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Save yourself time, money, and stress with this easy (and fun) free weekly meal plan! This free meal plan includes 5 dinner recipes for the week and also includes one bonus breakfast, snack, and dessert recipe.
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If you’re always on the hunt for new recipes, or if you’re trying to stay organized and avoid takeout, then you’ll love these meal plans.
This week, we’re air-frying chicken tenderloins and pan-searing monkfish. Then, we’re making eggplant lasagna and smoked beef tenderloin, and finally, we’re ending with healthy tuna salad!
What’s in this meal plan
- 5 dinner recipes
- 1 breakfast, 1 snack, and 1 dessert recipe
- Recipe tips + optional side dishes
- A printable grocery list
This week’s meal plan #24
- Monday: Air fryer chicken tenderloins
- Tuesday: Pan-seared monkfish
- Wednesday: Eggplant lasagna
- Thursday: Smoked beef tenderloin
- Friday: Healthy tuna salad
- Bonus breakfast: Protein oatmeal
- Bonus snack: Cottage cheese dip
- Bonus dessert: Chocolate raspberry cake
- Optional sides: vegan biscuits, cauliflower mashed potatoes, protein chips
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Why we love meal planning
- No more decision fatigue. If you agonize over what to make for dinner, then save yourself the headache and let a meal plan do it for you.
- Saves money. Rather than buy a bunch of produce that goes bad or spices that gather dust, a meal plan can help simplify your grocery list and save you money.
- Healthier. When you have easy recipes on hand and a fridge full of groceries, you’re going to spend less time aimlessly munching or, worse, getting takeout!
- It’s fun. Meal planning encourages trying new recipes and breaking out of your comfort zone. But don’t worry; each recipe includes plenty of tips and tricks so you can customize them to your taste buds.
- Add more. Don’t forget to add some breakfasts, appetizers, snacks, and desserts to complement your meal plan. I do suggest 3 each week, but feel free to add more!
How to use the plan
- Read through each recipe and print the recipe card if desired.
- Print or download the grocery list. Note any ingredient swaps or substitutions, and add the ingredients for the optional side dishes or bonus recipes if desired.
- Check your pantry and cross off any ingredients you already have.
- Go shopping.
- Make the meal and leave a review, letting us know how it went!
Frequently asked questions
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If you have a dietary preference or allergy, make sure to click on the recipe you’re concerned about and read the full post. We always include a lengthy section on tips and substitutions. I also include notes on the printable menu with tested ingredient swaps.