Maple Salmon Bowls
on Dec 28, 2025
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These Maple Dijon Salmon Meal Prep Bowls are one of those recipes that feel fancy but are secretly so easy. Tender, flaky salmon paired with sweet potatoes and broccoli, all roasted together in individual bowls and finished with a simple maple Dijon glaze. This is the kind of meal prep that makes weekday lunches something to actually look forward to.
Each bowl is balanced with protein, carbs, and healthy fats, reheats beautifully, and works perfectly for grab-and-go lunches or quick dinners. If you’re trying to eat well without spending hours in the kitchen, this one checks every box.
Macros per Serving
Makes: 5 servings
Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 354
Macros: 34.1p / 27.4c / 12.1f (4 fiber)
How to Log It
Search “Stay Fit Mom Maple Salmon Bowls” in MyFitnessPal or MacrosFirst for easy tracking.
Ingredients
- Wild-caught salmon
- Sweet potato
- Broccoli
- Olive oil
- Pure maple syrup
- Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Ground ginger
- Dried dill
Substitutions & Variations
- Swap the veggies: Green beans, asparagus, or Brussels sprouts all work great here.
- No salmon? This glaze also pairs well with chicken breasts or pork tenderloin (adjust cook time accordingly).
- Lower sugar option: Reduce the maple syrup to 1 tablespoon for a slightly less sweet glaze.
- Extra carbs: Add cooked rice or quinoa to the bowls after baking if you want a higher-calorie meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for meal prep: Everything is baked right in individual containers, making portioning and clean-up incredibly easy.
- High in protein: Each bowl packs over 34 grams of protein to keep you full and satisfied.
- Balanced and macro-friendly: Protein, carbs, and healthy fats all in one bowl — no extra sides needed.
- Simple ingredients: No complicated sauces or hard-to-find items, just real, flavorful ingredients.
- Great for busy weeks: These reheat beautifully and make grab-and-go lunches or quick dinners effortless.
- Family-approved flavors: The maple Dijon glaze adds just the right balance of sweet and savory without being overpowering.
Recipe Tip
Lightly steaming the vegetables before baking helps everything finish cooking at the same time and prevents undercooked sweet potatoes — especially important when meal prepping in individual containers.
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Meal Prep Supplies Used
4 cup glass bowls – Make sure the bowls you’re purchasing are oven safe. They will say so on the label if purchasing in store.
Half size sheet pan – This is the perfect size pan for this size of glass bowls. Using a sheet pan makes it easier to transfer your 5 bowls in and out of the oven.
How to Store & Reheat
- Store the bowls in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. These reheat well in the microwave and make an easy, protein-packed lunch all week long.
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Maple Salmon Bowls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 25 oz wild-caught salmon
- 1 large sweet potato, diced (463g)
- 2 heads broccoli, chopped (243g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and arrange 5 oven-safe containers on a large baking sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop, lightly steam the sweet potatoes and broccoli for 3–4 minutes, just until slightly softened.
- Evenly distribute the vegetables among the 5 containers.
- Slice the salmon into 5-ounce portions and place one piece on top of the vegetables in each container.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, and dill.
- Spoon the sauce evenly over each salmon portion, making sure the salmon is well coated.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Let cool completely before covering with lids and refrigerating.
- Reheat in the microwave for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Find in the MyFitnessPal and MacrosFirst apps by searching “Stay Fit Mom Maple Salmon Bowls.”
