Sunday, February 26, 2012

Menu Plan Monday



MONDAY:
BBQ meatballs (in Crock-pot), mashed potatoes, green beans


TUESDAY:
Tilapia in a lemon caper sauce, brown rice, asparagus


WEDNESDAY:
Crock-pot Latin shredded chicken, (leftover) brown rice, pico de gallo, shredded cheese


THURSDAY:
Pasta and sausage alla lasagna, salad


FRIDAY:
Pizza, salad or Leftovers



What's on your menu this week?

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Healthy Banana Smoothies


My kids and I both love making smoothies and we make them a lot! In fact, they have become an after school snack staple. I keep a wide variety of frozen fruits in the fridge and the kids each love to come up with new and interesting smoothie combinations. Since the kids love them so much, I also make them for breakfast often.

Below are four of our favorite banana "breakfast" smoothie recipes. The first two are my "kid-friendly" versions. The last two are the "grown-up" version because they include the addition of protein powder (which might be a bit much for young tummies) These work really well as a post work-out protein fix.


Proof that we use this blender a lot...




Banana Breakfast Smoothie

1 frozen banana
1/4 cup oats
1/2 vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1 Tbsp honey

Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.


Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

1 frozen banana
1/4 cup oats
3 Tbsp peanut butter (smooth)
3/4 cup milk

Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.


Banana and Oats Protein Smoothie

1 cup skim or low fat milk
1/2 frozen banana
1/4 of oats
1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder

Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.


Almond Banana Cream Protein Smoothie

1 frozen banana
1/2 cup low-fat or skim milk
10 raw almonds
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
5-6 ice cubes

Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day!


Just a quick post today to wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day and to show you what I baked for today.


I made these red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and the conversation heart cookies for a friend and my family.



Hope you all have a wonderful day!