Menu Plan Monday--Snacks

Okay, I don't plan snacks. I am a pretty detailed person, but even that is too much for me. However, I do have a list of stand-by snacks that I make sure I always have on hand. (included below) When thinking snacks, think again about REAL food. If your snacks tend to be things like fruit snacks or personal size bags of chips, you have a lot of opportunity to save money on your grocery bill (and your waistline!). Try to stick with snacks that are as close to God grown as possible. Also, think about trying to include all of the food groups. If you go to mypyramid.gov you can see the suggested servings for each of the food groups and get some ideas of what foods to eat for each group.

Here is my basic list of snacks that I always keep stocked up:
hard boiled egg
cheese
yogurt
frozen yogurt bars (homemade)
applesauce (homemade)
nuts
trail mix (homemade)
granola (homemade)
granola bars (homemade)
popcorn
pretzels
crackers
fruit
veggies

I also like to try new things or new combinations, so be on the lookout here for new snack ideas!

Menu Plan 7/5-7/11

Monday:
breakfast~croissants with cream cheese and jam
lunch~garlic vegetable soup
dinner~pork roast, potatoes, carrots, fry bread

Tuesday:
breakfast~cinnamon roll oatmeal
lunch~picnic-sandwiches, rice cakes, grapes, cookies
dinner~chicken pot pie

Wednesday:
breakfast~banana bread
lunch~mac n cheese
dinner~burger sliders and homemade french fries with fry sauce

Thursday:
breakfast~eggs and toast
lunch~pasta
dinner~pecan crusted tilapia, steamed asparagus, rice and cornbread

Friday:
breakfast~blueberry coffee cake
lunch~baked potatoes
dinner~mexican pizza

Saturday:
breakfast~french toast
lunch~ranch salad
dinner~amatriciana

Sunday:
breakfast~cereal
lunch~go out
dinner~roasted chickens, corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, and biscuits


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