Mornings for me consist of a groggy toddler kicking me in my side while he desperately searches for the breast to nurse as I pray he falls back to sleep so I can get even a couple more minutes of sleep. Needless to say, by the time I make it into the kitchen to make breakfast— it should probably be called lunch. So anything that makes meal-times better and more nutritious is a welcome addition to my home!
As parents we all want to provide the healthiest food for our families, however eating healthy always seems to come with an expensive price tag, and buying Organic– forget about it! But I’m happy to tell you that Walmart has taken a big step forward by making a conscious effort to provide a variety of Organic options at a reasonable price. This month I was given the opportunity to partner with Stonyfield and Walmart to feed my family good food on a budget, and I’m excited to share with you all the yummy dishes we got to enjoy!
My family has a varied work/home schedule during the week, between me working evenings part-time and my husband working the traditional day shift Monday thru Friday, good home-cooked meals require lots of planning. So before heading to Walmart to see what options they offer I started by brainstorming 4-5 different meal options that are quick, easy, and delicious. Next I checked my pantry and refrigerator to ensure I wouldn’t miss any much needed ingredients. And finally, I packed Luke up and headed to our neighborhood Walmart Grocery store.
Immediately I was impressed with the selection of fresh produce, I make a point of buying Organic anytime I buy one of the “dirty dozen.” Next I headed to the dairy section and was pleased to see they have a large variety of Stonyfield yogurt, a yummy option for parent and tot alike!
Walmart even has an Organic store brand to help make shopping smart more economical!
In the end I purchased enough ingredients for 2 breakfast options and 3 dinner options, complete with proteins and vegetable sides dishes! All for under $100!
Breakfast:
Organic scrambled eggs on Sourdough toast with fresh fruit.
Stonyfield Yogurt with fruit and granola, always a good way to balance healthy nutrition with a busy morning.
Dinner:
Cheese and Spinach Ravioli in Pesto sauce with grilled Tuscon chicken. Pared with lemon-garlic sautéed zucchini and squash.
Shredded Chicken taco bowls, composed of my favorite Crock-pot shredded chicken, lime-cilantro brown rice, black beans, and shredded cheese with various toppings to choose from.
Juicy flank steak with mashed potatoes. Served with oven roasted bell peppers topped with fresh basil and mozzarella cheese, drizzled in EVOO and sprinkled with salt and pepper..
Shopping Organic with Walmart and Stonyfield was a great experience, and I will definitely be doing so more often!
Thanks for stopping by!
Dr. Patricia Bast was born and raised in Southern California. After earning her bachelors degree at UC Irvine, she went on to graduate medical school from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Northern California. She then returned home to Southern California and became a resident in Pediatrics at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital. Dr. Bast is now raising her children and loves working part-time at a pediatric clinic, watching her patients grow and thrive.
