Bai's Mini Macro Bowls🍠
More for less: your new bi-weekly summer cheat code 🥑
Hey friends! 🫶
If you’ve been hanging out around here for a while, you know how much I love the original “Bai’s Bowls” setup. There is nothing quite like opening your fridge on a Tuesday and seeing a gorgeous, colorful spread of multiple proteins, grains, greens and everything else meal prepped and ready to go. That said, we are right in the thick of a gorgeous San Diego summer and it’s hot! The sun is out, the beach is calling, and the absolute last thing any of us wants to do is spend 90 precious minutes (or lets be real often longer 🤪) sweating over a hot stove while the perfect afternoon passes us by.
That’s why I am so stoked to introduce Bai’s “Mini” Macro Bowls. We are flipping the script and mastering the art of “more for less.” Instead of juggling six to seven different components, we are stripping it down to just four power players to tie it all together. Don’t worry, the OG Bai’s Bowls isn’t going anywhere but this will alternate bi-weekly so you can decide what to cook depending on your budget, your timeline and quite frankly how much energy you have!
one plant protein
one carbohydrate
one nutrient-dense green or source of fiber
one healthy fat in the form of a dressing or sauce
Less chopping, fewer pans to wash, and half the kitchen time: about 45-60 minutes with clean up… MAX! Each portion will be slightly doubled up more than what you would find over in the Bai’s bowls.…so your fridge stays fully stocked just as long.
We are kicking things off with a menu that radiates California summer. We’re roasting up a massive batch of garlic + lime chickpeas and tempeh, baking chili-crunch sweet potato wedges, and blending a delicious avocado cilantro dressing. It’s vibrant, it’s anti-inflammatory, and it’s deeply satisfying. Consider this your invitation to eat incredibly well, crush your macro goals, and get out of the kitchen in record time so you can go catch the sunset.
Let’s get prepping!❤️
Not sure yet? Start with a free trial and see what it feels like to have a seat at the table. 🥗
What’s inside the “Mini Macro Bowls” meal plan?
A curated, seasonal mini meal plan for 1-2 people, changing week by week with rotating whole-food plant proteins, carbs, fresh fiber/greens, and healthy fats (in the form of a killer sauce or dressing).
Detailed recipes and instructions for each meal prep element.
The complete grocery list for each week.
A full kitchen prep list on how to make the most of your time to master the art of multi-tasking in the kitchen.
The idea is to effortlessly fill in the gaps for your lunches, or dinners so you always have high-protein fuel on hand. (About 4–6 generous servings depending on the week and your appetite!)
Week 1: Summer in San Diego 🌅
Protein - Garlic & Lime Roasted Chickpeas + Tempeh
Carb - Chili Crunch Sweet Potatoes Wedges
Fiber - Messaged Kale or Spring Mix
Healthy Fat - Avocado Cilantro Dressing
