, family-friendly, and made to keep you fueled—whether you’re working from home, in the office, or on-the-go with toddlers in tow.

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My meal prep favorites from Amazon

Caraway Saute Pan (love this for BIG dishes! Code is BALANCEDWITHBRITT10)

My Our Place Air Fryer — love this so much!!

My veggie chopper — the BEST invention!

All of my kitchen faves from Amazon

My FAVE protein powder for oats!

PB Chocolate Chip Banana Baked Oats

Say that five times fast.
Sweet, gooey, and satisfying. These baked oats are perfect for breakfast or a snack—and they feel like dessert in a bowl.

Macros (without PB topping): 8g fat / 64g carbs / 15g protein

Ingredients (makes 1):

• 1 banana, mashed

• ½ cup rolled oats

• ½ cup almond milk

• 1 tsp peanut butter powder

• 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder

• 1 tbsp Lily’s chocolate chips

• Optional: almond butter or peanut butter to top

Directions:

1. Mix everything (except chocolate chips) in a bowl.

2. Spray a ramekin or oven-safe container with cooking spray and pour in your mixture.

3. Top with chocolate chips.

4. Air Fryer: Preheat to 325°F. Bake for 10–12 minutes (longer if you like a cake-y texture).

5. Oven: Bake at 350°F for 12–20 minutes depending on desired texture.

Cheesy Hashbrown Egg Casserole

This one is creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein—perfect for breakfast meal prep or even brunch with friends.

Macros (per serving, serves 12): 211 calories / 14g protein / 10g carbs / 11g fat

Ingredients:

• 4 cups shredded hash browns

• 1 cup cream of chicken soup

• 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

• 2 cups Jimmy Dean’s fully cooked turkey sausage crumbles

• 8 eggs

• 1.5 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.

3. Add hash browns, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, and turkey sausage. Stir to combine.

4. Add eggs and mix again.

5. Top with shredded cheese and bake for 30–35 minutes or until the eggs are set.

Unstuffed Pepper Bowls

Everything you love about stuffed peppers—without the actual stuffing.
This one comes together fast and holds up well for reheating.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground turkey or beef

• 3 bell peppers, chopped

• ½ onion, diced

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 cup cooked rice

• 1 can diced tomatoes (drained)

• 1 can tomato sauce

• Salt + pepper to taste

• Optional: shredded cheese to top

Directions:

1. Brown your ground meat with onions and peppers.

2. Add in seasoning, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and cooked rice.

3. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.

4. Top with cheese if desired!

Crockpot Egg Roll Bowls

Dump-and-go crockpot meals = lifesaver. This is a weekly staple in our house.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken or turkey

• 1 bag coleslaw mix

• ½ cup shredded carrots (if not in slaw mix)

• ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Optional: green onions + sriracha to top

Directions:

1. Add everything to a slow cooker and stir.

2. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.

3. Stir again before serving and top with green onions and sriracha!

Sweet + Spicy Chicken Salad

High-protein, crunchy, and a little kick of heat. I love this one over greens or tucked into a wrap.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz cooked shredded chicken

• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp light mayo

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp sriracha

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Chopped celery or bell pepper (optional for crunch)

Directions:

1. Mix all dressing ingredients together.

2. Fold in chicken and optional chopped veggies.

3. Serve cold!

Creamy Lemon Pasta

Whenever I think of a summer pasta, I always think lemon. I’ve made a few variations of this one, and I just keep coming back. It’s creamy, bright, and secretly packed with protein and veggies. Pair it with grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon for a complete meal.

Macros (per serving, serves 4): 25g protein / 38g carbs / 9g fat

Ingredients:

• 8 oz Banza pasta

• 1 tbsp salted butter

• ½ tbsp flour

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

• Salt + pepper to taste

• ¼ cup chicken broth

• ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp Fairlife ultra-filtered milk

• Juice + zest of 1 lemon

• 1 cup Good Culture cottage cheese (blended)

• ½ cup grated parmesan

• 2 cups steamed cauliflower

• Fresh parsley to top

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth and set aside.

3. In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.

4. Add garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 30–40 seconds.

5. Whisk in broth, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer for 1 minute.

6. Stir in milk and cottage cheese. Let thicken, stirring occasionally.

7. Stir in parmesan until smooth.

8. Add cauliflower and pasta, mix well, and heat on low until warmed through.

9. Top with parsley and extra cheese if desired!

Let me know which one you’re trying first or tag me @__balancedwithbritt if you make any of these!

Meal prep doesn’t have to be boring—it just has to work for you