Each week I use the same template but switch up the meal ideas a bit according to what is on sale. You CAN create healthy meal plans with quick and easy weeknight meal ideas that kids love!

This week I went for a more clean and fresh eating vibe as the weather is turning nice(er) here in New England and the kids want to play outside and who wants to eat heavy wintery food right now?

I’ve installed printing buttons on my meal plan posts now so you can both save these meal plans and shopping lists as pdf files AND print them out to take to the grocery store! But of course I recommend the pdf version that you can send to your smartphone!

Healthy Meal Plans for a Family of 5

Meatless Monday

Quinoa Salad with Pesto and Chickpeas
Meal Total = $7

Taco Tuesdays

Tamale Pie Casserole
Meal total = $11

Pasta Wednesdays

Spicy Sausage and Kale Baked Ziti
Meal Total = $8

Crockpot Thursdays
Crockpot Apricot Chicken
Meal total = $8

Fishy Fridays

Tuna Noodle Casserole
Meal Total: $6

TOTAL WEEKLY DINNER COST = $40

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Meal Plan Shopping List

1 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. cornmeal ¾ cup Cornflake crumbs 3 T. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder 3 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp. black pepper 3 tsp. baking powder 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 c. milk 4 T. butter 1/2 c. chopped onion 5 clove garlic 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 1 tomato baby spinach 2 ribs of kale 1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, chopped 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 c. frozen corn kernels, thawed

1 can sliced black olives 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 cup apricot preserves or jam 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 can chickpeas or dried chickpeas 1 can tuna, drained 1/2 cup dry quinoa 1 Tablespoon prepared pesto 4oz spaghetti 2 (1 lb.) box penne noodles 1 lb. ground turkey (or ground beef) 1 lb. plain pork sausage 3 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese 2 – 2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 250g tub your favourite sour cream based dip ½ cup Swiss cheese

 

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