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This Meal Plan is focused on being simple, easy, & balanced. Breakfast is either an easy yogurt parfait or simple 5 Ingredient Cheesy Ham & Egg Cup. Lunch takes 10 minutes or less, and every dinner is a One Pan Meal. Healthy meals without a lot of clean up. I’ve included recipes with lean proteins, plenty of veggies, & tons of flavor.
Why Meal Plan?
If you’ve never meal planned before, I highly recommend it. There are so many benefits! By meal planning on a regular basis I’ve been able to …
- decrease our family’s food waste
- incorporate a large variety of flavors & cuisines
- stick to a food budget of my choice & decrease our costs
- eat healthier
- increase my cooking skills & confidence
If you’re new to it – a premade meal plan is a great way to get your feet wet. It’s important to keep a few things in mind … first, consult your calendar when meal planning. If you’re going to be away from home, that will obviously impact your options.
Meal Plans are rarely a ‘one size fits all’ kind of deal but it is a good starting point for you to jump from. It’s easier to cross things off a list already made for you, than it is to start from scratch on your own.
The Info You Need to Know
My meal plans & grocery lists are designed to provide breakfast and lunch for one person only. Dinners will feed a family of four unless otherwise noted.
Always double check the grocery list against what you already have. You’ll notice most recipes tend to use the same spices & seasonings repeatedely, so you may have those on hand already.
Some recipes on the meal plan are from This & That, but not all. Since I am still building the recipe index on the site, I’m taking this opportunity to share some of my favorite food bloggers with you. The original recipes are all linked in the meal plan doc below, so you can save them to your favorite digital cookbook.
Please comment below or contact me via social media (icons are at the top of each page) if you have ANY questions!
Stay safe & eat well!
- How to Make Scotty Thompson [a Carrabba’s Copycat Recipe]
You only need 3 ingredients to make this super easy copycat recipe at home. - How to Make Za’atar Roasted Chickpea Bowls with Harissa Yogurt
Healthy & fresh one pan meal that’s packed FULL of feel good food. It’s totally meatless but still managers to satisfy the “meat & potatoes” person in your family. - How to Make Perfectly Sweet & Spicy Candied Bacon
Spicy & sweet candied bacon recipe that has a kid friendly / mild option included or a spicier option for those that like it hot. Great for special holidays like Valentines Day or Birthday breakfasts! - How to Make Chicken & Orzo in the Instant Pot
This creamy orzo is full of bright & savory flavors … basil, tarragon, lemon, black pepper, & goat cheese. It’s easy to make & kid friendly. - Healthy 7 Day Meal Plan #12 on the Mediterranean Diet
This 7 day meal plan is based on the Mediterranean diet principles using the plate method to structure the whole week & each meal. Full of flavors from all around the world.