I’m not a big diet person. I’m definitely more about moderation. But as amazing as our lake quarantine time was, we found ourselves packing a cooler of beer everyday, snacking on chips and dips, AND eating dessert literally every night. I didn’t think it was possible but Parker has an even bigger sweet tooth than I do!

So we needed a reset and Whole30 sounded like the best option. Whole30 is a little intimidating just in general let alone planning meals for the van so we put together a list of our favorite finds and go-to meals but definitely check out the guidelines on the Whole30 website before you get started!

Breakfast

Coffee/unsweetened cold brew + unsweetened coconut almond milk or nutpods creamer

Huevos Rancheros (egg + salsa + quac)

Acai Bowl + almond butter + coconut + cacao + fresh berries + banana + chia seeds

Eggs & whole30 approved bacon + berries

Salmon Benny

Steak & Eggs + berries

Eggs + sweet potato home fries

Omelet + berries

Lunch

Chicken Salad

Traditional- chicken, celery, green onion, grapes slivered almonds

Summer- strawberries, blueberries, green onion, walnut

Hot- franks buffalo sauce, peppers, jalapeno, celery

Garlic Herb or Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage + peppers

Chile Lime Chicken Burgers + salsa + guac

BBQ Chicken Salad + fruit

Steak & Avocado Salad + fruit

Leftovers

Adventure Snacks

Lara Bars- my favorite is Lemon, Parker’s is Blueberry

Dried Fruit- dried apricot & dried pineapple are our favorites

Plantain Chips + Guac + Salsa

Almonds

Epic Jerky

Fresh fruit

Apple or banana + Almond butter

Smoked salmon + avocado

Prosciutto and melon

Whole30 approved bacon wrapped dates are our all time favorite app

Dinner

Sweet Potato Hash - sweet potato, green apple, whole30 approved bacon, & egg

Salmon + Asparagus + Potatoes

Steak + Mushrooms + Brussels + Potatoes

Chicken Thighs + Sweet Potatoes & Peppers

BBQ chicken + Salad

Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles + Caesar Salad

Spaghetti Squash (if you have an oven) or Zucchini Noodles + Meat Sauce + Caesar Salad

Tilapia + Broccoli + Potatoes

Grocery List

Trader Joe’s

Dried Fruit

Hot Pico de Gallo (TJ has many compliant salsas!)

Green Goddess Salad Dressing

Prosciutto

Garlic Herb or Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage

Chile Lime Chicken Burgers

Acai base

TJ has compliant Marinara Sauce, Pesto, Romesco Sauce and a few dips as well!

Whole Foods

Meats & fish

True Made Veggie Ketchup

Primal Kitchen BBQ sauce- We like the smoky or golden!

Primal Kitchen Chipotle Lime Mayo

Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo- perfect for making chicken salad

Primal Kitchen Salad Dressings

Local Grocery Store

Grill Mates Roasted Garlic and Herb Seasoning- Our favorite to put on potatoes!

Sparkling Water

Unsweetened Almond Milk- I prefer the extra sweetness of Coconut Almond Milk

Lara Bars

Fruits & Veggies- look into the dirty dozen & clean fifteen!

Hot Sauce/Buffalo Sauce

Cinnamon- to top on sweet potatoes

Olive Oil & Balsalmic Vinegar