Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Honey Ketchup Chicken Drumsticks with Baby-Cut Carrots
Description: Juicy chicken drumsticks are coated in a sweet honey ketchup glaze and baked until golden and sticky, making them a guaranteed kid favorite. Served alongside tender baby-cut carrots for a simple, colorful, and balanced dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Heinz Tomato Ketchup ($3.99), Baby-Cut Carrots ($1.29)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: Plan on 1 lb of drumsticks (roughly 3 to 4 pieces) for 2 people at $0.99/lb; the family pack will leave extra drumsticks to freeze for later. Stir honey from your pantry into ketchup for the glaze. Start the oven preheat while you prep so total time stays around 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Honey-Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
- Easy Oven-Baked Honey-Soy Chicken Drumsticks
Tuesday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef and Pasta Skillet
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet and tossed with cooked pasta and melted cheese for a creamy, one-pan dinner kids absolutely love. Everything comes together in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect quick weeknight meal for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. ($4.99/lb), Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta ($2.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb of ground beef for 2 people at $4.99/lb (roughly $3.74 for that portion); the 3 lb package gives you plenty to freeze the rest. Use half a box (about 6 oz) of the pasta. Use shredded cheese from your pantry or fridge.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Creamer Potatoes
Description: Bone-in pork loin chops are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic and seared in a skillet until juicy and golden, a familiar and mild flavor kids enjoy. Creamer potatoes are boiled or roasted alongside for a hearty and satisfying dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in ($1.99/lb), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag ($4.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Plan on about 1 lb of bone-in chops (roughly 2 chops) for 2 people at $1.99/lb. The 3 lb bag of creamer potatoes will provide sides for multiple meals this week. Use about one-third of the bag tonight.
Thursday
Meal: Grilled Meijer 1/4 Pound Beef Burgers on Split Top Bread with Ketchup
Description: Classic frozen beef burgers are grilled or pan-cooked until juicy and served on soft split top white bread with ketchup for a fun and familiar dinner kids will cheer for. Simple toppings like cheese and lettuce from the pantry or fridge round out the meal.
Sale items used: Meijer 1/4 Pound Beef Burgers 32 oz. Frozen ($10.99 each), Meijer Split Top White or Wheat Bread 22 oz. ($1.89), Heinz Tomato Ketchup (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 32 oz. package contains 8 quarter-pound patties; cook 2 patties for tonight's dinner for 2 and freeze the remaining 6 for future meals. Use 2 to 4 slices of bread. Ketchup was already purchased on Monday so no additional cost here.
Recipes:
- Best Burger Recipe (So Juicy, Grill Or Stovetop)
Friday
Meal: Stovetop-Cooked Johnsonville Fresh Brats with Grapes and Applesauce
Description: Johnsonville brats are simmered and then pan-browned on the stovetop until cooked through and lightly caramelized, served with sweet seedless grapes and a cup of applesauce on the side. It is a fun, low-fuss Friday dinner that feels like a cookout without the grill.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz. ($4.79), California Green or Black Seedless Grapes ($2.29/lb), Meijer Applesauce 6 ct./4 oz. cups ($1.89)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 19 oz. package contains about 5 brats; serve 2 brats per person tonight and save the extra for another meal. Buy about 0.5 lb of grapes for 2 people at $2.29/lb (roughly $1.15 for that portion). Each person gets one 4 oz. applesauce cup from the 6-pack.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (1 lb used, family pack purchased to freeze rest, estimated 3 lb pack): $2.97
- Baby-Cut Carrots (1 lb bag): $1.29
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup (1 bottle, 38 oz.): $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. (1 package, use 0.75 lb now, freeze rest): $14.97
- Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta (1 box): $2.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in (1 lb, approximately 2 chops): $1.99
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag (1 bag): $4.99
- Meijer 1/4 Pound Beef Burgers 32 oz. Frozen (1 package, use 2 patties now, freeze rest): $10.99
- Meijer Split Top White or Wheat Bread 22 oz. (1 loaf): $1.89
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz. (1 package): $4.79
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes (0.5 lb): $1.15
- Meijer Applesauce 6 ct./4 oz. cups (1 package): $1.89
Pantry staples needed:
- Honey (for Monday glaze)
- Garlic powder or minced garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil or butter
- Shredded cheese (for Tuesday pasta skillet)
- Optional burger toppings: lettuce, sliced cheese
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast Bone in: $1.79/lb
- Pork Shoulder Boneless Country Style Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $9.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $7.49/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak: $13.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. or larger: $4.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks All natural: $0.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings All natural: $2.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs Fresh, never frozen: $3.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs Fresh, never frozen: $3.49/lb
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz: $4.79 each
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz: $4.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts All natural: $2.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in: $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in: $2.99/lb
- Meijer ¼ Pound Beef Burgers 32 oz. Frozen: $10.99 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
- Meijer Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties 12-16 oz: $2.79 each
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Bob Evans Side 12-24 oz: $3.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Blueberries Pint container: $2.99 each
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Large Cantaloupe Melon: $2.99 each
- Black Diamond Seedless Watermelon: $5.99 each
- California Yellow or White Nectarines: $1.99/lb
- Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag: $4.99 each
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag. Select varieties: $4.99 each
- Organic Blueberries Pint container: $4.99 each
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples: $1.99/lb
- Lena Meijer Mixed Bouquet Floral Dept. only: $14.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- True Goodness Organic String or Stick Cheese 12 oz: $6.99 each
- True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct: $6.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies 12 ct./10-16 oz: $3.98 each
- Wholly Guacamole 7.5 oz. Deli Dept. only: $2.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Mini Cupcakes 12 ct./9.6-10 oz: $4.29 each
- Aunt Millie's Bagels 6 ct./20 oz. Select varieties: $2.99 each
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Thin Sliced Bread 20.5 oz. or Bagels 16.75 oz. Select varieties: $5.49 each
- Meijer Split Top White or Wheat Bread 22 oz: $1.89 each
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers or Crisps 4.8-8 oz. Select varieties: $1.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products 24 pk./12 oz. cans. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable: $9.99 each
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup 38 oz., Simply Ketchup 19 oz. or Organic Ketchup 14 oz: $3.99 each
- Jif Peanut Butter or Natural Peanut Butter 28 oz: $3.99 each
- Meijer Peanut Butter 16 oz. or Grape Jelly 18 oz. Select varieties: $1.89 each
- Meijer Applesauce 6 ct./4 oz. cups: $1.89 each
- Meijer Strawberry Preserves or Seedless Jam 18 oz: $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: $1.99 each
- Meijer Trail Mix 8 ct./1.25 oz: $5.99 each
- Meijer Potato Chips Variety Pack 18 ct./1 oz: $7.99 each
- Welch's Fruit Snacks 20-40 ct./16-32 oz: $6.99 each
- GoGo squeeZ Pouches 12 ct./3.2 oz or Yogurtz 10 ct./3 oz. Select varieties: $7.49 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta 12-16 oz. Select varieties: $2.99 each
- King Arthur Flour 5 lbs. Select varieties: $4.99 each
- Donut Shop, McCafé, Caribou or Green Mountain K-Cups 8-10 ct. Select varieties: $6.99 each
- Nescafé Gold Espresso 3.1-3.5 oz. or Clasico 6-7 oz: $8.99 each
- M&M'S Family Size Bagged Candy 15-18.08 oz. Select varieties: $8.49 each
- Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water 24 pk./16.9 oz. bottles: $3.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Coffee 12 oz. bag or Pods 12 ct. Excludes limited edition: $7.99 each
- Meijer Hand Sanitizer 8 oz: $1.99 each
- Meijer Crustless Sandwiches 4 pk./8.8 oz. Select varieties: $2.99 each
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag: $1.29 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
- Pure Fruit Bars 12 ct./.63 oz. Select varieties: $5.99 each
- Rx Bars 5 ct./1.83-1.9 oz: $8.99 each
- RxBar High Protein Bars 5 ct./8.8-10.6 oz: $8.99 each
- Kellogg's or Cheez-It Multipack 12 ct./0.7-1.02 oz. Select varieties: $4.99 each
- Cheez-It, Town House or Club Family Size Crackers 12-21 oz. or Toasteds Crackers Party Pack 12 oz. Select varieties: $4.99 each
- Pringles Snack Stacks 12 ct./.67-.74 oz. Select varieties: $5.99 each
- Tate's Bake Shop Cookies 4.6-8 oz. Select varieties: $4.99 each
- Nabisco Multipack 10 ct./.9-2 oz. Select varieties: $4.99 each
- Nilla Wafers 11 oz. Select varieties: $3.99 each
- Newtons Cookies 10 oz. Select varieties: $3.99 each
- Handi-Snacks 9.2-10 oz: $6.99 each
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30 oz. or Squeeze Bottle 20 oz. Select varieties: $3.99 each
- Sir Kensington's Mayonnaise 12 oz. Select varieties: $4.99 each
- Knorr Flavor Base 11 oz: $3.49 each
- Maille Mustard 7.3-8 oz. Select varieties: $3.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- Twizzlers Licorice or Jolly Rancher Ropes 10-16 oz. Select varieties: $3.99 each
- Hudsonville Ice Cream 16-48 oz. Select varieties: $3.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$53.90
for 2 people · $26.95 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of July 29, 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.