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Bonjour from Paris (meal plan inside)

Published 8 months ago • 1 min read

Bonjour!

I'm currently writing from a cafe in Paris.

My husband works for a network news company covering the Olympic events in Paris. I could not let him experience a Parisian summer alone, so I tagged along. I've also included a few pictures from Paris and been sharing on Instagram, too.

I hope this week's meal plan finds you well and helps ease the week, particularly as many families prepare for the school year.

Meals made in the Instant Pot and prep-ahead breakfasts are great ways to ease the stress of this busy time of year.

This week's plan includes both.

THIS WEEK'S MEAL PLAN

Time-Saving Tips:

  • ​Chicken Teriyaki - Spoon leftover chicken teriyaki into containers with rice and broccoli for an easy lunch this week.
  • ​Rice - Prep a big batch of rice on Monday, then reheat the extras in a saucepan on Thursday with some water.
  • ​Egg Sandwich - Make the egg sandwiches on Sunday, wrap them in parchment, and store them in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds.
  • ​Baked Oatmeal - Prep the oatmeal over the weekend or after dinner one night.

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

Lunch Idea

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Leftover chicken teriyaki and rice in a thermos

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Snack Idea

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​Dates + peanut butter​

Lunch & Snack Ideas:

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​Chocolate Protein Yogurt Bowl

"As one who dislikes yogurt, this recipe is the perfect way for me to turn it into something tasty while still remaining healthy! Thank you so much!" -WG

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Have an awesome week,

Kristin

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