This week’s menu

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by Crystal on April 02, 2012

Baked Oatmeal

Breakfasts

Cereal
Baked Oatmeal
Scrambled eggs, fruit, Grain-Free Coffee Cake
Blueberry muffins, fruit, hard-boiled eggs
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Waffles, scrambled eggs, fruit
Healthy Homemade Poptarts, hard-boiled eggs, fruit
Baked Oatmeal

Lunches

Leftovers
PB&J, carrot sticks, apples, granola bars
Snack-y lunch
Chips, refried beans, veggies, fruit
Rice & beans, carrot sticks, apples
Salmon, veggies, fruit, corn chips
Leftovers

Dinners

Dinner with extended family
Goulash, veggies, fruit salad, sweet potatoes
Hamburgers, corn on the cob, steamed veggies, fruit, Salt & Vinegar Broiled Potatoes
Marinated chicken, steamed veggies, fruit salad, rice, sweet potatoes
Haystacks
Dinner with extended family
Dinner out

Freezer Cooking/Make Ahead Projects

Healthy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Healthy Homemade Poptarts
Sweet Potatoes

What’s on your menu this week? Share details and/or your link to your menu plan in the comments.

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  • Crystal @ Blissful Homemaking April 02, 2012 at 07:28 pm

    OMG that oatmeal looks delicious!!!!

  • Cassie April 02, 2012 at 07:31 pm

    We have some yummy baked oatmeal on the list, as well as pulled pork, buffalo chicken pizza, salsa corn chowder and crockpot chicken curry. You also have inspired me to plan breakfasts and lunches from now on!

    recipes and rest of menu are here: http://www.lcvalleymom.com/2012/03/this-weeks-menu_28.html

  • Sara@Save Money, Live Joyfully April 02, 2012 at 07:35 pm

    Thank you, Crystal, for the Breakfast Cookie idea a few weeks ago…(except I used chocolate chips :) ) My daughter was SO excited to have “Chocolate Chip Cookies” for breakfast today, and I loved that they had lots of protein and no added sugar!
    Here is our menu for this week:

    http://www.savemoneylivejoyfully.com/2012/04/weekly-menu-april-1-6-2012.html

    Although, for the Ravioli tonight, I only had Stuffed Shells in the freezer, and accidentally defrosted Minestrone instead of Marinara! Gotta love pregnancy brain :)

  • Melissa April 02, 2012 at 07:39 pm

    Looking forward to hearing how the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups turn out. Sounds yummy. :)

    Here is our menu plan for the week:

    http://www.momsplans.com/2012/04/menu-planning-april-1-2012/

  • Charity April 02, 2012 at 07:47 pm

    I made the PB cups recently…addictive…just warning you ;)

    Are y’all still eating (mostly) gluten free?

  • Lisa April 02, 2012 at 07:48 pm

    Tonight-Grilled shrimp + bay scallop kabobs with roasted sweet peppers.

    Tues- Chicken quesidillas.

    Wed. Left over chicken made into chicken salad stuffed into baked potatoes, topped with melted cheese.

    Thurs-Frozen pizza-Mom will be out of town.

    Fri- Mom will still be out of town, so dad will make cheeseburger subs for the kids, served with a salad.

  • Kaylee April 02, 2012 at 08:01 pm

    Trying a new spaghetti squash recipe this week: spaghetti squash au gratin.

    Here’s the rest of our menu with recipe links:

    http://www.couponingncooking.com/2012/04/monday-meal-plan-42.html?m=1

  • Marianne April 02, 2012 at 08:06 pm

    That baked oatmeal is a superb idea! Why have I never thought of that before?! I am going to try it this week for sure!!! Beats buying expensive granola bars!

  • Andrea Q April 02, 2012 at 08:09 pm

    I’ve heard great things about that coffee cake recipe!

  • Jamie April 02, 2012 at 08:14 pm

    Wow, your baked oatmeal looks a lot different than mine:) One of my favorites was a strawberry pineapple oatmeal bake from Just Making Noise. Anyway, my menu for the week includes a breakfast version of Bibimbap, Homemade Raisin Bran, Potato Soup, Corned Beef and a few others. You can see the rest of the details here: http://delicious-nutritious.blogspot.com/2012/04/menu-monday-422012.html

  • Julie@teachinggoodeaters April 02, 2012 at 08:17 pm

    I’ve only made baked oatmeal once. No one liked it the day I made it, but a few days later, we all loved it cold… not sure why that is, but I guess I should give baked oatmeal another try :)

    I love your menu plans- I pinned three of the recipes you shared this week (salt and vinegar potatoes, grain free coffee cake, and healthy homemade coffee cake).

    I tried to keep my meal plan simple this week– 4 dinners from one rotisserie chicken! I also experimented with Quinoa Nuggets… it’s an idea in process, but I think it could be promising :)

    http://teachinggoodeaters.blogspot.com/2012/04/this-weeks-meal-plan-how-to-stretch.html

  • Nicole April 02, 2012 at 08:24 pm

    I see you have steamed veggies as a side dish on the menu. I have recently started making roasted veggies (broccoli, carrots, asparagus, potatoes) in the oven and they are really good! I can’t believe it took me so long to make veggies this way. You do have to turn on the oven to make them, so maybe try it when it gets cooler again.

    • Andrea April 02, 2012 at 10:41 pm

      Roasted veggies are a current favorite at our house. Brussels sprouts are even good when roasted ;)

  • Emily @ Our Frugal Happy Life April 02, 2012 at 08:28 pm

    We are having Hamburger Gravy with mashed potatoes (never got to it last week), Salsa Chicken, Chicken and Rice with Cheese sauce, and a few more…

    http://ourfrugalhappylife.blogspot.com/2012/04/menu-plan-41-hamburger-gravy-salsa.html

    All gluten free!

  • Michelle @ Willing Cook April 02, 2012 at 08:31 pm

    My menu doesn’t get posted until morning, so I’ll post it tomorrow. However, I wanted to ask a question about the baked oatmeal so that I can make it for breakfast tomorrow. It looks fantastic, by the way. I noticed on the recipe that her recipe for large casserole dish is a little different than the one you linked to for personal size baked oatmeal. In the picture, which recipe did you use?

    I’m so excited for breakfast tomorrow!

    Michelle

    • Crystal April 02, 2012 at 08:32 pm

      We used the individual recipe and just put it in a casserole dish to save time–and because I forgot to buy cupcake liners!

      • Brenda@SugarFreeMom.com April 03, 2012 at 02:29 pm

        Thank you very much for trying and sharing my recipe! I hope everyone loved it!

  • Kimberlee@ThePeacefulMom.com April 02, 2012 at 08:50 pm

    Believe it or not, I have never had goulash. I might have to try your recipe. :)

    Here is our Simple Gluten Free Menu for this week:

    http://thepeacefulmom.com/2012/04/02/simple-gluten-free-weekly-menu-42/

  • Bethany April 02, 2012 at 09:03 pm

    Here is our plan with links:

    http://bigredpot.com/menu/menu-plan-42-48/

  • Courtney April 02, 2012 at 09:25 pm

    Our easy menu plan!

    http://www.alighterjourney.com/2012/03/26/menu-monday-2/

  • Michelle @ Getting Through the Day April 02, 2012 at 09:43 pm

    Here’s our menu for the week. Trying to eat up anything in the frig and freezer to get ready for our big trip to the States.

    http://gettingthroughtheday.com/uncategorized/menu-plan-monday-42.html

  • Jessie Brown April 02, 2012 at 09:56 pm

    We’re loving Corn Pasta from Trader Joe’s as our “go-to” over rice or Quinoa Pasta! If you have food allergies in your house, hopefully what we eat will help give you some frugal menu ideas also!

    http://tjandjessie.wordpress.com/2012/04/02/menu-plan-39/

  • Kelley April 02, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    That oatmeal looks so good! Going to have to try it next week :)

    http://www.thegrantlife.com/2012/04/menu-monday-announcements.html

  • Nearly Natural Nicole April 02, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    mmmm, healthy peanut butter cups……

    Here’s my menu: http://nearlynaturalnicole.blogspot.com/2012/04/what-week-my-7-year-old-son-broke-his.html

  • Heather Raye Peterson Taylor April 02, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    I made the baked oatmeal last week and so that will cover breakfast and snacks for me and the hubs this week. Lunches are always leftovers or sandwiches, and dinners will be tacos, crock pot chicken & rice, spaghetti, and possibly something new… I feel the need to search online recipes and Pinterest for something else. I’ve found so many great recipes on Pinterest recently. A fun non-meal thing I’m making this week are the Reese’s eggs. My hubs loves them, so I’m going to try the hand made sort to see if he likes them even better. :)

  • Sharon April 03, 2012 at 05:41 am

    My daughter and I made the baked oatmeal last night and we LOVE it! I am so glad you had a link to that in your menu for the week. I can’t wait to go through the rest of your meal plan and make something else. Thanks for posting this every week! It definitely helps me make healthier items for my kidlets!

  • jules April 03, 2012 at 06:08 am

    Crystal,

    I would love to know each week where your family decides to eat out and what coupon you used to make it affordable!

    • Crystal April 03, 2012 at 06:38 am

      We usually go to Jason’s Deli or Cracker Barrel. Occasionally fast food — especially now that we have a Chick-fil-A in town!

  • Michelle @ Willing Cook April 03, 2012 at 06:58 am

    Here is our allergy-friendly menu for this week. I have also included a few allergy-friendly sample dishes for Easter.

    http://willingcook.com/easter-menu-our-allergy-home-meal-plan/

    Oh, one more thing. I have linked to my giveaway of Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil on there as well. Go enter!

    Thanks, Crystal!

  • Nicole@Mealr April 03, 2012 at 08:03 am

    Here is our two-week plan!

    http://blog.mealr.net/2012/04/02/our-meal-plan-for-april-1st-2012-april-14th-2012

  • Nicole@Mealr April 03, 2012 at 08:07 am

    Oatmeal comes in all sorts of textures. Does the baked oatmeal still have a chewy texture after being cooked or is the grain softened?

  • Rose April 03, 2012 at 08:08 am

    I have officially started a menu plan and have stuck with it for the last two days. Tonight we are having a vegetarian penne. I am going to find a place to fill in the poptarts and peanut butter cups. Thank you for all your great suggestions. My kids like to look at the menu and see whats for each meal. It will take some practice as I do need to work on the groceries I have on hand versus buying more for what I am making.

  • Melissa April 03, 2012 at 08:19 am

    I had never considered using coconut flour for our gluten free cooking given the high price it carries. I saw you were using it and so figured it must be frugal, and am trying it out. It is expensive, but you use so little. I made cupcakes with it, but am not terribly impressed. I can feel the coconut in them.

  • Trish @ Finances With Funk April 03, 2012 at 10:20 am

    I have tried a few recipes for baked oatmeal and still can’t find one that my family likes. I might have to try that one.

    Here is our menu plan. I did a few more new crock pot recipes last week and a few more I’m trying this week. I have been needing to expand my selection of those for quite a while with the level of business that we maintain.

    http://www.financeswithfunk.com/2012/04/02/menu-plan-monday-7/

  • Jesse Bosher April 03, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    I said “oh, oh, oh, I want to make THAT”

  • AC April 03, 2012 at 01:22 pm

    Mind me asking if you’ve subbed gluten free flours for the whole wheat flour called for in the poptarts and if so, which ones? I rarely ever (EVER) bought Pop Tarts but once we went gluten free, I see them in the store and stare. Longingly. :-)

  • Nicole S@saveliveeatlove April 03, 2012 at 02:06 pm

    I’m late in the game, but here’s our menu: http://saveliveeatlove.com/2012/04/eat-weekly-menu-41/ and the homemade pop tarts sound so good!!

  • Marnie April 03, 2012 at 04:39 pm

    I made these individual baked oatmeal this morning for myself and hubby. We loved it. This recipe is a keeper! Thanks!

  • Jennifer Van Dahm- When Pigs Fly April 03, 2012 at 07:41 pm

    CHEESEBURGER PIZZA (a kid’s favorite!) http://www.jennifervandahm.com/2012/04/cheeseburger-pizza.html
    CRUSTLESS BROCCOLI QUICHE http://www.jennifervandahm.com/2012/03/crustless-broccoli-quiche.html
    BUFFALO CHICKEN QUESADILLAS http://www.jennifervandahm.com/2012/03/buffalo-chicken-quesadillas.html
    DECADENT WHOLE WHEAT CHOCOLATE CAKE W/ MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING http://www.jennifervandahm.com/2012/03/whole-wheat-chocolate-cake-w-milk.html

  • Mary Lou Strong April 04, 2012 at 05:23 pm

    I stumble on a post you did back in 2009. It was on meatballs that you made before your baby and froze for later meals. I can’t find the recipe. Is this something you can share.

    And on another note, I’ve sooo enjoyed your website. I tell many friends and family about it. I’ve learned some great tips. You are very organized and are an inspiration to me. And I love that you are a woman/family of faith. This keeps me coming back to your site almost daily. Thank You!
    Mary Strong

  • what katie's baking April 08, 2012 at 01:12 am

    thank you SO much for the shout out!!
    i really appreciate it!!! :)

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