As schedules start to get busier, it’s easy to rely on take-out and packaged food. But with a little prep, it’s easy to stay healthy on-the-go! Follow the guide below for 1 week of healthy meal prep, to keep you feeling your best and make it easy to squeeze a healthy meal into your busy day.

Start by stocking your pantry with Filipo Berio Olive Oil, Pesto, Balsamic Vinegar, and Glaze as a simple and healthy way to add flavor to your recipes.

Stock up on fresh produce, lots of healthy fruit and vegetables as well as some whole grains such as quinoa, soba noodles, whole wheat pasta, and sourdough bread!

Lastly, grab some lean protein such as tofu, salmon, edamame, chickpeas, chicken, and Greek yogurt.

For Breakfast:

Prep Ahead: Healthy Homemade Granola made with Filippo Berio Olive Oil

Serve with: Simple Yogurt Parfait or Strawberry Orange Vanilla Smoothie Bowl

Lunch:

Prep Ahead: Sweet Potato Hummus, Cooked Quinoa, Shredded Chicken, Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette

Lunch 1: Make a Mediterranean Bento box with your favorite fresh vegetables and pita bread

Lunch 2: Try a Quinoa and Chicken Avocado Bowl Mix in some Filippo Berio Classic Pesto to amp up the flavor!

Lunch 3: Leftover Sandwich! Use your favorite whole wheat or sourdough bread; layer Filippo Berio Pesto, leftover tofu, lettuce, avocado.

Quick Dinners: These dinners can all be made in under 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Ahead: Cauliflower Rice

Monday – Grilled Vegetable Pesto Cauliflower Fried Rice

Tuesday – Honey Balsamic Glazed Salmon with leftover Cauliflower Rice

Wednesday – Chicken and Soba Noodle Pesto Salad

Thursday – Fettuccini with Avocado Pesto Sauce

Friday – Balsamic Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry