β˜•οΈ Bite-Sized Sundays: 7 Fast, Filling, High Protein Recipes for a New Year


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Happy Sunday, Friends.

This week: Build-your-own bowl basics, the meal prep secret that keeps things interesting, and why January doesn't have to mean boring food.

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates

🌟 Recipe of the Week: Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl ​

Fresh, colorful, and endlessly adaptable - this is how we start the year right. Tender Greek-marinated chicken pairs with fluffy quinoa and crisp vegetables in this satisfying Mediterranean-inspired bowl. A tangy yogurt dressing ties it all together, and it's equally delicious warm or chilled. Most components can be prepped ahead for easy lunches and dinners all week.

  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Prep time: 15 minutes active (plus marinating time)
  • Perfect for: Fresh starts that taste amazing

🎯 Quick Hits

  • Trending Taste: Global flavors turn healthy bowls into crave-worthy meals (5 options below!).
  • Back to Basics: Prep components separately, then mix and match through the week to avoid meal fatigue
  • Market Find: Pre-cut vegetable options have come a long way - grab them this week while you're establishing new routines

🎨 Food for Thought The key to sticking with healthier habits isn't willpower - it's having a fridge full of delicious options that you actually look forward to eating.

Fast, Filling, High Protein Meals:

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