Quick Meal Ideas

      Everyone always seems to be in a hurry now a days. Most want a quick fix to their meal planning with little to no effort, I'm hear to tell ya that although it's possible you still need to prep....the more prep you do in one day, the less you will do the rest of the week. You should not want to shortcut your meals just because there "isn't enough time" but there are ways you can eat on the go and still eat healthy. Here are a few ideas, with some pre prep work of course.

Chicken Avocado Tomato Sandwich
List of things you will need. Ezekiel bread, avocado, chicken and tomato.  

Toast 2 slices of bread, spread 1/2 avocado on either sides of bread, add a slice or 2 of tomato and about 2oz of chicken, shredded or sliced and enjoy.

Quick and easy. Pre make lots of chicken and you will have enough for the week.


Western Style Eggs & Toast
List of what you will need. Egg whites, fresh salsa, a pinch of cheese and Ezekiel toast.

Place 4 egg whites in a non stick pan, (you can do omelet or scramble style) while eggs are cooking add about a Tbsp or so of salsa. When eggs are almost done add just a pinch or two of whatever 
cheese you desire ( don't add half the bag....I know it's tasty but really....just a pinch! ). When eggs are
 almost done add 1 slice of bread to toaster, toast and serve. You can add you eggs on top of you toast or eat them both separate. No need for butter, jams or peanut butter on you toast:)

We all know how popular breakfast is. It can be used for any meal all day and it's still good! So enjoy this meal in a pinch anytime of the day!

Veggie Smoothie
List of what you will need. Unsweetened almond milk, avocado, black beans, spinach and protein powder or Greek yogurt if you want some exacta protein.

Add 8oz of milk, 1/4 avocado, 1/4 c. Black beans, small handful of spinach, and either 1 serving of protein powder or Greek yogurt to a blender. Blend and pour!
Smoothies are always great for on the go, one or two a day are ok but make sure your getting enough actual food as well.

Peanut Butter Cinnamon Oats 
List of what you will need. Quick oats, natural peanut butter, cinnamon, almond milk and honey.

Cook 3/4 c oats according to directions W/ almond milk. Stir in 1 Tbsp natural PB, 1/2 Tsp cinnamon and 1 Tbsp honey. Enjoy!

Portobello Mushroom Pizza
List of what you will need. Large portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, peppers, leeks, cheese and garlic.

Pre-heat oven to 350
Clean and de stem 2 mushrooms. Place in a baking dish "stem side" up and fill with desired amounts 
of diced tomatoes, chopped onions, diced peppers ( any kind ), chopped leaks, minced garlic and a pinch of your favorite cheese. Cook till veggies are tender or to your liking, about 20 min. 

Crock-pots Crock pots are always awesome. You can toss anything in, let cook and serve!

Chicken and Veggies

Chicken, veggies and whatever spices you like, cook and serve with rice or quinoa, cook both according to directions.

French Toast

Just whisk together an egg mixture, dunk in slices of bread, pour the rest of the mixture in the pot, and cook for up to 6 hours. Add sliced bananas or natural peanut butter to spice it up!

      There are endless possibilities! I'll add more recipes as I make or come across things I believe you all will like. These are just some I was thinking of that are quick and easy to do. There is always going to be prep work. Cutting corners because of time does not mean you can eat bad or you can use it as an excuse. It just means you need to be smarter with what you do. Live your life, but you don't have to live it through you food!

T. Anderson