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What to Eat When You’re Too Tired to Cook
My lazy yet nutrient-dense meals that still support weight loss
Hunter Stoler
August 25, 2025
We all have those days when cooking feels impossible. But eating something healthy doesn’t have to mean turning on the stove or spending tons of time in the kitchen. With a few smart staples on hand, you can whip up a meal that’s quick, satisfying, and still supports your health and weight goals.
Here are some of my favorite go-to meals I make when I don’t feel like cooking:
1. Better-For-You PB&J
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich can actually be balanced and protein-packed with the right ingredients. I make mine with Unbun’s Complete Protein Bread, organic peanut butter, and Smash Foods or Crofter’s jam. Simple, delicious, and filling.
2. Greek Yogurt Bowl
My most frequent choice because it’s fast and versatile. You can have this for any meal. I use greek yogurt, mix in some FlavCity protein powder, and top it with frozen fruit and a little granola or cereal. In under two minutes, you’ve got yourself a high-protein meal that curbs both hunger and sugar cravings!
3. Protein Smoothie Bowl with Cereal
My blender hack for a balanced meal on the go. I blend ice, organic almond or whole milk, FlavCity protein powder, and sometimes frozen wild blueberries, then top it with Seven Sundays cereal. Fast, filling, and protein-packed.
4. Sweetgreen Salad with Double Protein
On the nights when there’s literally nothing at home, I grab a bowl from sweetgreen. They’re seed oil-free customizable, and offer a double protein option that makes the meal extra satisfying. I love their grass-fed steak!
5. Protein Pudding
Once every few days, I make my protein pudding that tastes like a decadent dessert but is high in protein and nutrients. I add in, you guessed it, FlavCity protein powder and mix it with a little bit of water. It forms a brownie batter-like consistency, then I top it with frozen wild blueberries. This hits the spot every time I make it.
At the end of the day, healthy eating isn’t about making every meal from scratch. It’s about being prepared and resourceful. Keeping a few freezer and pantry staples on hand ensures you’ll always have quick, nourishing options ready when cooking feels impossible.
- Hunter
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