Meal prepping is such a “thing” these days and you know that I (Robyn) usually cook two big recipes over the weekend and that’s what we eat all week. But what if I don’t cook, there isn’t enough or we just don’t feel like eating what I made? Then what?

Because we make a point to keep some standard staples in the house we can always throw together a meal or 5 with no planning at all. Here are some ideas:

• Oatmeal with fruit (you know this is our go-to food in a pinch)
• Sweet potato with avocado and beans (Robyn likes lemon pepper seasoning on hers)
• Whole-wheat pasta with marinara sauce, veggies and beans
• Big salad: Kale, spinach, seeds, nuts, veggies, fruit, avocado, beans and/or quinoa
• Veggie wrap: hummus and salad fixings in a toasted tortilla
• Whole-wheat bread or tortilla with hummus or peanut butter (add raisins to make it really yummy!)
• Potato with peas and corn (Russ likes apple cider vinegar on his)
• Rice or quinoa and beans with marinara sauce (with or without adding taco seasoning and veggies)
• Quinoa and fruit (you can eat quinoa just like oatmeal and it is even good cold)

You can mix and match any of the above to create a healthy and filling meal with no planning.

If you’re super hungry and need something to munch on while you wait for your potatoes or rice to cook, a few raw nuts and raisins are a great option and so is celery with a nut-butter of your choice.

Planning ahead is ideal. But it doesn’t always happen. That doesn’t mean you are destined to eat processed not-really-food or not-good-for-you takeout. It’s all about keeping real food you can make easily in the house.

Do you have a go-to, healthy, in-a-pinch option you love? Members please share on the community page!

If you are ready to address how your food choices are negatively affecting your health, let’s set up a free get-to-know-you chat. Send me an email and let’s get you on track to taking control of your stress eating. Health@RnRJourney.com