Your March 22 meal plan is here.
Feed a family of 4 for $125.
We finally had a few days this week where I could open all the windows and actually leave them open. No jackets needed at school drop-off, the back door opened while I was recipe testing, and the boys and Logan were able to play and spend time outside—all signs of beautiful weather that I am definitely soaking up as much as possible. It doesn’t seem like it should be that big of a deal but after a few months of everyone being mostly cooped up inside, it really does make everything better.
All that to say, I am enjoying that energy! Almost as much as I’m enjoying the meal plan for this week.
We’ve got bang bang salmon bowls that come together in twenty minutes and taste like something you’d order at a restaurant and are really excited about. A one-pan Mediterranean chicken orzo that smells incredible and tastes even better. And a saucy coconut chicken that I made and was asked for again two days later because it’s sooo good.
Breakfast is apple and almond croissant baked oats, which I’ve been making on repeat because they taste like dessert but keep everyone full until lunch. And the lemon bites in the snack slot always disappear from the fridge faster than I can keep up with.
Below you’ll find everything you need—the recipes, the grocery list, and a few tips to make the week run smoother. This week’s plan includes:
1 breakfast
1 lunch
3 dinners
1 snack
Click into any recipe below for the full recipe.
Serves 6 | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 35 min
Ever wished you could have an almond croissant for breakfast every day without the sugar crash? These Protein Apple Almond Croissant Baked Oats are for you then. Think all the nutty, buttery flavors of a bakery croissant, paired with warm baked apples and a golden almond topping, but in a high-protein, make-ahead breakfast you can feel good about. Each slice packs about 17 grams of protein, thanks to the almond flour, protein powder, and cottage cheese. The texture is soft, tender, and just a little indulgent.
tips & swaps
Any apple works, but a Honeycrisp gives the best texture—they hold up and don’t turn mushy when baked
If you don’t have almond extract, vanilla works, but the almond extract really is best
It slices cleanest when fully cooled—try to resist cutting into it straight from the oven
