Let’s face it being a mom is the most blessed and exhausting job on the planet. It doesn’t matter if you are a stay-at-home mama, a working mom, or a mom boss the fact is all moms are busy. Sometimes it takes a lot to get through the week. Thankfully we have the weekly meal plan to help you get through those crazy weeks.
Using a weekly meal plan is the best way to cook healthier for your family, save money, and time! Browse all of my free meal plans with tons of meal planning ideas including healthy and kid-friendly meals.
The hardest part of meal planning is finding the time to do it. It’s a lot of sifting through recipes, deciding what everyone will eat. By the time you are done you feel overwhelmed and realized you just ate an entire bag of chips because honestly looking at food makes us hungry.
To save you from being overwhelmed and from the regret of eating another entire bag of chips the MCB is doing the weekly meal planning for you!
I hope you enjoy this week’s meal plan. If you have any questions or concerns about a recipe in this week’s meal plan feel free to comment at the bottom of this post.
Week 3 Meal Plan
MEAL PREP BREAKFAST: Banana Bread Pancakes with Blueberry Balsamic Syrup
"Banana Bread Pancakes is a quick, simple, delectable, brunch dish your whole family will love. A special treat for a week well done!"
SUNDAY: Rosemary and Thyme Beef Stew
"Craving something warm and comforting? Don’t have time to slow-cook a flavorful stew? Well, I have the stew for you, 60-minute Rosemary and Thyme Beef Stew."
MEATLESS MONDAY: Mediterranean Couscous Salad
"The best part about this Mediterranean Couscous Salad is it can be served hot or cold. It can be a complete meal or a side dish. You can add proteins to it or eat it as is."
"TACO" TUESDAY: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe
"What's better than chicken fajitas? No-mess Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas! This delicious recipe only uses one pan to cook the entire entree in the oven."
WEDNESDAY: Healthy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
"This super easy and Healthy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup will have you grabbing seconds! This lasagna soup is so comforting and delicious – plus it’s filled with extra vegetables! This healthy instant pot lasagna soup will take you under an hour with an Instant Pot!"
THURSDAY LEFTOVER NIGHT:
It is always nice when mom knows she doesn't have to cook after a long day. There is plenty in the fridge take the night off and have a buffet of yumminess.
FUN FAMILY FRIDAY: White Herb Cast Iron Pizza
"There is still hope for pizza Friday without traditional pizza with this White Herb Cast Iron Pizza with Fresh Cherry Tomatoes and Basil!"
SATURDAY: Greek Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce
"These delicious Greek Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce are made from scratch and they are ready in 20 minutes or less! The perfect quick weeknight dinner idea."
WEEKLY DESSERT: Easy Oreo Stuffed Cookies (Vegan)
"These Oreo stuffed cookies are the ultimate dessert! They are also 100% vegan and so delicious! Not only do they use chocolate chips, they also use white chocolate chips for the most decadent vegan Oreo stuffed cookies you will ever taste!"
Looking for tips and tricks on how to meal plan more efficiently? Check out The Beginner’s Guide to Meal Planning.
Unfortunately, here at the MCB, I don’t find it right to put grocery estimates for each week. First, there are too many variables the cost will depend on where you shop, the brands you buy, and how many you are feed. Second, because of all the variables, it felt a bit misleading, and I promised long ago I will always be that honest online friend.
I will inform you, however, for my household, I try to keep our weekly groceries between $50-$125 a week. We are a family of 4 and I primarily shop at Safeway, Dollar General, and Walmart (which is 40 minutes away from my house). Occasionally, we do buy our meat in bulk (Sam’s or Costco), but that is only when we can make it to the city.
Hope you have a fabulous week and find some time to sip some wine and enjoy the season of life you are in.
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Ohhhhh, those all look super yummy!
Thank you!!
That skillet chicken looks really good! I love that eating healthy truly can be so tasty! Veggies taste great when cooked right! 🙂
You are absolutely right! Eating right doesn’t have to be bland and boring! To me, moderation is the key. I believe self-control is the hardest feat!
omg i want to make so many of these!! thanks for rounding it up! I think i’ll start with the crostini!
Thank you!! I love those crostinis for lunch delicious and simple!
I love that you “got real” in this post. There is always bad and I’m glad that you also pointed out the good. Life is a roller coaster. Also, thanks for the dinner ideas.
Thank you!! You put it best “life is a roller coaster” sometimes you are holding on for dear life others your hands are up as your both laughing and screaming! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
OMG! I saw someone make beet and sweet potato soup and that was the first time I saw beet in soup form. I think this is the recipe I will be trying.
Beet soup is amazing!! It is sweet and savory!!
All of these look so delicious! I’m going to have to try and make some of them!
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Thank you!!
I am all about zucchini noodles! I have yet to do them with pesto but that sounds divine!
It is an amazing pesto, and the recipe is so quick and simple. Perfect for busy weeknights!!
I agree!! How could Healthy look so good! One of these days I’m gonna actually try overnight oats.
I was on a big overnights oats kick last year!! They are perfect make ahead, keep you on the right track breakfast… I need to start making them again!!
I hope you continue to make progress with your daughter! And that zoodle recipe you shared looks amazing!
Thank you so much, I just hope the pending move doesn’t throw her off track too much. The zoodle recipe is amazing, and I love how most grocery stores are carrying the veggie noodles in the produce section now makes it much easier to make incredible dishes like that one!!
The shrimp tacos look absolutely amazing!!! I need to make those for my next taco tuesday!
Oh, they are one of my favorite. Pass the Tasty Blog make me so hungry her photos and recipes are all incredible!!
Oh man all of these look so good! I love just about anything with beets in it. And I love how a lot of these are vegetarian!
Thank you!! I am trying to have more plant-based meals this year!! I love veggies and so do my kids so why not!! Hope you are having a great weekend, let me know what you think of the beet soup when you make it!!
We’ve been eating lots of overnight oats. Great way to get a bunch of fruit into breakfast
It is a great way and so simple, takes only a few minutes to prep too!! And let’s not forget about the fiber you are getting as well, healthy all around!!
All of them look so delicious, but my favorite is the easy 20-Minute Shrimp Tacos!! shrimps are my favorite food and the tacos look amazing, will definitely try them ASAP! 🙂
Pass me the Tasty food blog is amazing she has a lot of incredible recipes on her site!! These fish tacos are one of our weeknight favorites…. I would say Taco Tuesday, but to be honest I usually can’t remember what day of the week it is these days. Hahahaha
Firstly, lots of prayers headed your way for the journey ahead! Secondly, it’s so hard to pick a favorite meal, they all look so yummy!
Thank you for taking the time to read the post!! And thanks for the prayers, it will surely be a wild crazy blessed ride. They are all really yummy, I have a try one recipe a week policy so who says you have to pick! I hope you have a wonderful and blessed weekend!
These are some really interesting choices for healthy meal. I’m for sure gonna make the beetroot soup with coconut milk , full of Iron, it seems a great choice in winters.
It is really good, I like the fact that it is slightly sweet, it not only warms me up on cold night but helps curve my sweet tooth cravings.
Hey darling ❤ Food selections are irresistible! Love it!! I applaud you for your authentic sharing and love your courage to share! Blessings 💞
Thank you so much hun!!! I hope you have a wonderful week!!
I think my favorite is the overnight oats. I’m looking for a more healthy way to start the day, and this seems like a great option. I like being able to make it in advance, and then just grab and go. Thanks!
They are so good, and simple but like you said the best part is that they can be made ahead!!
Thank you for sharing this article! Very informative and helpful especially for people who does not know how to adjust to a lifestyle. Keep it up!
Love these ideas! What a wealth of yummy, healthy lunch-box ideas! Now I have no excuse to say what’s for lunch? All I need to do is revisit this helpful post for a spark of inspiration. Those are absolutely wonderful ideas for school lunches and for all others as well! Such healthy, appetizing and fun ideas in a beautiful and creative presentation! Thank you for your inspiration!