Half Term Meal Plan

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The school holidays are a busy time for families and especially those looking to lose a few pounds. With playdates and days out with the kids, it can be a challenging time and temptation may set in. Planning ahead is essential and this meal plan combines easy dinners which you can bung in the slow cooker in the morning to enjoy in the evening to recipes to try with the kids.

Monday

Breakfast – Fruity Breakfast Muffins

These little muffins make a great breakfast at home, work or on the go.

Lunch – Humous and Veggie Dippers

Home-made humous is the perfect way to enjoy a low fat, protein-packed lunch and three of your five a day.

Dinner – Slow Cooked Vietnamese Style Beef

We love this simple take on the classic Vietnamese bo kho – beef stew. The longer it’s cooked, the deeper the flavours, so it’s perfect for popping into your slow cooker.

Dessert – Berry Jelly

Refreshingly fruity and so easy to make, our berry jelly is the perfect low-calorie treat.

Fast Days – Tuesday

Breakfast – Chai Latte Shake

Delicious Chai Latte flavour shake, suitable for a very low calorie diet. High in protein, high in fibre and no added sugar. Four delicious Chai Latte shakes in one box with only 151 calories per sumptuous serve.

Lunch – Vegan Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

This warming sweet potato soup is delicately spiced, providing you with a hearty meal to keep you full on your fast days.

Dinner – Chicken Ramen Fastpot

Enjoy a taste of Japan with our Chicken Ramen flavour Fastpot. Meal replacement made easy- just add water and enjoy. (and only 200 calories per pot!)

Snack – Chocolate Raisin Bar

Replace a meal as part of a Fast day or any day with a LighterLife Fast Chocolate Raisin Bar. High in protein but low in calories.

Wednesday

Breakfast – Fruit and Nut Breakfast Bars

Bake these delicious little bars in advance and store in an airtight container. They also make a healthy snack or a great addition to a lunch box.

Lunch – Potato Skins with Chilli Dip

Grilling potato skins is a healthy and tasty alternative to deep-frying.

Dinner – Rich Pork Casserole with Mushrooms and Soy Sauce

The ultimate one-pot wonder – let the slow cooker do the hard work, leaving you more time to spend on you!

Fast Day – Thursday

Breakfast – Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes – a perfect start to the day! Full of flavour, high in protein and easy to prepare, they are a great breakfast option on your fast days. Each sachet makes 1 large, or 4 small pancakes – so you can really mix things up!

Lunch – Americana Chicken Noodle Flavour Fastpot

This nourishing meal replacement soup will fill you up with goodness for only 203 calories per serving.

Dinner – Vegan Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

Enjoy a deliciously spiced sweet potato soup, rich in protein and high in fibre, providing a warming meal on your fast day,

Snack – Salted Caramel Bar

Salted caramel crisp bar for use as a meal replacement with added taste; you’d never know you’re on a diet with this bar.

Fast Days – Friday

Breakfast – Apple & Cinnamon Porridge

Apple and Cinnamon Porridge, suitable for a very low-calorie diet. High in protein, high in fibre and no added sugar.

Lunch – Vegan Vanilla Shake

Our refreshing Vanilla Shake tastes so good you’ll shout” I can’t believe it’s Vegan! Whisk yourself up a nutritious & delicious anytime treat, which has no added sugar and is high in protein and fibre.