Example input
[Calories per day]: 1800
[meals per day]: 3
[snacks per day]: 2
[desserts per day]: 1
[special requests]: I like avocados and chocolate a lot
[allergens, disliked foods, other foods to avoid]: kiwi, coriander
[make it high in]: lean protein, complex carbs
[make it low in]: saturated fat, salt, cholesterol, simple carbs, and phytochemicals
Example output
Sure, I can help you with that! Here's a 3-day meal plan that meets your parameters:
Day 1:
• Breakfast (400 calories): Scrambled eggs (2 eggs) with sliced avocado (1/4 avocado) and whole grain toast (1 slice)
• Snack (150 calories): Greek yogurt (3/4 cup) with sliced strawberries (1/2 cup) and a drizzle of honey (1 tsp)
• Lunch (450 calories): Grilled chicken (4 oz) with roasted sweet potatoes (1 medium) and steamed green beans (1 cup)
• Snack (150 calories): Apple slices (1 medium) with almond butter (1 tbsp)
• Dinner (650 calories): Broiled salmon (4 oz) with quinoa (1 cup cooked) and roasted asparagus (1 cup)
Day 2:
• Breakfast (400 calories): Chocolate protein smoothie made with unsweetened almond milk (1 cup), frozen banana (1/2), chocolate protein powder (1 scoop), and chia seeds (1 tbsp)
• Snack (150 calories): Carrot sticks (1 cup) with hummus (2 tbsp)
• Lunch (450 calories): Turkey and avocado sandwich made with whole grain bread (2 slices), sliced turkey (3 oz), avocado (1/4 avocado), spinach leaves (1 cup), and mustard (1 tsp)
• Snack (150 calories): Dark chocolate (1 oz) and almonds (1/4 cup)
• Dinner (650 calories): Grilled flank steak (4 oz) with roasted brussels sprouts (1 cup) and quinoa (1 cup cooked)
Day 3:
• Breakfast (400 calories): Oatmeal (1 cup cooked) made with unsweetened almond milk (1 cup), sliced banana (1/2), chopped walnuts (1/4 cup), and cinnamon (1 tsp)
• Snack (150 calories): Sliced cucumber (1 cup) with tzatziki sauce (2 tbsp)
• Lunch (450 calories): Grilled chicken (4 oz) with mixed greens (2 cups), cherry tomatoes (1 cup), sliced cucumber (1/2 cup), sliced avocado (1/4 avocado), and balsamic vinaigrette (2 tbsp)
• Snack (150 calories): Chocolate avocado mousse made with avocado (1/2 avocado), unsweetened cocoa powder (1 tbsp), honey (1 tbsp), and unsweetened almond milk (1/4 cup)
• Dinner (650 calories): Baked cod (4 oz) with roasted sweet potatoes (1 medium) and steamed broccoli (1 cup)
And here's a consolidated grocery list for all the ingredients needed for the above meal plan:
Protein:
• Chicken breast (12 oz)
• Salmon fillet (8 oz)
• Flank steak (8 oz)
• Turkey breast (6 oz)
• Cod fillet (4 oz)
• Greek yogurt (1 1/2 cups)
• Eggs (10)
Produce:
• Avocado (2 1/4)
• Sweet potatoes (3 medium)
• Green beans (2 cups)
• Asparagus (1 bunch)
• Brussels sprouts (2 cups)
• Mixed greens (4 cups)
• Cherry tomatoes (2 cups)
• Cucumber (2 medium)
• Broccoli (2 cups)
• Strawberries (1 cup)
• Banana (2 medium)
• Apple (1 medium)
• Lemon (1)
• Garlic (1 clove)
Grains:
[continue]
• Whole grain bread (6 slices)
• Quinoa (2 cups cooked)
• Rolled oats (2 cups)
Nuts and seeds:
• Almonds (1/2 cup)
• Walnuts (1/4 cup)
• Chia seeds (2 tbsp)
Dairy and dairy alternatives:
• Unsweetened almond milk (3 1/4 cups)
Pantry:
• Hummus (4 tbsp)
• Mustard (1 tsp)
• Balsamic vinaigrette (2 tbsp)
• Honey (2 tbsp)
• Dark chocolate (3 oz)
• Unsweetened cocoa powder (1 tbsp)
• Tzatziki sauce (2 tbsp)
• Olive oil (2 tbsp)
• Salt and pepper
Note: If you already have some of these ingredients at home, make sure to adjust the quantities accordingly. Also, feel free to swap out any of the protein or produce items for similar ones that you prefer or are more readily available to you.