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 is full of dump and bake and crockpot meals! Let’s check out this week’s meal plan!!!
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 3 Meal Plan
I have some new meals here on my meal plan this week. Some are repeats like the Sheet Pan Meatloaf from Whole Kitchen Sink. This one has been my family’s favorite lately and we have been making it weekly. It is so darn good. If you are looking for some other recipe inspiration or quick meals check out my blog page linked here!
For a lot of these recipes, I am looking for ingredients that will boost the immune system and keep us healthy during these colder months. Some immune-boosting ingredients are red peppers, broth, minced garlic, spinach, and oregano. I always base my meals on what will fuel our bodies the best. I also keep a high-protein diet for my family, and these meals will help me do just that.
Below, I put pricing/total for each item listed below. Cooking wholesome meals can be inexpensive if we allow it. Most of these recipes have a serving size of 4-8. I like to have leftovers/ for lunch or choose one night out of the week where I do not have to cook dinner.
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 accomplish 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!
I get most of my groceries from Walmart and Thrive Market. Being a stay-at-home mom, I only have time to do a little research on ingredients. I was tired of going to the store, reading the nutrition label, and seeing all the harmful ingredients in some of the sauces, canned items, and baking items. I wanted to ensure all my condiments, cereals, and baked goods were 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 few days. Suppose you want 40% off your first order. Shop the link here! What we put into our body is crucial.
Walmart, I love it because you can sign up with them and find the latest deals; if you order online, you can get a certain percentage back on your groceries, AND they can be delivered right to your doorstep. Who can beat that?! Being a busy mom, I do not have time to run out and get my groceries, so being able to do a click list and have it delivered is spectacular. Also, the customer service is excellent. If you get a product that could look better, Walmart is great with refunding you.
Monday: Lightened-Up Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Grocery Cost
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter: $0.33
- 6 garlic cloves, minced: $0.75
- 1 white onion: $0.78
- 1 cup sliced carrots (about 2-3 large carrots): $0.65
- 2 celery ribs: $0.40
- 2 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms: $2.28
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning: $0.23
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano: $0.23
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme: $0.23
- 1 1/2 pounds uncooked chicken breast or chicken thighs: $10.45
- 1 1/4 cups uncooked wild rice or wild rice blend: $1.15
- 7 cups chicken broth: $9.98
- 1/2 cup light sour cream: $0.95
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour: $0.35
- salt: $0.10
- Pepper: $0.24
Total Cost of meal: $29.10
8 Servings…Total cost per serving: $3.64
Tuesday: One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
- One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta By Erin Lives Whole
- For meals like this it is SO SO SO easy to sneak in vegetables. Do a cup or two of spinach, mushrooms, carrots, or zucchini. The kids will NEVER KNOW!!
Grocery List
- 3 large raw chicken breasts: $10.45
- 2 tbsp avocado oil: $0.66
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning: $0.23
- 1 tsp garlic powder: $0.23
- 1 tsp onion powder: $0.23
- 1 tsp salt: $0.10
- 1/2 tsp pepper: $0.24
- 1 tbsp avocado oil: $0.33
- 1 small yellow onion: $0.78
- 3 cloves garlic: $0.23
- 16 oz brown rice pasta: $4.29
- 2.5 cups jarred tomato sauce: $1.99
- 3.5 cups chicken broth: $4.99
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese: $3.72
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese: $5.58
- Fresh parsley for garnish: $0.98
Total Cost of meal: $35.03
Serving Size of 10…Total cost per serving: $3.50
Wednesday: Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf and Vegetables (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
Grocery List:
- For the Mini Meatloaves:
- 1-pound ground beef: $6.24
- 1-pound ground pork: $ 3.57
- 2 eggs: $0.22
- 1 cup quick cook oats : $0.75
- 3/4 cup milk : $0.70
- 1/2 medium onion: $0.78
- 2 tablespoons Primal Kitchen Ketchup : $0.15
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley : $0.34
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder: $0.34
- 1.5 teaspoons salt : $0.10
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper :$0.24
- For the Meatloaf Topping:
- 1/4 cup Primal Kitchen Ketchup : 0.70
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar : $0.37
- 1.5 teaspoons Worcestershire (can substitute coconut aminos): $0. 52
- For the Vegetables:
- 3–4 cups halved baby potatoes: $3.48
- 3 cups broccoli florets: $3.66
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil: $0.66
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder : $0.10
- Pinch of salt :$0.10
- Total Cost of meal: $23.02
- Serving of 4…Cost per serving: $5.75
Thursday: Crockpot Lasagna
Grocery List
375 grams Italian sausage (mild or spicy, .75lb): $3.57- 1 small onion: $0.78
- 2 1/2 cups tomato pasta sauce: $5.69
- 1/4 teaspoon salt: $0.10
- 9 oz lasagna noodles (not oven ready): $5.49
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese: $5.58
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese: $3.72
Total Cost of meal: $24.93
Serving of 6…Cost per serving: $4.15
Friday: One Pot Cheesy Mushroom Spinach Beef Pasta
- One Pot Cheesy Mushroom Spinach Beef Pasta By Ambitious Kitchen
- Spinach and mushrooms are GREAT immune boosting vegetables.
Grocery List
- 1 tablespoon butter (or sub olive oil): $0.33
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms: $2.28
- ½ yellow onion: $0.78
- 3 cloves garlic: $0.23
- 1 pound lean ground beef: $6.24
- 1 (5 oz) bag spinach: $2.98
- 1 cup milk of choice (we do unsweetened almond milk): $0.70
- 4 cups low sodium beef or chicken broth: $4.99
- 10 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles: 5.79
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese: $5.58
- ½ cup parmesan cheese: $3.72
- Salt: $0.10
- Pepper: $0.24
Total Cost of meal: $33.96
Serving of 4…Cost per serving: $8.49
Saturday: Blow Ya Mind Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie
Grocery List
- For the crust:
- 1 cup all purpose flour: $0.46
- ¼ teaspoon salt: $0.10
- ⅓ cup COLD salted butter: $0.33
- 1 egg yolk: $0.11
- 1-3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk: $0.20
- Extra flour for dusting
- For the cheese filling:
- 2 tablespoons butter: $0.33
- ¼ cup all purpose flour (or sub whole wheat or GF all purpose flour): $0.46
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder: $0.12
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder: $0.12
- 1 ¾ cups unsweetened cashew milk, almond milk or regular milk: $0.90
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese): $2.98
- ¼ teaspoon salt: $0.10
- Freshly ground black pepper: $0.24
- ½ tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil: $0.33
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast: $10.45
- 4 cups small broccoli florets: $3.66
- 2 medium carrots: $0.42
- Extras:
- 1 egg: $0.11
Total Cost of meal: $21.42
Serving of 6…Cost per serving: $3.57
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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