Giant Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Apples and Salad Blend
Description: Juicy baked chicken drumsticks are roasted alongside caramelized apple wedges, served with a fresh salad blend on the side. A simple, dairy-free weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Drumsticks, Cosmic Crisp or Pink Lady Apples, Giant Salad Blends
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb chicken drumsticks (about 4-5 pieces), 1 apple sliced, half a bag of salad blend for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Healthy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
- Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Squash and Apple
- Roasted chicken legs with apple Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Skillet with Avocado and Salad Blend
Description: Seasoned ground beef is simmered in a quick skillet with taco spices, then topped with fresh avocado and served alongside a crisp salad blend. A fast, hearty, dairy-free dinner.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef, Hass Avocados, Giant Salad Blends
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb ground beef, 1 avocado sliced, half a bag of salad blend for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Taco Skillet (One-Pot Recipe)
- Mexican Ground Beef Taco Skillet
- Easy Taco Skillet (One-Pan Dinner in 30 Minutes)

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Mini Cucumber Salad
Description: Pan-seared pork chops are cooked until golden and juicy, paired with a refreshing mini cucumber salad tossed in oil and vinegar. Light, quick, and completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: St. Louis-Style Pork Chops, Giant Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb pork chops (2 chops), half a pack of mini cucumbers sliced for salad.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops - Food Faith Fitness
- Pan Seared Pork Chops (Easy Recipe)
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops Recipe: How to Make It

Thursday
Meal: Whole Roasted Chicken Fryer with Apples
Description: A whole chicken fryer is roasted until crisp and golden, surrounded by tender roasted apple wedges for a comforting fall dinner. Leftovers make great lunches the next day.
Sale items used: Whole Chicken Fryer, Cosmic Crisp or Pink Lady Apples
Prep time: 90 minutes
Serving note: 3 lb whole chicken fryer, 1 apple sliced; since total time exceeds 60 minutes, season the chicken the night before to save time.
Recipes:
- Roast Whole Chicken with Potatoes and Apples (Dairy-free)
- Roast Chicken With Apples
- Chicken with Apples and Maple-Lime Sauce

Friday
Meal: Shrimp Stir-Fry with Mini Cucumbers and Avocado
Description: Quick-cooked shrimp are stir-fried with crisp mini cucumbers and finished with fresh avocado slices for a light, dairy-free dinner. Ready in well under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp, Giant Mini Cucumbers, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb shrimp, half a pack of mini cucumbers, 1 avocado sliced for 2 people.
Recipes:
- 5-Ingredient Shrimp and Avocado Stir-Fry with Lemon
- Shrimp Stir-Fry with Tomatoes, Avocado, and Garlic
- 15-Minute Spicy Shrimp And Vegetable Stir-Fry

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Drumsticks (1 lb): $0.99
- Cosmic Crisp or Pink Lady Apples (2 lb): $2.58
- Giant Salad Blends (2 packs): $5.00
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (0.75 lb): $2.62
- Hass Avocados (2 avocados): $2.50
- St. Louis-Style Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.49
- Giant Mini Cucumbers (2 packs): $5.00
- Whole Chicken Fryer (3 lb): $4.47
- Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (1 lb): $5.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Taco seasoning
- Garlic
- Soy sauce or stir-fry sauce
- Vinegar