Giant Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Apples and Salad Blend
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken drumsticks seasoned simply and roasted alongside cinnamon apple wedges. Served with a fresh salad blend tossed in olive oil and vinegar for a light, dairy-free finish.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Drumsticks, Cosmic Crisp or Pink Lady Apples, Giant Salad Blends
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb chicken drumsticks, 1 small apple, 1.5 cups salad blend
Recipes:
- Healthy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
- Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Squash and Apple
- Roasted chicken legs with apple Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Skillet with Avocado and Salad Blend
Description: A quick one-pan skillet of seasoned ground beef with taco spices, topped with fresh avocado slices. Paired with a crisp salad blend on the side for extra freshness.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef, Hass Avocados, Giant Salad Blends
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.33 lb ground beef, half an avocado, 1.5 cups salad blend
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Taco Skillet (One-Pot Recipe)
- Mexican Ground Beef Taco Skillet
- Easy Taco Skillet (One-Pan Dinner in 30 Minutes)

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Mini Cucumber Salad
Description: A juicy pan-seared pork chop cooked until golden, served with a refreshing mini cucumber salad dressed in oil and vinegar. Light, quick, and completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Assorted Pork Chops, Giant Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 pork chop (about 0.4 lb), 1 cup sliced mini cucumbers
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops - Food Faith Fitness
- Pan Seared Pork Chops (Easy Recipe)
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops Recipe: How to Make It

Thursday
Meal: Whole Roasted Chicken Fryer with Apples
Description: A portion of whole roasted chicken fryer, seasoned and roasted until crisp-skinned, served with tender roasted apple wedges. A comforting, simple dairy-free dinner.
Sale items used: Whole Chicken Fryer, Cosmic Crisp or Pink Lady Apples
Prep time: 75 minutes (roast a larger piece ahead and portion for the week if desired)
Serving note: 1 lb bone-in chicken fryer piece, 1 small apple; since roasting takes over an hour, consider roasting the chicken fryer earlier in the day or the night before and reheating
Recipes:
- Roast Whole Chicken with Potatoes and Apples (Dairy-free)
- Roast Chicken With Apples
- Chicken with Apples and Maple-Lime Sauce

Friday
Meal: Shrimp Stir-Fry with Mini Cucumbers and Avocado
Description: Quick-cooked shrimp stir-fried with crisp mini cucumbers, finished with fresh avocado slices for creaminess without dairy. A light, fast dinner to close the week.
Sale items used: Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp, Giant Mini Cucumbers, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.4 lb shrimp, 1 cup sliced mini cucumbers, half an avocado
Recipes:
- 5-Ingredient Shrimp and Avocado Stir-Fry with Lemon
- Shrimp Stir-Fry with Tomatoes, Avocado, and Garlic
- 15-Minute Spicy Shrimp And Vegetable Stir-Fry

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.74
- Cosmic Crisp or Pink Lady Apples (2 small, about 0.5 lb): $0.65
- Giant Salad Blends (1 pack, used across 2 days): $2.50
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (0.33 lb): $1.15
- Hass Avocados (1, from 4-pack): $1.25
- Assorted Pork Chops (0.4 lb): $1.00
- Giant Mini Cucumbers (1 pack, used across 2 days): $2.50
- Whole Chicken Fryer (1 lb): $1.49
- Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (0.4 lb): $2.40

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Vinegar
- Taco seasoning
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Cinnamon
- Cooking oil for stir-fry