My 5 Go-To's for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner ;)....And they're quick & easy!

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Hello beautiful people!

This week I wanted to share with you my 5 Go-To’s for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (along with recipe links).

My favorite meal of the day is breakfast. I just love breakfast and I’m always ready to eat the minute I wake up! Haha. I usually have a banana first thing in the morning, because I exercise in the morning and have breakfast after my workout. 

Please know I don't always eat healthy! I do the best I can. Every week is different. I'm a mom, wife, business owner, and ministry leader, so it's not always easy. But it's great to have some of these made ahead of time to make my life easier. And I just try to make the next right decision. This is LIFE. We can't and won't always be perfect. We can only do our best, and we have to also enjoy it.

Sometimes, I'm only able to make one or two of these recipes for the week and then I'm winging the rest of my meals.  It's OK. It is what it is......So here are my faves and go-to’s. I hope you'll give them a try :)

Breakfast
1. Banana oatmeal. (see video below of me making this on a Facebook live!)
I absolutely love this recipe and make it ahead of time (night before), so all I have to do is add more almond milk when warming it up. And sometimes I add peanut butter, berries, unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds...the possibilities are endless!

2.  Boiled egg (or two) with a slice of toast topped with coconut oil.
I boil eggs ahead of time and have enough for an egg salad sandwich for lunch during the week. 

3.  Egg whites and toast (toast topped with either mashed avocado or coconut oil).
You can also make a few servings of egg whites ahead of time and keep in the fridge. I buy the carton of egg whites weekly. 

4. Protein (Cottage cheese) pancakes.
There are so many recipes available online. But I like to make these protein pancakes or you can just mix up 4 eggs, 2 Ripe bananas (mashed), some cinnamon, and a tablespoon of protein powder.

The KEY to making these is LOW AND SLOW. Low heat and let them cook slowly. 

5. Plantain Waffles.
I love this recipe from Purely Twins. I make these ahead of time and I eat them during the week topped with nut butter and berries or bananas. And, sometimes, a drizzle of natural maple syrup. YUM. 
(Note: I use organic maple syrup instead of molasses and I do not top with powdered sugar)

Lunch
1. Tilapia. (As fish tacos or with a salad)
I just season the fish with some salt, pepper and a little paprika. I then coat it with some whole wheat flour (not a ton- just a coating) and then cook it in the frying pan with some coconut oil spray. I make some ahead of time and just keep in the fridge. I then either make fish tacos using corn tortillas or I make a salad and have it on the side. I love fish and it is so good for you! 

2. A turkey sandwich. 
I sometimes just make a sandwich with lean turkey breast. I pick a good, whole grain or whole wheat bread for my sandwich. (Read the labels - don’t buy anything with enriched flour, sugar, hydrogenated oils). Add lettuce, avocado and tomatoes to get in some veggies and healthy fats. Try to eat fruit on the side instead of chips.  

3. Egg salad sandwich. 
I use a small amount of organic mayo, some mashed avocado, and a little Dijon mustard and lemon juice to mix with my eggs. Salt and pepper to taste. Again, a whole grain bread with lettuce and tomato for veggies. 
You can also make these as wraps of course!

3. Tuna pouches.
I use these to either make a sandwich/wrap or add it to a salad. I love how you can buy so many different flavors! 

4.  Grilled chicken salad.
I season and bake some chicken strips, keep them in the fridge, and just add it to a salad!

—> Dressing: Here’s my salad dressing recipe - olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, a teaspoon of honey and a little water. It’s the one we all use at home and it’s always in my cabinet!

5. Leftovers!
And sometimes I just eat the leftovers from dinner, my friends. 

Dinner
1. Crockpot/Instapot Recipes
There are so many great, healthy crockpot and instapot recipes out there. And who doesn’t love to come home with dinner already done?!

Here’s two great recipes:
Keto Mongolian Beef
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas 

2. Taco Salad
I make this meat and just add it to a salad. I use the same balsamic dressing recipe above. 

Recipe: Cook one pound of ground turkey and add taco seasoning (I make my own), along with one can of black beans. That’s it! 

3. Sheet Pan Chicken 
I love sheet pan recipes. They are so easy and quick to make. You just add your seasoning, put it all on a sheet pan and bake. Voila!

4. One Pan Mexican Quinoa
This is SO easy to make and so good. I will eat it as a side with some protein or add it to a salad. 

5. Some dinner hacks:
Use Brown Rice - Boil In a Bag as a side
Use Frozen Microwavable Protein Blends or Frozen Cauliflower Rice as sides. 

If you'd like to follow my Pinterest account, here's the link! I have lots of healthy recipes (and recipes for indulging too!) on there! [Boards: "Food on the Skinny"; "Healthy Breakfast"; "Healthy Snacks"; "Healthy Desserts"]

Please comment or email me if you try any of these and let me know how you like them!

VIDEO: Check out my video while I prep the Microwave Banana Oatmeal!

SO WHETHER YOU EAT OR DRINK OR WHATEVER YOU DO, DO IT ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.
— 1 CORINTHIANS 10:31
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