Meijer Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Bell Peppers and Sweet Corn
Description: Two bone-in chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil then roasted at 425F until golden and crispy. One sliced bell pepper and one ear of sweet corn roast alongside on the same pan for a simple, colorful, completely dairy-free plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Bell Pepper ($1 each, part of 7+ deal), Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn ($4/$1)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of drumsticks (roughly 2 drumsticks) at $0.99/lb. One bell pepper and one ear of corn round out the plate. Since drumsticks come in a family pack, portion out what you need and freeze the rest for later in the week or future meals.
Recipes:
- Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks - Bites of Wellness

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Sauteed Mushrooms and Russet Potatoes
Description: One bone-in pork loin assorted chop is seared in a hot cast-iron skillet until golden, then rested while sliced mushrooms are sauteed in the same pan with garlic and olive oil. Diced russet potato is pan-fried separately until crispy and seasoned simply with salt and pepper for a hearty, dairy-free weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in ($1.99/lb), True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms ($2/$5 for 8 oz.), Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag ($1 each, part of 7+ deal)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 35 minutes total
Serving note: One chop at approximately 0.5 lb costs about $1.00. Use half the 8 oz. mushroom package (about 4 oz.) and one medium russet potato from the 5 lb. bag. The remaining mushrooms and potatoes will keep well for other meals this week.

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Johnsonville Fresh Brats with Avocado, Cucumber, and Aunt Millie's Buns
Description: Two Johnsonville fresh brats are grilled or pan-seared until cooked through and nestled into stadium buns, then topped with sliced avocado and cool cucumber rounds for a fresh, dairy-free twist on a classic cookout plate. The creamy avocado replaces any cheese or dairy-based condiment perfectly.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz. ($4.79 each), Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns ($2/$5 for two packs, use 2 buns), Avocado ($1 each, part of 7+ deal), Seedless Mini Cucumbers 1 lb. bag ($1 each, part of 7+ deal)
Prep time: 5 minutes active, 20 minutes total
Serving note: The 19 oz. pack contains 5 brats - cook 2 for this meal and refrigerate or freeze the remaining 3 for another use. Use 2 buns from one pack of Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns. Slice half an avocado and a few cucumber rounds from the bag.

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef and Bush's Bean Skillet with Red Gold Tomatoes over Creamette Pasta
Description: About one-third pound of 80% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced onion, then simmered with one can of Bush's beans and one can of Red Gold diced tomatoes into a thick, savory sauce. The mixture is ladled over a single serving of cooked Creamette pasta for a filling, completely dairy-free one-pan meal.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. ($4.99/lb), Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. ($1 each, part of 7+ deal), Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz. ($1 each, part of 7+ deal), Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz. ($1 each, part of 7+ deal)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 30 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase the minimum 3 lb. package at $4.99/lb and use approximately 0.33 lb for this meal, then portion and freeze the rest in 0.33-0.5 lb portions for future use. Cook about 2 oz. (dry weight) of pasta for one serving. Use the full can of beans and tomatoes - leftovers of the skillet reheat very well for lunch the next day.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers with Wholly Guacamole and Seedless Mini Cucumbers
Description: One Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burger is pan-seared in a lightly oiled skillet for about 4 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly crispy on the outside. It is served open-faced or on a bun alongside a generous scoop of Wholly Guacamole and fresh cucumber slices for dipping, making a bright and completely dairy-free Friday dinner.
Sale items used: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. ($4.99 each), Wholly Guacamole 7.5 oz. ($2.99 each), Seedless Mini Cucumbers 1 lb. bag ($1 each, part of 7+ deal)
Prep time: 5 minutes active, 15 minutes total
Serving note: The 10 oz. package contains 2 salmon burgers - cook 1 for this meal and refrigerate the second for use within 1-2 days. Use about 2-3 tablespoons of Wholly Guacamole as a topping and the rest for dipping cucumber slices. The cucumber bag from Wednesday carries over here with no additional purchase needed.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.75
- Bell Pepper x1 (part of 7-item qualifying purchase, see note below): $1.00
- Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn x1 ear (4 ears for $1, buy 4): $1.00
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in (0.5 lb): $1.00
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms x1 (8 oz., $2 for 2 - buy 2 to get the deal): $2.50
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag x1 (part of 7-item qualifying purchase): $1.00
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz. x1: $4.79
- Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns x1 pack (buy 2 packs at $2 for $5 - $2.50 each): $2.50
- Avocado x1 (part of 7-item qualifying purchase): $1.00
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers 1 lb. bag x1 (part of 7-item qualifying purchase): $1.00
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. (3 lbs. minimum, use 0.33 lb now, freeze rest): $14.97
- Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. x1 (part of 7-item qualifying purchase): $1.00
- Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz. x1 (part of 7-item qualifying purchase): $1.00
- Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz. x1 (part of 7-item qualifying purchase): $1.00
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. x1: $4.99
- Wholly Guacamole 7.5 oz. x1: $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Onion (one small, from pantry or use Vidalia onion on sale)
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs