Menu Plan Monday--Breakfasts

Breakfast is one of the areas that has the biggest opportunity to save some money. If you typically have cereal, frozen waffles, or another type of convenience food for breakfast, there are many other choices that are much less pricey, but still quick and easy. Here are some ideas for breakfast foods to add to your menu:

Eggs with toast, breakfast meats, etc
Huevos Rancheros
Biscuits n Gravy
Breakfast Burritos
Mini Quiche
Yogurt (with homemade granola)
Smoothies
Bagel, Toast, or English Muffin with choice of toppings
Muffins or Breads
Crumb Cake, Coffee Cake, etc .
Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat, etc.
Rice
Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast
Obviously, there are lots of different options listed above and things that haven't even been mentioned. You can see that it is very easy to bring a little more variety to the breakfast table, and avoid falling into the trap of serving cold cereal everyday. The cutesy cereals that your children beg you for not only have as much sugar as a candy bar, but they can equal some big bucks at the grocery store. Most of the things listed above cost pennies per serving, yet with a little planning, they can just as quick and easy to serve. Use your food prep day to make things like mini quiches, fruit breads, and pancakes. Put them in the freezer, then simply pull out the night before you would like to serve. Nutritious, delicious breakfast in minutes!

Menu Plan 6/14-6/20

Monday:

breakfast~bagels

lunch~basic veggie soup

dinner~Swedish meatballs

Tuesday:

breakfast~oatmeal

lunch~leftovers

dinner~bruschetta chicken

Wednesday:

breakfast~bran muffins

lunch~sandwiches

dinner~sausage shells

Thursday:

breakfast~yogurt with homemade granola

lunch~baked potatoes

dinner~meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans

Friday:

breakfast~cinnamon toast

lunch~nachos

dinner~chicken alfredo pizza (using leftover alfredo sauce)

Saturday:

breakfast~pancakes

lunch~asian salad

dinner~burritos

Sunday:

breakfast~cereal

lunch~go out

dinner~steak, twice baked potatoes, carrots, fry bread

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