Meal Prep Like a Chef: My Go-To Meals for Staying on Track

As a personal chef, I spend my days creating nourishing meals for others, but I also have to make sure I'm well-fed. If I’m not fueling my body properly, I won’t have the energy and vitality to show up for my clients the way I want to. That’s why I keep my meal prep simple, delicious, and packed with protein to support my health and fitness goals.

Here are two of my favorite go-to meals that help me stay on track:

1. Protein-Packed Breakfast Sandwich

Mornings are always busy, so I love having a quick and satisfying breakfast ready to go. This sandwich is high in protein, packed with flavor, and keeps me full for hours.

What I Use:

• Egg whites, bites or a fried egg

• Turkey bacon or Chicken Sausage

• Spinach or Arugula

• Feta cheese

• Carbonaut bread or one slice of sourdough

I keep the ingredients prepped so I can quickly assemble and heat it up when I need a fast but balanced meal to start my day.

2. Mix-and-Match Protein Bowls & Wraps

For lunch or dinner, I like to keep my meals flexible but always balanced with protein, fresh veggies, and a good-quality carb. I meal prep different components so I can mix and match throughout the week.

Protein Options:

• Chicken

• Salmon

• Steak

Salad Choices:

• Cucumber & Tomato Shirazi salad

• Kale salad

• Leafy greens with chopped veggies like carrots, cucumbers, peppers, olives, etc.

Grain Options:

• Quinoa cooked in bone broth

• Jasmine rice

• Whole wheat or almond flour tortillas

With these ingredients ready to go, I can easily throw together a grain bowl, a greens-and-grain combo, or wrap it all up in a tortilla. It keeps things interesting and ensures I’m getting the nutrition I need without spending extra time in the kitchen.

Meal prepping doesn’t have to be complicated. For me, it’s all about making sure I have nourishing, protein-rich meals on hand so I can keep my energy up and stay on track with my goals. After all, taking care of myself helps me take care of everyone else!