My Menu for the next 5 days

Here is my menu for the next 5 days...two tips I want to share with you...

1) I make sure each meal includes some kind of protein in it. Protein keeps you full longer and doesn't bring you back to the kitchen an hour after your meal (especially kids).

2) I have a "Menu Journal" that I record my menus in. Planning the menu takes some thought. If you keep a log of it, then 2 months down the road, if you're stuck and can't think of anything, just refer back to your journal and pick from one you already planned.

Breakfasts - Oatmeal Casserole (recipe below)
Eggs and bacon
Pancakes (Saturday)
Nutella Crepes (Sunday)
Apple Turnovers

Lunch - leftovers or paninis

Supper - Pork Tenderloin/Broccoli
Tacos
Pasta with meatballs
Teriyaki Chicken kabobs
Salmon and asparagus


Today's recipe that I am going to share with you is one of our family favorites for breakfast. And it's very quick, easy, and healthy! I got this recipe from my dear friend Sharon who passed away last year. I really miss her but she left me with a treasure trove of recipes. Enjoy!

Oatmeal Casserole
½ c. oil
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 c oatmeal
2 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 c. skim milk
1 t. cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg

Mix all together. Grease 9x9 pan. Bake 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Serve for breakfast or an afternoon snack with fruit, yogurt, or ice cream. My kids love it for breakfast. Mark likes to pour milk over it to moisten. The casserole reminds me of a carmelized pecan pie surface without the calories! If you want to make it lower fat, you can substitute apple sauce for the oil, egg beaters for the eggs, and artificial sweeteners for the sugar.

Let me know how you like it!