I'm getting back into the menu planning game and I'm linking up with Jill and Laura (who just ran the Houston Marathon and BQ'd TODAY, so go congratulate her!). I used to do really good with menu planning and then I just got away from it. Brooke asked me if it saved money and I honestly don't know but like I told her, it brings a sense of organization to my otherwise crazy life.
So here is what I have planned for the week!
Monday: Blackened tilapia and roasted veggies (broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower)
This is meatless Monday for Start Clean 2013
This is meatless Monday for Start Clean 2013
Tuesday: Pad Thai (without the chicken) and peanut chicken
Wednesday: Chili
Thursday: Crockpot Potato Soup and salad
Friday: Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas
I'll also be making smoothies tonight to freeze and thaw for breakfasts on the go. If I have time I'll make another batch of my granola since a certain 4 year old might have eaten the last of it. Here is the recipe for my new friend, Kristin!
Wednesday: Chili
Thursday: Crockpot Potato Soup and salad
Friday: Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas
I'll also be making smoothies tonight to freeze and thaw for breakfasts on the go. If I have time I'll make another batch of my granola since a certain 4 year old might have eaten the last of it. Here is the recipe for my new friend, Kristin!
Honey Cinnamon Granola
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1.5 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups quick cooking oats
2 tablespoons ground flax seed
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1. Heat brown sugar, honey, and vanilla over medium heat until it all dissolves, stirring frequently.
2. Pour oats into a medium bowl and add flax seed and cinnamon.
3. Pour sugar and honey mixture over oats and stir until completely combined.
4. Spread wet mixture over a silpat covered cookie sheet.
5. Bake in 325 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
6. Remove cookie sheet and let granola cool. It will harden as it cools.
7. Store in a ziploc bag or some other airtight container.
Aww, thank you so much! And what a great idea to freeze smoothies... why didn't I think of that?! :)
ReplyDeleteI use the mugs and lids that came with my magic bullet! Just pull it out an hour before you want to drink it :)
DeleteMmm, that granola looks great! Was going to make some granola today but ended up with raspberry swirl brownies instead. I need to get back into meal planning, too, now that training is kicking up. Working on my shopping list this evening!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Stephanie! I hope you'll post what you come up with. And raspberry swirl brownies? Um, yum!!!!
DeleteOur granola recipe sounds fabulous! I love Pad Thai. Off to check out your link. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat granola looks superb. We don;t really have it in Australia and making it sounds like an excellent idea!
ReplyDeleteOh it's so easy Kate! I hope you like it!
DeleteYummy week! I love blackened fish! I'm going to have to give my inner BettyCrocker a go at granola. Sounds so easy :)
ReplyDeleteIt is super easy! Plus it's super adaptable so you can change it up easily!
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