Meijer Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Beef Burgers on Buns
Description: Juicy beef patties seasoned simply and grilled or pan-seared, served on soft buns with your favorite dairy-free toppings. A quick, satisfying classic scaled perfectly for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.67 lb ground beef (two 5.5 oz patties), 2 buns from the pack (freeze remaining buns).

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: Bone-in pork chops seared until golden and topped with cinnamon-kissed sauteed honeycrisp apples cooked in oil. A comforting fall dish naturally dairy-free.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 bone-in chops (about 1 lb total), 1 apple sliced thin for two servings.
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 drumsticks paired with a refreshing seedless grape salad tossed in a light oil-based dressing. A balanced, dairy-free weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, California Green or Black Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb drumsticks (about 4 pieces), 0.5 lb grapes halved for the salad.

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Pork Spareribs
Description: Tender oven-baked spareribs slow-roasted with a simple dry rub, portioned for two rather than a full rack. Finished with a light dairy-free glaze for a rich, satisfying meal.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs
Prep time: 90 minutes (make-ahead note: season ribs the night before or start early afternoon)
Serving note: 1 lb spareribs (half rack portion) for two servings.
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 chicken tenderloins stir-fried quickly with sweet cherry tomatoes and aromatics in oil for a fresh, vibrant finish to the week. Simple, dairy-free, and full of flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb chicken tenderloins, half the tomato package (about 1 cup halved) for two servings.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.67 lb): $3.34
- 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 (1 lb): $2.79
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.79
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (1 lb): $1.29
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes (0.5 lb): $1.15
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs (1 lb): $2.49
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (0.75 lb): $2.77
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes (1 package): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt, pepper, cinnamon
- Garlic, onion
- Vinegar or lemon juice for grape salad dressing
- Basic spices for rib rub