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PREGNANCY MEAL PLAN WEEK THREE
Week 3: Fresh Flavors, Easy Prep
Week 3 introduces fresh, vibrant meals with a focus on simplicity and variety. These recipes feature plenty of folate, iron, and omega-3s to nourish your growing baby while supporting your energy levels. Batch-cooking proteins and veggies allows you to repurpose ingredients, making mealtime effortless for both you and your family.
Tips for Success:
Plan for Leftovers: Double recipes like soups or roasted veggies for easy reheats.
Use One-Pan Meals: Simplify cleanup with sheet pan recipes or casseroles.
Snack Prep: Keep healthy snacks like hard-boiled eggs, nuts, or fruit prepped for quick bites.
Week 3 Meal Plan
Monday
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach and whole-grain toast.
Lunch: Mediterranean chickpea salad with cucumber, tomatoes, and olive oil dressing.
Dinner: Sheet pan salmon with roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
Tuesday
Breakfast: Oatmeal with almond milk, cinnamon, and diced pears.
Lunch: Turkey and avocado wrap with a side of raw veggies.
Dinner: Shrimp stir-fry with snap peas, carrots, and brown rice.
Wednesday
Breakfast: Smoothie with almond milk, frozen mango, spinach, and protein powder.
Lunch: Leftover chickpea salad with whole-grain crackers.
Dinner: Baked cod with roasted zucchini and mashed cauliflower.
Thursday
Breakfast: Greek yogurt with granola and fresh strawberries.
Lunch: Grilled chicken Caesar salad with whole-grain croutons.
Dinner: Turkey meatballs in marinara sauce over spaghetti squash.
Friday
Breakfast: Whole-grain toast with almond butter and sliced banana.
Lunch: Lentil soup with a small side salad.
Dinner: Garlic butter shrimp with roasted asparagus and quinoa.
Saturday
Breakfast: Pancakes made with whole-grain mix, topped with almond butter and fresh fruit.
Lunch: Tuna salad lettuce wraps with a side of veggie sticks.
Dinner: Veggie-packed turkey chili with a side of cornbread.
Sunday
Breakfast: Smoothie bowl topped with granola and sliced peaches.
Lunch: Leftover turkey chili with a small salad.
Dinner: Baked salmon patties with roasted green beans and mashed sweet potatoes.