Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens……how could a song about favorite things only include one food reference (crisp apple strudels)? If I were writing a song of my favorite things there would be a lot more food being sung about! With that in mind here is a meal plan of my favorite and most often prepared foods. Kristy Breakfast - 1/2 cup So Easy Applesauce mixed with 1/2 cup Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats Snack - 1 piece...
While Kristy and I are not gluten free we have many readers that are. A couple of months ago we added a specific category for all our gluten free meals, making them easier to find for those that follow a gluten free diet. Many of you requested that we do a couple of gluten free meal plans. Here’s the first of many to follow! ~Sarah Breakfast - 1 serving Spiced Pumpkin Granola with Homemade Almond Milk Snack - An apple or...
For the last 2 weeks my husband and I have started our morning with a glass of freshly juiced spinach, kale and apples. Our energy levels have been through the roof and the normal crash that we feel between 1-4pm completely went away. Yesterday I had a busy morning and didn’t get a chance to juice. Later that day, around 2pm, we both felt drained. My husband commented on how we didn’t have our juice that morning and how much it...
We all need to be comforted at times. January is that kind of month for me. The holidays are over, the house looks bare after the Christmas decorations are put away and usually the weather is cold and bleak. Today’s meal plan incorporates some of my favorite comfort foods. Spicy cinnamon at breakfast, peanut butter and banana in a fun “boat”, mashed potatoes and gravy in Lentil Shepherd’s Pie and one of my all time favorite...
I love bold flavors so my daily meal plans aren’t your run of the mill PB&J, not that there is anything wrong with peanut butter and jelly. For me the key to staying on a healthy eating course and not getting bored and straying is flavor, flavor, flavor. Find what flavors, spices and textures excite your taste buds and don’t be afraid to use them. Kristy Breakfast - Broiled Citrus Fruit Cup and 1 Whole Grain English Muffin,...
It’s a new year and one of the most common resolutions is to start eating right. But those of us with families know that eating right is a whole lot easier when everyone participates. If you’re family is less than thrilled to begin this journey with you never fear! This meal plan has been taste tested and approved by 2 of the pickiest children in the world and a veggie fearing, bean hating husband. This is just one of my families...
Breakfast - 1 cup Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats with 1/2 cup So Easy Applesauce, 1 cup hot chocolate (oat milk, 1 tsp coconut nectar and 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder) and water Snack - 2 tbsp unsalted pistachios, 8 dried apricots and water Lunch - 2 cups In Balance Stir Fry, 2 slices cinnamon date manna bread and 1 cup green tea Snack - 1/2 cup Pizza Baked Chickpeas Dinner - 2 egg white omelet with 2 tbsp goat milk cheddar...
Breakfast - Omelet (1 egg and 3 egg whites) with spinach, onion, red pepper and mushroom. Snack - Apple with 2 tbsp almond butter. Lunch- A large salad with mixed baby greens, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, sprouts, carrot, jicama and mushrooms with a drizzle of Garlic Gold Red Wine Vinaigrette. Snack - 1 No Bake Blueberry Granola Bar. Dinner - Baked chicken breast (about 4 ounces) with 1 cup brown rice and Oven Roasted...
Breakfast - 1 cup Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats with 1/2 cup So Easy Applesauce and 1 cup hot chocolate (oat milk, 1 tsp raw honey and 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder) Snack - Wheat Grass Enegry Shake Lunch - 1 cup baby lettuces and 1 cup micro greens topped with 1/2 cup Oven Roasted Vegetables and 1 cup Mediterranean Pasta, 1 cup green tea Snack - 3 Cherry Cocoa Fruit and Nut Truffles Dinner - 1 cup Kale, Potato and Squash...
Breakfast - Asparagus, onion and feta egg white omelet Snack - 8 ounces Mock V8 Juice and a Whole Grain English Muffin with 2 tbsp natural peanut butter Lunch - about 1 1/2 cups White Bean and Salmon Salad Snack - a handful of almonds and 2 carrots Dinner - 4 ounces baked chicken breast and about 1 1/2 cups Oven Roasted Vegetables Snack - 1 Peanut Butter Power Bar - I had this after my workout. Total Nutritional...