Tonight I’m linking up with the Frenzied SLPs to share ideas about quick and easy SLP eats.
First, I need to tell you that the
cooking part of this is NOT quick. However, I cook and freeze large recipes in
small, meal-sized containers for calorie control and convenience. Heating up
the individual servings is very quick and easy.
Let’s start with breakfast. Here is
my favorite on the go meal in the morning. If I’m heading to the gym before
school, I grab one of these before I head out the door. It’s easy and quick to
heat up at school. The calorie count and grams of protein are in the preferred
range.
my favorite on the go meal in the morning. If I’m heading to the gym before
school, I grab one of these before I head out the door. It’s easy and quick to
heat up at school. The calorie count and grams of protein are in the preferred
range.
Here is another alternative. This
is a breakfast casserole made in the crock pot. It will be portioned out and
frozen, so it can also be taken to school. Click on the photo for the recipe.
is a breakfast casserole made in the crock pot. It will be portioned out and
frozen, so it can also be taken to school. Click on the photo for the recipe.
On to lunch. I always start with a salad.
It is half romaine lettuce and half spinach. I buy the pre-shredded carrots. A
few slivers of thinly sliced red onion adds some pizzazz. My favorite dressing
is Newman’s Own Cesar Lite. Two tablespoons equals about 70 calories. Some
dressings are three times that much!
It is half romaine lettuce and half spinach. I buy the pre-shredded carrots. A
few slivers of thinly sliced red onion adds some pizzazz. My favorite dressing
is Newman’s Own Cesar Lite. Two tablespoons equals about 70 calories. Some
dressings are three times that much!
Entrees (for either lunch or
dinner) usually consist of a hearty casserole that I make ahead, portion out
and freeze. Here is my Spanish rice and chicken dish. I jazz it up with some
red pepper flakes! Click the photo for the recipe.
dinner) usually consist of a hearty casserole that I make ahead, portion out
and freeze. Here is my Spanish rice and chicken dish. I jazz it up with some
red pepper flakes! Click the photo for the recipe.
Another favorite is this paleo
sausage dish that is made in the crock pot. I use turkey sausage.
sausage dish that is made in the crock pot. I use turkey sausage.
Here is the recipe:
•2
lb(s),
Sausage – Italian, sweet, links
lb(s),
Sausage – Italian, sweet, links
•2 Green Bell Peppers diced and sauteed
•2
large, Onions – diced and sauteed
large, Onions – diced and sauteed
•1
can diced tomatoes
can diced tomatoes
•1
tbsp(s),
Spices – Onion powder
tbsp(s),
Spices – Onion powder
•1
tbsp(s),
Spices – Garlic powder
tbsp(s),
Spices – Garlic powder
Put all of the ingredients into the crock pot and cook on high for about 2 hours. I serve over 1/2 cup whole wheat noodles, which I make ahead and mix into the individual portions of this recipe.
Now a word about storing these
creations. Here is a shot of the inside of my freezer. I label each container.
Those labels have been printed on card stock, laminated and a dot of Ailene’s
Tacky glue is placed on the back. Sounds familiar doesn’t it? Pull off the
labels to heat up the dish. Re-use as necessary.
creations. Here is a shot of the inside of my freezer. I label each container.
Those labels have been printed on card stock, laminated and a dot of Ailene’s
Tacky glue is placed on the back. Sounds familiar doesn’t it? Pull off the
labels to heat up the dish. Re-use as necessary.
Last summer at the TpT
conference, I met my wonderful friend Pam from Small Talk SLP. She had brought
some yummy granola from home that she made. Well, that was IT. I had to make
some once I got home. I played around with a few recipes and this is my
favorite-Maple Pecan Granola. Here is a photo. The recipe is below it. Warning:
It is addictive and healthy, but NOT low-calorie! You have been warned!!
conference, I met my wonderful friend Pam from Small Talk SLP. She had brought
some yummy granola from home that she made. Well, that was IT. I had to make
some once I got home. I played around with a few recipes and this is my
favorite-Maple Pecan Granola. Here is a photo. The recipe is below it. Warning:
It is addictive and healthy, but NOT low-calorie! You have been warned!!
Here is the recipe for the granola:
4 cups whole, old fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2/3 cup maple syrup (I use pure maple syrup–it makes a difference!)
1/3 cup vegetable oil (you can use coconut oil)
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
salt
Mix oats and nuts together in a large bowl and set aside. Mix syrup, oil, maple flavoring and salt together. Pour that mixture into the dry ingredients and blend well. Spread onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Enjoy!
That’s it-for now! I have a LOT of
recipes I have collected. Expect another installment of #SLPeats
in the future!
recipes I have collected. Expect another installment of #SLPeats
in the future!
Mary Cooper says
Wow. Even your freezer is organized! 🙂
Thanks for the great ideas!
Laura Dee says
So many yummy recipes! Love them!
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Speech2U says
Using Tack It to mark recipes-Brilliant!
Abby says
Love the reusable freezer labels! Brilliant! I am always running late in the mornings, so ready-to-go breakfast is a must. Crock pot egg bake is always my go to! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Abby
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