Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Buttered Barilla Pasta
Description: Two juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder, then oven-baked until golden and crispy - a total kid crowd-pleaser. Served alongside a small portion of buttery Barilla pasta, this is a simple, satisfying dinner that feels like a treat.
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 2 drumsticks (approximately 0.5 lb total at $0.99/lb). Cook 2 oz dry Barilla pasta. Butter is from a 15-16 oz tub used across the week.
Tuesday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Chuck Pasta Bake
Description: A small batch of seasoned ground beef gets mixed with cooked Barilla pasta and plenty of shredded cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden on top - the kind of cheesy, hearty dish kids absolutely love. Everything comes together in one pan for easy cleanup and big flavor.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck (2.5 lb pkg), Barilla Pasta, Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground chuck from the 2.5 lb package (freeze the rest in portions). Cook 2 oz dry Barilla pasta. Use a small handful of shredded cheese from the 32 oz bag, which will last the week.
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Buttered English Muffins
Description: One bone-in pork loin chop is pan-seared in a skillet until nicely browned and cooked through, keeping the flavors simple and mild so kids will dig right in. It is served with a toasted, buttered Aunt Millie's English muffin on the side for a fun, easy weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (Bone in), Aunt Millie's English Muffins, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bone-in pork loin chop (approximately 0.5 lb at $1.99/lb). Toast 1 English muffin from the 6-count pack, which will have leftovers for snacks or breakfasts.
Thursday
Meal: Grilled Johnsonville Brats on Sara Lee Bread with Ketchup
Description: One Johnsonville brat is grilled or pan-cooked until browned and juicy, then served on a slice of soft Sara Lee bread with a generous squirt of Heinz ketchup - simple, fun, and totally kid-approved. This is a quick weeknight win that tastes like a backyard 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 1 brat from the 19 oz pack (approximately 5 brats per pack - freeze the remaining 4 for future meals). Use 1-2 slices of Sara Lee bread. The ketchup bottle will last well beyond this week.
Friday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Atlantic Salmon Portions with Blueberries and Buttered Pasta
Description: A single salmon portion is quickly pan-seared until flaky and golden, then served with a small side of buttered Barilla pasta and a handful of fresh blueberries on the side for a naturally sweet, colorful finish kids will enjoy. The mild flavor of the salmon and the familiar buttered pasta make this feel approachable and fun even for younger eaters.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions (12 oz), Barilla Pasta, Blueberries (Pint container), I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 12 oz salmon portions package provides a generous single serving - use one full portion and refrigerate any remainder for a next-day lunch. Cook 2 oz dry Barilla pasta. Serve a small handful of blueberries from the pint container as a side.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck 2.5 lb pkg (1 pkg, using 0.5 lb this week and freezing the rest): $13.23
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz (1 pack): $4.79
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions 12 oz (1 pack): $8.99
- Barilla Pasta 12-16 oz (1 box): $1.49
- Aunt Millie's English Muffins 6 ct (1 pack): $1.99
- Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread 12 oz (1 loaf): $1.99
- Heinz Ketchup Easy Squeeze 32 oz (1 bottle): $3.99
- Blueberries pint container (1 pint): $3.99
- Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese 32 oz (1 bag): $6.49
- I Can't Believe It's Not Butter 15-16 oz (1 tub): $3.89
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cooking oil or non-stick spray
- Aluminum foil or baking dish
🏷️ 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
$52.34
for 1 person · $52.34 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.