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 I am hoping your kiddos gobble it up! I am thinking hands free but also kid friendly! Lets jump into this weeks 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 7 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, Erin Lives Whole and me! I love that all their recipes are quick, healthy and super super delicious! 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!
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 Beef Stew
Grocery Cost
- 1.5–2 pounds stew beef meat: $24.18
- 1 lb baby blond potatoes: $4.99
- 1 lb carrots: $1.99
- 1 yellow onion, diced: $1.69
- 3 tbsp minced garlic: $1.99
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley: $1.49
- 6 oz can tomato paste: $1.19
- 1.5 tbsp coconut aminos $0.60
- 1 tsp salt: $0.10
- 1 tsp pepper: $0.24
- 2.5–3 cups beef broth (can substitute chicken broth): $4.99
- 1 cup frozen peas: $2.49
- Optional: 2 tbsp arrowroot flour: $0.40
- Optional: 1.5 cups chopped green beans: $1.79
Total Cost of meal: $48.13
6 Servings…Total cost per serving: $8.02
Tuesday: Chicken Enchilada Skillet
Grocery List
- 2 tbsp avocado oil: $0.46
- 1/2 yellow onion: $1.69
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken: $11.38
- 1 14oz can black beans: $1.00
- 1 10oz can enchilada sauce: $5.99
- 1 4oz can diced green chiles: $2.29
- 1 cup mild salsa: $2.99
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt: $0.10
- 1/2 tsp oregano: $0.20
- 1/2 tsp cumin: $0.20
- 1/2 tsp onion powder: $0.20
- 6 6inch corn tortillas cut into strips: $3.29
- 2 cups shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese: $4.79
- Optional toppings: sour cream, hot sauce, cilantro
Total Cost of meal: $34.58
6 Servings…Total cost per serving: $5.76
Wednesday: 30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce
- 30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce By Ambitious Kitchen
- This is a repeat but I am telling you..sloppy joe in a sweet potato is AMAZING! You must try it! Also, you know your kids…So don’t feel like you need to add all these ingredients to the sloppy joe. I know my kids see red peppers and they will refuse to eat it so typically I do not add in the red pepper!
Grocery List:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil: $0.46
- 1 small white onion: $0.70
- 1 red bell pepper: $2.29
- 2 cloves garlic, minced: $1.99
- 1 pound 94% lean ground turkey: $6.99
- Salt: $0.10
- Pepper: $0.10
- ½ cup ketchup: $6.49
- ¼ cup spicy low sugar BBQ sauce : $6.49
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce: $1.99
- ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar: $2.99
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard: $2.49
- Optional: ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper: $0.20
Total Cost of meal: $33.28
4 Servings…Total cost per serving: $8.32
Thursday: Turkey Shepards Pie
Grocery List
Cauliflower Mash Topping:
- 2 medium heads cauliflower: $7.98
- 2 tbsp ghee or butter: $0.20
- 1 tsp salt: $0.10
- 1/2 tsp pepper: $0.10
- Pie Filling:
- 2 tbsp avocado oil: $0.46
- 1 large yellow onion: $1.69
- 4 large carrots: $0.65
- 8 oz mushrooms: $3.69
- 2 cloves garlic, minced : $1.99
- 1 tsp dried rosemary: $0.20
- 1 tsp dried thyme: $0.20
- 1 tsp salt: $0.10
- 1/2 tsp pepper” $0.10
- 1 lb ground turkey: $6.99
- 1 cup broth (beef or chicken): $4.99
- 1/4 cup tomato paste: $1.19
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce: $1.99
- 1 cup frozen pea: $2.49
- 1 cup frozen corn: $2.49
Total Cost of meal: $37.60
Serving of 10…Cost per serving: $3.76
Friday: Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole
Grocery List
- 10 ounces dry pasta shells: $4.49
- 3 tablespoons butter: $0.20
- 1 white onion: $1.69
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms: $3.69
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme: $0.20
- Salt : $0.10
- Pepper: $0.10
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour: $0.70
- 1 3/4 cup milk: $2.75
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder: $0.20
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese: $3.99
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna: $6.38
- 1 cup frozen peas: $2.49
- Salt : $0.10
- Pepper: $0.10
- For the topping:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, gluten free if desired: $3.99
- 1 tablespoon butter: $0.20
Total Cost of meal: $31.37
Serving of 6….Cost per serving: $5.23
Saturday: Apple Cider Pulled Pork
Grocery List
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 2.5 lbs total): $7.00
- 2 tbsp avocado oil: $0.20
- 1 small yellow onion: $1.69
- 3 cloves garlic, minced : $1.99
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar): $0.45
- 2 tsp salt: $0.10
- 1 tsp pepper: $0.10
- 2 tsp chili powder: $0.20
- 2 tsp smoked paprika: $0.20
- 1 cup apple cider: $1.30
Total Cost of meal: $13.23
Serving of 12….Cost per serving: $1.10
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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