8 Healthy and Lazy Meals I Eat On Repeat

When I decided to make this list of healthy and lazy meals I eat on repeat, I honestly thought I would come up with a lot more options.

But this is seriously all I eat!

I focus on healthy, simple, high protein foods I won’t get tired of. And this is it!

This has been SO fun to jazz up! We have an Asian market down the street from us, so it’s been perfect to try new things and add more too it.

The basic things I have for my ramen are:

• Spicy ramen noodles packet

• 1 C. Bone broth or broth of your choosing

• 1 Tbs. Miso paste

• Steak or Shrimp

• Baby bok choy

• Kimchi

• Mushrooms

Also, I prep all the protein and veggies beforehand, so once the noodles are getting a little cooked, I add everything in to warm up and soften a little.

I think I ate this for a month or two the last time I made it. It’s SO incredibly good, and if you have an Asian market close by, check it out! Those places are so fun and you’ll find things you never thought to try or had access to before.

I’d also recommend the ramen noodles I’ve been using, but besides saying spicy beef, nothing else is in English. So don’t be afraid to try something new, otherwise if you like some spice (and I’m a midwest white lady who doesn’t do well with a lot, so I just add a little of the spice packet for flavor) I’d try Shin ramen. That’s also great and you can usually find it at Walmart or Target at least, if not other stores.

So this is a flashback to when I was vegan/vegetarian and healing my bad relationship with food. I needed as much protein as I could find, and you’re a little more limited with those restrictions.

However! This is STILL a go-to meal for me and makes me so happy to make it. Just had it last night actually!

All the ingredients are from Trader Joe’s as I’ve been able to explore that store more and love everything there, but you can usually find these anywhere, I just prefer what they have:

• Yellow Lentil and Brown Rice Pasta

• Mushroom medley

• Organic Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil (BEST Olive Oil when adding to meal for flavor and not just cooking)

• Avocado

• Nutritional Yeast

• Garlic Salt

• Pepper

• Turmeric

• Umami Seasoning

I use about a third of the pasta package and either a third or quarter of the frozen mushrooms. Then mash a whole avocado (yes, a whole one, your poops will be amazing!) and add a little olive oil so it’s more of a “sauce” for the pasta. Then it’s adding the seasoning for flavor, measure with your heart, and same with the nutritional yeast.

Nutritional yeast is high in B12, which vegans can have a hard time getting without eating animal products (or so I’ve read). It tastes cheesy and is super good so I’ve just stuck with it! I usually add some to my avocado mash and then sprinkle some on top when it’s all mixed together.

This meal is nice because it’s just boiling water and warming up mushrooms. Mix it all together and you have the BEST pasta meal, in my opinion.

Even my boyfriend thinks it’s good, and he likes “fancy” and complicated meals.

I won’t lie, this seems SO silly to add in, but it’s been my dinner since it’s gotten warmer out. Nice and light meal to end the day, and again, SO simple!

I’ve been alternating between rotisserie chicken and frozen shrimp that I thaw out, but this is what I do:

• Caesar Salad bag mix

• Chicken or Shrimp

• Roasted Chickpeas

That’s it! A bag of medium shrimp usually gets me 2 meals. So I defrost them, take the tails off, and put half in my salad for the day, and the other half in a Tupperware container for the next day.

Otherwise the rotisserie chicken I take apart the day we get groceries, then put it in a container. I go higher protein so I can easily get 4 meals out of it, but you could also easily push it to 6.

Then from there, roasted chickpeas have been seasoned with garlic salt, paprika, cumin and some pepper. Toss in olive oil and cook for 20-25 minutes based on how you like the texture at 425 degrees. I’ve been cooking up 2 cans, so half a can per salad as I’m trying to up my fiber intake.

This is just an assembly meal once everything is prepped, so the BEST kind of meal for work days and when you just don’t want to do anything anymore.

This originally came from my boyfriend’s mom because she made soup and it was AMAZING! So I asked for the recipe, followed it once, and then forgot to look at it again. So with that being said, the base of the soup is super simple and can be adjusted however you like.

I usually rotate between a chicken gnocchi soup or a chicken dumpling soup, just depends on the day.

Again, you can make it however you want but here’s the base I start with to make soup that will last a full week because that’s the only way I know how to make it:

This is super simple to make, but plan on making it a few hours before you want to eat. Here’s how to prep.

Start by taking all the meat off of the chicken. Cut up the veggies you want to use, and in a big pot add some olive oil before adding the veggies to cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once the veggies are cooked to your liking, add the broth, cream of chicken soup, seasoning and chicken. Stir to mix together, bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 1 hour. At about the 45 minute mark, add in your gnocchi or cut up your biscuits into pieces and add to the soup. It usually takes an extra 15-20 minutes for either to get to the consistency I like so just be aware of that.

This usually makes about 6 servings of soup for me, which I measure by spooning out 2-2 ½ ladels full of soup for each meal.

Again, super easy to make ahead of time and just heat up throughout the week during the cool and colder months. 

I LIVE off of breakfast sandwiches, and when I have time in the morning or make time in the morning, this was my go-to breakfast for months! Actually was one of the meals that I had when I was in some of the best shape of my life.

This totally can be meal prepped beforehand or is a quick and simple enough meal to make day-of. Usually took me less than 10 minutes to make.

So what you’ll need or I use a lot:

• Whole eggs and/or egg whites

• Bagels, english muffins or sourdough bread

• Bacon, sausage or meat of your choice

• Provolone or cheese of choice

• Spinach and/or veggies of choice

• Mushrooms (I loved adding the frozen mushrooms from trader joes I mentioned in the Protein Pasta earlier)

• Seasoning for taste (garlic salt and pepper are my basics)

If I was meal prepping this, I would cook the veggies I wanted, then take a cooking dish, spray it and add the eggs and veggies to it. Usually it’s about 400 degrees for about 40-45 minutes.

As far as eggs go, I usually plan for 1-2 whole eggs per sandwich and then about ⅓ to ½ cup of egg whites per sandwich too for extra protein. Whisk all the eggs together, here you can add a little milk to make it creamier, otherwise I just whisk everything for a bit too to help make it fluffy.

Just pop it in the oven and once it’s done, I let it cool, and then cut it into however many pieces I need for the week. I can usually get about 6 sandwiches worth of eggs out of each sheet pan.

Then it’s putting the eggs on your bread of choice, adding a cheese slice and the meat, wrapping it in tin foil and putting it in the freezer.

Warming up in a toaster oven usually takes about 10 minutes, and I flip halfway through just to make sure it warms fully.

If you’re making the sandwich day of though, just cook the eggs how you like with your veggies and meat, add your cheese, toast your bread if you want, assemble and enjoy!

This started with wanting taco in a bag again, like weekend high school tournament taco in a bag. And being a midwest white girl, I’m making it in the MOST simple way possible, in a bowl and focusing on the protein count.

So here’s what you’ll need:

• Ground turkey, chicken or beef (ground chicken has been super cheap where I’m at so I’ve been using that a lot)

• Taco seasoning

• Nacho Cheese Doritos

• Black beans

• Lettuce

• Cheese

• Avocado

• Salsa

If you’re looking for higher protein, I would do half a pound of ground chicken for each meal, so getting 2 packs and at least 1 can of beans for everything.

Otherwise, look at 3-4 meals per pound of ground meat, at least 1 can of black beans but if you want higher fiber I’d get 2 cans and that would just bulk up the meal in general AND add in more protein in a cheaper way since canned goods are usually under a dollar each, or you can get dried beans and make it even cheaper.

Then, Doritos of course for nostalgia and to scratch that itch.

Otherwise toppings just depend on you and what you’d like. The goal is to keep it super simple, just reheat the meat and make your bowl. Heat up throughout the week during the cool and colder months. 

And I don’t see that changing!

So here’s options for a toasted sandwich:

• Grilled cheese with turkey

  • White or wheat bread (we use what’s made in house)

  • Smoked turkey slices

  • Sharp cheddar cheese and provolone cheese

  • Garlic herb spread

• Spicy Turkey

  • Focaccia bread

  • Smoked turkey slices

  • Pepper Jack cheese

  • Roasted onions and peppers

  • Leaf lettuce

  • Tomato

  • Spicy southwest mayo

These are all cooked and toasted on a panini press and it’s totally on my list to get one day! The sandwiches are super simple but the ingredients make the biggest difference. If you’re able to stop at a Great Harvest and get a sandwich, I’d also recommend their bacon breakfast sandwich on a biscuit if you can. It’s amazing!

Even if they aren’t toasted, adding sandwiches to your list, or even as a backup option is a super simple and easy way to get your protein in.

Don’t underestimate the sandwiches!

Spreads and little add ons make the biggest difference, and it doesn’t have to be a lot either if you’re worried about the calories or aren’t a big sauce person.

Check out the isles, browse your local grocery store for ideas, or just keep it SUPER simple and enjoy.

This is 100% a new thing. As in I just had it last night but I KNOW it will be on rotation for me! I won’t lie either, I wanted ideas based on all of these that I just shared, asked ChatGPT and it suggested this. Brilliant!

So this is my focus when it comes to a charcuterie or snack board. I want to make sure I’m getting enough protein and keeping that high.

I wanted to find a way to add in my fruits and veggies which, in all honesty, can be a challenge. And I wanted to keep it fun!

If you haven’t gathered up until now, I am very lazy. I’ve gotten to a point in life where everything seems difficult and right now, cooking is not my top priority. So the simpler something is, the better.

And in all honesty, sometimes you just want to snack and not eat a real meal. THIS pushes past all of it and gives you the best of both worlds!

What would’ve made this THAT much better is a little square of dark chocolate to end the day. I’ve been craving that! I also know I crave sweets more when I’m not eating enough fruits and veggies, so there’s that as well I’ll be working on.

But seriously, give this a go! ALL of these things can be swapped out or added in.

You could do any kind of deli meat you want.

Veggies could be swapped for grape tomatoes, celery, broccoli, peppers, or snap peas.

Fruit could be swapped for grapes, mixed berries, oranges or anything exotic.

Crackers have all kinds of options, spreads could be different, nuts have options, and you could even do a theme where it’s Greek, Italian, the options are endless!

So if you’re a person who is tired of cooking and meal prepping, wants to get your protein in without a lot of effort, but still wants real food, try a snack board. Make it fancy and call it a charcuterie board, but I’d highly recommend it.