This week I’ll be traveling to Miami to participate in a “cook off” at the Pritikin Longevity Center. If you remember back a few weeks I was in a recipe contest, the top two bloggers won the trip.
To prepare for my time away I’ll be doing all of our cooking (for the whole week) tomorrow. Ekk! It will be a busy day. Today I’ll do some prep so everything is ready. The Black Beans are simmering away right now.
Meal Plan
Breakfast
Since it is a busy week I’ll keep things simple by relying on easy breakfasts.
- Toast with Sunbutter and slice apples
- Summer Berry Breakfast Quinoa
- Cinnamon Apple Raisin Breakfast Rice (My kids LOVE this)
- Cereal (puffed rice, millet and corn with lots of fruit)
- Smoothies and frozen GF waffles (I’ll let my husband use these while I’m gone although he normally feeds them healthier than I do)
Lunch
Since I’m already cooking a lot to prepare for my trip lunch will be super simple meals and leftovers.
- Veggie Sandwiches
- Sunbutter Sandwiches
- Leftover Pasta with salad and/or raw veggies
- Taco Potatoes with fresh salsa and a side salad or bowl of beans
- Leftover Veggie Burgers with Baked Potatoes and salad
- Veggie Stuffed Pitas in a GF wrap
Snacks
Any guesses? Yes, super simple fruit and veggies.
- Raw Veggies like carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, cucumbers, etc with hummus
- Fresh fruit like apples, oranges, blueberries, peaches, plums and grapes
- Popcorn
- Sunbutter Bars
- Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins (with Chocolate Chips)
Dinner
I’ll cook large portions of dinner so it can be used as leftovers for easy lunches.
- Corn Chowder with a garden salad and Sweet & Tangy Oil-Free Dressing
- Taco Salad using Quinoa Tacos and Fresh Black Bean Salsa
- Black Bean-Quinoa Veggie Burgers with roasted potatoes or Potato Salad and burger fixings
- Italian Bake and a garden salad with Sweet & Tangy Oil-Free Dressing
- The Crock Pot Version of the Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole
Do you cook all of your food in one day? Although it makes for a busy day I love the free time I have the rest of the week.
What is your favorite quick meal?
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