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Healthy Bodybuilding Meal Prep Plan 7 Days High Protein Low Fat

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A high-protein, low-fat meal prep plan designed for bodybuilding that offers variety, flavor, and convenience for seven days of nutritious meals.

Ingredients

  • Skinless chicken breast (about 3 pounds / 1.3 kg)
  • Ground turkey breast (2 pounds / 900 g)
  • Egg whites (1 cup / 240 ml)
  • White fish fillets like cod or tilapia (1.5 pounds / 700 g)
  • Brown rice (2 cups / 370 g, uncooked)
  • Quinoa (1 cup / 185 g, uncooked)
  • Sweet potatoes (3 medium, cubed)
  • Broccoli florets (4 cups / 600 g)
  • Spinach (2 cups / 60 g)
  • Bell peppers (2 large, sliced)
  • Zucchini (2 medium, chopped)
  • Olive oil spray (for cooking)
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Black pepper
  • Salt
  • Fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro (optional)
  • Lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • Low-sodium soy sauce (2 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. Prep your proteins: Trim visible fat from chicken breasts and ground turkey. Cut chicken into even strips or cubes (~4 oz / 115 g portions). Season all proteins with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let rest while prepping veggies. (10 minutes)
  2. Cook grains: Rinse brown rice and quinoa under cold water. Add 2 cups brown rice to 4 cups water, bring to boil, then simmer covered for 40-45 minutes. Add 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water, boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Roast vegetables: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes, broccoli florets, bell peppers, and zucchini with olive oil spray, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  4. Cook proteins: Heat large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil spray. Cook chicken strips 5-7 minutes per side until 165°F (74°C). Cook ground turkey 8-10 minutes until browned. Grill or pan-sear fish fillets 3-4 minutes per side until flaky.
  5. Prepare egg whites: Lightly scramble egg whites with a pinch of salt in a non-stick pan over medium heat until just set (3-4 minutes).
  6. Portion and assemble: Divide cooked grains evenly among seven meal prep containers. Add roasted veggies and portions of each protein. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top and sprinkle fresh herbs if using.
  7. Cool and store: Allow meals to cool to room temperature before sealing containers. Store in refrigerator up to 7 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking chicken. Season in layers for better flavor. Multitask cooking grains, veggies, and proteins to save time. Swap ingredients to fit dietary needs or preferences. Freeze portions for up to 3 months.

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