Easy Recipes for Healthy Pregnancy & Postnatal Meals

4 Easy Recipes for Healthy Pregnancy Meals 

Eating a healthy diet is an important component of overall health and wellness, but it’s even more crucial when you’re a hopeful, soon-to-be, or new mom. We go over the reasons why diet is so important for pregnant women with more detail in our blog on the role of nutrition in preparing the body for pregnancy. When you’re pregnant, you’re eating for two—both you and your baby. And while you don’t have to eat double the amount of food, you both need a nutrient-rich diet to have a healthy journey to motherhood. There are also key nutrients like vitamins A, C, D, and folate, calcium, and omega-3s that should be in your diet. These nutrients not only support your wellness, but they also help support the growth and development of your baby in various ways. The best way to start eating healthier is to limit fast foods, highly processed foods, or anything loaded with added sugars, preservatives, or chemicals as much as possible and instead opt for whole foods, lean proteins, whole grains, and plenty of leafy greens and fruits. 

We know that finding healthy pregnancy recipes may be hard when you’re expecting, so we want to give you a few nutritious and delicious recipes to try. Try some of the recipes below if you need healthy lunch ideas or guilt-free snack options. You can find our whole list of healthy recipes to fuel and nourish your body here. 

Teriyaki Cauliflower Farro and Rice Bowl 

4 Servings 

Ingredients: 

• 3 Tbsp Olive oil 
• 2 cups Cauliflower florets 
• 1/2 Yellow onion, julienned 
• 8 oz Button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 
• 1 cup Red cabbage, shredded 
• 1/2 cup Edamame, shelled 
• 1-1/2 cups Cooked brown rice 
• 1-1/2 cups Cooked farro 
• 1/2 cup Water 
• 1 Tbsp Cornstarch 
• 4 Tbsp Coconut aminos 
• 2 Tbsp Coconut sugar 
• 1 Tbsp Garlic 
• 2 Tbsp Hoisin sauce 
• 2 Tbsp Rice wine vinegar 
• 2 Green onions, sliced 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss olive oil, cauliflower, yellow onions, and button mushrooms together. Place on baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes or until soft. 
2. Heat coconut aminos, water, coconut sugar, garlic, hoisin, and rice wine vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves, about 1–2 minutes, stirring often. Add the cornstarch mixture and bring sauce to a boil, whisking often to avoid scorching on the bottom of the pan. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat. 
3. After vegetables are done cooking in the oven, toss in half of the teriyaki sauce. 
4. To assemble, mix together farro and brown rice. Place in a bowl and top with roasted teriyaki vegetables. Place cabbage, edamame, and green onions on top. 

Macros: 

• Calories 574.25 
• Fat 14.25 g 
• Protein 12.5 g 
• Carbohydrates 99 g 

Super Strawberry Shake 

1 Serving 

Ingredients: 

• 2 scoops Strawberry Soy Protein Life Shake™ 
• 1 scoop Organic Greens Booster 
• 1/2 Banana 
• 1 Tbsp Chia seeds 
• 4 Medium strawberries 
• 1 cup Water 

Directions: 

1. Add the ingredients into a blender. 
2. Blend until smooth. 
3. If you find your shake is too thick, you can always add more liquid, little by little, to the blender.

Macros: 

• Calories 303.49  
• Fat 6.33 g  
• Protein 24.46 g  
• Carbohydrates 37.17 g 

Almond Butter Overnight Oats with Berries 

2 Servings 

Ingredients: 

• 2 scoops French Vanilla Soy Protein Life Shake™ 
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk 
• 3 Tbsp Creamy almond butter 
• 1 Tbsp Honey 
• 1/2 Tbsp Chia seeds 
• 1/2 cup Rolled oats 
• 1/2 cup Fresh berries for topping 

Directions: 

1. Stir together the almond milk, almond butter, honey, chia seeds, protein powder, and oats until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. 
2. Serve with fresh berries on top.

Macros: 

• Calories 406 
• Fat 18 g 
• Protein 19.5 g 
• Carbohydrates 41.5 g 

Lemon Energy Bites 

12 Servings 

Ingredients: 

• 2 scoops French Vanilla Soy Protein Life Shake™ 
• 3 Tbsp Lemon juice 
• 2 Tbsp Lemon zest 
• 1 Tbsp Chia seeds 
• 1/2 cup Cashews 
• 1/2 cup Rolled oats 
• 1/3 cup Golden raisins 
• 1/4 cup Shredded coconut, unsweetened 

Directions: 

1. In a food processor, mix together all ingredients until smooth and well combined. 
2. Wet hands slightly and form dough tightly into 1–1-1/2” balls. If dough is too dry, add a little bit of water until the dough comes together. 
3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy. 

Macros: 

• Calories 86 
• Fat 3.83 g 
• Protein 3.38 g 
• Carbohydrates 9.50 g 

The Best Nutrition for Hopeful, Soon-to-Be, and New Moms 

It’s hard to get all the nutrients you need from diet alone, especially when it comes to the key nutrients you need for motherhood. This is why we always recommend a prenatal vitamin routine. Take the Meology™ Prenatal assessment and create your own personalized nutrition plan delivered in easy-to-take drinks, gellys, drops, chewables, and tiny tablets.