Menu Monday

A few months ago I started to lift weights. In addition to my usual exercise routine, I now do 45 minutes of strength training 4 days per week. And let me tell you, on days when I really go hard, I would kill a man just to smell the curly fries on his breath. For the first time in many, many years I am craving meat. Up until now just the *thought* of eggs made me gag and now I eat at least 2 hard boiled eggs a day. Since we eat a plant-based diet, most of my protein comes from dairy and beans. 

How can I put this delicately...eating enough beans to satisfy my new protein needs and hundreds of squats do not mix. I don't belong to a sexy LA gym, but I would like to show my face at the YMCA again. So this week I am exploring different protein sources besides the musical fruit that I love so much. 

Come with me on this toot-free journey!

Breakfast

Waffles + PB + banana

Greek yogurt + fruit + granola

Avocado toast + cheese + egg

Egg + cheese + whole grain toast

Lunch

Sandwiches + chips

Grape & quinoa salad + feta + hummus

Smoothie + spirulina

Dinner

Quesadilla + guacamole + beans + mango

Veggie paella + olives + cheese board + grilled bread

Baked pancakes + berries + key lime smoothies

Eggplant shakshuka + bean puree + bread

Vegetable soup + chickpeas + orzo

Homemade pizza 

Snacks

Crudite

Cheese + fruit

Hard boiled eggs

Spoonful of peanut butter in the dark

Need some help getting started on your own menu plan? My Menu Planning Basics post is HERE.

Do you know what you're eating this week? If so, what are you most excited about?

All of the recipes I'm using this week are AND some sweet free printables are all pinned on the Mind On Your Money Pinterest page, check it out!