Week 3 Meal Plan

Mix and match recipes to your preference.  This is only a suggested plan to follow.  Attached links will provide you with the full recipe.

Note:  While I have tried these recipes in my home, I did not develop most of them.  In the interest of their originator, I have tried to provide credit where credit is due to the best of my knowledge.

• Monday:
  • Breakfast
    • Oatmeal Bake by Broke & Bougie
  • Lunch
    • Chirzo Stuffed Peppers by Sweet C’s Designs
  • Snack
    • Serving of fruit (peach, grapes, clementine, etc)
  • Dinner
    • Honey Garlic Dijon Chicken with Potatoes & Broccoli by Damn Delicious
• Tuesday:
  • Breakfast
    • Ham/Apple/Sweet Potato Scramble by Paleo Newbie
  • Lunch
    • Tuna Salad with Avocado by Cook Eat Paleo
  • Snack
    • Raw veggies with guacamole by Paleo Leap
  • Dinner
    • Salad Night!
      • Throw in your favorite veggies and toss!
      • Dump Ranch Recipe  by Whole Sisters (SOOOOOO GOOD!)
      • Side Note:  Top greens with bacon, avocado, chicken, tomatoes, onions, & cucumbers.  It goes well with the ranch!
• Wednesday:
  • Breakfast
    • Oatmeal Bake by Broke & Bougie
  • Lunch
    • Chrizo Stuffed Peppers by Sweet C’s Designs
  • Snack
    • Side of fruit (peaches, grapes, apple, nectarines, etc)
  • Dinner
    • Stirfry with Cauliflower Rice
      • Make your cauliflower rice.
      • Heat skillet over medium heat.  Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil to the pan.  Saute chopped onions, sweet potato (finely diced), cabbage, various peppers (if desired), broccoli, garlic, and/or any other veggie you prefer.  Try to have at least 2.5 cups of chopped veggies with 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, 1/2 tsp of onion powder, and S&P to taste.  Add 2Tbsp soy sauce OR coconut aminos (CHALLENGE!) for additional taste during cooking time.
      • Top cauliflower with veggies & serve!
      • Side Note:  If you intend to have cauliflower rice with kabobs later in the week, go ahead and process the entire head of cauliflower.  Save it in the refrigerator until ready to cook!
• Thursday
  • Breakfast
    • Ham/Apple/Sweet Potato Scramble by Paleo Newbie
  • Lunch
    • Tuna Salad & Avocado by Cook Eat Paleo
  • Snack
    • Raw veggies with guacamole by Paleo Leap
  • Dinner
    • Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken by Skinny Ms. with Roasted Brussel Sprouts/Butternut Squash/Cranberries/Pecans by Julia’s Album
    • Side Note:  Wal-mart sells pre-diced butternut squash in their produce section.

• Friday:
  • Breakfast
    • Pineapple Protein Smoothie

• Lunch
  • Mason Jar Salad from the Two Bite Club
  • Suggested Protein – Leftover Chicken from Thursday’s Dinner
• Snack
  • Side of fruit (grapes, clementines, apple) with handful of raw almonds
• Dinner
  • Crock Pot Sloppy Joes by Paleo Leap with Coleslaw by Paleo Grubs & Sweet Potato Wedges by Girl Gone Gourmet
    • If you don’t have herbs de Provence, you can just as easily use a mixture of salt & pepper, Old Bay, Italian seasonings, and/or ground ginger depending on your preference.
  • Paleo Homemade Mayonnaise from Well Fed
• Saturday:
  • Breakfast
    • Eggs with Breakfast Sausage or Turkey Bacon, Avocado, & serving of fruit
    • Car camping trip:  Scramble your eggs with sausage and put into a whole wheat wrap for a breakfast burrito for a less mess breakfast at your campsite.  Baby food squeeze pouches are also excellent sources of fruit when you’re camping.

•  Lunch
  • Chicken Caesar Salad from Paleo Leap
• Snack
  • Carrots with almond butter
• Dinner
  • Pineapple Shrimp Kabobs with Cauliflower Rice & Green Beans (Steamed)
    • Cook cauliflower rice.
    • Steam green beans until desired tenderness.
  • Tips:  Use coconut oil instead of canola oil.  Add green peppers on the skewers for additional veggies.

• Sunday:
  • Breakfast
    • Breakfast Bowls from ZenBelly
  • Lunch
    • Turkey Meatloaf Cups from All Recipes
    • Side salad with Dump Ranch Recipe  by Whole Sisters
    • Sweet Potato Wedges by Girl Gone Gourmet
    • Tip:  If you’re in a hurry, use sweet potato chips.
  • Snack:  Lara Bar with a side of fruit.
  • Dinner
    • Veggie Hummus Wraps
      • Chop a few of your favorite veggies.  We typically use a green (spinach/kale/arugula), various sweet peppers, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, or carrots.
      • Layer 2Tbsp. of your preferred hummus on whole wheat wrap.  Add veggies & roll into a burrito.
      • Enjoy with leftover sweet potato wedges or chips for a quick meal.
• Dessert/Sweet Treat:  Key Lime Bites by Nutritionist in the Kitch