Today is Labor Day, and we are going to celebrate with a not-so-typical meal. But I cannot wait!
Simple menu planning is so key for busy families to be able to eat at home and spend time with each other across the kitchen table! Eating healthy does not have to be complicated.
How to Simplify Your Meal Plan (without compromising nutrition)
1. Focus on fruits and vegetables. They are full of fiber, nutrients, and color. And don’t feel like you always have to buy fresh. Frozen fruits and veggies are an easy and inexpensive way to get more of these superfoods in your diet!
2. Eat leftovers. Leftovers are the only way I survive in the kitchen. Thankfully, my husband likes leftovers and often takes them for lunch the next day. Some meals are better the next day than others, but oftentimes I will make a big pot of chili and that’s what we’ll eat for lunch throughout the week.
3. Use the crock pot. That wonderful kitchen tool can save you so much time and can allow you to make one pot wonders that include meat and vegetables!
4. Make a nutrient-packed smoothie for breakfast. I actually will sometimes do this for lunch on the days I don’t work, but most people probably prefer it for breakfast. My Vita-mix allows me to throw in all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and even whole flax seed for a vitamin-packed meal.
My Weekly Meal Plan
Monday:
Lunch: Leftover White chicken Chili
Dinner: Spinach and Strawberry Salad (with grilled chicken)
Tuesday:
Lunch: Turkey Sandwich on Alvarado Street Complete Protein Bread (flourless with sprouted grains) with light mayo and side of grapes
Dinner: Angel hair pasta with pesto, feta and tomatoes (made with homemade pesto)
Wednesday:
Lunch: Leftover angel hair pasta with pesto
Dinner: Balsamic chicken with brussel sprouts and baked potato
Thursday:
Lunch: Turkey sandwich with baby carrots and low fat Ranch dressing
Dinner: Spaghetti (made with homemade spaghetti sauce from the freezer) with salad
Friday:
Lunch: Leftover spaghetti
Dinner: PIZZA NIGHT! Homemade pesto pizza!!
(Linking up at Menu Plan Monday!)
I’d love for you to share what your favorite simple meals and simple menu planning tips are! Leave a comment below!
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