Saturday, June 19, 2010

Our 7 Day Meal Plan

In an effort to debunk the myth that Vegans don't eat well, or that they only eat fruits and vegetables, or in some cases, a whole lot of processed junk, I have decided to share our meal plan for this week.

I may or may not continue to post them, but I have found meal planning to be a great way to stay organized. I keep a list of our meal options on the refrigerator and I cross them off as we go through the week. On the back of each list is the grocery shopping list I made for that week, and after each week has passed, I put it in my home journal for future reference and ideas.

Since we have only been Vegans for a little less than 2 months, I don't have many Vegan lists yet, so I am always scouring blogs and recipe sites looking for yummy alternatives to my old recipes. If you have a good one you'd like to share, feel free to send me a message or post it in a comment! Hope our menu inspires you to try something new, even if you aren't a Vegan...yet!

Breakfast Options:
we always have some sort of coffee in the morning... either brewed Yukon blend or iced espresso with almond milk.
  1. Bagel with peanut butter and fruit jelly
  2. Oatmeal with fruit and nuts
  3. Kashi Heart to Heart Blueberry Cereal(100% B12 in one serving!) with rice milk
  4. Blueberry pancakes (James' favorite)
  5. Vegan French Toast (Father's Day)

Lunch Options:
  1. Veggie Sushi
  2. Wacky Mac Pasta
  3. Veggie Sandwiches
  4. Bean Crisps/Burritos
  5. Leftovers from Dinner

Snack Options:
  1. Fruit smoothies
  2. Chips and salsa
  3. Pretzels
  4. Raw Fruit

Dinner Options:
  1. Veggie Fajitas, Pinto Beans and Spanish Rice
  2. Vegan Eggplant Moussaka
  3. Gardenburgers and French Fries
  4. Macaroni and Cheeze
  5. Penne and Marinara with Salad
  6. California Pasta and Rosemary Bread
  7. Teriyaki Stir Fry and Rice

Dessert Options:
  1. Vegan German Chocolate Cake (Father's Day)
  2. Chocolate
  3. Cookies
  4. Lollipop

Beverage Options:
  1. Water
  2. 100% Ocean Spray Juice
  3. Sam Adams Boston Lager
  4. Wine

I plan to post the recipes to "keeper" meals, so come back soon!

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