We successfully made it through week one of the meal plan and I am starting to feel like myself again! Slowly but surely I am starting to get my groove back in the kitchen and I hope you are too! I absolutely loved getting messages from y’all last week about how you were loving week one of the meal plan and I think you are going to love this week just as much! I am a firm believer in the fact that you don’t have to give up your favorite foods or eat just salads when eating healthy! Instead I believe in eating real foods that are homemade with no yucky ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy! Sound good to you?
I thought so! Let’s do this!
This week I included a few recipes that will help you utilize leftovers to not only help with budget but also with time spent in the kitchen! Everyone needs a couple of make ahead food items like my carrot cake donuts or chocolate coconut energy balls to have ready to go on chaotic mornings or busy afternoons! And of course I made sure to include recipes that are kid-friendly and that the whole family can enjoy!
If you are making any of these meal plan recipes, make sure to follow me on Instagram and #mydiaryofus so I can see what you are cooking up all week long!
MONDAY:
Breakfast: Healthy Carrot Cake Donuts + Yogurt and Fruit— Make a batch of these donuts to have on hand for easy breakfasts, lunchbox add-ins, or midday snacks! Just add a little fruit and yogurt if you want to bulk up your breakfast!
Lunch: Chickpea Cesar Wraps—These wraps are super easy to whip up for lunch and are perfect for lunch box packing for adults and kiddos alike!
Dinner: Salsa Verde White Chicken Chili— This is one of my favorite healthy soups that is so full of flavor and the whole family will love!
TUESDAY:
Breakfast: Golden Milk Overnight Oats— These oats are the coziest way to kickstart your day and because you can make them the night before, you have no excuse not to start your day off healthy!
Lunch: Blueberry Spinach Salads + Mini Pizza Frittatas— Make two of my favorite go-to lunches for the perfect well balanced lunch for you and your kids!
Dinner: Miso Salmon + Spicy Roasted Broccoli—The perfect easy and healthy weeknight meal! From start to finish can be ready in under 30 minutes! This salmon is so delish guys!
WEDNESDAY:
Breakfast: Leftover Carrot Cake Donuts — Top your leftover donuts with a little nut butter for a little extra protein and deliciousness!
Lunch: Greek Chicken Pasta Salad— Who doesn’t love a pasta salad? This is one of my favorites to have in the fridge all week long for easy lunches for the whole family!
Dinner: Turkey Bolognese Spaghetti Squash—This dish is such a great low carb option for when your spaghetti craving hits!
THURSDAY:
Breakfast: Easy Lox and Herbed Cream Cheese Naan Pizzas— These are the perfect little morning treat that feels a little decadent while still being super simple to make!
Lunch: Blueberry and Spinach Salad + Mini Frittata Pizzas — This is another great leftover idea that you can cook once and eat twice!
Dinner: Taco Salads— We have one of my easy taco salads almost every week! They are seriously that good, you are going to love them!
FRIDAY:
Breakfast: Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles—Make a batch of these and enjoy them all weekend! They even freeze great for the following week!
Lunch: Leftover Greek Chicken Pasta Salad—I love utilizing leftovers for lunch and this pasta salad only gets more delicious as it sits in the fridge!
Dinner: 30-Minute Shrimp Curry— You will love how easy it is to get delicious curry on the table in under 30 minutes!
SNACKS:
Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls— Make a batch of these energy balls for when the afternoon snack attack hits and keep your sweet tooth at bay!
Mini Zucchini Muffins— These muffins are from my First Bites cookbook and are absolutely the easiest way to get in an extra veggie into your diet! Spread them with a little nut butter for the most satisfying after noon snack!
Mix and match these recipes as you wish to create a week full of delicious eating that your whole family will love!
