Happy Belated National Ice Cream Day! Hopefully you got your free or reduced price cool treat yesterday. If not, be sure to have a big bowl of ice cream for dinner one day this week. That’s what summer is all about right? Indulgence and adventure…Hopefully, adventures are what you are having so far this summer. So much to do with so little time is how I feel. School is out, yet it seems like the upcoming school year is right around the corner. By the time I finally get accustomed to my relaxed summer schedule, it’ll be back to the grind. But enough talk about fall. Check out this week’s menu plan. It’s full of simple, quick, and flavorful summer salads and meal ideas. Recipes designed to keep your kitchen time minimal so you can enjoy a maximum amount of adventure all week long. What’s your adventure? Let me know in the comment section.

Breakfasts

Cranberry Maple Pecan Overnight Oats

Banana Chai Spice Smoothie

Broccoli and Cheese Mini Omelets (Recipe & Photo from Skinnytaste)

Homemade Almond Milk w/ Granola

Mandarin Oranges + Cottage Cheese

Dinners

Kale + Quinoa Bowl

Pan Fried Eggplant & Baby Potatoes

Wild Caught Salmon

Succotash of Corn, Apple, & Curry Cabbage w/Crispy Tofu

Easy Does It Grilled Chicken

Dessert of the Week: Lemon Bars

For more gluten free menu planning ideas visit Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures

For paleo, gluten, & dairy free recipes visit Elana’s Pantry

For recipes that combine whole foods with Weight Watcher’s savvy visit Everyday Maven

For lunch ideas visit Oh My Veggies

For lunch box and super kid friendly recipe ideas visit I’m A Celiac

YOUR THOUGHTS?

Photo credit: Adam Eaton Photography (top image)