Were you snowed in this weekend due to Winter Storm Jonas?
We got quite a bit of snow in Philly between Friday night and Sunday morning, and the winds were pretty intense at times. I probably should have gone outside on Saturday, but I just wanted to let it snow! I thought it looked absolutely beautiful, but other areas, like the Jersey Shore, really got it bad. Hopefully, everyone is okay out there.
Every Sunday I share my weekly meal plan, consisting of a healthy and wholesome breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to get through each day. And each week I share my meals as part of the What’s For Dinner meal planning linkup with Laura from Mommy Run Fast! Keep reading to check out my weekly meal plan!
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Last Week Recap:
Butternut Squash Chili
I’ve been wanting to make a chili for the longest time. Thankfully, Laura provided us with an awesome butternut squash chili recipe as part of the Runners Reset program! This recipe features ground turkey, beans, corn, onions, tomatoes (which I didn’t have), spices, and of course, butternut squash! I ended up eating most of the chili during the week for lunch, which really hit the spot!
Almond Butter Oat Balls
These were so easy to make and really tasty! Just take 1/2 cup of oats, 1/2 cup of almond butter (or peanut butter), add 1/2 cup of honey, and roll it all together! I wish the recipe only made more because they are actually pretty addictive to eat! Thanks to Laura for another great recipe!
Meals for the Week:
This week I’m going to focus on making more meals with my slow cooker. I think the chili worked out really well, and it takes off so much pressure. I met with my dietitian last week, and she gave me a sheet full of crockpot meals that I can make on a weekly or monthly basis by stocking up leftovers in the freezer. Hopefully, this will be a way to minimize some of the uncertainty I usually have at the beginning of each week!
Breakfasts:
Protein pancakes
Peanut butter and toast with banana
Green smoothies
Cereal and milk
Lunches:
Green smoothies
Butternut squash soup
Tuna salad wrap with veggies
Dinners:
Crockpot orange chicken with brown rice
Balsamic chicken or teriyaki chicken with veggies (these recipes are from my dietitian!)
Turkey meatballs with homemade pasta and veggies
Snacks:
Trail Mix
Almonds
Greek yogurt
Carrots and hummus
What are you eating this week? Do you like making slow cooker meals?
We definitely experienced the blizzard here in Maryland! We ended up with about 30 inches of snow. It’s been great relaxing and hanging out with my family. I don’t know what’s up with the complainers! Your meal plan looks delicious! Looks like you’ll have plenty to keep you warm during the dig out.
Glad you’ve been able to relax despite the blizzard! I’m grateful it happened over the weekend! I stocked up on some groceries before the storm hit, so thankfully we should be set for awhile.
That is a LOT of snow! I did so much food prep this weekend it was crazy!
I enjoyed your food prep post, I need to get on your level!
I had a whole bunch of recipes planned for the storm and I am so glad I did! We got over a foot of snow here. I did venture out a bit but the wind and snow were so cold–I gave up after 20 minutes.
Watching the blizzard winds from inside, it looked brutal out there! That’s great you were able to cook up a storm over the weekend!
That Butternut Squash Chili looks amazing! I am going to have to try that. For meals this week I am making a Goulash, Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tostadas, BBQ Chicken Wontons and a Veggie Stir Fry.
Your meals sound really tasty! I’ve never made tostadas!
Those oat balls look amazing! Also just realized your from Philly! I totally need your advice and help in the upcoming months, we are moving to Collegeville and I totally don’t even know where to start!
I definitely need to make more oat balls, a lot more satisfying than they look! Let me know any questions you have about Philly, I know Collegeville is a bit aways from Philly but not too far!
I am impressed that you can plan out your meals so well. I am happy if I get 2-3 days in. I am all about soup these days too
Looks like you got hit just as bad as we did in NYC. Why couldn’t it have happened on a week day, huh? haha. Looks like you’ve got some delicious eats ahead!
Weekday?! Oh I’m glad it was the weekend because my company never lets us get a snow day!
That storm was insane! We got nada on the snow front and I feel left out. Haha! Your menu looks great!
LOL this is a time when it’s okay to be left out. Thanks!
We are still snowed in! I think I’ve got one more thing left in the freezer I can cook. My husband is anxious to go out to dinner so he doesn’t have to keep eating so healthfully.
Aw man that’s crazy that you’re still snowed in! I’m so glad I was able to escape, though I’m not thrilled to be back to work lol!
That chili looks amazing, and perfect for a cold winter day.
It definitely hit the spot! Need to make some more!
We are slowly digging out from our dump of snow.
I use my slow cooker all the time. It’s my favorite appliance. I’m going to need to get out soon to go grocery shopping though as I have very little to actually put in it right now.
The worst part of the storm is the aftermath! I’m looking forward to using my slow cooker more often and getting a good routine of meals that are readily available to serve!
We got a few flurries in the Sunshine State, but no Jonas here. What a mess it was for your part of the country!
I do some meals in the crockpot. I have a few tried and true favorites and don’t venture too far from those. It does makes things way easier on work nights, though.
Yes, be glad you don’t have Jonas…the streets are such a mess here!
Meal planning makes life so much easier doesn’t it! I’m loving soups lately.
Slow cooker meals are WONDERFUL! We get our share of snow usually in the Midwest. I’m not much on running in it though!