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User: What meals with macros can I make with this[edit | edit source]
What meals with macros can I make with this
Assistant: Perfect — this looks like a great, balanced meal prep spread![edit | edit source]
Perfect — this looks like a great, balanced meal prep spread! Here’s what I can identify in your photo:
✅ Proteins
- Grilled chicken
- Ground beef or turkey
✅ Carbs
- White rice
- Butternut squash (or sweet potato cubes)
- Fresh fruit (grapes, clementines)
✅ Veggies
- Romaine lettuce
- Cucumber, carrots, bell pepper
- Roasted Brussels sprouts
(These are rough estimates per serving, based on ~400–450 calories per meal)[edit | edit source]
- 4 oz grilled chicken (120 cal, 26g protein)[edit | edit source]
- ½ cup cooked rice (100 cal, 22g carbs)
- ½ cup roasted Brussels sprouts (60 cal, 4g fiber)
- 1 tsp olive oil drizzle or light soy sauce (40 cal)
Macros: ~320–350 cal | 30g protein | 25g carbs | 10g fat
Optional add-ins: top with chopped cucumber and carrots for crunch.
- 4 oz cooked ground beef/turkey (200 cal, 25g protein)[edit | edit source]
- ½ cup rice or ¾ cup squash (75–100 cal)
- Chopped romaine + veggies (25 cal)
- Salsa or light dressing (25 cal)
Macros: ~400 cal | 30g protein | 30g carbs | 14g fat
Optional: add avocado or cheese for extra calories/fat.
- 4 oz chicken (120 cal, 26g protein)[edit | edit source]
- 2 cups romaine + cucumber + peppers + carrots (50 cal)
- 1 Tbsp dressing or olive oil (50–70 cal)
- 1 small clementine on the side (40 cal)
Macros: ~300–350 cal | 30g protein | 20g carbs | 10g fat
Optional: serve with 1 rice cake or ½ cup rice for extra carbs.
- 4 oz beef/turkey (200 cal, 25g protein)[edit | edit source]
- ½ cup roasted squash (80 cal, 15g carbs)
- ½ cup Brussels sprouts (60 cal)
- 1 tsp olive oil or drizzle of balsamic glaze (40 cal)
Macros: ~380 cal | 27g protein | 20g carbs | 18g fat
- 2 oz chicken (60 cal, 13g protein)[edit | edit source]
- ¼ cup carrots, cucumber, and peppers (25 cal)
- ½ cup grapes (50 cal)
- 1 clementine (40 cal)
- 10 almonds (70 cal)
Macros: ~250–300 cal | 15g protein | 30g carbs | 10g fat
Would you like me to build a 5-day meal plan from this prep (e.g., breakfast/lunch/dinner combos for 4 people using these foods)? I can balance the macros for each day.
User: Yes[edit | edit source]
Yes
Assistant: Perfect 👍 — since you’ve got a great base of lean proteins, veggies, fruit, and low-glycemic carbs, I’ll build a 5-day…[edit | edit source]
Perfect 👍 — since you’ve got a great base of lean proteins, veggies, fruit, and low-glycemic carbs, I’ll build a 5-day meal plan for 4 people using what’s already prepped.
Each meal will be ~400–450 calories and high-protein (≈30–40 g protein), and you can easily portion-out with your prepped ingredients.
Core foods prepped:[edit | edit source]
- Grilled chicken
- Ground beef/turkey
- Rice
- Roasted butternut squash
- Romaine lettuce
- Cucumber, carrots, peppers
- Roasted Brussels sprouts
- Grapes & clementines
Lunch – Chicken Rice Bowl[edit | edit source]
- 4 oz grilled chicken
- ½ cup rice
- ½ cup Brussels sprouts
- Cucumber & carrot sticks on the side
Dinner – Beef & Squash Bowl
- 4 oz ground beef/turkey
- ¾ cup roasted squash
- 1 cup romaine + peppers
- Drizzle olive oil or light dressing
Snack: Clementine + small handful of grapes
Lunch – Chicken Salad[edit | edit source]
- 4 oz grilled chicken
- 2 cups romaine, cucumber, carrots, peppers
- 1 Tbsp dressing (Greek yogurt or vinaigrette)
- ½ cup rice on the side
Dinner – Ground Beef Rice Bowl
- 4 oz beef
- ½ cup rice
- ½ cup roasted Brussels sprouts
- Salsa or low-fat sauce
Snack: 1 clementine + cucumber slices
Lunch – Chicken & Squash Bowl[edit | edit source]
- 4 oz chicken
- ½ cup butternut squash
- ½ cup Brussels sprouts
- Sprinkle of parmesan or balsamic
Dinner – Taco-Style Beef Salad
- 4 oz beef
- Romaine base
- Carrots, peppers, cucumbers
- Salsa or avocado (optional)
Snack: ½ cup grapes
Lunch – Chicken & Veggie Wrap or Bowl[edit | edit source]
- 4 oz chicken
- Romaine, peppers, cucumbers
- 1 Tbsp dressing
- Optional: 1 small tortilla or ½ cup rice
Dinner – Beef & Rice Bowl
- 4 oz beef
- ½ cup rice
- ½ cup Brussels sprouts
- Drizzle soy or teriyaki sauce
Snack: Clementine + carrots
Lunch – Chicken Power Salad[edit | edit source]
- 4 oz chicken
- Romaine, cucumber, carrots, peppers
- 1 Tbsp dressing
- ½ cup roasted squash
Dinner – Beef & Veggie Bowl
- 4 oz beef
- ½ cup rice
- ½ cup Brussels sprouts
- 1 Tbsp sauce or olive oil
Snack: Grapes or clementine
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Would you like me to add breakfasts too (like high-protein options that fit your ~400-cal goal)?
User: Yes[edit | edit source]
Yes
Assistant: Excellent 🙌 — here’s how you can round out your 5-day meal prep plan with high-protein breakfasts 400 calories, 30–40g…[edit | edit source]
Excellent 🙌 — here’s how you can round out your 5-day meal prep plan with high-protein breakfasts (~400 calories, 30–40g protein) that pair perfectly with your already-prepped foods and stay easy for a family of four.
🍳 Breakfasts (for 4 people)[edit | edit source]
Each of these can be made ahead or quickly assembled in the morning.
Day 1 – Greek Yogurt Protein Parfait[edit | edit source]
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (120 cal, 20g protein)
- ½ scoop vanilla protein powder (60 cal, 12g protein)
- ½ cup grapes or 1 clementine (50 cal)
- ¼ cup oats or granola (100 cal)
- 1 tsp honey (20 cal)
Macros: ~350 cal | 32g protein | 35g carbs | 5g fat
✅ Make-ahead tip: Mix yogurt + protein powder the night before; add fruit/granola in the morning.
Day 2 – Egg & Veggie Scramble Bowl[edit | edit source]
- 3 eggs or 1 egg + ¾ cup egg whites (150 cal, 20g protein)
- ½ cup chopped veggies (carrots, peppers, or Brussels sprouts)
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (80 cal, 6g protein)
- 1 slice whole-grain toast or ½ cup rice (100 cal, 20g carbs)
Macros: ~400 cal | 30g protein | 20g carbs | 20g fat
✅ Meal prep tip: Chop veggies ahead; cook eggs fresh.
Day 3 – Protein Oatmeal Bowl[edit | edit source]
- ½ cup oats (150 cal, 27g carbs)
- 1 scoop protein powder (120 cal, 24g protein)
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter (90 cal, 4g protein)
- ½ clementine or few grapes on top (30 cal)
Macros: ~390 cal | 30g protein | 35g carbs | 10g fat
✅ Meal prep tip: Make overnight oats with protein powder mixed in for grab-and-go mornings.
Day 4 – Chicken & Rice Breakfast Bowl[edit | edit source]
- 3 oz leftover grilled chicken (90 cal, 20g protein)
- ½ cup rice (100 cal, 22g carbs)
- 1 egg cooked in spray or olive oil drizzle (70 cal, 6g protein)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce or salsa (10 cal)
Macros: ~370 cal | 32g protein | 25g carbs | 9g fat
✅ Meal prep tip: Warm chicken and rice, add a fresh-cooked egg on top.
Day 5 – Smoothie on the Go[edit | edit source]
- 1 scoop protein powder (120 cal, 24g protein)
- ½ banana or 1 clementine (50 cal)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (60 cal, 10g protein)
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter or flaxseed (90 cal)
- ½ cup almond milk + ice (20 cal)
Macros: ~340 cal | 34g protein | 25g carbs | 8g fat
✅ Meal prep tip: Pre-portion dry ingredients (protein, flax, peanut butter) in jars for quick blending.
🌞 Weekly Overview[edit | edit source]
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snack | | --- | ------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------ | --------------- | | Mon | Yogurt Parfait | Chicken Rice Bowl | Beef & Squash Bowl | Clementine | | Tue | Egg Scramble Bowl | Chicken Salad | Beef Rice Bowl | Grapes | | Wed | Protein Oatmeal | Chicken & Squash Bowl | Taco Beef Salad | Clementine | | Thu | Chicken & Rice Bowl | Chicken Wrap | Beef Rice Bowl | Carrots + fruit | | Fri | Protein Smoothie | Chicken Salad | Beef & Veggie Bowl | Grapes |
Would you like me to turn this full plan (breakfast–dinner + snack) into a printable prep guide + shopping list for next week?
User: Yes[edit | edit source]
Yes
Assistant: Your printable weekly plan is ready![edit | edit source]
Your printable weekly plan is ready! You can download it here: 📄 Weekly_Meal_Prep_Guide.pdf[2]
It includes the 5-day meal schedule, a categorized shopping list, and easy prep tips for feeding 4 people efficiently.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Meal ideas with macros". ChatGPT. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ↑ "Weekly_Meal_Prep_Guide.pdf" (PDF). chatgpt.com. Retrieved 2025-12-05.