We’ve created a well-balanced 1,800-calorie meal plan tailored for women, with approximately 55% of calories from carbohydrates, 20% from protein, and 25% from fat. Each day includes five meals: breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack, and dinner, to support steady energy and satisfaction throughout the day.
To help you save time, money, and ingredients, we’ve intentionally repeated some recipes across the week. You don’t have to guess which ones they’re listed in the table below, so you can plan your prep more efficiently.
Each day also comes with helpful tips, suggested pairings, and make-ahead ideas to simplify your routine. For added flexibility, we’ve included ways to adjust your portions for 1,600- or 2,000-calorie targets based on your needs.
Reminder: This meal plan is not therapeutic and shouldn’t be used to manage medical conditions. If you have specific macronutrient goals, feel free to tweak as needed.
If you’re aiming for 1,800 calories, here’s a sample combo you can enjoy:
- AM Snack: Pineapple Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie (~309 calories)
- Lunch: 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (98 g) (~109 calories)
Need to hit just 1,600 calories instead?
No problem! Stick to the same meals, but reduce the portions.
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Have half a serving of the Pineapple Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
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And half a serving of the Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl.
Want to bump it up to 2,000 calories?
Simple fix:
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Keep the same meal pairings, but increase your rice to 1 cup (196 g) for lunch to add more fuel
Tips & Tricks:
Get ahead by batch-prepping! Meals for this day are repeated on Day 3, so doubling your prep will save time.
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Make two jars of overnight oats.
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Freeze smoothie ingredients in advance.
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Cook brown rice for Days 1, 3, and 6. Ideally, freeze per serving.
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Marinate stir-fry chicken and pre-chop veggies.
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Store poke bowl toppings separately; assemble fresh.
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Cereal bowl is best assembled just before eating.
Here’s a tasty combo to hit your 1,800-calorie goal:
- AM Snack: Parmesan Zucchini Tots (~233 calories)
- Dinner: Half serving of Air fryer chicken tenders (~175 calories)
Going for 1,600 calories instead?
You can keep breakfast and snacks the same, but switch things up a bit:
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For lunch, have a Lemon Tahini Quinoa Salad on its own (no need to pair it with chicken tenders)
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For dinner, go with an Easy-to-make, healthy sandwich
Note: Same adjustments apply for Days 2 and 6)
Need a 2,000-calorie version?
Just add 1 medium banana (about 174 g) to your day—it’s an easy and nutritious boost.
Tips & Tricks:
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Grill zucchini and prep hummus wraps for both days.
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Bake a batch of zucchini tots; reheat when needed.
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Cook quinoa for Days 2, 4, and 6.
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Keep sandwich ingredients prepped but separate.
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders also appear today—prep in a batch for reuse on Day 4 and 6.
Today’s meals are the same as Day 1, so you can follow the same portion adjustments depending on your calorie needs.
Tips & Tricks:
Same meals as Day 1, just reheat or assemble.
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Use stored oats, rice, smoothie ingredients, and stir-fry portions.
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Assemble poke bowl fresh; reheat other components as needed.
You’ll be having the same meals as Day 2, which means no extra prep needed today—just reheat, assemble, and enjoy.
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For a 1,600-calorie plan: skip the air fryer chicken tenders at lunch and have the Lemon Tahini Quinoa Salad on its own; for dinner, go with the Easy-to-Make Healthy Sandwich
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For a 2,000-calorie plan: simply add 1 medium banana (around 174 g) as a snack to boost your intake
Tips & Tricks:
Identical to Day 2, just reheat and assemble.
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Use prepped zucchini, quinoa, and sandwich components.
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Reheat zucchini tots and blend smoothie fresh.
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders appear again—reheat from batch cooked earlier.
Today’s meals are the same as Day 7, so it’s a great time to prep once and enjoy twice.
For a 1,800-calorie plan, try this pairing:
- AM Snack: Sugar Free Strawberry Frozen Yogurt (~79 calories) topped with 28 g of almonds (~162 calories)
- Add a medium apple (~87 calories) as a light dessert or extra snack
For a 1,600-calorie plan:
- Keep the same set of meals, but cut the Mexican Street Corn Salad with Black Beans, Radish, Feta & Lime Crema to half a serving
For a 2,000-calorie plan:
- Double the Sugar Free Strawberry Frozen Yogurt , but keep the almonds at 28 g for a satisfying and balanced boost
Tips & Tricks:
Prepping today helps lighten the load on Day 7.
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Double the batch of chickpea pancakes.
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Pre-portion yogurt, almonds, and pizza toppings.
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Prepare pasta and keep sauce separate.
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Make one large batch of corn salad; store in portions.
You’ll notice some familiar meals today, it’s a mix of previous recipes from Days 2 and 4, with a slight twist for lunch.
For a 1,800-calorie plan, try this combo:
- AM Snack –Very Berry Smoothie Bowl Recipe (~399 calories)
- Lunch – A new recipe: Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli. Don’t worry, it takes only about 20 minutes to make and can be prepped ahead.
- Dinner – Half serving of Air fryer chicken tenders (~175 calories)
For a 1,600-calorie plan:
- Keep breakfast and snacks the same, but swap lunch for a Lemon Tahini Quinoa Salad (no need to add chicken), and go with the Easy-to-Make Healthy Sandwich for dinner.
For a 2,000-calorie plan:
- Have a full serving of the Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, and add 1 medium apple (~182 g) as a snack, dessert, or even as a topping for your smoothie bowl.
Tips & Tricks:
This day mixes new meals with earlier repeats.
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Reuse brown rice from earlier days.
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Wraps and tots are repeats, reheat from earlier batches.
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Teriyaki chicken and broccoli can be marinated and pre-chopped.
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders appear again, use the same batch from Days 2/4 to save prep time.
You’ve made it to the final day—and good news: today’s meals are the same as Day 5!
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If you’re following the 1,600-calorie plan, stick to half a serving of the Mexican Street Corn Salad.
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For a 2,000-calorie goal, enjoy a double serving of the Strawberry Frozen Yogurt, still topped with 28 g of almonds.
Tips & Tricks:
Meals are repeated from Day 5,quick and easy.
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Just reheat pancakes, pasta, and pitta.
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Use pre-portioned yogurt and salad toppings.
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No major prep needed if you did it earlier in the week.
Below is a quick overview of the recipes that are repeated during the 7-day 1,800-kcal Meal Plan:
Recipe | Number of servings needed | Days | Meal Time |
Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats | 2 | Day 1, Day 3 | Breakfast |
Pineapple Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie | 2 | Day 1, Day 3 | AM Snack |
Protein-Packed Ginger Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry | 2 | Day 1, Day 3 | Lunch |
Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl | 2 | Day 1, Day 3 | PM Snack |
Salmon Pokè Bowl Recipe | 2 | Day 1, Day 3 | Dinner |
Grilled Zucchini Vegetable Hummus Wraps | 3 | Day 2, Day 4, Day 6 | Breakfast |
Parmesan Zucchini Tots | 3 | Day 2, Day 4, Day 6 | AM Snack |
Lemon Tahini Quinoa Salad | 3 | Day 2, Day 4, Day 6 | Lunch (Day 2 and 4) and Dinner (Day 6) |
Air fryer chicken tenders | 3 | Day 2, Day 4, Day 6 | Lunch (Day 2 and 4) and Dinner (Day 6) |
Very Berry Smoothie Bowl Recipe | 3 | Day 2, Day 4, Day 6 | PM Snack |
Healthier Turkey Sandwich (Non-Veg) | 2 | Day 2, Day 4 | Dinner |
Blueberry Chickpea Pancakes | 2 | Day 5, Day 7 | Breakfast |
Sugar Free Strawberry Frozen Yogurt | 2 | Day 5, Day 7 | AM Snack |
Healthy Chicken Pasta | 2 | Day 5, Day 7 | Lunch |
Quick Pitta Pizzas | 2 | Day 5, Day 7 | PM Snack |
Mexican Street Corn Salad with Black Beans, | 2 | Day 5, Day 7 | Dinner |