• Archives
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram

Brocc Your Body

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Appetizers
    • Entrees
    • Sides & Snacks
    • Dessert
    • Drinks
  • Health
  • Travel
  • Ebooks
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Health / Meal Prep Like a Pro

January 23, 2018 ·

Meal Prep Like a Pro

Health

Oh, how I love my meal prep Sundays. There’s no better way to stay on track throughout the week than to have your meals laid out for you. Getting derailed from your healthy choices is easy when you aren’t prepated – temptation is EVERYWHERE! No matter how hard you work in the gym, you will NOT see results unless you are eating fresh, high quality, foods in the correct portions (yes, too much healthy food CAN make you gain weight – sorry!). Here are some of my favorite tips on how to successfully meal prep for the week!

  1. Invest in some nice Tupperware. No better way to treat yourself than a nice set of food storage containers AMIRIGHT? Jokes aside, fresh Tupperware gets me hyped. I like the glass kind – it’s a little pricer than plastic but safer to microwave and it’s oven safe. Lasts way longer too.
  2. Set a day to go grocery shopping and know EXACTLY what you need to buy. I do 90% of my grocery shopping for the week on Sunday. On Wednesday I will stock up on a couple additional items, but for the most part I get everything I need from Costco, Sprouts & Trader Joe’s on Sunday. I always have my meals for the week written out and what ingredients I need for each. Check your pantry and your fridge before you go and make a note of what you need that way you aren’t wasting any food! It’s so easy if you are prepared. Stay a step ahead and download my grocery list!
  3. Clean & prep! Wash all of your fruits and veggies and chop if needed. I tend to have certain foods portioned out and ready to cook instead of cooking it ahead of time (cauliflower rice, zuchinni/squash, anything that doesn’t taste as good heated up). This prevents food from spoiling before you get the chance to eat it. I never eat anything 3 days after it’s been cooked! I usually do a second round of cooking my prepped food on Wednesday to keep it fresh.
  4. Make your favs! I have a few items that I make all the time – curry cauliflower rice, lemon roasted broccoli, breakfast frittata, turkey skillet, sweet potato toast, zoodles, list goes on… I will alternate between these foods every week so I don’t have to stress about what I’m going to make for the week. If I feel like getting creative that’s fantastic, but if not I go to my staples!
  5. Don’t forget your snacks! Let’s be real, 3 meals a day ain’t enough. I am most likely to slip up by snacking on a candy bar than eating an entire unhealthy meal. That’s why I always have healthy snacks prepped and on hand. My favorites are fresh fruit, carrots & hummus, cucumbers with lemon juice, salt & pepper, raw nuts, kombucha, green tea with Further Food collagen peptides (code BROCC for discount), RX bars, and beef jerky. Yes, I said beef jerky – higher in protein and lower in sugar/calories than almost every protein bar out there. Just make sure it’s nitrate free, gluten free, low in sugar, and grass fed (aka just read the ingredients and look for anything fishy). I’ve literally tried every single type NatureBox offers and it’s all legit and gets delivered to my office. Try to stick with fresh fruits and veggies and also monitor your calories while snacking, as it can get out of hand and start to add up quick! I eat one snack at 11 am and another at 3pm around 100-200 calories each.
  •  
  •  
  • 1
  •  
  •  

Sign up for my email list to receive a FREE copy of Brocc's 2 Week Reset!

You'll also receive access to exclusive recipes, giveaways and more!

« 10 Day Detox Plan
The Scoop On Collagen »

Welcome

Hi, I'm Carissa Stanton aka @broccyourbody. I run my food blog full time out of Los Angeles, CA.

My goal is to be your one stop shop for all the healthy recipes you’ll need from healthified Taco Bell menu items to brownie batter protein bites. Can't wait for you to explore and find your new favorite recipe!

Sunday dinner 🍋 . Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti Sunday dinner 🍋
.
Ingredients:
12 oz spaghetti 
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 tbsp butter
Freshly cracked black pepper
Kosher salt
Red chili flakes
Parsley to serve
Instructions:
Cook your pasta according to the package- do not strain it! Save about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the grated cheese, lemon zest, and slowly add in pasta water to create a thick creamy paste. Set aside.
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add about 1 tsp of black pepper and butter. Once the butter is melted, add about 1/3 cup pasta water to the pan.
Using tongs, add the pasta straight from the water it was cooked in to the pan. Add in the cheese sauce from earlier and combine. Season with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Add more pasta water if the pasta looks dry.
Remove from heat and add the lemon juice. Stir to combine and season to taste. Serve with fresh parsley and more cheese! 
#broccyourbody #easyrecipes #lemonpasta
Summer of love 🫶🏻 Summer of love 🫶🏻
Hi @mcdonalds it’s me again…. . Crispy Chicken Hi @mcdonalds it’s me again….
.
Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap
Ingredients:
1 lb chicken breasts cut into strips 
1 large egg
1/2 cup almond flour
3 tbsp coconut or tapioca flour
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika 
1/2 tsp salt & pepper
3-5 tbsp avocado oil 
Flour tortillas, I used @sietefoods almond flour tortillas
Romaine lettuce
Shredded Mexican cheese
Ranch dressing 
Instructions:
In a small, shallow bowl whisk the egg until combined. On a large plate or bowl, combine flours and spices. Dip the chicken strips in the egg mixture then the flour mixture.
In a large skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add in the breaded chicken, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until they’re golden and cooked through. Place on a paper towel lined plate.
Heat up your tortillas and assemble the snack wrap by adding cheese, lettuce, a chicken tender and drizzling with ranch! Makes 3-4 servings.
#broccyourbody #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes
Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie 🍓 & a very fun GI Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie 🍓 & a very fun GIVEAWAY with @oat.haus! If you haven’t tried the @broccyourbody x @oat.haus Strawberry Shortcake Granola Butter OR if you’re in need of a restock, tag a friend below to be entered to win a Strawberry Shortcake Bundle. It comes with a jar of GB, a Baggu reusable bag and an air freshener 🍓 We will pick 3 winners and announce on Friday! xx
.
Ingredients:
1 frozen banana
5 frozen strawberries 
1/4 cup Greek yogurt 
1 date 
1 tbsp Strawberry Shortcake Granola Butter
2 scoops vanilla collagen or protein 
1/2 cup almond milk 
Whipped cream to top 
Instructions:
Blend together all ingredients until smooth. Top with whipped cream and enjoy! Makes 1 smoothie.
#broccyourbody #easyrecipes
A very special weekend in NYC 🤍 A very special weekend in NYC 🤍
Sharing a remake of my favorite Farmer’s Market Sharing a remake of my favorite Farmer’s Market snack- Lemon Basil Hummus. I use this to dip veggies and crackers or I love tossing my grilled veggies in it as like a dressing. Regardless of how you use it, it’s the perfect 10 minute recipe for summer that I promise you will LOVE 🍋🌿
.
Lemon Basil Hummus
Ingredients:
Juice from 1 lemon
1/4 cup tahini, I used @seedandmill 
1 15 oz can chickpeas or white beans 
1 small clove garlic
1/3 cup basil leaves 
2 tbsp olive oil, I used @temeculaoliveoilcompany 
3 tbsp cold water
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cumin
Olive oil, sumac and sesame seeds to top

Instructions:
Blend together all ingredients. Season to taste. Top with sumac, sesame seeds and a drizzle of olive oil.
How I style my hair with the new @dysonhair air wr How I style my hair with the new @dysonhair air wrap! Personally, I’m obsessed. I’m a DryBar addict and this have saved me soo much money on blowouts. Idk if it’s for every hair type, but they offer a money back guarantee for like 30 days so give it a whirl??
*Not sponsored but I was gifted this. Would 100% purchase again though!!
#broccyourbody #airwrap #dysonairwrap
Little Farmer’s Market haul for a short week bef Little Farmer’s Market haul for a short week before I head to NYC for a long weekend ☺️ Obsessed with my sink- brand is @blancoamerica1 from @pirch and it makes my life 700x easier 🫶🏻
#broccyourbody #sundayvibes #farmersmarket #healthyinspo
The Drake Spritz 🍑 Don’t forget to tag me and The Drake Spritz 🍑 Don’t forget to tag me and @champagnepapi in your remakes 😏
.
Ingredients:
Pinot Grigio (I use Sauv Blanc bc I like it better tbh)
Perrier or sparking water 
A muddled ripe peach (a shots worth for each cocktail)
A twist of lemon peel 
Ice 
Instructions:
Fill a wine glass with ice. Fill it about 3/4 of the way with wine, then top with sparkling water. Add the shot of muddled peach and garnish with a twist of lemon! 
#broccyourbody #easyrecipes #cocktailrecipes
Follow
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Error: API requests are being delayed for this account. New posts will not be retrieved.

Log in as an administrator and view the Instagram Feed settings page for more details.

Copyright © 2023 · @broccyourbody · Credits