Meal planning is hands down my best tip for saving time and money on groceries. Having a plan and sticking to it helps my sanity an unbelievable amount! I hate trying to decide what to make for dinner on the fly, so this method has been a no brainer for me. I usually plan and prep on Sundays and this month, I went with a 14 day family meal plan. Breakfast, lunch and dinner to take literally all the guess work out of cooking. I made breakfasts and lunches in batches and ate the same thing for a couple days. That made prep easier for sure. It was so helpful to us that I want to share it with you!
14 Day Family Meal Plan
Day 1:
Breakfast: Egg Bites
Lunch: Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken
Dinner: Sheetpan Honey Buffalo Chicken with Broccoli
Day 2:
Breakfast: Egg Bites
Lunch: Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken
Dinner: Garlic Butter Steak with Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
Day 3:
Breakfast: Egg Bites
Lunch: Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken
Dinner: Crispy Sriracha Salmon Bowls
Day 4:
Breakfast: Breakfast Casserole
Lunch: Chicken Salad – on lettuce cups, rice cakes, bread or crackers
Dinner: Shredded Chicken Taco Bowls (shells for the kids)
Day 5:
Breakfast: Breakfast Casserole
Lunch: Chicken Salad – on lettuce cups, rice cakes, bread or crackers
Dinner: Homemade Pizza
Day 6:
Breakfast: Breakfast Casserole
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Ground Chicken Protein Bowls
Day 7:
Breakfast: Blackstone Classic Breakfast (our typical Sunday family brunch!)
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Sheetpan Fajitas
Day 8:
Breakfast: Homemade McGriddles
Lunch: Spicy Cashew Quinoa Salad
Dinner: Mahi Mahi in Lemon Garlic Cream with Roasted Potatoes (I add spinach to the sauce)
Day 9:
Breakfast: Homemade McGriddles
Lunch: Spicy Cashew Quinoa Salad
Dinner: Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes (Kids eat in buns, adults in baked potatoes)
Day 10:
Breakfast: Homemade McGriddles
Lunch: Spicy Cashew Quinoa Salad
Dinner: Hibachi Chicken, Fried Rice and Veggies
Day 11:
Breakfast: Greek Yogurt Bagels
Lunch: Cheeseburger Protein Burritos
Dinner: Eggroll in a Bowl
Day 12:
Breakfast: Greek Yogurt Bagels
Lunch: Cheeseburger Protein Burritos
Dinner: Firecracker Chicken Meatballs with Coconut Rice (meatballs can be made ahead)
Day 13:
Breakfast: Greek Yogurt Bagels
Lunch: Cheeseburger Protein Burritos
Dinner: Loaded Burger Bowls + Fries
Day 14:
Breakfast: Blackstone Classic Breakfast (our typical Sunday family brunch!)
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Wingers Sticky Chicken + Salad (I cook part without the sauce for pickier eaters)
I like to have at least my dinner meal plan handy, so here are printables for you, if you’d like! Just save the image and print. I also have blank meal plans here if you’d like to use the to make your own.
I truly hope this meal plan helps you stick to your budget and saves a lot of stress from having to decide what to make for dinner. Happy cooking!
Thank you for the great meal plan. It will make the next 2 weeks much easier for me.