#Whole30Journey2015 - Meal Plan Week 2

We are on week 2 of paycheck so it is "use what is in the fridge and freezer week". We also added a grill night to our weekend so we still have a meal from last week to still eat. So here is my meals for the coming week:

Grill Out for the Holiday - Frozen Grass-Fed Beef Burgers from Trader Joe's and a BBQ Pool Party :)

Coconut Crusted Turkey Burgers - leftover from last week's menu

Sticky Honey Lime Chicken Thighs - RECIPE ***This is not Whole30 but I am making dinner for a family and this is one of the best recipes ever. I will leave sauce off my chicken, the seasoning alone is very good.
Roasted Potato Salad with Pancetta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Arugula (no cheese) - RECIPE
Watermelon, Blackberry, & Mint Salad - RECIPE

Meatloaf with Jalepeno & Bacon - still working on the recipe, saw this idea on a restaurant menu this weekend and am determined to make it
Creamy Garlic Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes - RECIPE

Easy Peasy Banana Pancakes and Omelets  - RECIPE

The rest of dinners will be leftovers and creative mommy meals :)

Happy #Whole30ing this week!

#Whole30Journey2015 - Meal Plan Week 1

I prepare about 5 meals a week and sometimes double the meat of whatever dinner I’m making in an effort to make leftovers or easy dinners and lunches later in the week.

SlowCooker Carnitas with Pineapple Coleslaw

• Serve over Cilantro Lime Rice ( Whole30 uses Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice) , over a baked sweet potato,  or a bed of lettuce

Pineapple Coleslaw Recipe adapted from Primally Inspired

One small bag shredded carrots and broccoli (TJ’s)

One small bag coleslaw

½ cup paleo mayo

1 ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 cups fresh diced pineapple

sea salt and pepper, to taste

·      mix and refrigerate before serving, stays good for days

Sausage,Potatoes and Greens Roast

• This is one of my go to meals. I almost always have the ingredients on hand. It is a one pan meal, so easy clean up.

BlackenedChicken Strawberry Salad

TomatoBasil Quiche With Bacon & Spinach

CoconutCrusted Turkey Burgers

• Paprika is optional I prefer to leave it out. I also use almond meal instead of almond flour. I buy almond meal at Trader Joe’s. You can find unsweetened coconut shreds at Sprouts.
• These are another favorite in our family. They rewarm great as leftovers. I usually serve with sweet potato fries and a green veggie.

THE BISCUIT - Paleo, whole30, 21DSD

I have adapted this recipe from HERE

10-12 Bisuits: 

• 4 tbsp coconut flour
• 4 tbsp blanched almond flour
• 4 tbsp healthy oil (I like 2 Tbsp coconut oil, 2 tbsp ghee) 
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp GF baking powder 
• 5 twists of salt grinder
• 1 twist of pepper grinder 

Preheat oven to 350. 

Mix all ingredients until thickens. 

Line large cookie sheet with wax paper, oil wax paper. MUST USE WAX PAPER!

Use large cookie scoop (ice cream scoop size) scoop dough onto cookie sheet.

 Flatten dough with a square of wax paper in your hand. 

Place in oven for 10 minutes until golden brown. 

Remove from wax paper after a minute of cooking to prevent sticking.

Store nicely in the fridge, reheat in toaster. 

ENJOY! 

We liked making breakfast sandwiches!

LUKE APPROVED!

Pineapple Coleslaw

Smaller Batch

• 2 cups of Coleslaw (I love using the bag of pre-cut broccoli, carrots, and cabbage, at Sprouts or Trader Joes in the bagged salad area)

• 1/4 cup mayo

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp-tbsp of honey, to taste

• salt and pepper to taste

• handful of sliced almonds

• 1/2 to 1 fresh pineapple, diced

• handful of dried cranberries (optional)

Mix all together. Chill. Serve. Stays well in fridge for 3 days. 

Larger Batch

• 4 cups of Coleslaw (for a larger batch I like mixing a bag of coleslaw (cabbages) and a bag of pre-cut broccoli, carrots, and cabbage, at Sprouts or Trader Joes in the bagged salad area)

• 1/2 cup mayo

• 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp of honey, to taste

• salt and pepper to taste

• handful of sliced almonds

• 1 fresh pineapple, diced

Mix all together. Chill. Serve. Stays well in fridge for 3 days. 

Inspired by Primally Inspired recipe 

#BalancedHealth Meal Planning Tips

Sites to help plan your Paleo Meals... have fun!

• Nom Nom Paleo Recipe Index - HERE
• Paleo Grub - 100 Best Recipes - HERE
• PaleoLeap - Recipe Index - HERE ***Photos for every recipe!
• Ultimate Paleo Recipe Index - HERE

#BalancedHealth Meal Plan #2

Here are some new meals & some fun categories for dinner. 

BACON & Broccoli Night 

• Main Dish: Honey Glazed Chicken Bacon Bites
• Side/Veggie Dish: Broccoli, Apple, Almond Salad 

2 Traditional Meals Turned Paleo 

• Main Dish: Zesty Paleo Meatloaf 
• Side Dish: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe - (made w/ vegan cream cheese)
• Veggie: Greens or Salad

• Main Dish: Sweet & Sour Meatballs I will substitute Lamb w/ turkey or grass-fed beef & serve over rice
• Veggie: Honey Maple Roasted Carrots

FINGERFOOD Night

• Main Dish: Paleo Honey Lime Sesame Chicken Wings - FINGERFOOD NIGHT
• Side Dish: Paleo Nachos
• Veggie Tray with Paleo Ranch (help kids discover new veggies)

Fiesta Night - This meal makes great leftovers!

• Main Dish: Crispy Carnitas AMAZING!!!!
• Side Dish: Tortilla or  Cilantro Lime Rice
• Veggie: Salad w/ Paleo Ranch
• Yummy Extra: Pineapple Salsa

Pizza Night

• Main Dish: Pizza Frittata - Easy Meal**
• Side Dish: Garlic Rosemary Flatbread

Pasta Night

• Spaghetti Squash with Bacon, Spinach, & Goat Cheese 

One Dish Meal

• Sweet Potato, Sausage and Greens Roast - Easy Meal **

#BalancedHealth - Meal Plan #1

Breakfast - For breakfast I am doing smoothies using Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides 
- Smoothie with almond butter, banana, coconut milk, coconut oil & kale
- Other breakfast ideas HERE


Lunch- For lunches I like to use leftover dinner meat and make a fresh salad. 
M: Strawberry Quinoa Spinach Cashew Salad w/ Trader Joe's Pre-Grilled Chicken Breast
T: Strawberry Quinoa Spinach Cashew Salad w/ Trader Joe's Pre-Grilled Chicken Breast
W: Avocado Chicken Salad over Greens w/ EVOO & Lemon Juice w/ side of Plantain Chips
Th: Salad with leftoverJalepeno Burgers over a baked sweet potato w/ Paleo Ranch 
F: Salad with leftover Sriracha Lime Grilled Chicken Salad
Sat: Salad with leftover Coconut Crusted Turkey Burgers 
Sun: Empty the fridge salad

Dinner
M:Citrus Herb Chicken with Smashed Loaded Red Potatoes & a green veggie
T: Asian Chopped Salad with Citrus Herb Chicken
W: Jalepeno Burgers served Breakfast Style topped with Over-Easy Egg, Bacon & Avocado
Th: Sriracha Lime Grilled Chicken Salad
Fr: Coconut Crusted Turkey Burgers w Rosemary Sweet Potato Wedges & Skinny Garlic Aioli 
Sat: CHEAT MEAL :) FAMILY DATE NIGHT
Sun: Empty the fridge Omelet and Healthy Banana Nut Muffins