I adapted our Dutch Puff recipe to use some of the sourdough discard and it was so good. This doesn’t really even need anything on top but my kiddos like it with a dusting of confectioner sugar or a drizzle of honey or syrup! They also like to eat it with applesauce, fresh fruit, or yogurt. Continue reading “Sourdough Dutch Baby”
This is another recipe from the old recipe box… who knows how long I’ve had it for sure? I do know it is a great way to use up any old bananas that might be hanging around your kitchen.
This also works great for the freezer. Just allow the bread to cool completely before wrapping in plastic wrap and placing it in the freezer.
I was looking back through my posts to see when our last update was and if you don’t include A Series of Unexpected Events, Part 2, and Part 3 then I believe it would’ve been Life Update: A Jacuzzi, A Boy’s Night out, And Why We Don’t ‘Do’ Halloween which seems like it was forever ago.
I know last week I posted 35+ Freezer Meals In One Day! where I did give a couple of updates like Ms. Bella’s birthday:
Continue reading “Life Update: A Full Moon, Spongebob, and A B&E (with permission)”
Did you know that September 26th is National Pancake Day? Well, here are a few of our favorite recipes to celebrate: Continue reading “Let’s Celebrate National Pancake Day!”
These things are amazing and good for you too! You could add a variety of other things to them but they are so easy and simple to make I’m sure they’ll be added to our menu plans on a regular basis. This recipe is for one to two people but can easily be doubled or tripled to fit your family.
You can prep a lot of these ahead of time to make these super easy to throw together. These also work great for any meal or as a quick snack when you need a little boost. Continue reading “Chicken Bacon Avocado Wraps”
This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crockpot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.
I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.
We have also been using the Trim Healthy Mama books to try to convert some of our favorite recipes to be healthier. Meal planning really does help keep this tired Momma from completely losing her sanity. It also helps when I can quickly locate the recipe and ingredients I need for grocery lists and meal prep. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the supplements and such that we are using. You can always buy them a few at a time or many of them can be substituted or even omitted, if necessary.
Some recipes are from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table. These will have a link to the product on Amazon as I can not post the recipes online without prior permission. In many cases, I have tried to tweak our recipe to be more in line with THM but I can’t guarantee that they would be 100% on the plan but I can say that they are healthier than their previous versions.
I do still have a lot of recipes that I need to convert so this will be a bit of a process for us as well. Some recipes are better as they are and we will try to make them work as best we can. I know the kids need a few extra calories and nutrients so we do usually have a few extras (like bread and rolls) that us grown-ups will need to exercise caution with but other than that it has been pretty easy to follow along with this plan so far.
I know the THM plan says that you may not see any weight loss at first but that your body will be healing from the inside. I know that we are eating much healthier than we were before and I’ll try to be content knowing that we are getting healthier one meal at a time.
I also love to utilize the grocery pickup services from Walmart and Sam’s Club not to mention that Amazon Prime Deliveries can make life so much easier as well.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for Meal Prep Ideas to make this week a little easier.
Sunday
Breakfast:
Banana Crumb Muffins or Banana Nut Muffin (S) p. 277
Lunch:
Super Simple Egg Salad with or without bread
Sliced Cucumbers
Dinner: ++
King Ranch Cauliflower Chicken
Green Beans
Baked corn tortilla chips
Snacks/Desserts:
Popcorn
Fruit
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table both have some great ideas for cereal alternatives you can make at home.
Lunch:
Scrambled Egg Sandwiches w/Cheese
Veggies
Dinner: ++
Creamless Creamy Chicken Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 78
Rice
**(This is usually a fairly quick meal to put together as we have a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Soup
Oven Toasted Cheese Sandwiches
Dinner: ++
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Basic Muffins or Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glosting (S) p. 364
Lunch:
PB & J sandwiches – Use the Peanut Junkie Butter recipe (FP) p. 481
Fruit
Dinner: ++
Brown Rice
Veggies
Rolls w/butter (As long as you aren’t on the weight loss plan. I am working on a few bread recipes because I know it is one of the hardest things for me to give up.)
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Fruit
Thursday
Breakfast:
Protein Power Pancakes (3 variations) or Trim Healthy Pancakes or Waffles (E) p. 259
Blueberry Syrup (with healthier options) or Pancake Syrup (FP) p. 480
Lunch:
Leftovers
Dinner: ++
Free Day (July 4th)
**Cook extra for tomorrow
Snacks/Desserts:
Holiday Themed dessert
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table both have some great ideas for cereal alternatives you can make at home.
Lunch:
Tuna Salad Sandwiches w/or without the bread
Veggies
Dinner: ++
Leftovers
**(This is usually a fairly quick meal to put together as we have a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Fruit
Saturday
Breakfast:
PB Toast w/ Fruit
-or-
Lunch:
Hot Dogs
Veggies
Dinner: ++
Breakfast for dinner
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
++I have a few kids who seem to be going through growth spurts right now and are always HUNGRY. I have been keeping a pot of beans, blackeyed peas, or another vegetable as a side. I also have been buying a few extra snacks like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.
You could also mix up the pancake and muffin batters the night before to make your mornings a bit easier.
**This post does contain affiliate links to products and/or services that we use. We may earn a teensy-weensy small commission (at NO EXTRA cost to you) if a purchase is made through these links. These links help to support our family, our blog, and our homeschooling mission.
–Thank you!
This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crockpot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.
I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.
We have also been using the Trim Healthy Mama books to try to convert some of our favorite recipes to be healthier. Meal planning really does help keep this tired Momma from completely losing her sanity. It also helps when I can quickly locate the recipe and ingredients I need for grocery lists and meal prep. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the supplements and such that we are using. You can always buy them a few at a time or many of them can be substituted or even omitted, if necessary.
Some recipes are from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table. These will have a link to the product on Amazon as I can not post the recipes online without prior permission. In many cases, I have tried to tweak our recipe to be more in line with THM but I can’t guarantee that they would be 100% on the plan but I can say that they are healthier than their previous versions.
I do still have a lot of recipes that I need to convert so this will be a bit of a process for us as well. Some recipes are better as they are and we will try to make them work as best we can. I know the kids need a few extra calories and nutrients so we do usually have a few extras (like bread and rolls) that us grown-ups will need to exercise caution with but other than that it has been pretty easy to follow along with this plan so far. If the meal happens to be something that I feel is not on the plan I may choose not to eat part of it or make a big salad and top it with whatever protein source everyone else is having.
I know the THM plan says that you may not see any weight loss at first but that your body will be healing from the inside. I know that we are eating much healthier than we were before and I’ll try to be content knowing that we are getting healthier one meal at a time.
I also love to utilize the grocery pickup services from Walmart and Sam’s Club not to mention that Amazon Prime Deliveries can make life so much easier as well.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for Meal Prep Ideas to make this week a little easier.
Breakfast:
Good Grub Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table p. 64
Fried Eggs
Lunch:
Dinner: ++
Crockpot Taco Soup (Double Batch**)
Rice
** This will make enough for a meal plus leftovers. Use the optional ingredients and don’t eat with rice.
Snacks/Desserts:
-or-
Baby Frap from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table both have some great ideas for cereal alternatives you can make at home.
-or-
Orange Smoothie (Creamsicle Shake)
Lunch:
Soup & Salad
Dinner: ++
**(This is usually a fairly quick meal to put together as we have a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cupcakes (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
-or-
Cinnamon Butter Bundt Cake Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table p. 380
Breakfast:
-or-
Fat-Stripping Frappa from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook
Lunch:
Tuna Salad Sandwiches & Veggies
-or-
Salad w/tuna
Dinner: ++
Leftovers
-or-
Cheesy Squash Casserole -or- sauteed squash
Mashed Potatoes -or- Super Yummy Caulitaters
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Baby Frap from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook
Breakfast:
-or-
Try a new muffin recipe from Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table
Lunch:
Hot Dogs
Veggies
-or-
Soup (Use leftovers)
Dinner: ++
Creamed Spinach and Bacon-Smothered Chicken Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table p. 219
Quick & Easy Garlic Bread or Garlic Cheesy Bread
Snacks/Desserts:
Leftover Muffins
-or-
Collagen Berry Whip from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 375
Root Beer Floats… try this recipe: ROOT BEER SHAKE
Breakfast:
Protein Power Pancakes (3 variations) or Trim Healthy Pancakes or Waffles (E) p. 259
Blueberry Syrup (with healthier options) or Pancake Syrup (FP) p. 480
-or-
Fat Stripping Frappa Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 418
Lunch:
PB & J Sandwiches & Fruit
-or-
Cottage Cheese Salad Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 190
Dinner: ++
Mashed Potatoes -or- Super Yummy Caulitaters -or- Baked Sweet Potatoes
Snacks/Desserts:
Popcorn
-or-
Celery with Peanut Butter
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal -or- Can-Do Cereal – Quick Version Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table p.349
The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table both have some great ideas for cereal alternatives you can make at home.
-or-
Creamy Grains Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 253
Lunch:
Leftovers
Dinner: ++
Free Day
**(This is usually a fairly quick meal to put together as we have a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
-or-
Baby Frap from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook
Breakfast:
Protein Power Pancakes (3 variations) or Trim Healthy Pancakes or Waffles (E) p. 259
Blueberry Syrup (with healthier options) or Pancake Syrup (FP) p. 480
-or-
Big Boy Smoothie from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 414
Lunch:
Ham & Cheese Perfect Stuffed Wraps
-or-
Salad in a Jar Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 188
Dinner: ++
Mashed Potatoes -or- Super Yummy Caulitaters -or- Baked Sweet Potatoes
Vegetable Casserole or add some chunked veggies to the pot roast if desired.
Snacks/Desserts:
Cake from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook or the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table
Baby Frap from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook
++I have a few kids who seem to be going through growth spurts right now and are always HUNGRY. I have been keeping a pot of beans, blackeyed peas, or another vegetable as a side. I also have been buying a few extra snacks like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.
**This post does contain affiliate links to products and/or services that we use. We may earn a teensy-weensy small commission (at NO EXTRA cost to you) if a purchase is made through these links. These links help to support our family, our blog, and our homeschooling mission and allow us to continue to post FREE articles, recipes, and tips.
–Thank you!
This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crockpot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.
I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.
We have also been using the Trim Healthy Mama books to try to convert some of our favorite recipes to be healthier. Meal planning really does help keep this tired Momma from completely losing her sanity. It also helps when I can quickly locate the recipe and ingredients I need for grocery lists and meal prep. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the supplements and such that we are using. You can always buy them a few at a time or many of them can be substituted or even omitted, if necessary.
Some recipes are from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table. These will have a link to the product on Amazon as I can not post the recipes online without prior permission. In many cases, I have tried to tweak our recipe to be more in line with THM but I can’t guarantee that they would be 100% on the plan but I can say that they are healthier than their previous versions.
I do still have a lot of recipes that I need to convert so this will be a bit of a process for us as well. Some recipes are better as they are and we will try to make them work as best we can. I know the kids need a few extra calories and nutrients so we do usually have a few extras (like bread and rolls) that us grown-ups will need to exercise caution with but other than that it has been pretty easy to follow along with this plan so far. If the meal happens to be something that I feel is not on the plan I may choose not to eat part of it or make a big salad and top it with whatever protein source everyone else is having.
I know the THM plan says that you may not see any weight loss at first but that your body will be healing from the inside. I know that we are eating much healthier than we were before and I’ll try to be content knowing that we are getting healthier one meal at a time.
I also love to utilize the grocery pickup services from Walmart and Sam’s Club not to mention that Amazon Prime Deliveries can make life so much easier as well.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for Meal Prep Ideas to make this week a little easier.
Breakfast:
Soaked Apple Cinnamon or Cherry Almond Baked Oatmeal Recipe (A Make-Ahead Breakfast!)
-or-
Banana Creamy Grains Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 253
Lunch:
Hot dogs
Veggies
-or-
Dinner: ++
Potato Salad (with cauliflower alternative)
Snacks/Desserts:
-or-
Muffins from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook
Salted Caramel Baby Frap Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table both have some great ideas for cereal alternatives you can make at home.
Choco Secret Big Boy Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p.415
Lunch:
Leftovers
Salad w/cucumbers, tomato, feta cheese, black olives, and an oil and vinegar dressing
Dinner: ++
Quick & Easy Garlic Bread or Garlic Cheesy Bread
**(This is usually a fairly quick meal to put together as we have a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cupcakes (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
-or-
Magic Salted Caramel Cupcakes Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table p. 378
Breakfast:
-or-
Lunch:
PB & J Sandwiches
Fruit
-or-
Soup & Salad
Dinner: ++
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Pudding Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 350
Breakfast:
-or-
Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glosting Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table p. 364
Lunch:
Ham & Cheese Sandwiches
Veggies
-or-
Salad topped with cooked shrimp, chicken, or other meat
Dinner: ++
Buttered Bread
Snacks/Desserts:
Leftover Muffins
-or-
Muffin in a cup recipe from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook or the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table.
Breakfast:
Protein Power Pancakes (3 variations) or Trim Healthy Pancakes or Waffles (E) p. 259
Blueberry Syrup (with healthier options) or Pancake Syrup (FP) p. 480
-or-
Fat Stripping Frappa Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 418
Lunch:
-or-
Dinner: ++
Brown Rice (Make a double batch and use leftovers for tomorrow)
Snacks/Desserts:
Popcorn
-or-
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal -or- Can-Do Cereal – Quick Version Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table p.349
The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table both have some great ideas for cereal alternatives you can make at home.
-or-
Creamy Grains Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 253
Lunch:
Soup
Grilled Cheese
Dinner: ++
-or-
Creamless Creamy Chicken Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 78
Brown Rice
**(This is usually a fairly quick meal to put together as we have a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Breakfast:
-or-
Fruit
Lunch:
Leftovers
-or-
Crispy Salmon Siesta Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 80
Choco Chip Baby Frap Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p.421
Dinner: ++
Free Day
-or-
Chicken Stir Fry (I usually just buy the HUGE bag of veggies and add some cooked chicken or steak to it)
Chinese Fried Rice with Veggies, Brown Rice, or Cauli Rice
Snacks/Desserts:
Cake
Tummy Tucking Ice Cream Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 363
++I have a few kids who seem to be going through growth spurts right now and are always HUNGRY. I have been keeping a pot of beans, blackeyed peas, or another vegetable as a side. I also have been buying a few extra snacks like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.
**This post does contain affiliate links to products and/or services that we use. We may earn a teensy-weensy small commission (at NO EXTRA cost to you) if a purchase is made through these links. These links help to support our family, our blog, and our homeschooling mission and allow us to continue to post FREE articles, recipes, and tips.
–Thank you!
This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crockpot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.
I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.
We have also been using the Trim Healthy Mama books to try to convert some of our favorite recipes to be healthier. Meal planning really does help keep this tired Momma from completely losing her sanity. It also helps when I can quickly locate the recipe and ingredients I need for grocery lists and meal prep. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the supplements and such that we are using. You can always buy them a few at a time or many of them can be substituted or even omitted, if necessary.
Some recipes are from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table. These will have a link to the product on Amazon as I can not post the recipes online without prior permission. In many cases, I have tried to tweak our recipe to be more in line with THM but I can’t guarantee that they would be 100% on the plan but I can say that they are healthier than their previous versions.
I do still have a lot of recipes that I need to convert so this will be a bit of a process for us as well. Some recipes are better as they are and we will try to make them work as best we can. I know the kids need a few extra calories and nutrients so we do usually have a few extras (like bread and rolls) that us grown-ups will need to exercise caution with but other than that it has been pretty easy to follow along with this plan so far. If the meal happens to be something that I feel is not on the plan I may choose not to eat part of it or make a big salad and top it with whatever protein source everyone else is having.
I know the THM plan says that you may not see any weight loss at first but that your body will be healing from the inside. I know that we are eating much healthier than we were before and I’ll try to be content knowing that we are getting healthier one meal at a time.
I also love to utilize the grocery pickup services from Walmart and Sam’s Club not to mention that Amazon Prime Deliveries can make life so much easier as well.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for Meal Prep Ideas to make this week a little easier.
Breakfast:
Toast
Fruit
Lunch:
We had a family cookout so this ended up being a FREE DAY.
We took:
Apple Sonker (I used frozen blackberries sprinkled with a bit of sugar instead of apples)
Dinner: ++
leftovers
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruits (We were gifted with some yummy watermelons that we will be snacking on this week.)
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table both have some great ideas for cereal alternatives you can make at home.
Fried eggs over cubed zucchini fried in butter
Lunch:
Salad topped with cooked shrimp, chicken, or other meat
Dinner: ++
**(This is usually a fairly quick meal to put together as we have a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Cottage Cheese with sliced strawberries
Breakfast:
Chocolate Fat-Stripping Frappa Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 418
Lunch:
Leftover French Toast w/jelly
Fruit
Yogurt
Dinner: ++
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (I’ve made some adaptations to the original recipe to make it a little bit more waist-friendly.)
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Breakfast:
Chia Pudding in a Jar Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table p. 352
Lunch:
Veggies
-or-
w/small Salad
Dinner: ++
Snacks/Desserts:
Leftover Muffins
-or-
Muffin in a cup recipe from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook or the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table.
Breakfast:
Protein Power Pancakes (3 variations) or Trim Healthy Pancakes or Waffles (E) p. 259
Blueberry Syrup (with healthier options) or Pancake Syrup (FP) p. 480
Lunch:
Super Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad
-or-
Waldorf Cottage Cheese Salad Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 190
Dinner: ++
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal or Apple Pie Crunch Granola (E) p. 255
The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table both have some great ideas for cereal alternatives you can make at home.
Field of Greens Om Cake Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 240
Lunch:
Soup
Grilled Cheese
Dinner: ++
Philly cheese steak sandwiches
Use Wonder Wraps Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p. 204 in place of bread
**(This is usually a fairly quick meal to put together as we have a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Breakfast:
Bagels w/Cream Cheese
-or-
A plan approved toast with laughing cow cheese
Fruit
Lunch:
Tuna Salad (use lettuce to wrap the tuna instead of bread for an on plan lunch)
Choco Chip Baby Frap Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook p.421
Dinner: ++
Snacks/Desserts:
Butterfly Wings Cake (FP) p. 301 with fruit and whipped cream (I never got around to making this last week)
++I have a few kids who seem to be going through growth spurts right now and are always HUNGRY. I have been keeping a pot of beans, blackeyed peas, or another vegetable as a side. I also have been buying a few extra snacks like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.
**This post does contain affiliate links to products and/or services that we use. We may earn a teensy-weensy small commission (at NO EXTRA cost to you) if a purchase is made through these links. These links help to support our family, our blog, and our homeschooling mission and allow us to continue to post FREE articles, recipes, and tips.
–Thank you!
This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crockpot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.
I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.
We have also been using the Trim Healthy Mama books to try to convert some of our favorite recipes to be healthier. Meal planning really does help keep this tired Momma from completely losing her sanity. It also helps when I can quickly locate the recipe and ingredients I need for grocery lists and meal prep. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the supplements and such that we are using. You can always buy them a few at a time or many of them can be substituted or even omitted, if necessary.
Some recipes are from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table. These will have a link to the product on Amazon as I can not post the recipes online without prior permission. In many cases, I have tried to tweak our recipe to be more in line with THM but I can’t guarantee that they would be 100% on the plan but I can say that they are healthier than their previous versions.
I do still have a lot of recipes that I need to convert so this will be a bit of a process for us as well. Some recipes are better as they are and we will try to make them work as best we can. I know the kids need a few extra calories and nutrients so we do usually have a few extras (like bread and rolls) that us grown-ups will need to exercise caution with but other than that it has been pretty easy to follow along with this plan so far.
I know the THM plan says that you may not see any weight loss at first but that your body will be healing from the inside. I know that we are eating much healthier than we were before and I’ll try to be content knowing that we are getting healthier one meal at a time.
I also love to utilize the grocery pickup services from Walmart and Sam’s Club not to mention that Amazon Prime Deliveries can make life so much easier as well.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for Meal Prep Ideas to make this week a little easier.
Breakfast:
Toast
Fruit
Lunch:
Tuna Salad with or without bread
Lettuce and Sliced tomatoes
Pickles (the kids love pickles)
Dinner: ++
Potato Salad or Cauli Potato Salad (S) p. 231
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruits
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table both have some great ideas for cereal alternatives you can make at home.
Lunch:
Grilled Cheese
Celery w/Peanut Butter
Dinner: ++
Leftovers
**(This is usually a fairly quick meal to put together as we have a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Super Simple Egg Salad with or without bread
Lettuce and Sliced tomatoes
Pickles (the kids love pickles)
Dinner: ++
Corn Muffins for those not on the weight loss plan.
Snacks/Desserts:
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Veggies
Dinner: ++
Meatball Sandwiches (those on the weight loss plan can omit the bread)
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Breakfast:
Protein Power Pancakes (3 variations) or Trim Healthy Pancakes or Waffles (E) p. 259
Blueberry Syrup (with healthier options) or Pancake Syrup (FP) p. 480
Lunch:
Super Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Veggies
Dinner: ++
Dreamfield Pasta or Zucchini Noodles
Quick & Easy Garlic Bread or Garlic Cheesy Bread (as long as you aren’t on the weight loss plan)
Snacks/Desserts:
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake or Pineapple Upside Down Cake (E) p. 290
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal or Apple Pie Crunch Granola (E) p. 255
The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table both have some great ideas for cereal alternatives you can make at home.
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner: ++
Cheese Potatoes (I’m going to attempt to make a cauliflower version of these and will update the recipe as needed.)
**(This is usually a fairly quick meal to put together as we have a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Breakfast:
Protein Power Pancakes (3 variations) or Trim Healthy Pancakes or Waffles (E) p. 259
Blueberry Syrup (with healthier options) or Pancake Syrup (FP) p. 480
Lunch:
Soup
Grilled Cheese
Dinner: ++
Rice or Caulirice
Snacks/Desserts:
Butterfly Wings Cake (FP) p. 301 with fruit and whipped cream
++I have a few kids who seem to be going through growth spurts right now and are always HUNGRY. I have been keeping a pot of beans, blackeyed peas, or another vegetable as a side. I also have been buying a few extra snacks like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.
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This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crockpot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.
I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.
We have also been using the Trim Healthy Mama books to try to convert some of our favorite recipes to be healthier. Meal planning really does help keep this tired Momma from completely losing her sanity. It also helps when I can quickly locate the recipe and ingredients I need for grocery lists and meal prep. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the supplements and such that we are using. You can always buy them a few at a time or many of them can be substituted or even omitted, if necessary.
Some recipes are from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table. These will have a link to the product on Amazon as I can not post the recipes online without prior permission. In many cases, I have tried to tweak our recipe to be more in line with THM but I can’t guarantee that they would be 100% on the plan but I can say that they are healthier than their previous versions.
I do still have a lot of recipes that I need to convert so this will be a bit of a process for us as well. Some recipes are better as they are and we will try to make them work as best we can. I know the kids need a few extra calories and nutrients so we do usually have a few extras (like bread and rolls) that us grown-ups will need to exercise caution with but other than that it has been pretty easy to follow along with this plan so far.
I know the THM plan says that you may not see any weight loss at first but that your body will be healing from the inside. I know that we are eating much healthier than we were before and I’ll try to be content knowing that we are getting healthier one meal at a time.
I also love to utilize the grocery pickup services from Walmart and Sam’s Club not to mention that Amazon Prime Deliveries can make life so much easier as well.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for Meal Prep Ideas to make this week a little easier.
This was a Pantry Challenge Week for us.
Sunday
Breakfast:
Banana Crumb Muffins or Banana Nut Muffin (S) p. 277
Lunch:
Tuna Salad with or without bread
Lettuce and Sliced tomatoes
Pickles (the kids love pickles)
Dinner: ++
Cowboy Grub (E) p. 59 or Briarpatch Casserole
Baked corn chips
Snacks/Desserts:
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table both have some great ideas for cereal alternatives you can make at home.
Lunch:
Grilled Cheese
Celery w/Peanut Butter
Dinner: ++
Taco Ring (If you are on the weight loss plan you can save a little taco meat out and eat it with your salad.)
**(This is usually a fairly quick meal to put together as we have a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Super Simple Egg Salad with or without bread
Lettuce and Sliced tomatoes
Pickles (the kids love pickles)
Dinner: ++
Rolls w/butter (As long as you aren’t on the weight loss plan. I am working on a few bread recipes because I know it is one of the hardest things for me to give up.)
Veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
Cupcakes (Yes, there are some sweet treats included in the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbooks.)
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Basic Muffins or Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glosting (S) p. 364
Lunch:
Hot dogs
Veggies
Dinner: ++
Salad or another veggie
Rolls w/butter (As long as you aren’t on the weight loss plan. I am working on a few bread recipes because I know it is one of the hardest things for me to give up.)
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Protein Power Pancakes (3 variations) or Trim Healthy Pancakes or Waffles (E) p. 259
Blueberry Syrup (with healthier options) or Pancake Syrup (FP) p. 480
Lunch:
PB & J sandwiches – Use the Peanut Junkie Butter recipe (FP) p. 481
Fruit
Dinner: ++
Tater Tot Casserole (we use Cauliflower tots in place of tater tots)
Snacks/Desserts:
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and the Trim Healthy Mama’s Trim Healthy Table both have some great ideas for cereal alternatives you can make at home.
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner: ++
Free Day
**(This is usually a fairly quick meal to put together as we have a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
PB Crackers
Saturday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Ham & Cheese Sandwiches
Veggies
Dinner: ++
Steamed Veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
++I have a few kids who seem to be going through growth spurts right now and are always HUNGRY. I have been keeping a pot of beans, blackeyed peas, or another vegetable as a side. I also have been buying a few extra snacks like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.
You could also mix up the pancake and muffin batters the night before to make your mornings a bit easier.
**This post does contain affiliate links to products and/or services that we use. We may earn a teensy-weensy small commission (at NO EXTRA cost to you) if a purchase is made through these links. These links help to support our family, our blog, and our homeschooling mission.
–Thank you!
These are some of our most recent meal plans after converting some of our favorite recipes to be healthier with inspiration from Trim Healthy Mama. I find it easier to plan out my meals so I can make fewer trips to the grocery store. I always hate it when it’s almost dinner time and I have no idea what I should make. A little planning goes a long way to help me keep my sanity… well what’s left of it that is.
I also find it easier to go ahead and plan a day or time to prep some of the items ahead of time instead of waiting until the last minute. I will boil eggs, cook chicken and ground beef, prep veggies and all ahead of time so that when it comes time to make dinner it seems to go so much easier.
When I have time I also try to make a couple of extra batches of our favorites so I can put some in the freezer for emergency or quick meals. I’ll try to include some tips and tricks along with the menu plans to make your life a little easier too.
