Menu Planning 11/4




Menu planning is getting to be such a great help for us, I decided it is time to add in lunch too. Thanks to Laura and Jill who are hosting a weekly menu planning link up every Sunday. I love having this to look back on as the week goes and I forget. It is always fun to see what others have planned and get new ideas. How are you with menu planning? So far so good here, we usually make 1 or 2 changes during the week.
Lunch
Dinner
Sunday
Soup, grilled sandwich
Veggie/tofu stir fry
Monday
Leftover squash risotto, veggies/hummus
Black bean/polenta enchilada bake
Tuesday
Spinach salad with black beans, sweet potato, guacamole and salsa
GF toast with almond butter (pre-run)
Wednesday
Leftover polenta bake
Grill: veggie burgers, sweet potato fries
Thursday
Black bean quesadilla
Soup, sandwich
Friday
Salad & ??
Pad Thai
Saturday
??
Pancakes or dinner out

Pumpkin Energy Truffles
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup almonds
1 cup dates
¼ cup protein powder or more flour
¼ cup oats
¼ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Puree pumpkin, almonds, dates until desired consistency. Add in remaining ingredients and mix. Roll into balls and place in refrigerator or freezer until solid.


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  1. jillconyersNovember 4, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    So happy but, not surprised, to hear that menu planning is helpful. The truffles look yummy. If you didn't use coconut would you substitute another ingredient or just leave it out?

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    1. Coach JenNovember 4, 2012 at 9:06 AM

      You could probably leave the coconut out, maybe add in a little extra oats or flour to add to the consistency, might add a little sweetener too since it does add to the sweetness. Let me know if you try without and how it works.

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  2. Mommy Run FastNovember 4, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    I'm finding the same thing- we may end up switching one or two meals around, but this accountability to meal plan as been so helpful. Great idea to add in lunch, too!

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    1. Coach JenNovember 4, 2012 at 4:24 PM

      It helps having the ideas out there even if changes are made. Lunch is easy on my work days, but days at home I need to think about.

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  3. UnknownNovember 4, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    I used to plan out the entire week but then got out of the routine. Now I do what I call a Sunday set up - I try to pick 3 dinners for the week, then make one big one for Sunday lunch and one for Sunday dinner. That way we have leftovers for lunch for the week. I will make one more dinner that week after work and my husband is in charge for one dinner a week after work. This way we have most meals covered and I get one freebie that I don't have to do. I am sure that it would change if we had kids.

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    1. Coach JenNovember 5, 2012 at 6:18 PM

      Sunday cooking for the week is great, I always try to have at least 1 extra thing made and ready and I love starting the week with leftovers.

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  4. cindyNovember 7, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    These little bites look awesome! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :) We had 101 awesome recipes! What a great resource we are creating!! Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com

    The winner of the Domata prize pack will be announced Thursday at the party!

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    1. Coach JenNovember 8, 2012 at 3:35 PM

      Thanks Cindy! I love seeing all the recipes posted each week :)

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  5. AnonymousNovember 10, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Those sound amazing!!

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    1. Coach JenNovember 11, 2012 at 6:42 AM

      They didn't last long at our house! Great little snack :)

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  6. UnknownMay 19, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    These look delicious!

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