Meijer Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Beef Burgers on Buns
Description: A juicy quarter-pound ground beef patty seasoned simply and grilled to preference, served on a soft bakery bun with your favorite dairy-free toppings. Quick, satisfying, and perfect for a single serving weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.25 lb ground beef (quarter of a pound purchased from the 1 lb minimum) formed into 1 patty; use 1 bun from the pack; season with salt, pepper, and condiments of choice.

Check the label: supermarket buns and rolls often contain milk or whey even when nothing on the front says so.

Recipes:
- Dairy Free and Egg Free Burgers
- Dairy-Free Slider Buns Recipe
- Vegan Hamburger Buns

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples
Description: A bone-in pork loin chop seared until golden and paired with sweet sauteed Honeycrisp apple slices for a comforting fall dinner. Simple pantry seasonings bring out the natural flavors of both.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bone-in pork chop (about 0.5 lb) and 1 small Honeycrisp apple (about 0.25 lb), sliced thin and sauteed in oil with a pinch of cinnamon.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Apples and Onions {Easy One Pan Recipe}
- Apple Butter Pork Chops - Simply Whisked
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apples

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Grape Salad
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken drumsticks are paired with a refreshing chilled grape salad for a balanced, easy dinner. The natural sweetness of the grapes complements the savory roasted chicken.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, California Green or Black Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 drumsticks (about 0.5 lb total) seasoned and baked at 400F for 35-40 minutes; toss 0.5 cup halved seedless grapes with a squeeze of lemon for the salad.

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Pork Spareribs
Description: A practical single portion of oven-baked pork spareribs, slow-roasted until tender and finished with a simple dry rub. A dairy-free, hearty main that doesn't require a whole rack.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs
Prep time: 75 minutes (make-ahead note: season ribs the night before and bake covered for the first hour to save active time)
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb pork spareribs (a small 2-3 rib portion cut from the rack), baked at 300F for about 60-70 minutes covered, then uncovered briefly to crisp.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Ribs (fall-off-the-bone!)
- Pork Spare Ribs Recipe
- Oven BBQ Pork Spare Ribs Recipe

Friday
Meal: Chicken Tenderloin and Tomato Stir-Fry
Description: Tender strips of chicken tenderloin are stir-fried with juicy Angel Sweet tomatoes for a quick, colorful, dairy-free dinner. Ready in under 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.4 lb chicken tenderloins, sliced thin, and about 0.5 cup Angel Sweet tomatoes halved; stir-fry in oil with garlic and soy sauce.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.25 lb): $1.25
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns (1 pack): $2.99
Check the label: supermarket buns and rolls often contain milk or whey even when nothing on the front says so.
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in (0.5 lb): $1.40
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (0.25 lb): $0.45
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.5 lb): $0.65
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes (0.5 lb): $1.15
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (0.4 lb): $1.48
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes (1 pack): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, cooking oil, cinnamon, garlic, soy sauce, lemon