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#2 Seven Day Menu Planner

The Points on these menus are figured with the 123 Success Points program.
There are at least two servings of milk and five servings of fruits and/or
vegetables on each days menu plan. Enjoy!

MONDAY

BREAKFAST

Blueberry Bagel S'more, (Spread 2 tbsp marshmallow creme over 1/2 small blueberry bagel; sprinkle with a dash of ground cinnamon and 2 tsp finely chopped milk chocolate. Broil until chocolate melts.) (4 Points)
Banana, 1
Skim Milk, 1 cup

LUNCH

Arugula-Couscous-Raisin Salad, (Combine 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/3 cup uncooked couscous, 2 tbsp each of raisins and chopped red onion, and 1 tsp each of olive oil and lemon juice. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chopped arugula and 1/3 cup drained canned chickpeas; toss.) (5 Points)
Graham crackers, 3 (2 1/2-inch) rectangles

DINNER

Pecan-Crusted Flounder, (Combine 2 tbsp cornmeal and 1 tbsp finely ground pecans; dredge 1 [6-ounce] flounder fillet in mixture. Heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet; cook fish 2 minutes on each side or until done.) (7 Points)
Tangy Carrot-Cabbage Slaw, (Combine 1 cup shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup shredded carrot, 1 tbsp raisins, 2 tsp cider vinegar, 1/8 tsp each of salt and pepper; and a dash of celery seeds; toss.) (1 Point)

SNACK

Orange Juice, 1/2cup
Vanilla Fat-Free Aspartame-Sweetened Yogurt, 8 ounces

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 25

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST

Hot Cooked Cream of, 1 cup w/2 tbsp raisins
Skim Milk, 1 cup
Orange Juice, 1/2 cup

LUNCH

Simple Jambalaya, (Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 ounce sliced turkey kielbasa, 1/2 cup each of chopped onion and green bell pepper; and 1 minced garlic clove; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cooked brown rice, 3/4 cup undrained canned diced tomatoes, 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, and a dash of hot sauce; cook 5 minutes.) (5 Points)

DINNER

Blackened Steak, (Brush 1 [4 ounce] filet mignon steak with 1 tsp each of Worcestershire sauce and olive oil; sprinkle with a 1/8 tsp Cajun seasoning. Heat a heavy skillet over high heat 3 minutes; add steak. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.) (6 Points)
Baked Potato, 1 large w/2 tbsp fat-free sour cream
Arugula Salad, (Combine 2 cups fresh spinach, 1/4 cup trimmed arugula, and 2 tbsp fat-free red wine vinaigrette; toss.) (1 Point)

SNACK

Banana, 1, with 1 tbsp peanut butter
Skim Milk, 1 cup

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 27

WEDNESDAY

BREAKFAST

Fruit Bagel, (Spread 2 tbsp fat-free strawberry cream cheese over 1/2 small blueberry bagel; top with 1/2 apple, sliced.) (3 Points)
Skim Milk, 1 cup

LUNCH

Tuna-Pasta Salad, (Combine 1 cup hot cooked macaroni, 2 tbsp chopped trimmed arugula, 1 tbsp each of chopped green onions and fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp light mayonnaise, 1 tsp spicy brown mustard, and 4 ounces drained canned albacore tuna, flaked; toss well.) (8 Points)
Skim Milk, 1 cup

DINNER

Ratatauille and Brown Rice, (Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup sliced zucchini, 1/4 cup each of sliced onion, mushrooms, and green bell pepper; and 1 minced garlic clove; sauté 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup undrained canned diced tomatoes, and 1/8 tsp each of dried Italian seasoning and pepper; cook 1 minute. Serve over 1/2 cup hot-cooked brown rice. Top with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese.) (5 Points)

SNACK

Angel Food Toast, (Brush 1 [1 ounce] slice angel food cake with 1/2 tsp margarine; sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar. Broil until sugar is golden. Top with 1/2 cup sliced strawberries.) (4 Points)
Orange Juice, 1 cup

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 25

THURSDAY

BREAKFAST

Bulgur Breakfast Pilaf, (Combine 1/4 cup each of uncooked bulgur and boiling water in a small bowl; cover and let stand 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Stir in 1/3 cup skim milk, 2 tbsp raisins, 2 tsp chopped almonds, 1 tsp each of sugar and margarine, and a dash of salt.) (6 Points)
Skim Milk, 1 cup
Orange Juice, 1/2 cup

LUNCH

Hamburger, 1 small, fast food
Green Salad, 1 cup, with 2 tbsp fat-free Italian dressing and 1 tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese

DINNER

Penne With Vegetable Marinara Sauce, (Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup  each of chopped mushroom, onion, and zucchini, and 1 minced garlic clove; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup fat-free marinara sauce and 1 cup hot-cooked penne pasta; sprinkle with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese.) (7 Points)

SNACK

S'more Smoothie, (Place 2/3 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup vanilla fat-free ice cream, and 1 banana in a blender; process until smooth. Top with 1 tbsp marshmallow creme; sprinkle with 1 tbsp each of finely chopped milk chocolate and crushed graham crackers.) (7 Points) 

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 28

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST

Blueberry Bagel, 1 small with 2 tbsp fat-free strawberry cream cheese
Skim Milk, 1 cup

LUNCH

Tabbouleh Salad, (Combine 1/4 cup each of uncooked bulgur and boiling water in a small bowl; cover and let stand 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Stir in 1/3 cup each of diced tomato, diced cucumber, and drained canned chickpeas, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil, and a dash of salt.) (4 Points)
Skim Milk, 1 cup
Grapes, 1 cup
Carrot Sticks, 1 cup

DINNER

Chile-Lime Salmon, (Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 halved jalapeno pepper, and sauté 2 minutes; discard pepper. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 1 [4 ounce] salmon fillet; cook 2 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice to pan.) (5 Points)
Hot-Cooked Pasta, 1 cup, tossed with 2 tsp each of soy sauce and lime juice.
Steamed Snow Peas, 1 cup

SNACK

Banana-Strawberry Sundae, (Top 3/4 cup each of sliced banana and strawberries with 1/2 cup vanilla fat-free ice cream; top with 1 tbsp chocolate syrup and 1 tsp chopped pecans.) (5 Points)

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 27

SATURDAY

BREAKFAST

Egg-and-Sausage Scramble, (Combine 1 large egg, 1 large egg white, and 1 tbsp skim milk in a bowl; stir. Place a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 ounce chopped turkey kielbasa; sauté 2 minutes. Add egg mixture, and cook until set, stirring occasionally.) (3 Points)
Skim Milk, 1 cup
Orange Juice, 1 cup

LUNCH

Macaroni and Cheese, (Combine 1 cup hot cooked macaroni, 1/4 cup fat-free cottage cheese, 3 tbsp each of shredded cheddar cheese and skim milk, and a dash each of salt and pepper in a small baking dish; stir. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until bubbly.) (6 Points)
Grapes, 1 cup

DINNER

Portobello Sandwich, (Brush 2 tsp balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp olive oil over 1 portobello mushroom; broil 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese. Place mushroom, 2 tomato slices, and 2 lettuce leaves onto a 2-ounce bun.) (6 Points)
Cabbage-Apple Slaw, (Toss 1 cup shredded cabbage with 1/2 cup chopped apple, 1 tbsp light mayonnaise, and a dash each of sugar and cider vinegar.) (2 Points)

SNACK

Blueberry Fat-Free Yogurt, 8 ounces

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 27

SUNDAY

BREAKFAST

Peach Angel, (Spoon 1/2 cup drained canned unsweetened sliced peaches over 1 [1 ounce] slice angel food cake; top with 8 ounces vanilla fat-free yogurt, and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.) (6 Points)

LUNCH

Black Beans and Rice, (Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 tsp chopped jalapeno pepper; and 1 ounce sliced turkey kielbasa; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup undrained canned diced tomatoes and 1/3 cup drained canned black beans. Serve over 1 cup hot-cooked brown rice.) (6 Points)

DINNER

Chicken Sandwich, (Brush 1 tsp each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar over 4 ounces skinned, boned chicken; sprinkle with 1/8 tsp each of salt and pepper. Broil 10 minutes, turning once. Place 1/4 cup trimmed arugula, 2 tomato slices, and chicken onto 2-ounce bun; top with 3 tbsp fat-free marinara sauce and 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese.) (9 Points)
Salad, 1 cup fresh spinach, with 1 tbsp fat-free red wine vinaigrette

SNACK

Carrot Sticks, 1 cup
Skim Milk, 1 cup

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 23