Tired of Bland Meal Prepped Food?

nutrition May 26, 2019

I GOTCHU!!!

I know, I know…. you try to meal prep, you try to make your food interesting but for some reason it always turns out dry, unflavorful and probably doesn’t get eaten.

This has happened to me wayyyy too many times!

You have the right intention however when you attempt to meal prep for the week you’re lost on how to season, which spices to use and what sauces are macro friendly to keep your food flavorful and delicious!

When it comes to meal prep, the hardest thing to make appetizing is always the PROTEIN.

But, remember the protein sources will never change, you just have to learn how to make them interesting!

For the most part, you will always eat one of these:

Chicken Breast
Ground Turkey
Lean White Fish
Salmon
Shrimp
Tofu
Lean Steak
Eggs/Egg Whites

The protein source will usually be the same and I’m sure you have your own go to protein that you always purchase at the grocery store.

For me, I always have chicken or ground turkey. And yes… it does get old at times.. but that base never really changes and I still have to make sure I’m eating enough protein, which means, I have to find ways to get creative and keep it interesting.

Here are some of my favorite seasonings, spices & sauces that I use to keep me on track and still loving my meal prepped food.

SEASONINGS:

OH MY Spice - These are my ALLLL time favorite seasonings! I always pick them up at Wholesale Nutrition Center but you can also find them at https://www.oh-my-spice.com
- My Go To Blends Are:
  - Maui Onion
  - Garlic Lovers
  - Lemon Pepper Dill
  - Spicy Fajita
  - Pizza
Mrs. Dash - These are great because they are SALT FREE, they can be a little pricy, but knowing you can eat your protein guilt free of how it’s seasoned is worth it. These you can find at any grocery store or check out https://www.mrsdash.com
- My Go To Blends Are:
  - Onion & Herb
  - Lemon Pepper
  - Fiesta Lime

SPICES - IF YOU WANT TO CREATE YOUR OWN BLENDS YOU CAN ALWAYS PURCHASE THESE SPICES INDIVIDUALLY

Pepper
Cayenne
Cumin
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Crushed Red Pepper
Paprika
Turmeric
Dried Herbs - Rosemary, Basil, Thyme, Parsley, Sage

SAUCES:

Low Calorie/ Macro Friendly Sauces
- Sriracha (There are times I LIVE off this stuff!)
- Stone Ground Mustard
- Franks Hot Sauce
- Tobacco
- Chulula
- Walden Farms https://www.waldenfarms.com - Their sauces are typically low calorie and low carb

OTHER OPTIONS:

Cilantro
Lemon
Lime
Balsamic Vinegar

PRO TIP: Avoid using oils as much as possible! Forgo the olive oil for cooking spray in order to save on the calories!It’s all about being creative!

Hopefully this will help spark some fresh ideas and help you create some new recipes that make your meal prep more enjoyable. What’s your go to seasoning/spice that you use to keep your meal prep fresh and delicious?

With Love,

Elise Borelli