Weekly meal planner printable with a grocery list beside it
Short answer
Check what you already have, plan seven dinners (with one leftovers night and one easy night), then write every ingredient you don't have on the grocery list right beside the plan, grouped by aisle: produce, meat and fish, dairy, bakery, pantry, frozen. Shop once with the list.
- Look in the fridge, freezer and pantry first and plan meals around what needs using.
- Plan dinners for the week; repeat family favourites, add one leftovers night.
- Add breakfasts, lunches and snacks you need to buy for.
- Write the list by aisle beside the plan and take it shopping.
| Day | Dinner | To buy |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Chili | Beans, ground beef, peppers |
| Tue | Lemon chicken + rice | Chicken thighs, lemons |
| Wed | Leftover chili | (nothing) |
| Thu | Veggie pasta | Zucchini, parmesan |
| Fri | Homemade pizza | Dough, mozzarella |
| Sat | Salmon tray bake | Salmon, potatoes, green beans |
| Sun | Roast + vegetables | Chicken, carrots |
Source: example plan
Good to know
Keep the plan on the fridge so everyone knows what is for dinner.
Supper Plan Meal Planner & Grocery List: Plan the week in 10 minutes, shop once
from $2.99Supper Plan is a 21-page printable meal planner: four weekly planners with a grocery list beside each, a monthly dinner plan, a grocery list by aisle, pantry, fridge and freezer inventories, recipe cards and a grocery budget tracker, US Letter and A4. $2.99.
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Printable or app?
A printable is quick and visible on the fridge. If you want the recipes scaled and the list added up for you, the free Larderwick app does that in the browser.
How do I save money with a meal plan?
Plan around what you have, shop with a list once a week, and keep a grocery budget line on the plan.
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