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    Classic Keto 5-Day Meal Prep
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    Classic Keto 5-Day Meal Prep

    A traditional ketogenic prep featuring high-fat, low-carb staples like bacon-wrapped chicken, avocado egg cups, and cauliflower mac & cheese.

    Prep: 2 hours 5 Days 1800 cal/day 110g protein

    Meals In This Prep

    Bacon & Avocado Egg Cups

    Chicken Thigh & Broccoli

    Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

    Cheese cubes

    Scrambled Eggs with Butter

    Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap

    Avocado slices

    Ground Beef Stir Fry

    5-Day Meal Plan

    Day 1Monday

    Breakfast: Bacon & Avocado Egg Cups
    Lunch: Chicken Thigh & Broccoli
    Dinner: Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

    Snack: Cheese cubes

    Day 2Tuesday

    Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Butter
    Lunch: Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap
    Dinner: Chicken Thigh & Broccoli

    Snack: Avocado slices

    Day 3Wednesday

    Breakfast: Bacon & Avocado Egg Cups
    Lunch: Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
    Dinner: Ground Beef Stir Fry

    Snack: Cheese cubes

    Day 4Thursday

    Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Butter
    Lunch: Chicken Thigh & Broccoli
    Dinner: Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap

    Snack: Avocado slices

    Day 5Friday

    Breakfast: Bacon & Avocado Egg Cups
    Lunch: Ground Beef Stir Fry
    Dinner: Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

    Snack: Cheese cubes

    Daily Nutrition (Approx.)

    Calories

    1800

    Protein

    110g

    Carbs

    25g

    Fat

    140g

    Fiber

    12g

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. 1

      Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two sheet pans with parchment.

    2. 2

      Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 35-40 minutes until 165°F internal.

    3. 3

      While chicken roasts, cook bacon in batches. Reserve 2 tbsp drippings.

    4. 4

      Make egg cups: line muffin tin with bacon, crack an egg into each, top with avocado. Bake 15 min at 375°F.

    5. 5

      Rice cauliflower in food processor. Sauté in butter 5 min, stir in cream cheese and cheddar until melted.

    6. 6

      Steam broccoli florets for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.

    7. 7

      Brown ground beef in bacon drippings, season well.

    8. 8

      Portion everything into 15 containers: 5 breakfast, 5 lunch, 5 dinner.

    9. 9

      Let cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.

    Storage Tips

    • Refrigerate up to 5 days
    • Egg cups best reheated in oven at 350°F for 5 min
    • Cauliflower mac can be frozen up to 1 month

    Pro Tip: Cook bacon until just crisp — it'll soften slightly when reheated.

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
    • 1 lb thick-cut bacon
    • 18 large eggs
    • 5 ripe avocados
    • 2 large heads cauliflower
    • 8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • 4 oz unsalted butter
    • 2 lbs broccoli florets
    • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tsp garlic powder
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Equipment Needed

    Sheet pan
    Muffin tin
    Meal prep containers

    Shopping List

    • Chicken thighs 2 lbs
    • Bacon 1 lb
    • Eggs 18
    • Avocados 5
    • Cauliflower 2 heads
    • Cheddar cheese 8 oz
    • Cream cheese 8 oz
    • Butter 4 oz
    • Broccoli 2 lbs
    • Ground beef 1 lb
    • Olive oil
    • Salt, pepper, garlic powder

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