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T5: 5-Day Plan postpartum-recovery-meal-plan

Postpartum Recovery Meal Plan

15 Total Meals
90 min Prep Time
$65-80 Weekly Budget
110g Avg Protein/Meal

Daily Breakdown

Breakfast

Overnight oats with walnuts, flax, and berries

Protein 18g
Calories 420
Lunch

Homemade Chicken Soup

Protein 32g
Calories 320
Dinner

Teriyaki Salmon with Sweet Potato and Broccoli

Protein 38g
Calories 520
Breakfast

Freezer Breakfast Sandwich

Protein 22g
Calories 340
Lunch

Homemade Chicken Soup

Protein 32g
Calories 320
Dinner

One-Pan Pasta Primavera

Protein 16g
Calories 410
Breakfast

Overnight oats with walnuts, flax, and berries

Protein 18g
Calories 420
Lunch

Chicken Burrito Bowl

Protein 38g
Calories 470
Dinner

Turkey Chili (iron-rich)

Protein 34g
Calories 380
Breakfast

Freezer Breakfast Sandwich

Protein 22g
Calories 340
Lunch

Chicken Burrito Bowl

Protein 38g
Calories 470
Dinner

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

Protein 24g
Calories 440
Breakfast

Overnight oats with walnuts, flax, and berries

Protein 18g
Calories 420
Lunch

Homemade Chicken Soup

Protein 32g
Calories 320
Dinner

Leftovers or partner cooks tonight

Protein 30g
Calories 500

Shopping List

MASTER LIST postpartum-recovery-meal-plan
Salmon fillets (4, 6 oz each)
Chicken breasts (3 lbs)
Ground turkey 93% lean (2 lbs)
Smoked sausage (1.5 lbs)
Eggs (2 dozen)
Turkey sausage patties (12)
Sweet potatoes (3)
Broccoli (2 heads)
Bell peppers (5, mixed colors)
Onions (3)
Carrots (1 lb bag)
Celery (1 bunch)
Baby spinach (2 bags)
Avocados (3)
Bananas (5)
Mixed berries (2 pints)
Apples (3)
Lemons (3)
Greek yogurt (32 oz)
Cottage cheese (16 oz)
Milk (1/2 gallon)
English muffins (12 pack)
Whole wheat penne pasta (1 lb)
Rolled oats (large container)
White rice (2 lb bag)
Granola
Walnuts and almonds (8 oz each)
Ground flaxseed
Almond butter
Dark chocolate chips
Hummus (10 oz)
Low-sodium chicken broth (2 cartons)
Kidney beans (1 can)
Black beans (2 cans)
Crushed tomatoes (1 can)
Lactation cookies (store-bought or bake)

Sunday Prep Protocol

1

Make a big pot of chicken soup

45 min

Make a big pot of chicken soup (6 servings)

2

Batch cook Instant Pot chicken for burrito bowls

25 min

Batch cook Instant Pot chicken for burrito bowls

3

Assemble and freeze 4 breakfast sandwiches

20 min

Assemble and freeze 4 breakfast sandwiches

4

Make 3 overnight oat jars

5 min

Make 3 overnight oat jars

5

Prep sheet pan sausage and veggies

10 min

Prep sheet pan sausage and veggies (chop, season, store)

6

Wash and portion all produce and snacks

10 min

Wash and portion all produce and snacks