This chalkboard calendar has become the heartbeat of our kitchen. It definitely makes planning for all things Whole 30 much easier! This along with the Walmart and Kroger grocery apps. They're INCREDIBLE. And can we talk about grocery pick up? Let me know if you're interested in Walmart Grocery pick up, and I can get a discount for you! I hope this post helps to make Whole 30 more doable for you! Some of the recipes I have tried, and we have really enjoyed them. Some of them are new, so I can't promise their tastiness or ease, but it'll be a fun adventure to add some things to our Whole 30 repertoire! I'm calling the above and below pictures the "Whole 30 starter kit". Cooking Items The Whole 30 approved Tessemae’s dressings and ketchup are my jam. After our first round of Whole 30 I continued using them. The ketchup beats the typical brands every day of the week! After eating it, the other ones taste like they’re loaded with sugar and somewhat fake. (Don’t get me wrong- I ate them, I’m just saying Tessemae’s is my jam.) My personal favorite dressing is the Balsamic Vinaigrette. I love it on salads, and I enjoy dipping fresh veggies in it. I struggle getting my veggies in, but this stuff makes it totally doable. One of my friends texted me today and told me how awesome the Lemon Garlic made a simple salad of spinach and boiled eggs the most amazing salad she’d ever had in her entire life. Ok, I’m being dramatic, but she did say it was delish! Make sure which ever tasty one you choose is Whole 30 approved. Remember- no sugar or dairy. Mezetta Marinara is totes Whole 30 approved, and it is delicious. It is a lot pricier than Prego, but hey- spaghetti squash spaghetti is an easy week night dinner! Aminos are a MUST. I use them in our three favorite dishes: chicken fried cauliflower rice, orange chicken and cauliflower rice, and sloppy joes. I’ll confess, we don’t use the Coconut Aminos (Whole 30 approved) as much as we use the Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (not Whole 30 approved). The liquid aminos are much less expensive, and they taste better. Allegedly they’re a better alternative to soy sauce. I use coconut, almond, and tapioca flours as breading and “thickeners” in several recipes. Keep in mind if you use coconut ANYTHING, there’s a good chance whatever you’re eating will have a hint of or taste just like coconut. Sometimes when things call for coconut milk, I substitute unsweetened almond milk. I also sub almond flour for coconut flour.
Snacks My husband really likes those date balls when he wants a sweet snack. I can’t get past the texture. But if you’re into that kind of thing, go for it. Yellow Car Boy really likes them. If I’m going to eat any kind of nut butter, I go for peanut butter. However, on Whole 30 you cannot have legumes, and in case you were unaware, peanuts are legumes, so no peanut butter for you. My husband really enjoys the MaraNatha no sugar or salt added almond butter. I struggle with almond butter, so I’m going to give this Sun Butter a try. I’ll keep you posted. Tostino’s Medium Chunky Salsa is a favorite in our household. We enjoy dipping plantain chips and Boulder or Kettle chips (which I just realized might have canola oil in them- not Whole 30 approved. Oops.) Technically, chips aren’t Whole 30 approved. They do tell you to limit potato intake, and they’re really (REALLY) easy to consume. However, if you can exhibit self-control, go for it. There are several cooked in olive and avocado oil. Just make sure the ingredients are Whole 30 safe. No vegetable or canola oil. Back to the salsa. We even put it on salad once, and it was quite tasty. Raw nuts are handy to have around. They’re a quick and easy snack that definitely fill you up. Again, they’re easy to snack on, so exhibit self control. I never thought I would eat applesauce, but I became a lover of it during our first round of Whole 30. Make sure it is the unsweetened stuff. By the way, it’s not bad minus the sugar. I personally adore the Kroger brand.
Meal Planning: Dinner We make enough for dinner to have leftovers for lunch. This makes planning and prepping much easier. Disclaimer: Some of these recipes have things that aren’t Whole 30 approved. I just always substitute with things that are Whole 30 approved. Also, we typically just use olive and coconut oil. A lot of recipes call for other stuff. I’m sure in the culinary world it makes a difference, but we are fans of the olive oil. Week 1 Monday: Orange Chicken Cauliflower Rice (I personally, lighten up on the red pepper flakes.) Tuesday: Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli Wednesday: Sloppy Joes with Zuchinni Noodles Sides: Green beans and/or roasted sweet potatoes Thursday: Chicken Tenders (make enough to put on salads for Friday/ I personally like them pan fried more so than baked in the oven) Sides: roasted sweet potatoes and asparagus Friday: Chicken Tender (left overs) Salad Saturday: Lunch- Burger Fi Dinner- Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti (Cook a spaghetti squash accordingly. Make a meat sauce using Mezetta’s marinara.) Sunday: Left overs Week 2 Monday: Walnut Crusted Lemon Chicken Piccata & Zucchini Noodles Tuesday: Hobo Porkchops & potatoes, broccoli, and bell peppers (Throw some sliced onion, seasonings, and ghee in there with veggies, and wrap it all up. Wednesday: Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice (Truth: There are a bazillion recipes out there. I cook my chicken in garlic, onion, aminos, and olive oil. I use 2-3 bags of the Green Giant Rice Medley, throw it in a big pot with a little garlic (the minced stuff in a jar). I cook some scrambled eggs and throw those in, then the chicken, and we like it a lot!) Thursday: LEFTOVERS (Make sure you cook enough throughout the week to have leftovers for today) Friday: Eat out Saturday: Instant Pot Meat Loaf and Potatoes with green beans and carrots (Use Whole 30 approved ingredients) Sunday: Eat out/ Left overs Week 3 Monday: Orange Chicken Cauliflower Rice Tuesday: Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff & Salad Wednesday: Sloppy Joe Meat & Green Beans Thursday: Leftovers (be prepared) or Ranch Pork Loin with Roasted Broccoli Friday: Eat Out Saturday: Buffalo Chicken Casserole Sunday: Left overs Week 4 Monday: Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti Tuesday: Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli Wednesday: Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice Thursday: Whole 30 Chicken Tenders (make enough for Friday’s salad) with Asparagus & Sweet Potatoes Friday: Chicken Tender Salad Saturday: Paleo Butternut Sausage Bake with Kale Sunday: Leftovers The next two days, pick your favorites and enjoy! For breakfast, we typically cook the Jimmy Dean All Natural Sausage (it's not 100% compliant, but I'm not losing sleep over it) Sunday, and it eat with apple sauce or fresh fruit. Sometimes I make a breakfast hash with either sweet potato hashbrowns or white potato hashbrowns (they typically work better), sausage, and scrambled eggs. It's really a treat! Happy Whole 30!
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