the weekly stack 8/10-8/16

making leftovers cool again

I’m all about meals that feel exciting to eat but don’t require me to live in my kitchen to make them happen. Lately, I’ve been paying more attention to how much protein I’m getting. Not in a “track every gram” kind of way, but in a “how can I make this keep me full, support my workouts, and actually taste amazing” way.

If you’ve been wanting to add more protein into your meals, start with small swaps; use Greek yogurt for sauces, blend cottage cheese into creamy dishes, or sprinkle nuts and seeds over the top for a little boost. And while protein is a big focus for me, I also try to load my meals with plenty of plants for that fiber + fullness combo.

This week’s stack is built for busy days: quick to prep, easy to store, and good enough that you’ll be excited to grab them from the fridge. There’s a mix of sweet, savory, and cozy comfort meals; plus simple swaps so you can tweak them for your own needs or preferences. I also started the week by washing all my fruits and veggies with Branch Basics Concentrate so they’re ready to go. I highly recommend doing this before you dive into cooking. And if you’ve missed the first four Weekly Stacks, I’ve linked them all below so you can pull even more ideas into your meal prep rotation.

the weekly stack 7/13-7/19

the weekly stack 7/20-7/26

the weekly stack: 7/27-8/2

the weekly stack 8/3-8/9

By now, you’ve got a pretty solid library of Weekly Stacks to pull from. I love mixing and matching; grabbing a breakfast from one week, pairing it with a snack from another, and swapping in a dinner or two depending on the season (or let’s be real, what’s on sale that week). Use these like a menu to build from, you don’t have to follow them to the letter, but having a framework makes prep feel way less overwhelming.