Too Tired To Plan Meals? Steal This!

Not every week is a meal prep week… and that’s okay.

Sometimes life is full-on, you’re running on fumes, or the thought of scrolling for a new recipe makes you want to throw your phone across the room.

That’s where this list comes in. It’s what I lean on when I want to eat well without living in the kitchen, living off snacks, or falling into the Uber Eats trap.

My Lazy Week Grocery List

Simple, satisfying, and flexible. Feel free to borrow it or tweak it to suit you.

✅ Choose 2–3 proteins:

• Rotisserie chicken (no shame in a shortcut)

• Grilled chicken thighs

• Prawns (fresh or frozen)

• Turkey burgers or beef patties

• Canned tuna or salmon (wraps, salads, done)

• Salmon or chicken breast (bake or grill a few)

• Greek yogurt or cottage cheese

• Eggs (always)

✅ Grab 2–3 veggie options (fresh or frozen):

• Salad kits or slaw mix

• Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum

• Zucchini or asparagus (batch and roast)

• Frozen stir-fry veg — done in minutes

✅ Add 1–2 easy carbs:

• Berries, watermelon, or peaches

• Pre-cooked quinoa or brown rice

• Sweet potatoes (grill, microwave or bake)

• Wholegrain wraps, tortillas, or pita

✅ A few extras to keep it interesting:

• Avocados

• Hummus

• Salsa, tzatziki, or guac packs

• A go-to dressing or BBQ sauce

• Sparkling water, cold brew, or dark choc squares

• Electrolyte mix (especially if it’s hot and you’re chasing kids or training)

Here’s the thing. When your fridge is stocked with a few basics you can mix, match, or throw into a wrap or bowl. You take the pressure off.

Fewer decisions = less stress = more follow-through.

If this was helpful, let me know what’s going in your trolley. I genuinely love hearing what’s working for you.