Easy To Follow 7-Day, 1200-Calorie Meal Plan
If your goal is to lose weight by reducing the amount of calories you consume per day, you should take a look at the following one week meal plan.
Day 1
Breakfast (271 calories)
- 1 serving Baked Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups
- 1 medium apple
A.M. Snack (35 calories)
- 1 clementine
Lunch (325 calories)
- 1 serving Veggie & Hummus Sandwich
P.M. Snack (105 calories)
- 1 medium banana
Dinner (468 calories)
- 1 serving Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls with 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
Daily Totals: 1,203 calories, 66 g protein, 177 g carbohydrate, 34 g fiber, 32 g fat, 1,186 mg sodium
Day 2
Breakfast (271 calories)
- 1 serving Baked Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups
- 1 medium apple
A.M. Snack (192 calories)
- 1 oz. Cheddar cheese
- 1 hard-boiled egg
Lunch (344 calories)
- 1 serving Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Taco Bowls
P.M. Snack (35 calories)
- 1 clementine
Dinner (373 calories)
- 1 serving Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce
Daily Totals: 1,215 calories, 45 g protein, 158 g carbohydrate, 30 g fiber, 50 g fat, 1,488 mg sodium
Day 3
Breakfast (271 calories)
- 1 serving Baked Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups
- 1 medium apple
A.M. Snack (70 calories)
- 2 clementines
Lunch (344 calories)
- 1 serving Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Taco Bowls
P.M. Snack (105 calories)
- 1 medium banana
Dinner (401 calories)
- 1 serving Easy Salmon Cakes over 2 cups baby spinach
Daily Totals: 1,190 calories, 59 g protein, 176 g carbohydrate, 35 g fiber, 36 g fat, 1,534 mg sodium
Day 4
Breakfast (287 calories)
- 1 serving Muesli with Raspberries
A.M. Snack (35 calories)
- 1 clementine
Lunch (344 calories)
- 1 serving Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Taco Bowls
P.M. Snack (32 calories)
- 1/2 cup raspberries
Dinner (521 calories)
- 1 serving Chicken & Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Daily Totals: 1,220 calories, 62 g protein, 159 g carbohydrate, 42 g fiber, 46 g fat, 1,109 mg sodium
Day 5
Breakfast (287 calories)
- 1 serving Muesli with Raspberries
A.M. Snack (135 calories)
- 1/2 oz. Cheddar cheese
- 1 hard-boiled egg
Lunch (344 calories)
- 1 serving Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Taco Bowls
Dinner (454 calories)
- 1 serving Mediterranean Ravioli with Artichokes & Olives
Daily Totals: 1,220 calories, 51 g protein, 161 g carbohydrate, 39 g fiber, 49 g fat, 1,478 mg sodium
Day 6
Breakfast (287 calories)
- 1 serving Muesli with Raspberries
A.M. Snack (95 calories)
- 1 medium apple
Lunch (325 calories)
- 1 serving Veggie & Hummus Sandwich
P.M. Snack (77 calories)
- 1 hard-boiled egg
Dinner (405 calories)
- 1 serving Curried Sweet Potato & Peanut Soup
- 1 (1-in.) slice whole-wheat baguette
Daily Totals: 1,190 calories, 47 g protein, 168 g carbohydrate, 38 g fiber, 46 g fat, 1,281 mg sodium
Day 7
Breakfast (285 calories)
- 1 serving “Egg in a Hole” Peppers with Avocado Salsa
Lunch (345 calories)
- 1 serving Curried Sweet Potato & Peanut Soup
P.M. Snack (220 calories)
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 oz. dark chocolate
Dinner (371 calories)
- 1 serving Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta
Daily Totals: 1,221 calories, 47 g protein, 139 g carbohydrate, 32 g fiber, 58 g fat, 1,741 mg sodium