Meijer Dairy-Free Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Carrots and Onions
Description: Juicy drumsticks are baked until golden alongside sweet roasted carrots and onions for a simple, comforting dairy-free dinner. A drizzle of oil and seasoning is all that's needed to bring out the natural flavors.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, Baby-Cut Carrots, Yellow Onions
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb drumsticks (roughly 4-5 pieces), 1 cup baby carrots, and half a yellow onion, sliced.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Vegetables
- One Pan Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes & Carrots
Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions
Description: A small portion of pork shoulder is slow-roasted until fork-tender, then topped with sauteed mushrooms and onions cooked in oil. This dish delivers rich, savory flavor without any dairy.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms, Yellow Onions
Prep time: 3 hours (mostly unattended)
Serving note: Use about 1 lb pork shoulder roast, 8 oz mushrooms, and half a yellow onion, sliced. Make-ahead note: start roast early in the day or the night before since total cook time exceeds 60 minutes; reheat mushrooms and onions fresh before serving.
Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Mushroom Skillet over Ready Rice
Description: Lean ground beef is browned with mushrooms and onions in a quick skillet, then served over microwaveable ready rice for an easy weeknight meal. It's hearty, flavorful, and completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms, Ben's Original Ready Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb ground beef, 8 oz mushrooms, and 1 pouch of ready rice for 2 servings.
Recipes:
- Easy Mushroom and Ground Beef Skillet
Thursday
Meal: Grilled Chicken Breast with Cherub Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Description: Grilled chicken breast is paired with a fresh, crisp salad of cherub tomatoes and mini cucumbers tossed in oil and vinegar. It's a light, refreshing dairy-free dinner.
Sale items used: Family Pack Chicken Breasts, Cherubs Tomatoes, Seedless Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb chicken breast (2 pieces), half a container of cherub tomatoes, and half a bag of mini cucumbers.
Recipes:
- Grilled Chicken Tomato Cucumber Salad
Friday
Meal: Garlic Shrimp with Cherub Tomatoes and Cucumbers over Rice
Description: Garlic shrimp are quickly sauteed in oil and served over rice with the remaining cherub tomatoes and mini cucumbers for a light, flavorful finish to the week. This dish comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Meijer Cooked or Raw Shrimp 12 oz., Cherubs Tomatoes, Seedless Mini Cucumbers, Ben's Original Ready Rice
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack (12 oz) shrimp, the remaining half container of cherub tomatoes, remaining half bag of mini cucumbers, and 1 pouch of ready rice.
Recipes:
- Chimichurri Shrimp with Tomatoes Recipe
- Easy Mediterranean Shrimp & Rice Bowl
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (1 lb): $0.99
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb bag (1 bag): $1.29
- Yellow Onions 3 lb bag (1 bag): $2.49
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast (1 lb): $1.79
- True Goodness Organic Mushrooms 8 oz (x2 packs): $6.38
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (1 lb): $2.49
- Ben's Original Ready Rice 8.5 oz (x2 pouches): $3.98
- Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $2.29
- Cherubs Tomatoes 16.5 oz (x2): $7.38
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers 2 lb bag (x2 bags): $7.98
- Meijer Cooked or Raw Shrimp 12 oz (1 pack): $6.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Vinegar or lemon juice for salad dressing
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef: $2.49/lb
- Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $2.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins or Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins: $3.99 each, BOGO
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats: $3.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast: $1.79/lb
- Pork Shoulder Boneless Country Style Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Wright Bacon 24 oz.: $8.99 each
- Wright Bacon 40 oz.: $15.99 each
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless: $12.99/lb
- Meijer Cooked or Raw Shrimp 12 oz. or Halfmoon Shrimp Rings 10 oz.: $6.99 each
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes 10-14 oz., Smok-Y Links 8.3 oz., Sausage Links 13-14 oz. or Li'l Smokies 12-14 oz.: $2.29 each
- Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties 12-16 oz.: $3.19 each
- Oscar Mayer Bacon 12-16 oz.: $5.49 each
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat 7-9 oz.: $2.99 each
- Certified Angus Beef Bottom Round or Eye Round Roast: $6.99/lb
- Schweid & Sons Certified Angus Beef Patties 4 ct./21.2 oz. pkg.: $11.49 each
- Fresh from Meijer Marinated Pork Tenderloin or Filet 18.4-22 oz.: $5.99 each
- Meijer Ground Turkey Roll 16 oz. 85% lean, 15% fat. Frozen.: $2.99 each
- Meijer Ground Beef Roll 16 oz. 80% lean, 20% fat. Frozen.: $5.99 each
- Bob Evans Side 12-24 oz.: $3.99 each
- Meijer Bacon 16 oz.: $3.59 each
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless: $3.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin Average weight 8-10 lbs.: $1.99/lb
- Ball Park Meat Franks 15 oz. Excludes beef and Angus beef franks.: $2.50 for 2/$5
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Frederik's by Meijer Artesian Water or Italian Sparkling Mineral Water 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles. Plus deposit where applicable.: $4.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Certified Angus Beef Burgers 32 oz. Frozen.: $12.99
Produce on sale:
- Locally Grown Large Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 each
- California Green Seedless Grapes: $1.49/lb
- California Red Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Bulk Cosmic Crisp Apples: $1.49/lb
- Pink Lady or Rave Apples 3 lb. bag.: $3.99 each
- Flavor Bombs Tomatoes 1.5 lbs.: $7.99 each
- Cotton Candy Grapes: $3.79/lb
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers 2 lb. bag.: $3.99 each
- Golden Kiwi Fruit 1 lb. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Celery Sticks 1.25 lb. pkg.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz.: $3.19 each
- Cherubs Tomatoes 16.5 oz.: $3.69 each
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag.: $1.29 each
- Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag.: $2.49 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Dean's Dip 16 oz.: $1.49 each
- Stok Cold Brew Coffee or Shareables 6 oz. 48 oz. Select varieties.: $4.99 each
- Bomb Pop 12 ct./21 oz. or Gummi Pops 10 pk./16.5 oz. Select varieties.: $2.49 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns 6-8 ct./14-15 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies 12 ct./10-16 oz.: $3.98 each
- St. Pierre Brioche Bread Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns 7-9.5 oz.: $3.49 each
- Pretzel Crisps 5-7.2 oz. Deli Dept. only.: $2.49 each
- Ball Park Buns 8 ct./14-16 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Classic or Farmhouse Buns 6-12 ct./13.5-18 oz. Select varieties.: $2.69 each
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread 24-27 oz. Select varieties.: $5.49 each
- Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 6 ct./3.2 oz. or Snack Pack 12 ct./1.75 oz. Select varieties.: $2.79 each
- Hostess Multipack 6-10 ct./8.17-16.5 oz. Select varieties.: $2.49 each
- Entenmann's Little Bites 7.5-8.75 oz. Select varieties.: $3.69 each
- Jack Link's Jerky 2.5-2.85 oz. Select varieties.: $4.49 each
- Tillamook Jerky 6.5 oz. Select varieties.: $11.89 each
- Old Wisconsin Meat Sticks 14 oz. Select varieties.: $11.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer 1 Lb. Pre-Packed Salad Select varieties. Deli Dept. only.: $2.99 each
- Stacy's Pita Chips, Thins or Bagel Chips 6.75-7.33 oz. Deli Dept. only.: $3.99 each
- King's Hawaiian Rolls 12 ct./12 oz. or Buns 10-12.8 oz. Deli Dept. only.: $3.99 each
- Meijer White or Wheat Split Top Bread 22 oz. Select varieties.: $1.89 each
- Meijer Chewy Dipped or Chewy Granola Bars 6-8 ct./6.3-6.8 oz. or Crispy Rice Treats 8 ct./6.2 oz.: $1.89 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Liege Waffles 4 ct./9.1 oz. Select varieties.: $3.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Simply or Minute Maid Drinks or Gold Peak Tea 52 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Heinz Ketchup Easy Squeeze 32 oz. or Simply Ketchup 19 oz.: $1.99 each
- Ben's Original Ready Rice 8.5-8.8 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Hidden Valley Ranch or Coleslaw Dressing 16 oz. Select varieties.: $3.49 each
- Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn 6 ct./19.7-19.74 oz. Select varieties.: $3.49 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products 2 liter. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Wonderful No Shell Pistachios 4-6 oz.: $6.29 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Coffee 12 oz. bag or Pods 12 ct. Excludes limited edition flavors.: $7.99 each
- Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water 24 pk./16.9 oz. bottles.: $4.99 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products 24 pk./12 oz. cans. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $9.99 each
- Meijer Applesauce 6 ct./4 oz. cups.: $1.89 each
- Meijer Strawberry Preserves or Seedless Jam 18 oz.: $1.89 each
- Meijer Juice Boxes 8 pk./6.75 oz.: $2.69 each
- Meijer Purified Drinking Water 24 pk./8 oz. bottles.: $3.29 each
- Meijer Trail Mix 8 ct./1.25 oz.: $5.99 each
- Meijer Potato Chips Variety Pack 18 ct./1 oz.: $7.99 each
- Meijer Hand Sanitizer 8 oz. or Foaming Hand Soap 12.5 oz.: $1.99 each
- Meijer 4 Pk. Facial Tissue Flat 120-160 ct. or cube 60 ct.: $4.99 each
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ or Dipping Sauce 14-18 oz. Select varieties.: $1.19 each
- Kraft Salad Dressing 16 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Kraft Miracle Whip 30 oz. or Squeeze 19 oz. Select varieties.: $4.49 each
- Prego Pasta Sauce 45 oz. or Minute Rice 28 oz. Select varieties.: $2.99 each
- Folgers Ground Coffee 19.2-25.9 oz. Select varieties.: $10.99 each
- Swanson Broth 32 oz.: $1.29 each
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce 24 oz. or Queso Dip 15 oz. Select varieties.: $2.79 each
- Mission Burrito or Taco Tortillas 16-20 ct./35-40 oz.: $3.79 each
- Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats 13.3-16 oz. box or Nutri Grain Bars 5-8 ct./7-10.4 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Quaker Chewy or Chewy Dipps Granola Bars 14-18 ct./15-15.26 oz. Select varieties.: $3.89 each
- Nature Valley Bars 12 ct./14.4-17.88 oz. or Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers 12 ct./9.6 oz. or Fruit Snacks 16 ct./10.2 oz.: $4.49 each
- Clif Bar Energy Bars 5 ct./12 oz. Select varieties.: $4.49 each
- Joy Waffle Cones or Bowls: $3.19 each
- General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios 10-12 ct./7 oz. Select varieties. 18.8 oz. or Post Fruity Pebbles 19.5 oz. or Honey Bunches of Oats 18 oz. box.: $3.49 each
- Hormel Mary Kitchen Hash 14 oz.: $2.79 each
- Swanson Chunk White Chicken Breast 12.5 oz.: $2.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers or Crisps 4.8-8 oz. Select varieties.: $1.79 each
- LAY'S Potato Chips 6-8 oz. or Poppables 5 oz. or Tostitos Cantina Tortilla Chips 8-11 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- On The Border Tortilla Chips 7.5-11.5 oz. Select varieties.: $2.29 each
- Snyder's Pretzels or Pieces 8-16 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Cape Cod or Kettle Brand Potato Chips 6-9 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Town House Crackers 9-13.8 oz. or Cheez-It Crackers 6.5-12.4 oz. Select varieties.: $2.79 each
- Chex Mix 9-13.5 oz. or Bugles or Gardetto's 14.5 oz. Select varieties.: $2.89 each
- Quest Protein Chips 4 oz.: $5.59 each
- Frito-Lay Multipack 15-20 ct./7.625-20.25 oz. Select varieties.: $8.99 each
- Ritz Crackers 11.4-20.5 oz. Select varieties.: $4.29 each
- Oreo Cookies 8-18.71 oz. or Chips Ahoy Cookies 9.31-19.5 oz. Select varieties.: $4.29 each
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies 5-8.6 oz. Select varieties.: $3.89 each
- Lance Crackers 10 ct./1.25-1.75 oz. or Archway Cookies 8.75-12 oz. Select varieties.: $2.79 each
- Hershey's Share Size Bagged Candy 5.1-12 oz. Select varieties.: $4.49 each
- M&M's or Mars Party Size Bagged Candy 30.18-42 oz. Select varieties.: $13.99 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $3.99 each
- V8 Fusion Plus Energy 6 pk./8 oz. cans, Vegetable Juice 8 pk./5.5 oz. or 100% Vegetable Juice 6 pk./11.5 oz. Select varieties.: $3.99 each
- Sparkling Ice Flavored Sparkling Water 12 pk./17 oz. bottles. Plus deposit where applicable or Hint 12 pk./16 oz. Select varieties.: $11.99 each
- Starbucks Frappuccino, Nitro, Protein Coffee or Double Shot Coffee 9.6-15 oz. Select varieties or Pink Drink or Paradise Drink 14 oz.: $2.19 each
- Powerade Power water 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles. Select varieties.: $3.99 each
- Propel Fitness Water 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles. Select varieties.: $4.49 each
- BODYARMOR Sports Drinks 8 pk./12 oz. bottles or Bubblr Sparkling Water 6 pk./12 oz. cans. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $5.49 each
- Pure Leaf Brewed Tea 6 pk./12-18.5 oz. bottles or Gold Peak Tea 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles. Select varieties.: $5.99 each
- Meijer Electrolyte or Alkaline Water 6 pk./1 liter or Core Hydration 6 pk./16.9 oz.: $5.99 each
- Gatorade Sports Drinks 12 pk./12 oz. bottles. Select varieties.: $6.99 each
- smartwater 6 pk./1 liter bottles. Select varieties.: $8.99 each
- Alani Nu Energy Drinks Variety Pack 12 pk./12 oz. cans. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $19.89 each
- Chi-Chi's Salsa 16 oz. Select varieties.: $0.99 each
- Wholly Guacamole 7.5 oz. Deli Dept. only.: $2.29 each
- Planters Peanuts 16 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Spam Lunch Meat 12 oz. Select varieties.: $3.19 each
- Hormel Black Label, Natural Choice or Oven Ready Bacon 9.3-16 oz.: $4.99 each
- Hormel Fully Cooked Bacon 2.52 oz. or Pepperoni 5-6 oz.: $2.89 each
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey 16 oz. Fresh.: $3.99 each
- Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray 14 oz. Deli Dept. only.: $6.99 each
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30 oz. or Squeeze Bottle 20 oz. Select varieties.: $4.49 each
- Campbell's Soups 10.5-11.5 oz. Select varieties.: $1.67 for 3/$5
- Malt-O-Meal Bagged Cereal 30-37 oz. Select varieties.: $4.99 each
- Lifesavers Sharing Size Wint-O-Green or Pep-O-Mint Breath Mints Bagged Candy 13 oz.: $4.79 each
- Welch's Fruit Snacks 20-40 ct./16-32 oz.: $6.99 each
- Dove Large Bag Chocolate 12.67-14.08 oz. Select varieties.: $8.99 each
- Skittles or M&M's Pop'd Freeze Dried Candy 5.5 oz.: $5.99 each
- Meijer Fudge Cookies 8.5-13 oz. or Crackers 7.5-16 oz. Select varieties.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Capri Sun or Country Time 10 ct./6 oz. pouches. Select varieties.: $3.69 each
- Doritos 9-10.75 oz., Cheetos 7.5-8.5 oz., Tostitos 9-12 oz., or Frito-Lay Baked Snacks 6.25-7.625 oz. or Dips or Salsas 15-15.5 oz. Select varieties.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Tate's Cookies 4.6-8 oz. or Nabisco Multipack 10 ct./.9-2 oz. Select varieties.: $4.99 each
- Fairlife Core Power Protein Shakes 14 oz. bottle. Select varieties.: $3.50 for 2/$7
- Monster Energy Drinks 4 pk./15.5-16 oz. cans, Bang or Reign Energy Drinks 4 pk./16 oz. cans. or Java Monster Energy Drinks 4 pk./11 oz. cans. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $7.99 each
- Lipton Tea 12 pk./16.9 oz. bottles. Select varieties.: $6.49 each
- Pepsi Products 2 liter bottle. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Gatorade Lower Sugar Sports Drinks 6 pk./20 oz. bottles. Select varieties.: $3.49 each
- Pepsi Mini Cans 6 pk./7.5 oz. cans. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $3.99 each
- Select Pepsi Product Flavors 2 liter bottle. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $1.69 each
- Munchies Sandwich Crackers 8 ct./11.04-11.36 oz. Select varieties.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Frito-Lay Multipack 35-42 ct./27.1-42 oz. Select varieties.: $19.89 each
- Quaker Rice Crisps 6.06-7.04 oz. Select varieties.: $3.99 each
- Quaker Rice Cakes 4.47-7.23 oz. Select varieties.: $3.49 each
- Quaker Cap'n Crunch Cereal 10.3-12.6 oz. box. Select varieties.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Quaker Life Cereal 13 oz. Select varieties.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni 4.3-7.2 oz. Select varieties.: $1.25 for 4/$5
- Kellogg's All Bran 18.6-22 oz. or Cracklin' Oat Bran 16.5 oz. box.: $5.49 each
- Bear Naked Granola 11-12 oz. Select varieties.: $4.39 each
- Kellogg's Bagged Cereal 32-39.5 oz.: $5.99 each
- Kellogg's Special K Protein Granola 11 oz.: $3.99 each
- Kashi Granola 8 oz.: $4.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- Meijer Original 16 lbs. or Instant Light Charcoal Briquets 12 lbs.: $6.99 each
- Checkers/Rally's Famous Fries, Arby's Curly Fries or Nathan's Onion Rings 16-28 oz. Select varieties.: $3.29 each
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls 50 ct./24.46-24.8 oz. Select varieties.: $3.99 each
- Smucker's Uncrustables Sandwiches 8-10 pk./20-22.4 oz. Select varieties.: $8.49 each
- Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Skillets or Burritos 12.5-18.8 oz. Select varieties.: $4.99 each
- DiGiorno Stuffed Crust Pizza 21.9-26.4 oz. Select varieties.: $7.99 each
- Just Bare Frozen Prepared Chicken 19.2-24 oz. Select varieties: $8.99 each
- El Monterey Taquitos 18-20.7 oz. Select varieties.: $6.99 each
- Bibigo Potstickers, Dumplings, Wontons or Fried Rice 18-24 oz. Select varieties.: $5.49 each
- Pillsbury Frozen Toaster Strudel 11.7 oz. or Scrambles 7.2 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Healthy Choice Steamers 9.25-10.3 oz. Select varieties.: $2.50 for 4/$10
- Meijer Frozen Appetizers 26-28 oz. Select varieties.: $6.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$44.05
for 2 people · $22.02 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of September 02, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Meijer.