1 hour weight loss meal prep - 93g protein per day + super easy
1 hour weight loss meal prep - 93g protein per day + super easy is a medium Fusion recipe that serves 4. 1200 calories per serving. Recipe by Liezl Jayne Strydom on YouTube.
Prep: 57 min | Cook: 1 hr 10 min | Total: 2 hrs 22 min
Cost: $57.49 total, $14.37 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled Oats (gluten‑free rolled oats)
- 8 teaspoons Chia Seeds (adds thickness and omega‑3s)
- 8 teaspoons Brown Sugar (light sweetener)
- 4 teaspoons Instant Coffee Powder (strong, unsweetened)
- 4 teaspoons Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
- 0.25 cup Almond Butter (smooth, unsweetened)
- 3 cups Unsweetened Soy Milk (high‑protein, dairy‑free)
- 2 pieces Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa, broken into small chunks for topping)
- 2 cups Frozen Pineapple Chunks (no added sugar)
- 4 cups Frozen Strawberries (unsweetened)
- 2 scoops Vanilla Vegan Protein Powder (plant‑based, unflavored sweetener)
- 2 cups Coconut Yogurt (plain, dairy‑free)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Ice Cubes
- 500 g Potatoes (peeled and sliced thin for crispiness)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for spraying potatoes and veggies)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika (key flavor for chicken)
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 500 g Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless; can substitute with 800 g firm tofu for vegan version)
- 400 g Green Beans (trimmed)
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (cut into thin strips)
- 1 medium Onion (3/4 used for roasting, 1/4 for salad)
- 2 cans Canned Chickpeas (drained and rinsed, about 400 g each)
- 300 g Baby Tomatoes (can leave whole or halve)
- 1 whole Cucumber (cut into large chunks)
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped; parsley can be used instead)
- 150 g Feta Cheese (dairy‑free version used; regular feta works too)
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (for salad dressing)
- 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup (balances acidity; any liquid sweetener works)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
Mix Mocha Overnight Oats
In a large mixing bowl combine rolled oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, instant coffee powder, cocoa powder, almond butter, and unsweetened soy milk. Stir until evenly mixed.
Time: PT10M
Portion Oats and Add Topping
Divide the oat mixture into four airtight containers. Top each with two small pieces of dark chocolate.
Time: PT5M
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 425°F (218°C) and let it preheat while you finish prep work.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 425°F
Prepare Potatoes
Rinse 500 g potatoes, slice them thin (about ¼‑inch) for quick crisping. Lightly spray the hot baking sheet with olive oil, arrange potatoes in a single layer, spray again, then season with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
Time: PT5M
Roast Potatoes
Place the tray in the lower oven rack and roast for 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: 425°F
Prep Vegetables for Roasting
Trim green beans, slice green bell pepper into thin strips, and cut 3/4 of the onion into long thin strips. Toss all with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Time: PT5M
Season Chicken
Cut chicken breast into bite‑size pieces (or cube tofu). In a bowl, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and oregano until fully coated.
Time: PT5M
Roast Chicken and Veggies
Add the seasoned chicken (or tofu) and the prepared vegetables to a second baking sheet. Place on the top oven rack and roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: 425°F
Blend Strawberry‑Pineapple Protein Smoothie
In the blender combine frozen pineapple, frozen strawberries, vanilla vegan protein powder, coconut yogurt, water, and ice. Blend until smooth and thick.
Time: PT5M
Assemble Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Rinse and drain two cans of chickpeas. In a large salad bowl combine chickpeas, baby tomatoes, cucumber chunks, diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and the reserved 1/4 onion. Add feta cheese.
Time: PT10M
Make Salad Dressing and Toss
Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Time: PT5M
Portion All Meals into Containers
Divide roasted chicken (or tofu), potatoes, and vegetables into four meal‑prep containers for dinner. Add a portion of the chickpea salad for lunch and a bottle of the smoothie for snack. Keep overnight oats in separate containers for breakfast.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 1200
- Protein
- 30 g per meal (≈100 g total per day)
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g per meal
- Fat
- 12 g per meal
- Fiber
- 8 g per meal
Dietary info: Dairy‑free, Gluten‑free (use certified oats), High‑protein, Can be made vegan by swapping chicken for tofu and using dairy‑free feta
Allergens: Soy, Tree nuts, Dairy (if regular feta is used), Gluten (if oats are not certified gluten‑free)
Last updated: April 15, 2026








