Monday Meal Planning and Belly Fillers

 

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This week, I thought I would re-share our list of snacks or "belly fillers" that are not just empty carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are important, but trying to be frugal and save money can lead to an over dependence on that one kind of food. Here are a few ideas I use to get somebody through to the next meal that are not just carbs

• Celery and peanut butter, crackers and peanut butter 
• White bean dip/hummus
• Popcorn
• Carrots
• Raisins, trail mix with cheap cereal, nuts and raisins
• Boiled eggs

  There are lots of lists of low carb snack ideas, but they are not really low budget friendly. Protein helps the stomach stay feeling full longer. We lean pretty heavily on saltine crackers and peanut butter or white bean dip as a way to match savory and crunchy for a snack.

 

Here is this week's menu plan, hope your week goes well!

 

Monday-

• Breakfast- Leftover pancakes, banana
  
• Lunch-  Pizza Quesadillas, carrots and celery sticks
  
• Dinner- Potato soup and fried bologna sandwiches
  

Tuesday-

• Breakfast- Egg, toast, banana
  
• Lunch- Pizza Quesadillas, carrots and celery sticks
  
• Dinner- Spaghetti, green beans, garlic toast
  

Wednesday-

• Breakfast- Oatmeal, banana
  
• Lunch-  PB&J sandwiches, crackers, apples
  
•  Dinner- Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken, veggies and rice, bread and butter

Thursday-

• Breakfast- Eggs, toast, banana
  
• Lunch-  Homemade lunchables, cucumber slices
  
• Dinner- Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry and rice, garlic bread

Friday-

• Breakfast- Oatmeal, banana
• Lunch- PB&J Sandwiches, crackers, carrots and celery
  
• Dinner- Hotdogs, boxed mac and cheese, baked beans, peas
  

. Saturday-

• Breakfast- Fried egg and cheese sandwiches, applesauce
  
• Lunch- Fish sticks, roasted potatoes, canned peaches
  
• Dinner- Easy Mexican Rice Bowl, garlic toast
  

Sunday-

• Breakfast- Oatmeal Pancakes , homemade pancake syrup, scrambled eggs
• Lunch-  Turkey and cheese roll ups, chips, cucumber slices
  
• Dinner-  Chicken, bacon, ranch sandwiches (using the cheap chicken patties), Chips, Vegetables and dip
   

 Have a good week!

~ Sarah