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Jamie Oliver’s healthy kickstart meal plan

by Rachel Deeley

published on 9 January 2026

Making healthier choices that feel achievable and sustainable can be daunting. But with Jamie Oliver‘s Eat Yourself Healthy, his first-ever cookbook dedicated to nurturing long-term health, you’ll find delicious, nutritious recipes and tips that take the stress and guesswork out of home cooking.

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To help you get started on your healthy eating journey, Eat Yourself Healthy begins with a two-week kickstarter meal plan filled with tasty breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and drinks to see you through every meal of the day. By following this plan, you’ll ensure you eat at least seven portions of fruit and veg every day, plus around 50g of daily protein, 30g of fibre, and a variety of carbohydrates.

To give you a taste of what to expect from the two-week kickstarter before you pick up a copy of Eat Yourself Healthy, you can browse the recipes from week one of the plan below, or jump straight to the relevant day:

Monday

Breakfast

Jamie Oliver’s Peach Melba Mothership Overnight Oats

One of Jamie’s biggest tips for kickstarting your health journey is making a large batch of overnight oats, which you can store in your fridge for up to three days and customise with a variety of toppings, so you won’t be eating the same thing for breakfast all week. First up, we have Peach Melba – a fruity mix of raspberries, tinned peaches, and creamy Greek yoghurt.

Enjoy with a cup of Jamie’s warming, sweet, and punchy Morning Kickstarter drink, and you’ll feel energised and ready to take on the week ahead.

Lunch

Jamie Oliver Curried Fried Eggs and Grain Salad

Jamie Oliver’s Curried Fried Eggs and Grain Salad

This recipe is a clever way of upgrading a shop-bought packet of cooked mixed grains – and it takes only 10 minutes to come together, making it a great speedy work-from-home lunch.

Dinner

Jamie Oliver Fragrant Veggie Filo Tart

Jamie Oliver’s Fragrant Veggie Filo Tart

As well as making a satisfying dinner, the leftovers of this veg-packed tart will make a delicious packed lunch for a day in the office.

Tuesday

Breakfast

Jamie Oliver Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

Jamie Oliver’s Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

Made with blueberries, almond flakes, and a touch of tangy soured cream, this combo is yet another great way to zhuzh up your overnight oats. Wash it down with Jamie’s five-minute recipe for Matcha and Kefir Smoothie to boost your energy levels and gut health.

Lunch

Jamie Oliver Fragrant Veggie Filo Tart

Jamie Oliver’s Fragrant Veggie Filo Tart

Grab your leftovers from Monday’s dinner out the fridge and you’re ready to enjoy a delicious, veg-packed lunch that’s ideal for when you’re working in the office.

Dinner

Jamie Oliver Beef and Borlotti Bean Ragu

Jamie Oliver’s Beef and Borlotti Bean Ragù

Not dissimilar to a Bolognese, this rich sauce is ideal for batch-cooking and storing in the freezer. Defrost a portion ahead of time and serve with Jamie’s recipe for crispy oven-baked gnocchi for a tasty midweek dinner.

Wednesday

Breakfast

Jamie Oliver Cherry Bakewell Overnight Oats

Jamie Oliver’s Cherry Bakewell Overnight Oats

What could be better than a healthy breakfast that tastes like a dessert? Frozen cherries, zesty orange, and toasty almond flakes bring together the delicious flavour combinations of a classic British bake.

Lunch

Jamie Oliver Black Bean Houmous Wrap Recipe

Jamie Oliver’s Black Bean Houmous Salad Wrap

Vibrant and nutritious, this quick lunch is ideal for prepping in advance and assembling when you’re ready to eat. You can also swap out the radishes for other tasty seasonal veg.

Dinner

Jamie Oliver super-green orecchiette

Jamie Oliver’s Super-Green Orecchiette

Made with a simple homemade spinach, broccoli, and parmesan sauce, this veg-packed dinner is finished with a topping of golden focaccia breadcrumbs and a dollop of creamy, protein-rich cottage cheese.

Thursday

Breakfast

Jamie Oliver Healthy Topper Recipes for Bread and Toast

Jamie Oliver’s 5-minute Tasty Toppers

Top your choice of bread with any of these sweet or savoury combinations, such as apple, almond butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, for a delicious start to the day – alongside a tall glass of Jamie’s Merry Berry smoothie.

Lunch

Jamie Oliver super-green orecchiette

Jamie Oliver’s Super-Green Orecchiette

Leftover’s from Wednesday night’s dinner are now a tasty, office-friendly packed lunch, ready to grab from the fridge when you need it.

Dinner

Jamie Oliver's Silky Aubergine Flavour Fest

Jamie Oliver’s Silky Aubergine Flavour Fest

A feast for the eyes (as well as the tastebuds), this medley of flavours combines elements including golden fried aubergine and chickpeas with toppings of refreshing herby yoghurt, sweet pomegranate, and crunchy poppadoms.

Friday

Breakfast

Jamie Oliver Berry Shredded Wheat Cereal Recipe

Jamie Oliver’s Pink Shredded Wheat

Part of Jamie’s super-charged cereal combos, this bowl of berry-infused goodness is a healthier take on your average bowl of cereal.

Lunch

Jamie Oliver Chickpea and Feta Salad Recipe

Jamie Oliver’s Herby Chickpea and Feta Salad

Fresh, zesty, and ready in just 16 minutes, this speedy salad is the perfect work-from-home pick-me-up.

Dinner

Jamie Oliver's tuna kimchi bowl

Jamie Oliver’s Seared Tuna Kimchi Bowl

Kimchi-infused yoghurt, toasty sesame seeds, nutty wholegrain rice and perfectly cooked fresh tuna are just some of the elements that make this colourful bowl enticing and flavourful.

Saturday

Breakfast

Jamie Oliver Dukkah Poached Eggs Recipe

Jamie Oliver’s Dukkah Poached Eggs

With sweet cherry tomatoes and perfectly poached eggs on a bed of mashed sweet potato, this meal is great for any time of day. Serve with Jamie’s recipe for Whipped Coffee and you’ve got the perfect leisurely weekend brunch.

Lunch

Jamie Oliver spring soup with ricotta toasts recipe

Jamie Oliver’s Spring Soup and Ricotta Toasts

Make the most of spring greens with this soup of broad beans, peas, leeks, and artichoke hearts, served with whipped ricotta on toasted sourdough.

Dinner

Jamie Oliver mushroom stew

Jamie Oliver’s Mushroom Stew

This warming, hearty gochujang-based stew is made all the more filling and satisfying with fluffy homemade dumplings and cubes of silken tofu.

Sunday

Breakfast

Jamie Oliver one-cup pancakes

Jamie Oliver’s One-Cup Pancakes

Customise this versatile pancake recipe with fruits or veggies and you’ve got endless options for sweet and savoury meals. Wash down with a cup of citrus-infused Gennaro’s Coffee, and store a couple of portions of pancake batter in the freezer for your next weekend treat.

Lunch

Jamie Oliver’s Crispy Steamed Veggie Buns

Ideal for feeding a hungry crowd, these simple yet delicious homemade dumplings are a freezer-friendly staple you’ll want to come back to.

Dinner

Jamie Oliver steak and sticky aubergine salad

Jamie Oliver’s Steak and Sticky Aubergine Salad

Turn steak night into a meal that’s fresh, vibrant, and packed with veg – including charred aubergine and asparagus cooked in a gochujang and lime sauce.

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