Cherry Cherry

I know oatmeal is good for me, but it can get boring after a while. I struggle with making it taste better, and therefore helping me eat it. The other day I tried this and bam! Oatmeal was exciting!

1/3 c whole grain instant oatmeal
1/2 c almond milk
1/3 c cherries (I used frozen)
1 tsp chocolate soy protein powder
1 tsp chia seeds

Mix oatmeal, protein powder & chia seeds together. Add milk & cherries, microwave 90 seconds. Eat & enjoy!

Take it On the Run

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, or so we've been told. Studies have shown that people who consistently eat breakfast have more lean muscle mass and are less likely to overeat during the day. Equally important is what you choose to start your day. For years, I skipped breakfast. I drank black coffee and literally starved myself all morning to stay skinny. No wonder I gained weight-I would make poor food choices because I was starving!
There are a lot of healthy options for a quick breakfast on the go that will feed your body.

Banana & peanut butter
Homemade granola or protein bars
Breakfast burritos
Yogurt & fruit parfait
Smoothie

One of my favorites in the am are smoothies. I even have a Pinterest board dedicated to them (http://pinterest.com/mommydom/smoothie-up-in-ya/)! One of current faves is cherry berry mocha madness.

1 c cold black coffee
1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2 frozen mixed berries (no sugar added)
1/2 c frozen mango (no added sugar)
1 c frozen cherries (plain, no sugar)
1/2 c milk (cow, soy or almond)
1 tbsp almonds
1tsp chia or flax seeds

In a blender, add all the ingredients and purée.
Nutritious and delicious!

Menu Monday 12/16-12/22

This upcoming week is crunch time! It's the week before Christmas. Much craziness will abound. In years past, my family has gotten the short end of the stick in terms of healthy eating. This year will be completely different.

Tonight, we will have chicken cordon blue crescent roll ups.
I found this picture and the recipe on Pinterest!

Monday we will use up the leftover spaghetti in the fridge by making chicken Alfredo.

Taco Tuesday will be taco tot casserole. Easy peasy weeknight meal!

Wednesday night I'm making crockpot pasta fagioli.

On Thursday we will meat loaf
And mashed potato muffins

Friday is one of my favorites: buffalo chicken Stromboli

Saturday will be yummy beef stew.

Afternoon Snacker

1 banana


1 tsp peanut or almond butter

1 tsp carob chips

1 tbsp granola



Slice banana in half. Spread with butter, roll in carob and granola

Menu Plan for 3/17/12-3/24/12

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This week’s meal plan features some meals guaranteed to put Spring in your step!



Saturday- St. Patrick’s Day feast

Irish stew in bread bowls, pistachio cake



Sunday-lentil and bulgar pilaf, salad



Monday-mock chicken parmesan, broccoli, baked polenta, fruit salad



Tuesday-shirtiaki noodles with lemon, asparagus and artichoke, lemon cakes



Wednesday-butternut squash soup, bread, fruit



Thursday-chickpea dal, basmati rice, spinach, mango lassis



Friday-pasta fagioli and homemade pizza, antipasto salad, poached pears



Saturday brunch-asparagus quiche, tossed salad

Feed Me

After several months of drowning my sorrows in cookies, cake, ice cream and soda I am ready to get back on track with healthier eating. My menu for the first week of 2012 reflects that.
Instead of having a bagel and cream cheese, plus a large Starbucks frothy drink, I realized that I really dig oatmeal . Seriously.
Lunches have been a lot of not so good for me fast food. Instead, I need to get back to healthier options. Salads and soup are always great choices.
Dinners need to be fresh and not from a drive through.
So on the menu next week:
Monday pasta with Italian stir fry
Tuesday Mexican lasagna
Wednesday minestrone soup with rustic bread
Thursday lentils & bulgar pilaf
Friday-dinner out for 1st Friday