Meal Plans are the best way to cook healthy meals for your family, save money, AND SAVE TIME! When I am meal planning for my family, I try to stay in season to keep grocery bills low as well as find foods that will serve our bodies the best during these seasons. As a busy mama it’s our jobs to keep our family happy, healthy, and their bellies full. This week’s meal plan we are making meals that are quick and simple and can be stored in the freezer! Lets jump into it!
As a busy mom you are juggling family, house chores, working, running errands, getting kids to their weekly activities and the list goes on and on with all the duties us mama’s play.
I was constantly stressed about cooking wholesome and healthy meals for my family that has the least number of processed ingredients in them. As mothers we want recipes that are packed full of vitamins and minerals and not foods that will cause heart disease, cancers, and diabetes. knew that if I was stressing about this there has to be other moms that are as well.
So, let’s jump into this week’s healthy, delicious, nutrient dense meal plan that is quick, efficient, and that you can make ahead and store in the freezer!
Week 11 Meal Plan
I have some new meals here on my meal plan this week that I am so excited to try. A lot of them are from Ambitious Kitchen and Whole Kitchen Sink. These recipes are ones that I can meal prep all on Sunday and not have to worry about the rest of the week. Which I am a big fan of!! If you are looking for some other recipe inspiration or quick meals check out my blog page linked here!
Where I shop
It is so important to watch what we put into our bodies. Our bodies are investments. When we feel good, we perform well. We are more successful and accmplish more when we perform well, happier when we feel good. We have less risk of cancer, diseases, and diabetes when we eat wholesome and clean foods!
Lately I have been getting all my groceries delivered from Kroger and Amazon. I know a lot of you on my Instagram page wanted more local grocery stores and though I love Walmart and Aldis, Kroger I am realizing has WAY more options for organic produce and the produce are 10000X’s better. Also, they deliver to my house, and you just cannot beat that.
Also, with being a stay-at-home mom, I really do not have time to do much research on ingredients. I was tired of going to the store, reading the nutrition label and seeing all the harmful ingredients that was in some of the sauces, canned items, and baking items. I wanted to make sure all my condiments, cereals, and baked goods were all clean and organic. That is when I discovered Thrive Market. Thrive Market is an online grocery store that delivers groceries right to your door in just a couple of days. If you are wanting 40% off your first order. Shop the link here!
Helpful Tips
- Adjust it accordingly to your family.
- For the whole garlic you will need a garlic press. If you would rather purchase minced garlic this is the one I like! Link Here.
- I try to get everything as organic as possible, however, if this financially too expensive for you that is ok. Groceries are CRAZY EXPENSIVE. Getting just whole foods in your diet is super important. Organic or not!
Monday: Slow Cooker Pork Roast & Vegetables
- Slow Cooker Pork Roast & Vegetables: Whole30, Paleo, Gluten-Free – Whole Kitchen Sink
- Serving Size: 4-6
- NOTE: For this I would use normal flower instead of arrow root. However, if you want to make this an actual Whole30 meal go ahead and use arrow root!
Grocery Cost
- 3–4 lb. pork shoulder
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp Primal Kitchen Balsamic Vinegar
- 6 long carrots, peeled and chopped in 2-3 inch pieces
- 6 red potatoes, quartered
- 1 medium white onion, halved and then quartered
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp arrowroot flour dissolved with 2 tbsp water (or any all purpose flour is fine!)
Tuesday: Dreamy Refried Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce
- Dreamy Refried Bean Chicken Enchiladas | Ambitious Kitchen
- Serving Size: 5
Grocery List
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp chipotle powder, or cayenne powder
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- CAULIFLOWER RICE
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 white onion
- 1 red pepper
- avocado
- salsa
- cilantro
Wednesday: Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf and Vegetables
Grocery List:
- For the Mini Meatloaves:
- 1-pound ground beef
- 1-pound ground pork
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup quick cook oats
- 3/4 cup milk (see notes)
- 1/2 medium onion, grated directly into the mixing bowl
- 2 tablespoons Primal Kitchen Ketchup
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- For the Meatloaf Topping:
- 1/4 cup Primal Kitchen Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Worcestershire (can substitute coconut aminos)
- For the Vegetables:
- 3–4 cups halved baby potatoes
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Thursday: Cajun Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Skillet
- Cajun Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Skillet – Whole Kitchen Sink
- Serving Size: 4
Grocery List
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 12–16 ounces steamer bag of frozen broccoli
- 1 jar Primal Kitchen Garlic Alfredo
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Friday: Better-For-You Homemade Spaghetti-Os
Grocery List
- For the roasted veggie sauce:
- 1 sweet yellow onion, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, halved and seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 head garlic
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- For the pasta:
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅓ cup heavy cream or light or full fat coconut milk (from the can)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or sub vegetable broth), plus more as necessary
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 cups pasta
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar, to make it taste more like spaghetti-os!
- ½ cup (about 2 ounces) grated parmesan cheese
- To garnish: OPTIONAL DID NOT ADD IT TO THE GROCERY LIST!!
- Fresh julienned basil
- Extra grated parm
- Extra red pepper flakes
Saturday: Big Mac Casserole- Whole30
Grocery List
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup white onion, diced
- 2 russet potatoes, diced (about 4 cups)
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained well
- 1 green pepper, seeds and stem removed and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup homemade Special Sauce
- For Topping:
- Shredded romaine lettuce
- Additional diced white onion, dill pickles, sesame seeds, diced tomatoes, extra drizzle of Special Sauce
Homemade Special Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles
- 2 tbsp no-sugar ketchup
- 1/2 tbsp dried minced onion
- 1/2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp dill pickle juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sunday: The Lords Day- Order Out or Enjoy Leftovers
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Sheet Pan
- 9X13 Pan
- Skillets
- Veggie Chopper
- Meat Chopper
- Meat Thermometer
- Storage Containers
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Liquid Measuring Cup
Printable Grocery List!
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