Meal Prep Madness: Tuna Salad & No-Bake Coconut Balls

Is there anything better than being prepared for the entire week to come!? If you are asking a planner such as myself, the answer is absolutely not. I like to make my life as easy as possible, so allow me to help YOU out too! Check out my recipes and try them for yourself!

Blogilates Tuna Salad

Source: blogilates
Prep time: 30-45 minutes (depending on cooking time for rice)
Serving size: 1 cup - makes 5 servings

Ingredients:

• 15oz canned tuna in water
• 2 cups of brown rice (cooked)
• 4 boiled egg whites, chopped
• 2 Apples, chopped
• Dressing:
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Pinch of dried oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook rice (15-30 minutes) & hard boil eggs (12-15 minutes)
2. Chop ingredients, mix dressing
3. Combine all ingredients, add dressing

4. Divide into desired serving sizes and store in tupperware. Serving size viewed below: 1 cup

No-Bake Coconut Balls

Source: chocolatecoveredkatie

Yields 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 1/4 cup agave or pure maple syrup (or 1/4 cup water and 2-3 nunaturals stevia packs)
• 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil 
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract1/8 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. 

2. With a small spoon, spoon out portions and form into a ball 

3. Place in container and let stand in fridge for an hour (or freeze for 15 minutes.) 

4. Can be stored in the fridge or freezer, for 2-3 weeks

Verdict: yum, yum, yum! Try out the recipes yourself and let me know what you think!


L.