FAST & EASY Healthy Meals That Take Under 10 Minutes | Great for Low Energy Days

 

Intro

Do you struggle with finding the energy and motivation to make yourself healthy meals? Even though you may know you need it, and know it will help?

Today we’re going over some breakfast, lunch, and dinners that are particularly helpful for low energy days. Try these out!

 

Every meal will:

  • Provide you balanced nutrients

  • Take less than 10 minutes

And of course, you’ll gain health xp for your efforts towards taking care of yourself. Balance isn’t black and white, and remember that perfection doesn’t exist. Do what you can for your body and wellness, even on the low days.

 

Breakfast

 

Peanut Butter & Protein Oats

Includes:

(1) Whole grain oats, (2) scoop of protein powder, (3) scoop of natural peanut butter, and (4) frozen berries.

If you take creatine, you can also throw that it in with your protein powder.

 
 

Protein Cereal w/ Fruit

Includes:

(1) 1 scoop of protein protein, (2) a non-sugar-y cereal of your choice, and (3) almond milk.

This is a great high fiber snack, but also a good breakfast option if you’re struggling with energy to “prep” something. It takes under 3 minutes to throw all of this together! And all of this together helps you get healthy carbs, fats, protein, and fiber.

 
 

Berry Greek Yogurt

Includes:

(1) a scoop of Greek yogurt, (2) a scoop natural peanut butter, (3) frozen mixed berries, and (4) granola.

If you’re low on protein for the day, you can also throw a scoop of protein in with your Greek yogurt for an extra bit of flavor (vanilla, strawberry, chocolate) — depending on the vibe you’re going for and how you’re topping it.

 
 

Eggs & Grits

Includes:

(1) eggs and egg whites, (2) spinach, (3) mixed veggies, (4) grits, and (5) a banana.

 
 

Lunch

 

Lunch Meat Sandwich

Includes:

(1) two slices of whole grain bread, (2) turkey lunch meat, (3) avocado, (4) cherry tomatoes, and (5) a side of baby carrots.

You can also pair this with a bag of low cal popcorn

 
 

PB&J Sandwich

Includes:

(1) two slices of whole grain bread, (2) natural peanut butter, (3) jam of your choice, and (4) a side of baby carrots.

You can also pair this with a bag of low cal popcorn.

This is quick to throw together, but can help provide a variety of nutrients when feeling extra low on time or energy for a meal.

 
 

Chicken & Lentil Soup

Includes:

(1) a can of lentil soup, (2) a can of black beans, (3) cherry tomatoes, and (4) frozen chicken.

 
 

Chicken & Hummus Pita Wrap

Includes:

(1) a pita wrap (2) hummus, (3) frozen chicken, and (4) frozen veggies.

 
 

Dinner

 

Ramen Noodles w/ Hard Boiled Eggs

Includes:

(1) hard boiled eggs, (2) ramen noodles, (3) frozen chicken, and (4) frozen veggies.

 
 

Chicken & Rice:

Includes:

(1) brown rice, (2) frozen chicken, and (3) frozen veggies.

 
 

Chicken & Veg Pasta

Includes:

(1) whole grain pasta, (2) frozen chicken, (3) frozen veggies, and (4) pasta sauce.

 
 

By the way, it doesn’t really matter when you eat these meals. You can have lunch for breakfast, and breakfast for dinner, if that’s what you prefer. You can also modify the meals with your own seasonings and variations. The key is to work towards lean protein sources, include high fiber veggies, and to balance out the carbs and fats from there.

Everything else is about preference of flavor and texture. Enjoy!

 
Lexes O'Hara

A certified personal trainer and coach of over 10 years. Specializing in teaching strength training, nutrition, and healthy living. Lexes originally got involved with lifting as one way to manage her mental health & self-confidence, but has gone on to also compete in bodybuilding, powerlifting, and run full/half marathons.

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