This family-friendly, two-week healthy meal plan is designed for the fall and winter months and is full of recipes the whole family will love that are easy to make -- plus, it comes with a free printable shopping list.
I love having a plan when I'm cooking, if you do too, look at these posts: My Approach to Eating, What to Make for Dinner: Stop the 5 Oclock Dinner Planning and 3 Tips for Making Meal Prep EASY!
If you want to feed your family well but aren't sure where to start, this is the post for you. I have a whole foods approach to eating that your whole family will gobble up (with no health food store needed… score ).
Clean Eating With Kids Weekly Meal Plan #4
This meal plan is ideal for families because all of the recipes are beyond simple, the ingredients are easy to find, and your whole family will chow down the meals. If you are new to healthy eating or trying to eat with a focus on whole foods, this a great place to start because the recipes are very traditional while also being simply delicious, if I do say so myself.
I do want to mention that “healthy” is a relative term, and we may not agree on what it means. To me, it’s about balance, eating foods that make you feel good, and not restricting yourself. You can check out my food philosophy here (LINK).
Let me take the thinking out of feeding your family! This eating clean meal plan is great for busy families who want to eat at home more! You are going to love all of the tried-and-true recipes I've been making for my family of seven for years.
Easy Dinners When You Need To Stay On Budget
Tip: Make a double batch of the waffles and pancakes on the first day, and freeze half for the second time you plan to serve them for breakfast. Thaw in the fridge overnight, and reheat in a toaster. Easy as can be!
Here are some simple lunch ideas for your family that can be made at home or taken on the go to work, school, or the park.
I've made this EVEN EASIER! Sign up here to get a free PDF printable shopping list for the dinners included in this meal plan.
Our Simple Summer Meal Plan {free Printable}
Dinner is the hardest meal of the day because everyone’s a little bit tired, and there’s still a lot left to do (homework, sports practice, baths, bedtime, cleanup, etc.). Here's my easy meal plan that is perfect for fall and winter dinners that’ll take the stress out of getting the final meal of the day on the table! They’re hearty and will warm you up from the inside out during the chilly months.
I rely on frozen veggies a lot in the winter months because there aren’t as many fresh options available as warmer months. If you need a side for your meals, consider adding baked or roasted potatoes, roasted fresh veggies , steamed frozen veggies, or making a simple side salad (with a great dressing) to go with your meal.
Hard squashes like butternut , spaghetti, and acorn are in season, as well as other dark greens like Brussels sprouts , kale, and cabbage.
Day Aldi Budget Meal Plan (jan 18 24)
Fruits like apples, pomegranates, oranges, and other citrus fruits are also prime in the winter. Frozen fruit such as summer berries or peaches are also great (stock up and freeze them yourself when they are in season for added savings).
If your kids are like mine, I bet they come home hungry from school. This snack list is also great for things to send in school lunches.
Love a fall and winter meal plan? Don't worry, I have a summery one too! You can find mysummer meal plan here.
Aldi Meal Plan: $60/week
I hope this free meal plan for families really helps you out, saves you time, and takes some of the thinking out of what's for dinner?!
Take the hassle out of meal planning with: Dinner Made Easy, a FREE 1 week meal plan with full shopping list, easy dinners, nutrition information, serving suggestions for each meal, and more!
Melissa is dedicated to helping parents figure out the nightly questions, What's for Dinner?! with her no-fuss approach to cooking. Read more...I received a question from a reader this week asking for tips on how she could transition her family to clean eating.
Sample Menu For A Preschooler
First of all, you have to go into this with the expectation that you WILL get off track. You will eat foods that aren’t clean, but that’s okay. It even makes the transition much easier. Trying to be perfect all the time would be overwhelming and set you up for failure. My personal goal is to stick to clean eating 80% of the time. The other 20% I still eat reasonably healthy with an occasional indulgence. However, my family probably only eats clean 50% of the time. If I make it for them, they eat it. But if it’s up to them, they still like to grab easy, unhealthy, junk food. I just make sure that I buy healthy snacks, and I encourage them to grab some fruit or veggies when they are hungry.
Keep in mind that consistency is the key to change. What you do the majority of the time really does make a difference and adds up over time. I’ve lost 30 pounds in the last 3 months eating clean, and that included a stall in my progress when I was traveling over the holidays.
The new recipes I’m trying this week come from SkinnyMom.com’s new Supper Club which just started in January. Check it out. It’s awesome, and it’s FREE! Not all of the recipes she includes are clean, but she does include a lot of healthier substitutions.
Plant Based Family Meal Plan Tips
Since I aim to follow clean eating 80% of the time, I don’t feel bad throwing in a few recipes that aren’t completely clean. If I can make even further substitutions to keep it clean, I always do that. One of my favorite is making homemade Cream of Chicken soup instead of using it from a can.
I’d love to hear some feedback on your path to clean eating. Do you eat clean? Does your family? Have any tips to share about your transition? If so, please leave a comment below.Hi friend! I am so glad you have stopped by the site. We have such a wonderful community of moms here and we would LOVE for you to join us as we share life and learn together!
As women striving to serve the Lord and our families better, meal planning is a wonderful strategy to help you provide a healthy, home-cooked meal with the awesome added benefit of saving time, money and stress!
Our Simple Fall Meal Plan {free Printable}
In addition to the two meal plan charts below, is a list of links to many of the recipes featured. Our hope is that this will be a great resource and encouragement for you whether you’re just getting started with meal planning, or are a seasoned expert.
We’d also like to provide you with a free meal planning template perfect for creating your own weekly meal plans. Select from the following two options: • Meal plan template PDF • Meal plan template EXCEL
To print the meal plans provided below, simply click on the images and they will open into a new window for easier printing.)
Bi Weekly Meal Plan For February 4–17 — The Better Mom
Monday, February 4 • Dinner: Taco Salad(GF), Crockpot Pinto Beans(GF) and Guacamole(GF), Lacto-Ferm Salsa(GF) and Cultured Sour Cream • Lunch: Turkey, Spinach & Raw Wrap and Fruit Salad • Breakfast: Cinnamon Streusel Muffins(GF), Eggs Over Easy and Fruit Smoothie(Kids in the Kitchen)
Tuesday, February 5 • Dinner: Turkey-Veggie Guacamole Burgers, Sweet Potato Fries(Kids in the Kitchen) and Carribean Carrot Salad(GF) • Lunch: Leftover Taco Salad(GF) and Apple Slices • Breakfast: Greek Yogurt Banana Splits(Kids in the Kitchen) and Toast w/Butter
Wednesday, February 6 • Dinner: Veggie Penne Sauté(Gluten-Free Option) and Mesclun Salad w/Honey-Mustard Dressing(GF) • Lunch: Mini-Turkey Burger Sliders and Leftover Carribean Carrot Salad(GF) • Breakfast: Toad-n-the-Hole(Kids in the Kitchen) and Strawberries w/Vanilla Yogurt(GF)
Weekly Meal Plan With Free Shopping List Week 101
Thursday, February 7 • Dinner: Lemon-Garlic Chicken(GF), Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans • Lunch: Nut Butter, Banana & Raw Honey Wrap(GF Option) and Vanilla Yogurt(GF) w/Diced Pears • Breakfast: Soaked Oatmeal w/Ripe Pear & Raw Honey and Boiled Eggs
Friday, February 8 • Dinner: Fish Tacos w/Guacamole(GF), Black Beans and Basmati Rice •Dessert: Apple Streusel Cake(GF) • Lunch: Greek Salad Wrap and Cultured Pickles • Breakfast: Mixed Berry Muffins(GF) and Poached Eggs
Saturday, February 9 • Dinner: Stone Soup(Kids in the Kitchen), Sourdough Rolls w/Butter and Mesclun Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette(GF) • Lunch: Pesto Pasta and Raw Veggies w/Ranch Dip(Kids in the Kitchen) • Breakfast: Veggie Egg Scramble and Leftover Mixed Berry Muffins(GF)
Week Healthy Summer Meal Plan With Grocery List
Sunday, February 10 • Dinner: Shepherd's Pie(GF), Sourdough Rolls w/Butter and Mesclun Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette(GF) • Lunch: Leftover Stone Soup, Rolls and Salad • Breakfast: Chocolate Chip Coconut Flour Pancakes and Mixed Berries
Monday, February 11 • Dinner: Minestrone Soup(Gluten-Free Option), Sourdough Rolls w/Butter and Mesclun Salad w/Ranch Dressing(GF) • Lunch: Carrot-Cheddar(GF) Sandwiches and Pineapple Slices • Breakfast: Cheesy-Basil Eggs(GF) and Toast w/Butter
Tuesday, February 12 • Dinner: Grilled Herb Chicken(GF), Wild Rice and Green Beans • Lunch: Leftover Minestrone Soup, Rolls and Salad • Breakfast: Baked Apple Oatmeal(Gluten-Free Option) w/Walnuts and Poached Eggs
Transitioning Your Family To A Clean Eating Meal Plan
Wednesday, February 13 • Breakfast for Dinner: French Toast, Homemade Sausage Patties and Fruit Salad • Lunch: Chicken Salad(GF) Sandwiches and Fruit Salad • Breakfast: Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits(Kids in the Kitchen) and Boiled Eggs
Thursday, February
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