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Create a Weekly Meal Prep Plan

Generate personalized weekly meal prep plans with shopping lists, recipes, and prep schedules. Save time and eat healthier with AI assistance.

Works with: chatgptclaudegemini

Prompt Template

Create a comprehensive weekly meal prep plan for [NUMBER_OF_PEOPLE] people with the following requirements: **Dietary Requirements & Preferences:** - Dietary restrictions: [DIETARY_RESTRICTIONS] - Cuisine preferences: [CUISINE_PREFERENCES] - Cooking skill level: [SKILL_LEVEL] - Available prep time: [PREP_TIME] hours on [PREP_DAY] **Constraints:** - Budget range: [BUDGET_RANGE] - Kitchen equipment available: [EQUIPMENT] - Foods to avoid: [FOODS_TO_AVOID] - Must include: [MUST_INCLUDE_FOODS] **Goals:** - Primary goal: [PRIMARY_GOAL] (e.g., weight loss, muscle gain, convenience, variety) - Preferred meal structure: [MEAL_STRUCTURE] Please provide: 1. **Weekly Menu**: 7 days of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 2 snacks per day 2. **Master Shopping List**: Organized by grocery store sections with quantities 3. **Prep Schedule**: Step-by-step timeline for [PREP_DAY] prep session 4. **Storage Instructions**: How to store each prepped item for maximum freshness 5. **Daily Assembly Guide**: Quick instructions for each day's meal assembly 6. **Nutrition Overview**: Approximate calories and macros per day 7. **Money-Saving Tips**: Specific ways to reduce costs for this plan 8. **Make-Ahead Components**: Items that can be prepped in advance or frozen Format the response clearly with headers and bullet points for easy reference throughout the week.

Variables to Customize

[NUMBER_OF_PEOPLE]

How many people the meal prep plan should serve

Example: 2 adults

[DIETARY_RESTRICTIONS]

Any dietary restrictions or allergies to accommodate

Example: vegetarian, no nuts

[CUISINE_PREFERENCES]

Preferred types of cuisine or cooking styles

Example: Mediterranean, Asian, comfort food

[SKILL_LEVEL]

Cooking experience level

Example: intermediate - comfortable with most techniques

[PREP_TIME]

Hours available for meal prep

Example: 3-4

[PREP_DAY]

Which day of the week to do meal prep

Example: Sunday

[BUDGET_RANGE]

Weekly grocery budget

Example: $80-100

[EQUIPMENT]

Available kitchen equipment

Example: oven, stovetop, slow cooker, food processor

[FOODS_TO_AVOID]

Specific foods or ingredients to exclude

Example: Brussels sprouts, quinoa, spicy food

[MUST_INCLUDE_FOODS]

Foods that must be incorporated into the plan

Example: chicken, sweet potatoes, Greek yogurt

[PRIMARY_GOAL]

Main objective for the meal plan

Example: healthy weight loss

[MEAL_STRUCTURE]

Preferred eating pattern

Example: 3 meals + 2 snacks, larger lunch

Example Output

# Weekly Meal Prep Plan for 2 Adults ## Weekly Menu **Monday-Wednesday**: Mediterranean Chicken Bowls, Greek Yogurt Parfaits, Lentil Soup **Thursday-Saturday**: Asian Lettuce Wraps, Overnight Oats, Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili **Sunday**: Flex day with leftover combinations ## Master Shopping List **Proteins**: 2 lbs chicken thighs, 1 lb ground turkey, 2 cups dried lentils, 1 can black beans **Produce**: 2 cucumbers, 3 bell peppers, 1 bag spinach, 4 sweet potatoes, 2 avocados **Pantry**: Brown rice, oats, olive oil, tahini, soy sauce, coconut milk **Dairy**: Greek yogurt (32oz), feta cheese, eggs ## Sunday Prep Schedule (3.5 hours) **Hour 1**: Start chili in slow cooker, prep overnight oats **Hour 2**: Cook chicken and rice, chop all vegetables **Hour 3**: Make lentil soup, portion yogurt parfaits **Hour 3.5**: Package meals in containers, label everything ## Storage Instructions - Cooked grains: 4 days refrigerated in airtight containers - Cut vegetables: Store with damp paper towel for crispness - Proteins: Portion and freeze half for later in week **Daily Assembly**: Each meal takes 2-3 minutes to heat and assemble using prepped components.

Pro Tips for Best Results

  • Start with familiar recipes and gradually introduce new ingredients to avoid waste
  • Prep ingredients in versatile ways - roasted vegetables can be used in multiple dishes throughout the week
  • Invest in quality glass containers that can go from fridge to microwave seamlessly
  • Batch cook grains and proteins that can be mixed and matched for variety
  • Always include one 'flexible' day to use up ingredients that might spoil soon

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