This week has been crazy on all fronts. I mean, the C-R-A-Z-Y you'd expect with a full moon. (Wait, was it a full moon this week??!) Anyway, the left-over chicken breasts that I froze last week, along with some ground beef totally saved me! Needless to say, I didn't even follow my own plan this week. It was a "just get through today" type of week. And you know what we did for dinner tonight? We ordered from Door Dash, because mom is tired. It's called balance, right?
I'm getting this ready for you early, so you can shop over the weekend to prepare for the week. I've included links to recipes -- please click on anything that is highlighted for the recipe.
BREAKFAST MENU
Egg McMuffins
Vegetable Scramble (see last week's recipe)
Overnight Oats
Frozen Multi-Grain Waffle with Yogurt on top
Repeat of any of these
LUNCH MENU
Vegetable Soup (leftover)
Tuna Salad / Crackers / Fruit
Chipotle-Lime Salmon over salad (leftover)
Chicken & Veggies (see last week's recipes)
Sandwich (**possibly Jimmy John's -- I always get the Beach Club, and I recommend the "Unwich" version!)
SNACKS
Laughing Cow Cheese wedge & crackers
Laughing Cow Cheese wedge & celery
Fruit
Veggies & dip
Hard Boiled Eggs
Yogurt
DINNER MENU
Meatloaf Muffins (your choice of flavoring) / Mashed Potatoes (or Cauliflower Mash) / Salad
Chipotle-Lime Salmon / Mushroom Rice (or Mushroom Cauliflower Rice) / Salad
Chicken Parmesan Casserole / Zoodles (spiral cut zucchini) / Baguette / Roasted Veggies
Vegetable Soup & Crusty baguette
Leftovers
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I'm not going to provide a complete shopping list this week, only because I've included the links to the recipes that I've used off of Pinterest, and you can write down what you need. **The only things I'm providing are things that do not have links.**
SHOPPING LIST
- 1 lg pkg of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Eggs (for scramble & hard boiled)
- Veggies for Roasted Veggies + Veggie soup (or, put the roasted veggies in the soup!)
- Any type of frozen waffles you like (I'm going for the Multi-Grain)
- Lowfat individual sized Greek Yogurt(s) in your favorite flavors
- Lowfat PLAIN Greek Yogurt
- Ranch Salad Dressing packets (to mix with plain greek yogurt for dip)
- Laughing Cow "Light" wedges (whatever flavor you like)
- Crackers of your choice
- 1-2 bags of leafy romaine salad (or whatever your family will eat!)
- *your favorite salad fixings to go along w/the bag of salad
- **2-3 loaves (day old bread loaves) from Jimmy John's -- seriously, this is just about the best deal around - they're like $.50! And while you're there, grab an "Unwich" sandwich for lunch!
- 1-2 packets of instant mashed potatoes (any flavor) -- these are great to have on hand for quick side dishes, and are like $1 a piece
- 1-2 packets of instant mushroom rice -- these are also great to have on hand for quick side dishes
tuna & tuna salad fixings -- everyone has a different palate when it comes to this, so choose your own recipe that you like!
Fruit(s) of your choice
*~*Take the time to bake your chicken breasts so they can be used for meals/lunches/to freeze.
*~*Roast your veggies -- these can be multi-purpose this week. They can be used for lunches/side dishes/veggie soup!
If I can give any suggestions...
1. Don't make the salmon in advance. Make it on the day you want to eat it as a meal. However, the leftovers on top of a leafy green salad the next day are DELICIOUS!!!! It can be spicy -- the avocado on top eases the spice. If you need to ease it a bit more, add a little sour cream on top. Freeze any extra adobo peppers in the sauce in a sandwich bag -- that way, you have it for the next time you make it!
2. Costco usually has salmon at a great price -- if you want, use half, and freeze the rest for next time. And while you're there, grab toilet paper. Because isn't that what you do at Costco? 😉
3. I've tried to give weight-friendly recipes, along with some possible keto options as well. Obviously, tweak anything as necessary to fit you/your family's needs.
4. For as much as I try to make my own stuff, having instant mashed potatoes/mushroom rice is ESSENTIAL to have on hand! Same goes for Mac & Cheese. Make your life easier!!! They even make Kraft Mac & Cheese w/Cauliflower in the pasta now... so I mean, you're basically losing weight while eating it. 😂 lol!!
5. If Jimmy John's isn't your thing, or you don't have one close... grab a baguette or your favorite crusty bread loaf at the grocery store.
6. I can't end things on an odd number. #quirky
Let me see your meal prep & pictures of your meals this week!!
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