Sample Weekly Menu Ideas

Illustrative meal examples for educational purposes. Not a personalised prescription — adjust portions and ingredients with guidance from a healthcare professional if needed.

Monday to Wednesday

Each day totals approximately 1,900 to 2,100 kcal — adjust portions up or down based on your individual needs.

Monday

~2,050 kcal total

Breakfast — Berry Oat Bowl (420 kcal): 60 g oats cooked in 200 ml skim milk, topped with 80 g blueberries, 1 tbsp chia seeds, and a drizzle of honey.

Lunch — Chickpea Salad Wrap (520 kcal): Whole-grain wrap filled with 100 g mashed chickpeas, diced cucumber, tomato, 50 g feta, and 1 tsp olive oil dressing.

Dinner — Baked Salmon with Vegetables (680 kcal): 150 g salmon fillet baked with lemon and dill, served with 200 g roasted root vegetables and 80 g brown rice.

Snack — Apple and Almonds (180 kcal): 1 medium apple plus 15 g almonds.

Tuesday

~1,980 kcal total

Breakfast — Rye Toast with Egg (380 kcal): 2 slices whole-grain rye bread, 2 boiled eggs, 50 g sliced tomato, pinch of salt and pepper.

Lunch — Lentil Soup (450 kcal): 250 ml lentil and vegetable soup (carrots, celery, onion, canned tomatoes) with 1 slice rye bread.

Dinner — Chicken Stir-Fry (620 kcal): 130 g chicken breast stir-fried with 200 g mixed vegetables in 1 tbsp rapeseed oil, served over 70 g cooked quinoa.

Snack — Greek Yoghurt (230 kcal): 150 g plain Greek yoghurt with 50 g raspberries.

Prepared healthy meals in containers for the first half of the week

Batch cooking on Sunday simplifies Monday through Wednesday meals.

Wednesday

~2,020 kcal total

Breakfast — Smoothie (350 kcal): Blend 1 banana, 30 g spinach, 200 ml milk, 20 g peanut butter, and 30 g oats until smooth.

Lunch — Tuna Whole-Grain Pasta (540 kcal): 70 g dry whole-grain pasta with 100 g tinned tuna in water, cherry tomatoes, capers, and 1 tsp olive oil.

Dinner — Vegetable Frittata (490 kcal): 3-egg frittata with 150 g sautéed zucchini, peppers, and onion, served with a side salad dressed with lemon.

Snack — Hummus and Carrots (200 kcal): 60 g hummus with 150 g carrot sticks.

Thursday to Sunday

Continued variety with Norwegian-friendly ingredients and moderate portions.

Thursday

~1,960 kcal total

Breakfast — Overnight Oats (400 kcal): 50 g oats soaked overnight in 150 g yoghurt with 60 g grated apple and cinnamon.

Lunch — Open-Faced Sandwich (480 kcal): 2 slices rye bread topped with 80 g lean ham, mustard, lettuce, and sliced cucumber.

Dinner — Cod with Potatoes (580 kcal): 160 g baked cod with herbs, 200 g boiled new potatoes, and 100 g steamed green beans.

Snack — Mixed Nuts (200 kcal): 25 g unsalted mixed nuts.

Friday

~2,100 kcal total

Breakfast — Scrambled Eggs on Toast (410 kcal): 2 eggs scrambled with 30 g spinach on 1 slice whole-grain toast.

Lunch — Quinoa Bowl (530 kcal): 70 g cooked quinoa, 80 g black beans, corn, avocado (50 g), salsa, and lime.

Dinner — Homemade Pizza (650 kcal): Whole-grain pita base with tomato sauce, 80 g mozzarella, mushrooms, and peppers — one personal pizza.

Snack — Pear (100 kcal): 1 medium pear.

Saturday

~2,080 kcal total

Breakfast — Pancakes with Berries (440 kcal): 2 small whole-grain pancakes with 100 g mixed berries and 1 tsp maple syrup.

Lunch — Grilled Chicken Salad (510 kcal): 120 g grilled chicken over mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and 1 tbsp vinaigrette.

Dinner — Beef and Vegetable Stew (590 kcal): 100 g lean beef stew with carrots, potatoes, and onion in broth — approximately 350 ml portion.

Snack — Cottage Cheese (180 kcal): 150 g low-fat cottage cheese with pepper.

Sunday

~1,940 kcal total

Breakfast — Muesli with Milk (390 kcal): 50 g muesli with 200 ml milk and half a sliced banana.

Lunch — Soup and Bread (460 kcal): 300 ml minestrone-style vegetable soup with 1 slice rye bread and 10 g butter.

Dinner — Baked Mackerel (560 kcal): 150 g mackerel fillet with 150 g roasted broccoli and 60 g barley.

Snack — Dark Chocolate (130 kcal): 20 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa).

Weekly Summary

This menu averages roughly 2,020 kcal per day as a general educational example. Individual energy needs vary by age, sex, activity, and health status. These figures are approximate and not tailored to any specific person. Consult a qualified professional for personalised guidance.

Feel free to swap proteins — salmon for cod, chicken for tofu — and adjust grain portions based on activity. If you exercise intensely, add an extra snack of 150 to 200 kcal such as a banana with peanut butter or a small smoothie.

Prepare components in advance: cook grains in bulk, chop vegetables on Sunday, and pre-portion snacks into containers. This reduces weekday decision fatigue and makes consistent eating easier during busy Norwegian work weeks.

Weekly meal plan chart with fresh ingredients

Planning ahead makes balanced eating practical every day of the week.

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22 June 2026

Cook-Along: Week One Menu

Prepare Monday through Wednesday meals in a guided group session with portion and storage tips.

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6 July 2026

Cook-Along: Week Two Variations

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