Remember how I always posted meal plans meant for Sunday on Monday? Well I found a new blog who does Menu Plan Mondays. So I'm just committed now to Meal Plan Mondays! It always worked a little better to post on Mondays, even though I usually use Monday also for Meal Prep Mondays. Meal Prep Mondays were never regular posts though, so I'll just sneak them in occasionally on Meal Plan Mondays. Also, is anyone else as obsessed with meal planning note pads as me?! I can't pass them up. Ever.
I'm full force back on the healthy train! Boot Camp Week 2 started today. Meal planning healthy meals and grocery shopping for them happened this weekend. Oh how I missed Sam's Club and my cheap big batches of produce and healthy things!
I also discovered Sugar Pears this week! How did I live so long and never know about the super cute mini pears?! I couldn't pass them up. To the menu! I'm starting a new thing this week where I bring lighter, smaller meals for lunch instead of leftovers, therefore creating more leftovers during the week, which isn't my reason, but a not so horrible side effect of my plan. And so, less meals on the menu list, but more things on the lunch ideas and make ahead lists. Fair trade right?
Monday:
Crock Pot Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers (used this recipe, but altered it for the crock pot) and Roasted Green Beans and PotatoesTuesday:
Leftover PeppersWednesday:
Leftover PeppersThursday:
Avocado Pesto Alfredo Linguine & Roasted BroccoliFriday:
Leftover LinguineSaturday:
Leftover LinguineSunday:
Crock Pot Greek Chicken, Pitas, Layered Greek Dip and Greek Potatoes (Staff Dinner Party - Greek themed!)Extras:
I think I was way too excited about food prep and menu planning again and went a little crazy with it! From Saturday to Monday I made the following:
- Breakfast Fruit Parfaits layered with different fruits, cottage cheese, vanilla yogurt, and slivered almonds. I actually made 8! The recipe will come soon. I'm hoping they last until next week. None of the ingredients expire until way later, so I'm thinking maybe? We'll see.
- Jar Salads, 4 more.
- Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt, for easy healthy take to work after lunch dessert.
- Homemade Peanut Butter, so easy! Recipe also coming.
- Banana Bread, 5 batches. Ridiculous.
The amount of Mason jars in my refrigerator is just a little obsessive. I just love make ahead things and food prep! I have a problem. At least it's healthy though right??
Did I mention I made homemade peanut butter?? Still in love with it.
Lunch Ideas:
And lastly, I'll throw in last weeks lunch pictures to maybe help you come up with healthy, non-eating out, lunch ideas!
microwavable edamame + hummus + 1 pita |
bird's eye mushroom & green bean steam in bag risotto + green giant singles broccoli & cheese* + 1 pita |
green giant singles broccoli & cheese* + kroger 90 second cook in pouch red beans & rice |
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