Giant Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Apples
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken drumsticks seasoned simply and roasted alongside sweet-tart apple wedges. A quick, cozy gluten-free dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Drumsticks, Cosmic Crisp or Pink Lady Apples
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb chicken drumsticks (about 2 pieces), 1 small apple sliced; roast at 400F for about 35-40 minutes.
Recipes:
- Healthy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
- Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Squash and Apple
- Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs and Apples

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Rice Skillet with Avocado
Description: Savory seasoned ground beef simmered with rice and topped with fresh avocado slices. A filling, simple one-pan gluten-free meal.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 0.33 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup uncooked rice (pantry staple), 1/2 avocado.
Recipes:
- Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
- Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet (Kid-Friendly)
- Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples
Description: A single pork chop seared until golden and served with warm cinnamon-spiced apple slices. Sweet and savory flavors balance this quick weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs or Assorted Pork Chops, Cosmic Crisp or Pink Lady Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 pork chop (about 0.5 lb), 1 small apple sliced with cinnamon (pantry staple).
Recipes:
- Fall Inspired Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops (Gluten Free)
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Fried Cinnamon Apples
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp over Rice
Description: Plump shrimp sauteed in garlic butter, served over a bed of fluffy rice. A quick, elegant, naturally gluten-free dinner.
Sale items used: Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.4 lb shrimp, 1/2 cup uncooked rice (pantry staple), garlic and butter (pantry staples).
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp over Rice (15 Minutes, Easy, High-Protein)
- Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe {in 15 minutes!}

Friday
Meal: Smoked Sausage Skillet with Avocado
Description: Sliced smoked sausage pan-fried until browned, paired with creamy avocado for a satisfying, simple gluten-free plate. Ready in minutes with easy cleanup.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Half of one smoked sausage link (about 6 oz), 1/2 avocado.
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage & Veggies Skillet
- One Pan Sausage and Vegetable Skillet - Chef Savvy
- Sausage and Veggies Skillet - 30 Minute, One-Pan Meal - Julia's Album

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.74
- Cosmic Crisp or Pink Lady Apples (2 small, about 1 lb): $1.29
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (0.33 lb): $1.15
- Hass Avocados (1, part of 4-pack): $1.25
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs or Assorted Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (0.4 lb): $2.40
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (1 link, part of 2 for $7.00 deal): $3.50
- Hass Avocados (1, part of 4-pack): $1.25

Pantry staples needed:
- Rice
- Cinnamon
- Butter
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper