Ahi Poke Bowl

With marinated tuna, brown rice, avocado, cucumber, mango, macadamias and scallions, this Hawaiian style quick Ahi Poke Bowl is perfect for hot summer nights.

I love Poke bowls and often make them when I crave sushi! A few favorite dishes that satisfy my sushi cravings are Shoyu Ahi Poke, California Shrimp Stacks and California Spicy Crab Stuffed Avocados. I’m also really digging this poke bowl with mango and avocado, a guest post by my friend, Heather K Jones, please welcome her!

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Chopped Wedge Salad

Classic wedge salad meets chopped salad in this easy side salad dish made with lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese and chives with a light, Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing.

I love a good wedge salad, but I find myself chopping it up so I can get all the elements on my fork at the same time, so why not just serve it chopped!

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (Aug 27-Sept 2)

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®.

The last week of August is always bittersweet. I love the summer, but I also love the Fall. New month means new goals, cooler temps, comfort food like One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac, schedules, cozy sweaters, etc. I’m also thrilled to get so many emails from those of you using the meal plans!!

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 (8/27)
B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad *(6)
D: Angel Hair with Zucchini and Tomatoes (7) with 2 cups chopped romaine (0) with Skinny Caesar Dressing (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 868**

TUESDAY (8/28)
B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad *(6)
D: One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac (6)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 862**

WEDNESDAY (8/29)
B: Overnight Oats with Figs and Honey *(7)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad *(6)
D: LEFTOVER One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac (6)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 878**

THURSDAY (8/30)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad *(6)
D: Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry (4) over ¾ cup brown rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 956**

FRIDAY (8/31)
B: Overnight Oats with Figs and Honey *(7)
L: Spiralized Raw Zucchini Salad with Avocado and Edamame (5)
D: Blackened Fish Tacos with Cabbage Mango Slaw (4) with Quick and Delicioso Cuban Style Black Beans (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 891**

SATURDAY (9/1)
B: 4-Ingredient Flourless Banana-Nut Pancakes (4) (Recipe x 4)
L: Eggs Pizzaiola (2) with 2 extra eggs***and 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 9, Calories 684**

SUNDAY (9/2)
B: Asparagus-Pancetta Potato Hash (4)
L: Cilantro Chicken Salad (1)  (Recipe x 2) on 1 piece toasted whole grain bread (3) with an apple (0)
D: Moroccan Meatballs (6) over 1 cup cauliflower “rice” (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 14, Calories 939**

*Prep the night before.

**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.

***With extra eggs, recipe serves 4.

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Angel Hair Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Angel hair pasta tossed with summer zucchini and tomatoes fresh from the garden. The perfect meatless meal you’ll be craving again and again. Serve this with plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano!

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Greek Chickpea Salad

Greek Chickpea Salad, made with chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives and Feta is perfect to make ahead, for lunch for the week!

If you’ve been following my free meal plans, you probably know I’ve been incorporating more meal prep recipes in them, recipes you can make once that can be served for the week. This one doesn’t get easier because there is nothing to cook! Made with a fresh lemon vinaigrette, you’ll be counting down the minutes until lunch time!

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (August 20-August 26)

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®.

August is always so bittersweet for me. It’s my oldest daughter’s birthday month, but also the end of my favorite season, with back to school routines approaching, and cooler days and nights. But it’s also a few months closer to the release of my cookbook, Skinnytaste One and Done (ships Oct 9 if you pre-ordered) which I can’t wait to get my hands on!

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 (8/20)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake* (1) with 1 cup grapes (0)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5)
D: Greek Mac and Cheese (10)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 847**

TUESDAY (8/21)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with 1 cup cantaloupe (0)
L: LEFTOVER Greek Mac and Cheese (10)
D: Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps (0) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar (1) and 2 ounces avocado (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 912**

WEDNESDAY (8/22)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with 1 cup grapes (0)
L: LEFTOVER Greek Mac and Cheese (10)
D: Asian Glazed Drumsticks (7) with Cauliflower “Fried Rice” (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 19, Calories 894**

THURSDAY (8/23)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with 1 cup cantaloupe (0)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5)
D: One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (8) and a green salad*** (0) with 2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 912**

FRIDAY (8/24)
B: PB & J Yogurt (6)
L: LEFTOVER One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (8) and a green salad (0) with 2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette (2)
D: Broiled Fish with Summer Grape Tomato Sauce (1) with 1 ½ cups spiralized zucchini (0)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 998**

SATURDAY (8/25)
B: Whole Wheat Pancakes (5) with 1 tablespoon maple syrup (3) and 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Prosciutto, Mozzarella and Fig Salad with Arugula (6)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 14, Calories 504**

SUNDAY (8/26)
B: Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Smoothie Bowls (7) (Recipe x 2)
L: Chickpea Egg Salad (2)
D: Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops (6) with Zucchini and Feta Fritters* (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 996**

*Make Sunday night, if desired. Freeze any leftover Breakfast Bake or Fritters you/your family won’t eat.

**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.

***Green salad includes 7 ½ cups romaine, 1 cup each: carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, and 3 scallions.  Serves 4 plus leftovers for lunch on Fri.

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Greek Mac and Cheese

Greek Mac and Cheese, a healthy twist on a comfort food classic made in a creamy cheese sauce with whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, spinach, olives and Feta cheese.

As we get closer to Fall, mornings and nights get cooler, I start craving more comfort food dishes. This mac and cheese puts a healthy, Greek spin on the classic, loaded with vegetables and topped with Feta and dill.

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Zucchini and Feta Fritters

Zucchini and Feta Fritters, a fabulous summer side dish to make great use of in-season zucchini and mint.

These fritters would pair perfectly with anything you grill such as steaks, chicken or fish along with some homemade Tzatziki sauce, for dipping.

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Bento Box Turkey Club Roll Ups

Your kids will love these Turkey Club Roll Ups packed in their bento style lunchbox!

It’s back-to-school season, which means getting back into routines, especially for meals.

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (August 13-August 19)

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®.

Just a friendly reminder, to receive my new recipes or meal plans via email, make sure you’re signed up for my email subscription (it’s free!). Second, have you pre-ordered my cookbook Skinnytaste One and Done? It comes out Oct 9, but you can get 4 free recipes from the book now, with your pre-order. More details here!

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 (8/13)
B: Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins* (2) with 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Greek Turkey Meatballs* (5) with ¼ cup Skinny Tzatziki (0), ½ whole wheat pita (2) and sliced tomatoes (0)
D: Grilled Pizza (6)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 861**

TUESDAY (8/14)
B: Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins (2) with a banana (0)
L: Greek Turkey Meatballs (5) with ¼ cup Skinny Tzatziki (0), ½ whole wheat pita (2) and sliced tomatoes (0)
D: Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Black Bean Taco Salad (6)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 930**

WEDNESDAY (8/15)
B: Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins (2) with 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Greek Turkey Meatballs (5) with ¼ cup Skinny Tzatziki (0), ½ whole wheat pita (2) and sliced tomatoes (0)
D: Korean Beef Rice Bowls (10)
Totals: Freestyle Points 19, Calories 1,013**

THURSDAY (8/16)
B: Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins (2) with a banana (0)
L: Greek Turkey Meatballs (5) with ¼ cup Skinny Tzatziki (0), ½ whole wheat pita (2) and sliced tomatoes (0)
D: Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli (8)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 924**

FRIDAY (8/17)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette*** (3)
D: Smoky Spice Rubbed Grilled Salmon with Black Beans and Corn (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 9, Calories 869**

SATURDAY (8/18)
B: 3 Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (3) with a nectarine (0)
L: LEFTOVER Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli (8)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 11, Calories 495**

SUNDAY (8/19)
B: Bacon Egg and Avocado Breakfast Sandwich (6)
L: Skinny Low-Yolk Egg Salad (1) (Recipe x 2) on 1 whole wheat pita (4) with 2 slices tomato (0) and a handful of arugula (0)
D: Baked Chicken Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes (4)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 863**

*Make omelets, meatballs and tzatziki Sunday night

**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.

***Cook and prep Asparagus Salad Thurs night

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