And we are already going into week two of January. For real? Time flies when you are having fun or keeping busy. Do you ever get tired of meal planning? I admit I do. It sure does help keep me on budget and a little more organized, though. My husband will tell you that I need all the help I can get. We’ve reached week 9 in our frugal meal plan and I have a few things in the works for the next few weeks that I can’t wait to share.
Over the next few weeks I’m planning some meals with beans, barley, quinoa, and farro. The ultimate taste test? My children. For this week though, we’re going to take it a little easier.
Breakfast
Day 1: Bagels with cream cheese and fruit
Day 2: Homemade granola with fruit (My 9 year old would like you to know that sweet peppers are a fruit.)
Day 3: Egg and black bean wraps
Day 4: Cereal
Day 5: Homemade granola with fruit
Day 6: Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal
Day 7: Waffles with whipped cream and blueberries, breakfast sausage
Lunch
Day 1: Late Lunch/Dinner with family or Slow Cooked Sage Chicken with Acorn Squash, and choice of veggies
Day 2: Strawberry, Kale, and Roast Chicken Salad Sandwich
Day 3: French Onion Soup
Day 4: Garden Salad with leftover steak
Day 5: Salad topped with tuna fish, balsamic dressing, and raisins
Day 6: Jarlsberg Turkey Apple Melts with veggies sticks and hummus
Day 7: Caesar Salad
Dinner
Day 1: Popcorn and Ice Cream ( We are eating a late meal so will snack in the evening, but if you need a bigger meal I recommend grilled cheese and Tomato Basil Soup)
Day 2: French Onion Soup and Whole Wheat Cheddar Biscuits
Day 3: Steak, potato stacks (reader recommendation on Facebook), honey glazed carrots
Day 4: BBQ Chicken with rice and broccoli/cauliflower – I want to try this BBQ Sauce Recipe
Day 5: Baked Cod, roasted potatoes, and celery sticks
Day 6: Egg Noodles with Beef and Mushroom Soup, salad
Day 7: Roast Beef Pizza with steamed broccoli
More Frugal Meal Plans
Frugal Meal Planning: Meal Plan 1
Frugal Meal Planning: Meal Plan 2
Frugal Meal Planning: Meal Plan 3
Frugal Meal Planning: Meal Plan 4
Frugal Meal Planning: Meal Plan 5
Frugal Meal Planning: Meal Plan 6