April 2nd - April 8th Meal Plan

Sunday's have become our days for meal planning and prepping. As such, we try to do fairly simple meals. Usually we make a pasta for lunch and then have crackers, veggies and hummus for dinner. Another Sunday dinner we really enjoy are vegetarian tamales from Trader Joe's. Moral of the story, keep it simple on Sunday's. Prepare for the week ahead by focusing on one thing and spending the rest of the time with your family :)

This week's plan meal of packed full of new things we haven't tried yet! Does that make me nervous? Well, maybe a little. But where's the fun in eating the same things every week?

If you're stuck in a meal rut (and trust me, I've been there!) meal planning can be one of the best ways to get out. Search Google or Pinterest for easy to make dinners that reflect tastes and combinations you enjoy. Even finding a small spin on something you're used to can make all the difference.

Another aspect I'll be sharing with this meal plan, are snack items for the week. I am a big supporter of snacking throughout the day. With a job where I'm always on the go and sometimes never know what time I'll get lunch, having snacks tucked away is a saving grace.

Having pre-packed snacks also helps you to avoid that dreaded snack cabinet or vending machine that promises all the chemicals and nothing fresh.

So snacks this week will consist of oatmeal power balls, hummus and crackers, mixed berries, and goji berry trail mix. Trader Joe's has a wide selection hummus and we have loved every one. Cilantro and jalapeno, roasted tomato, garlic, and spinach art artichoke are just a few that we have really enjoyed.

Now for the weeks meal plan!

Monday: Oatmeal with fruit

Black beans and rice

Spicy cauliflower and zucchini stir fry with pad thai noodles

Tuesday: English muffin (your choice of topping)

Leftovers

Slow cooker coconut quinoa curry

Wednesday: Bagel (your choice of topping)

Leftovers

Spaghetti squash burrito bowls

Thursday: Mixed fruit with granola

Leftovers

Vegan Jambalaya

Friday: English muffin (your choice of topping)

Leftovers

Vegan falafel

Saturday: Smoothie bowls

Hummus, veggies, and crackers

Build your own pizza

Be checking back under the TASTY THINGS tab for my results from this meal plan. And don't forget to share and comment how it works for you!

May your coffee be strong, your veggies fresh, and your meals planned :)

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