Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Buttered Barilla Pasta
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken drumsticks seasoned with simple salt, pepper, and garlic powder make a fun, hands-on dinner kids love to eat. Served alongside tender buttered Barilla pasta, this is a classic combo that satisfies every time.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, Barilla Pasta, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 drumsticks (approximately 1.5 lbs total at $0.99/lb) for 2 people; cook 6 oz of Barilla pasta and toss with 1 tablespoon of butter spread. Drumsticks take about 40 minutes in the oven at 400 degrees, so get them in first before boiling the pasta.
Tuesday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Chuck Pasta Bake
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is mixed with cooked Barilla pasta and plenty of shredded cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden for a kid-approved comfort meal. This simple bake uses familiar flavors and comes together quickly for a weeknight win.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck, Barilla Pasta, Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground chuck (at $5.29/lb) and 6 oz of Barilla pasta for 2 generous servings; top with about 1 cup of shredded cheese from the 32 oz bag. The remaining cheese stores well in the fridge for the week.
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Buttered English Muffins
Description: Bone-in pork loin chops are pan-seared until golden and juicy, seasoned simply with salt and pepper so kids enjoy every bite. Served with warm, buttered Aunt Millie's English muffins on the side for a fun, filling dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops, Aunt Millie's English Muffins, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 bone-in chops (approximately 1 lb total at $1.99/lb) for 2 people; toast 2 English muffins and spread with butter. The 6-count English muffin pack leaves extras for breakfast or snacks later in the week.
Thursday
Meal: Grilled Johnsonville Brats on Sara Lee Bread with Ketchup
Description: Juicy Johnsonville brats are grilled or pan-cooked until nicely browned, then served on soft Sara Lee bread slices with a squeeze of Heinz ketchup for a backyard-style dinner kids go crazy for. Simple, fun, and totally kid-friendly, this meal feels like a cookout any night of the week.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Fresh Brats, Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread, Heinz Ketchup Easy Squeeze
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 brats from the 19 oz pack for 2 people, served on 2 slices of Sara Lee bread each; the remaining brats can be refrigerated and used later in the week. The leftover bread and ketchup are great for other meals too.
Friday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Atlantic Salmon Portions with Blueberries and Buttered Pasta
Description: Pan-seared Atlantic salmon portions are cooked until flaky and golden, served alongside buttered Barilla pasta and fresh blueberries for a colorful, kid-friendly plate. The mild salmon pairs beautifully with the sweet blueberries, making this a fun and nutritious end to the week.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions, Barilla Pasta, Blueberries, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 12 oz salmon portions package provides 2 servings; cook 6 oz of Barilla pasta and serve with 1 pint of blueberries split between 2 plates. Salmon cooks in about 4 minutes per side over medium-high heat, so have the pasta ready first.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Barilla Pasta (x3 packs, 12-16 oz each): $4.47
- I Can't Believe It's Not Butter (15-16 oz): $3.89
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck (1 lb): $5.29
- Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese (32 oz): $6.49
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (1 lb): $1.99
- Aunt Millie's English Muffins (6 ct.): $1.99
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats (19 oz): $4.79
- Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread (12 oz): $1.99
- Heinz Ketchup Easy Squeeze (32 oz): $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions (12 oz): $8.99
- Blueberries (1 pint): $3.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Olive oil or cooking oil for searing
🏷️ 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
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck (2.5 lb. pkg. or larger): $5.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins or Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts (All natural): $2.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (All natural): $0.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions (12 oz.): $8.99
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Mignon (12 oz.): $11.99
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken or Turkey (Deli Dept. only): $9.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese (Deli Dept. only): $6.59/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Chuck Steak or Roast: $7.99/lb
- Philly Seasoned Shaved Beef Steak (12 oz.) or Certified Angus Beef Shaved Beef Steak (14 oz.): $8.99
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey (3 lb. roll, 90% lean, Fresh): $12.99
- 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
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs (Fresh, never frozen): $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Seasoned St. Louis Style Spareribs (Fresh, never frozen): $3.49/lb
- Holten's Chop House Smashed Burgers or Sliders (24-32 oz., Frozen): $9.99
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats (19 oz.): $4.79
- Wright Bacon (24 oz.): $8.99
- Wright Bacon (40 oz.): $14.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring (16 oz.): $9.99
- Fresh from Meijer 96% Lean Ground Beef (Average weight 1 lb.): $8.49/lb
- Meijer Baby Back BBQ Pork Ribs (24 oz., Fresh): $9.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer 1 Lb. Pre-Packed Salad (Deli Dept. only): $2.99
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies (12 ct./10-16 oz.): $3.98
Produce on sale:
- Blueberries (Pint container): $3.99
- California Yellow or White Nectarines: $0.99/lb
- Campari Tomatoes (16 oz.): $2.99
- Locally Grown Large Seedless Watermelon: $4.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Autumncrisp Grapes (2 lb. container): $5.49
- Organic Green or Red Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Sunset Flavor Bombs, Sugar Bombs or Bomb Squad Tomatoes (12 oz.): $4.99
- Minis Avocados (6 ct. bag): $2.99
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples: $1.99/lb
- Locally Grown Pascal Celery: $1.79 each
- Large Dragon Fruit or Frederik's by Meijer Yellow Dragon Fruit: $3.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs (18 ct.): $4.99
- Stok Cold Brew Coffee (48 oz.): $5.49
- Kraft Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese (7-8 oz.): $3.49
- I Can't Believe It's Not Butter (15-16 oz.) or Imperial Spread (45 oz.) or Brummel & Brown Spread (15 oz.): $3.89
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (4 pk./5.3 oz.): $3.99
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Scones (8 ct./15 oz.), Strudel Bites (15 ct./11 oz.) or Mini Danishes (10 ct./12 oz.): $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer 8" Single Layer Carrot Cake (28 oz.): $9.99
- Aunt Millie's English Muffins (6 ct./12 oz.): $1.99
- Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread (12 oz.): $1.99
Pantry on sale:
- Barilla Pasta (12-16 oz.): $1.49
- Clif Kid Zbar (5-6 ct./6.35-7.62 oz.): $4.99
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (4 pk./5.3 oz.): $3.99
- Powerade Sports Drinks (8 pk./12 oz. bottles) or Meijer Purified Water (40 pk./16.9 oz. bottles): $4.99
- Starbucks Coffee (11-12 oz. bag), K-Cups (10 ct.) or Cold Brew (32 oz.): $7.99
- Maxwell House Ground Coffee (23.1-29.3 oz.): $11.99
- Kraft Mac & Cheese (4-5 ct./22-36.25 oz.): $3.99 (final price)
- La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas (20-22.5 oz.): $2.49
- Heinz Ketchup Easy Squeeze (32 oz.): $3.99
- Seattle's Best Coffee (11-12 oz. bag) or K-Cups (10 ct.): $6.99
- Jif Peanut Butter or Natural Peanut Butter (40 oz.): $6.49 (final price $5.49)
- Kodiak Granola Bars (5-6 ct./1.23-1.59 oz.): $4.99
- GoGo SqueeZ Protein Pouches (4 ct./4 oz.): $6.99
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels (20-24 oz.): $7.99
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Bulk (24.3-27.3 oz.) or multipack (20-24 ct./18-20 oz.): $7.99
- Skittles or Starburst Sharing Size Candy (12-15.6 oz.): $4.49
- Slim Jim Snack Size Sticks (14 ct./.28 oz.): $3.49
- Celsius Energy Drinks (12 oz. can): $5.49 (final price)
- Arizona Tea (128 oz.): $3.49
- Capri Sun or Country Time (10 ct./6 oz. pouches): $3.69
- BODYARMOR Sports Drinks (6 pk./16 oz.) or Monster Energy Drinks (4 pk./12 oz.): $6.79
- Meijer Original Crispy Rice Treats (8 ct./6.2 oz.): $1.89
- Meijer Snack Kits (4.5 oz.): $2.49
- Meijer Juice Boxes (8 pk./6.75 oz.): $2.69
- Meijer Family Size Crackers (12-21 oz.): $3.99
- Meijer Fruit Snacks (22 ct./17.6 oz.): $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Dried or Freeze Dried Fruit (1-9 oz.): $3.99
- Meijer Applesauce Pouches (12 ct./3.2 oz.): $5.99
- Meijer Shells and Cheese (8 ct./19.12 oz.): $5.49
- Meijer Original Frozen Pizza (14.5-16.9 oz.): $2.99
- Meijer Frozen Prepared Chicken (25.5-32 oz.): $4.99
- Meijer Frozen Pasta (19-64 oz.): $3.99
- Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese (32 oz.): $6.49
- Frederik's by Meijer Quiche (12 oz.): $5.99
- True Goodness Organic Milk (64 oz.): $3.99
- Nature Valley Bars (5-6 ct./4.59-8.94 oz.) or Fiber One Bars (5-6 ct./5.34-7 oz.): $9.99
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls (100 ct./48.8 oz.): $9.99
- Cascadian Farm Granola (11-16 oz.): $3.99
- Old El Paso Stuffed Nachos (40 ct./17 oz.): $6.99
- Pillsbury Crescents, Cinnamon Rolls or Grands Biscuits (8-16.3 oz.): $3.99
- Cheerios Large Size Protein or Oat Crunch Protein Cereal (11.02-18.2 oz. box): $3.99
- Annie's Organic Fruit Snacks (10 ct./7 oz.): $5.99
- Bisquick Baking Mix (40 oz.): $4.49
- Gardetto's Snack Mix (8-8.6 oz.): $2.49
- Larabar Bars (6 ct./9.6-10.2 oz.): $6.49
Frozen on sale:
- Purple Cow Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt (48 oz.): $2.79
- Halo Top Ice Cream (16 oz.): $3.99
- Tru Fru Nature's Frozen Fruit (8 oz.): $6.99
- Tyson Prepared Frozen Chicken (18-25 oz.) or State Fair Corn Dogs (21-42.72 oz.): $7.99
- Amy's Entrée or Bowl (8-10.3 oz.): $4.99
- Hillshire Farm Stuffed Croissants or Ciabatta (24-28 oz.) or (2 ct./8-10.74 oz.): $5.49
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$49.36
for 2 people · $24.68 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of August 12, 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.