In my first prepping experience on this challenge I created a list of foods that I would need and thought would go well together. I have also found that everything is good as a homemade "Chipotle-esque" bowl.
I do most of my grocery shopping at Aldi, I save a TON and they have some really great options! Outside of there I will pop into Trader Joe's and Kroger. I have yet to make it to a Whole Foods since I have started this but I am sure they have lots of options!
Sauces:
Indian Butter Sauce (really any Indian sauce)
Pesto
Marinara
salsa
guac!!
Hummus
balsamic
Veg. Broth
Hot Sauce
Veggies:
Cauliflower
Broccoli
carrots (baby and shredded)
Bell peppers
onions (green and red)
garlic
peas (frozen, bc I am busy)
Sweet potato
Kale (yes I LOVE it, even have the sweatshirt)
Edamame
Spaghetti Squash
Cucumber
Cherry/grape tomatoes
Banana peppers (hot peppers)
Fruits:
Berries (frozen and fresh)
Bananas
Apples
Grains/beans:
Lentils
Brown rice
Quinoa
Pasta - whole wheat + protein, also found black bean pasta at Trader Joe's with 14g Protein/serving
black beans, kidney, bean sprouts ECT
all the spices and herbs!
Dairy:
Eggs
Cheese sticks
fresh Mozzarella
Non fat Greek yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Shredded cheese
I do not drink milk but that is always an option
Dry foods:
Original pretzel crisps (no fat!)
Bagels
English muffins (added protein options)
waffles (whole grain)
Rice cakes
Nuts & Nut butters
At Vitamin Shoppe they have an array of nut butters that come in different flavors
Meat Subs:
Tempeh
Chicken-less strips (Trader Joe's)
Of course there are many others but these are the ones I like...so far...
Protein powder- Vega isn't too bad especially blended in smoothies