T5: 5-Day Plan budget-meal-prep-under-40
Budget Meal Prep: Full Week Under $40
15 Total Meals
75 min Prep Time
$35-40 Weekly Budget
100g Avg Protein/Meal
Daily Breakdown
Breakfast
Egg Muffin Cups (3)
Protein 36g
Calories 330
Lunch
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Protein 38g
Calories 450
Dinner
Chickpea Curry with Rice
Protein 16g
Calories 445
Breakfast
Egg Muffin Cups (3)
Protein 36g
Calories 330
Lunch
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Protein 38g
Calories 450
Dinner
Budget Chicken Stir-Fry
Protein 35g
Calories 420
Breakfast
Egg Muffin Cups (3)
Protein 36g
Calories 330
Lunch
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Protein 38g
Calories 450
Dinner
Chickpea Curry with Rice
Protein 16g
Calories 445
Breakfast
Egg Muffin Cups (3)
Protein 36g
Calories 330
Lunch
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Protein 38g
Calories 450
Dinner
Budget Chicken Stir-Fry
Protein 35g
Calories 420
Breakfast
Leftover egg muffin cups (2) + toast
Protein 28g
Calories 350
Lunch
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Protein 38g
Calories 450
Dinner
Pasta with leftover chickpea curry sauce
Protein 14g
Calories 400
Shopping List
MASTER LIST budget-meal-prep-under-40
2.5 lbs chicken breasts ($6.00)
2 lbs chicken breast for stir-fry ($5.50)
24 large eggs ($3.50)
6 strips bacon ($2.00)
2 cans chickpeas ($1.50)
1 can black beans ($0.80)
1 can corn ($0.80)
1 can crushed tomatoes ($1.20)
1 can coconut milk ($1.50)
Jasmine rice (2 lb bag) ($2.50)
Basmati rice (1 lb) ($1.50)
Flour tortillas (1 pack) ($2.00)
Fresh spinach ($2.00)
Onion ($0.50)
Garlic ($0.50)
Ginger ($0.50)
Bell pepper ($1.00)
Bananas (5) ($0.75)
Limes (2) ($0.50)
Frozen stir-fry veggies ($2.00)
Soy sauce
Curry powder
Taco seasoning ($1.00)
Salsa ($2.50)
Peanut butter ($2.50)
Honey
Olive oil
Shredded cheese ($2.50)
Sunday Prep Protocol
1
Start crockpot chicken with salsa and taco seasoning
5 minStart crockpot chicken with salsa and taco seasoning
2
Bake egg muffin cups
25 minBake egg muffin cups (12 total)
3
Cook jasmine and basmati rice
15 minCook jasmine and basmati rice
4
Make chickpea curry on the stovetop
25 minMake chickpea curry on the stovetop
5
Cook chicken stir-fry for dinner portions
15 minCook chicken stir-fry for dinner portions
6
Shred crockpot chicken, assemble burrito bowls
10 minShred crockpot chicken, assemble burrito bowls
7
Hard-boil 4 eggs for snacks
12 minHard-boil 4 eggs for snacks
8
Package everything into containers
10 minPackage everything into containers