Celebrate Yourself with a day of healthy and Tasty Meals! Meal plan made for you!

May 17, 2013 By Heather Leave a Comment

Last weekend we celebrated Mothers Day… but what about celebrating yourself with healthy foods to help you live the best life? MAry is at it again with this awesome menu for a day of healthy and tasty pampering! It’s never been easier or tastier! Invite the kids into the kitchen and let them help prepare one (or more!) of the following foods just for her! I’ve put together a breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert menu that’s sure to earn hugs and kisses!

The breakfast meal is the most important one of the day. Scramble the eggs while your older child heats the tortilla in the microwave. Let younger children spoon the filling into the tortilla. It’s a quick, easy and tasty meal to start Mom’s day off right!

Breakfast Scramble

Ingredients

1 Whole Wheat Tortilla
1 scrambled egg
1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained, heated
Spinach leaves
1 TBSP salsa, optional

Directions

Heat the tortilla in the microwave for 20 seconds on a microwave safe plate. Remove from microwave and top with scrambled egg, beans and spinach leaves. Roll and Cut in half at an angle. If desired, serve with salsa for dipping. Add a side of mom’s favorite fruit and a tall glass of juice to round it out!

Serves 1. 185 calories without salsa, fruit and juice

For lunch, serve Mom a spa quality meal with my spinach and cheese pita! This can easily be prepared by an older child with little supervision.

Spinach and Cheese Pita

Ingredients:

1 pita pocket
1 wedge laughing cow cheese (I used the sun dried tomato flavor)
Sliced fresh tomato
Spinach leaves

Directions:

Split the pita pocket in half. Spread half of the cheese wedge inside each pocket. Place one slice of tomato and several spinach leaves in each pocket. Place on a baking sheet and slide in the oven at 300 degrees until cheese is melted, approx 3 minutes. Finish off this meal with freshly sliced cucumbers and a tall glass of homemade lemonade.

Serves 1. 200 calories without cucumbers and lemonade

For dinner, end Mom’s day with a healthy burger and savory sweet potato fries. I’ve suggested making the burger bun-less, to keep the carbs light for the last meal of the day, but you could easily add a whole wheat bun and still keep it under 600 calories. While dad would need to cook the meat, little hands can easily tear the lettuce leaves and drizzle the dressing. Serve the meal with a glass of fresh citrus water.

Bun-less Burger

Ingredients:

3 large lettuce leaves
1 slice tomato
1/2 sliced avocado
1 TBSP light ranch dressing
4 oz lean ground beef, seasoned to your taste, shaped into patty

Directions:

Cook patty until desired done-ness is reached. Arrange lettuce leaves on plate, each one slightly overlapping the other. Place patty in the center of the lettuce leaves and top with tomato and avocado. Drizzle dressing over top. Serve with sweet potato fries.

Serves 1. 255 calories without whole wheat bun, with fries 399 calories

Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients:

1 medium sweet potato
1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt

Directions:

Peel sweet potato and cut into even slices. Put in large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat each fry with the oil. Spread on baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes, turning the fries occasionally.

Serves 2. 1 serving has 144 calories, with burger 399 calories

If mom isn’t convinced that her family is a whiz in the kitchen yet, these almond crunch dessert cookies are going to convince her for sure! This dessert is easy and perfect for kids of all ages to help with! Dad or an older child can melt the chocolate, while little ones get to press in the almonds and sprinkle the cranberries and coconut.

Almond Crunch “Cookies”

Ingredients:

6 oz Dark Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup Whole Almonds
1 TBSP Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
1/4 cup Dried Cranberries

Directions:

Line a baking pan with wax paper. Melt the chocolate according to package directions. Drop 8 level spoonfuls of chocolate on paper, smoothing it slightly with the back of the spoon and top each spoonful with 3 almonds, 3 cranberries and shredded coconut. Set in refrigerator until ready to serve. Set out about 10 minutes before serving. Peel from wax paper and serve for a decadent, guilt free treat! Best stored in the refrigerator. Be sure to serve a glass of milk with these! [Read More...]