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#3 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

Cooked Oatmeal, 1 cup, with 1/4 cup raisins and 1 tbsp brown sugar
Orange Juice, 1/2 cup
Skim Milk, 1 cup

LUNCH

Bean Burrito, Fast Food (6 Points)
Carrot Sticks, 1 cup
Apple, 1

DINNER

Roasted Skinned Boned Chicken Breast, 3 ounces
Tomato-Corn Couscous, (Combine 1 cup cooked couscous, 1/3 cup each of chopped fresh tomato and drained canned whole-kernel corn, each ofsalt and pepper.) (5 Points)
Steamed Spinach,
1 cup

SNACK

Apple Pie a la Mode Fat-Free Aspartame-Sweetened Yogurt, 8 ounces, with 2 tbsp toasted wheat germ

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 25

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST

Yogurt-Topped Fruit, (Combine 1 banana, sliced, and 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, thawed, in a bowl. Top with 8 ounces vanilla fat-free aspartame-sweetened yogurt and 1 tsp honey. Sprinkle with 3 tbsp toasted wheat germ.) (6 Points)

LUNCH

Hopping John, (Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup chopped onion and 1 garlic clove, minced; sauté 5 minutes. Add 1 tsp white wine vinegar and 1/8 tsp each of dried oregano and hot sauce; stir well. Add 1/3 cup drained canned black-eyed peas and 1/4 cup lean chopped ham. Toss with 1 cup cooked brown rice.) (8 Points)
Fresh Torn Spinach, 1 cup with 1 tbsp fat-free Italian dressing
Skim Milk, 1 cup

DINNER

Honey Mustard Pork Chop, (Combine 2 tsp each of Dijon mustard and honey, 1 tsp olive oil, and a dash each of dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Brush mustard mixture over both sides of 1 [4 ounce] lean boned pork chop. Place in a baking dish; bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes or until done.) (6 Points)
Mashed Cooked Sweet Potato, 2/3 cup, with 1 tsp margarine and 1/2 tsp brown sugar
Steamed Broccoli, 1 cup

SNACK

Chocolate Graham Crackers, 2 sheets, with 1/3 cup frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 28

WEDNESDAY

BREAKFAST

Cooked Oatmeal, 1 cup, with 1/4 cup raisins and 1 tbsp brown sugar
Orange Juice, 1 cup
Skim Milk, 1 cup

LUNCH

Chef Salad, (Top 2 cups sliced romaine lettuce with 1/2 cup julienne-cut lean ham, 1 tomato, sliced, and 1/4 cup each of fat-free croutons, shredded carrot, and sliced cucumber. Serve with 3 tbsp fat-free Italian dressing.) (4 Points)
Saltines, 6
Strawberry Cheesecake Fat-Free Aspartame-Sweetened Yogurt,  8 ounces

DINNER

Broiled Grouper, (Place 1 [8 ounce] grouper fillet on a broiler pan; broil 6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, basting occasionally with 2 tbsp fat-free Italian dressing. Serve with lemon wedges.) (3
Steamed Carrots, 1 cup with 1 tsp honey
Cooked Brown Rice, 1 cup

SNACK

Peanut Butter-Banana Toast, (Toast 1 slice high-fiber bread; spread with 1 tbsp peanut butter, and top with 1 banana, sliced.) (5 Points)

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 30

THURSDAY

BREAKFAST

Fruit Smoothie, (Combine 1/2 cup each of skim milk, frozen blueberries, sliced banana, and 8 ounces vanilla fat-free aspartame-sweetened yogurt in a blender; process until smooth. Sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted wheat germ.) (4 Points)

LUNCH

Lentil and Feta Salad, (Combine 1/3 cup each of cooked lentils and chopped red bell pepper, 2 tbsp chopped green onions, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil, and a dash of dried thyme. Sprinkle with 3 tbsp crumbled feta cheese.) (4 Points)
Grapes, 1 cup

DINNER

Grilled Flank Steak, 3 ounces
Baked Potato, 8 ounces, with 2 tbsp each of dried chives and fat-free sour cream
Steamed Broccoli, 1 cup

SNACK

Vanilla Sugar-Free Instant Pudding, (prepared with skim milk), 1 cup, topped with 1 banana, sliced, and 1/3 cup frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 24

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST

Bran Flakes, 1 cup
Skim Milk, 1 cup
Orange Juice, 1 cup

LUNCH

Grilled Chicken Salad, (Top 2 cups sliced romaine lettuce with 3 ounces thinly sliced grilled chicken breast, 2 tomato slices, 1/4 cup each of fat-free croutons, shredded carrot, and sliced cucumber, 3 large ripe olives, and 1 tomato, cut into wedges. Serve with 3 tbsp fat-free ranch dressing.) (8 Points)
Skim Milk, 1 cup

DINNER

Mediterranean Tuna and Linguine, (Combine 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes [not packed in oil] and 3 tbsp boiling water; set aside. Heat 1/2 tsp olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Add 2 tbsp chopped onion and 1 garlic clove, minced; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, 3 ounces drained canned tuna in water, 1 tbsp chopped kalamata olives, and 1 tsp capers; sauté 3 minutes. Add 3 tbsp feta cheese and a dash each of salt and pepper. Toss with 1 cup cooked linguine.) (8 Points)
French Bread, 1 (1 ounce) slice

SNACK

Cucumber Spears, 1 cup, with 2 tbsp fat-free ranch dressing
Skim Milk, 1 cup

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 27

SATURDAY

BREAKFAST

Pancakes, 2, [4 inch], topped with 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, thawed, and 1 tbsp maple syrup
Skim Milk, 1 cup
Orange Juice, 1 cup

LUNCH

Turkey Burger, (Spread 1 tbsp ketchup and 1 tsp Dijon mustard over cut sides of a 1 1/2 ounce hamburger bun. Layer 1 [3 ounce] cooked lean ground turkey breast patty, 2 lettuce leaves, (6 Points)
Vegetarian Baked Beans, 1/2 cup
Italian tomatoes, drizzle 1 1/2 tbsp fat-free Italian dressing over 1 tomato, sliced
Grapes, 1 cup

DINNER

Grilled Pork Tenderloin, 3 ounces
Steamed Broccoli, 1 cup
Cooked Couscous, 1 cup, tossed with 1 tbsp mango chutney

SNACK

Skim Milk, 1 cup
Carrot Sticks, 1 cup, with 2 tbsp fat-free ranch dressing

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 30

SUNDAY

BREAKFAST

Bran Flakes, 1 cup, topped with 1 cup frozen blueberries
Skim Milk, 1 cup

LUNCH

French Onion Soup, (Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup thinly sliced onion; sauté 15 minutes. Add 1 cup beef broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Spoon into a bowl; top with 1 [1 ounce] slice French bread, and sprinkle with 3/4 ounce shredded Swiss cheese and freshly (5 Points)
Carrot Sticks, 1 cup
Cherry Vanilla Fat-Free Aspartame-Sweetened Yogurt, 8 ounces

DINNER

Sloppy Joe, (Cook 4 ounces lean ground turkey breast, 1/4 cup chopped onion, and 1 minced garlic clove over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 tsp chili powder; cook until thoroughly heated. Serve on a 1 1/2 ounce hamburger bun.) (6 Points)
Vegetarian Baked Beans,  1/2 cup
Green Salad, 2 cups sliced romaine lettuce, 2 tomato wedges, and 2 tbsp fat-free Italian dressing

SNACK

Chocolate Graham Crackers, 2 sheets, with 1/3 cup frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 22