I’m so glad December is here! In contrast to the chilly weather outside, we have lots of warm food inside. We also have Christmas decorations up and are in the process of preparing for the holiday. I love watching my kids as we do this. The season is so magical for them!
We’re going to get three weeks of school out of the way before we take a break and enjoy the presence of family for a visit. Here are the meals we plan to eat this month as we anticipate and celebrate Christmas.
Days 1-7
Breakfast: buttermilk spice muffins, clementines ■ leftover muffins, clementines ■ pear almond oatmeal ■ cereal, bananas ■ leftover sweet potato pancakes (from lunch the previous day) ■ pear almond oatmeal ■ cereal, bananas
Lunch: almond butter and honey sandwiches, grapes ■ cheddar broccoli soup, veggie chips ■ chicken fingers, grapes ■ sweet potato pancakes, sausage links ■ protein plates (plates filled with protein-rich finger foods), apples ■ carrot banana smoothie, scrambled eggs ■ leftovers, apples
Dinner: creamy turkey mushroom spaghetti, side salad ■ easy Mexican lasagna, corn ■ slow cooker creamy tortellini spinach soup ■ chicken amandine ■ superior chicken noodle soup ■ shepherd’s pie ■ creamy Caesar chicken pasta, green beans
Days 8-14
Breakfast: cranberry orange muffins ■ leftover muffins ■ apple cinnamon oatmeal ■ cereal, grapes ■ leftover pumpkin pancakes (from lunch the previous day) ■ apple cinnamon oatmeal ■ cereal, grapes
Lunch: banana and almond butter tortilla wraps, veggie chips ■ sweet potato sausage soup ■ chicken fingers, pears ■ pumpkin pancakes, ham slices ■ protein plates, clementines ■ pear spice smoothie, cheesy scrambled eggs ■ leftovers, clementines
Dinner: Italian Hasselback chicken, fresh veggies with ranch dip ■ pumpkin chili ■ Tuscan tortellini skillet ■ country chicken and veggies over biscuits ■ baked ziti, green beans ■ chicken noodle casserole, honey-glazed carrots ■ minestrone soup
Days 15-21
Breakfast: pear almond muffins ■ leftover muffins ■ cranberry brown sugar oatmeal ■ cereal, bananas ■ leftover apple cider pancakes (from lunch the previous day) ■ cranberry brown sugar oatmeal ■ cereal, bananas
Lunch: almond butter and honey sandwiches, grapes ■ cheddar broccoli soup, veggie chips ■ chicken fingers, grapes ■ apple cider pancakes topped with cinnamon apples ■ protein plates, clementines ■ sweet potato banana smoothie, scrambled eggs ■ leftovers, clementines
Dinner: creamy ground turkey and noodle bake, green beans ■ easy enchilada bake with hidden veggies, corn ■ cheeseburger casserole, fresh veggies with ranch dip ■ chicken Florentine skillet ■ tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches ■ turkey tetrazzini, steamed broccoli ■ chicken bacon ranch macaroni and cheese, peas
Days 22-31
Breakfast: pumpkin chocolate chip muffins ■ leftover muffins ■ cinnamon rolls, fruit tray ■ biscuits and gravy bake, fruit tray ■ cinnamon raisin oatmeal ■ cereal, clementines ■ leftover gingerbread pancakes (from lunch earlier in the week) ■ cinnamon raisin oatmeal ■ cereal, clementines ■ cheesy baked egg in toast, bananas
Lunch: banana and almond butter tortilla wraps, veggie chips ■ sweet potato sausage soup ■ chicken fingers, pears ■ gingerbread pancakes, sausage links, bananas ■ ham and cheese quiche, apples ■ protein plates, grapes ■ pear spice smoothie, scrambled eggs ■ tuna salad with Wheat Thins, apples ■ leftovers, grapes ■ leftovers, apples
Dinner: sausage and potato country casserole, roasted brussels sprouts ■ slow cooker veggie tortellini soup ■ breakfast for dinner ■ Christmas dinner ■ Christmas leftovers ■ Christmas leftovers ■ cheesy ham chowder ■ king ranch chicken, side salad ■ creamy garlic meatballs over egg noodles, green beans ■ chicken wings, fresh veggies with ranch dip
What does this December hold for you and your family? What plans do you have for the holidays?
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