Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Creamer Potatoes and Baby-Cut Carrots
Description: A simple and satisfying weeknight dinner featuring a juicy pan-seared pork chop seasoned with basic pantry spices alongside tender little creamer potatoes and sweet baby carrots. Everything cooks in one skillet for easy cleanup and kid-approved flavors.
Sale items used: Pork Loin Assorted Chops ($1.49/lb), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes ($2.49 each on Buy 5), Baby-Cut Carrots ($1.29 for 1 lb. bag)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of pork chop (1 chop) for 1 person, estimated cost $0.75 at $1.49/lb. Use about one-quarter of the creamer potato bag alongside a handful of baby carrots. The Little Potato Company bag is purchased as part of a Buy 5 deal; plan to use the rest later in the week or as snacks.
Recipes:
- Easy Pan-Seared Pork Chops
- Pan Seared Pork Chops
Tuesday
Meal: Eckrich Smok-Y Links Skillet with Ben's Original Ready Rice and Cherubs Tomatoes
Description: Sliced smoky sausage links are quickly pan-browned and tossed with fluffy ready rice and a handful of sweet cherry tomatoes for a colorful, kid-friendly skillet dinner that comes together in minutes. The mild smoky flavor and soft tomatoes make this a plate kids will happily clean.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smok-Y Links ($1.29 each on Buy 5), Ben's Original Ready Rice ($1.99 each), Cherubs Tomatoes ($2.69 each on Buy 5)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about one-quarter of the Eckrich rope or roughly 4 to 5 links from a Li'l Smokies pack for 1 serving. One pouch of Ben's Original Ready Rice is a single serving. Use a small handful (about one-quarter cup) of Cherubs tomatoes. The Eckrich and Cherubs packages will have leftovers for snacking or another meal.
Wednesday
Meal: Jennie-O Ground Turkey Pasta with Prego Pasta Sauce
Description: Browned ground turkey is simmered in a classic Prego marinara and tossed with pasta for a hearty, familiar spaghetti-style dinner that kids love. It is simple, filling, and uses mild flavors that are easy for young eaters to enjoy.
Sale items used: Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey ($2.99 each on Buy 5), Prego Pasta Sauce ($1.99 each on Buy 5), Creamette Pasta ($1.29 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately one-third of the Jennie-O package (about 0.33 lb) for 1 serving; store the rest in the fridge for another meal within 2 days or freeze it. Use about one-third of the Prego jar and about 2 oz of dry pasta. Leftover sauce and pasta keep well for quick lunches.
Recipes:
- 'Turkey' Spaghetti Sauce
Thursday
Meal: Baked Boneless Chicken Tenderloins with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce and Round White Potatoes
Description: Tender chicken strips are coated in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and baked until golden and sticky, served alongside simple roasted white potato wedges. This is a classic kid-favorite combo that feels like a fun restaurant meal made right at home.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins ($3.99/lb), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce ($0.99 each on Buy 5), Round White Potatoes ($3.99 for 5 lb. bag)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenderloins for 1 person, estimated cost $2.00 at $3.99/lb. The family pack will have remaining tenderloins; freeze extras in individual portions right away. Use 2 to 3 medium potatoes from the 5 lb. bag and store the rest. One bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's is purchased and will last many meals.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken and Roasted Potatoes
Friday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers on Ball Park Buns with Sargento Natural Cheese Slices
Description: A pre-made salmon burger is pan-cooked until crispy on the outside and flaky inside, then topped with a melted slice of Sargento cheese and served on a soft Ball Park bun for a fun fish-burger night kids will enjoy. Keep toppings simple like ketchup or a little mayo to keep it familiar and approachable.
Sale items used: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers ($4.99 each), Ball Park Buns ($0.99 each on Buy 5), Sargento Natural Cheese Slices ($1.49 each on Buy 5), Heinz Ketchup ($1.99 each on Buy 5)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 individual Black Pearl salmon burger at $4.99. Use 1 bun from the Ball Park pack and 1 slice of Sargento cheese. Leftover buns and cheese slices are great for sandwiches throughout the week. Add a side of baby carrots from Monday's bag to round out the plate.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Pork Loin Assorted Chops (0.5 lb): $0.75
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (1 bag, part of Buy 5 deal): $2.49
- Baby-Cut Carrots (1 lb. bag): $1.29
- Eckrich Smok-Y Links (1 pack, part of Buy 5 deal): $1.29
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (1 pouch): $1.99
- Cherubs Tomatoes (1 pack, part of Buy 5 deal): $2.69
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey (1 pack, part of Buy 5 deal): $2.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce (1 jar, part of Buy 5 deal): $1.99
- Creamette Pasta (1 box): $1.29
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (1 bottle, part of Buy 5 deal): $0.99
- Round White Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lb.): $3.99
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers (1 burger): $4.99
- Ball Park Buns (1 pack, part of Buy 5 deal): $0.99
- Sargento Natural Cheese Slices (1 pack, part of Buy 5 deal): $1.49
- Heinz Ketchup (1 bottle, part of Buy 5 deal): $1.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter for pan-searing and roasting
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Dried Italian seasoning or oregano
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings: $2.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.79/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak: $14.99/lb
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers: $4.99 each
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $9.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $6.99/lb
- Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Lunch Meat: $5.99 each
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes, Smok-Y Links or Li'l Smokies: $2.29 each, Buy 5 for $1.29 each
- Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties: $3.19 each, Buy 5 for $2.19 each
- Oscar Mayer Bacon: $5.49 each, Buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Wright Smoked Sausage Links or Ropes: $5.49 each
- Certified Angus Beef Brisket Whole: $5.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Belly Half: $3.99/lb
- Meijer ¼ Pound Beef Burgers: $10.99 each
- Holten's Party Pack Burgers: $24.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Boneless Quarter Ham: $9.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Certified Angus Beef Burgers: $12.99 each
Produce on sale:
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- California Yellow Peaches: $1.99/lb
- Mandarin or Cara Cara Oranges: $3.99 for 3 lb. bag
- Locally Grown Large Seedless Watermelon: $4.99 each
- Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions: $1.29/lb
- Locally Grown Bulk Rave Apples: $0.99/lb
- Minis Avocados: $2.99 for 6 ct. bag
- Large Sweet Golden Pineapple: $1.99 each
- Round White Potatoes: $3.99 for 5 lb. bag
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes: $3.49 each, Buy 5 for $2.49 each
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms: $3.19 each, Buy 5 for $2.19 each
- Cherubs Tomatoes: $3.69 each, Buy 5 for $2.69 each
- Baby-Cut Carrots: $1.29 for 1 lb. bag
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Hudsonville Ice Cream: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Dean's Dip: $1.49 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Daisy Sour Cream: $2.69 each, Buy 5 for $1.69 each
- Dannon Light & Fit or Oikos Greek Yogurt: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Sargento Natural Cheese Slices: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Sargento String Cheese or Cheese Sticks: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Stok Cold Brew Coffee: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Bomb Pop or Gummi Pops: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Breyers Ice Cream or Klondike Ice Cream Bars: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Halo Top Ice Cream: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks or Spread: $2.99 each
- Jonny Pops Frozen Fruit & Cream Bars: $4.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns: $1.99 each
- St. Pierre Brioche Bread Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Pretzel Crisps: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Ball Park Buns: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Classic or Farmhouse Buns: $2.69 each, Buy 5 for $1.69 each
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread: $5.49 each, Buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn or Snack Pack: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Hostess Multipack: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Entenmann's Little Bites: $3.69 each, Buy 5 for $2.69 each
- Fresh from Meijer 3 Lb. Prepacked Salad: $6.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Bagels: $9.99 each
- 8" German Chocolate Cake: $9.99 each
- Meijer White or Wheat Split Top Bread: $1.89 each
Pantry on sale:
- Heinz Ketchup Easy Squeeze or Simply Ketchup: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Simply or Minute Maid Drinks or Gold Peak Tea: $1.99 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products: 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles, $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Coffee or Pods: $7.99 each
- Starbucks Refreshers or Cold Brew Concentrate: $8.99 each
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: $1.99 each
- Wonderful No Shell Pistachios: $3.49 each
- Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn: $3.49 each
- Kraft Salad Dressing: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Kraft Miracle Whip or Squeeze: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Kraft Mac & Cheese: $8.99 each, Buy 5 for $7.99 each
- Folgers Ground Coffee: $10.99 each, Buy 5 for $9.99 each
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ or Dipping Sauce: $1.19 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Prego Pasta Sauce or Minute Rice: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Swanson Broth: $1.29 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce or Queso Dip: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Mission Burrito or Taco Tortillas: $3.79 each, Buy 5 for $2.79 each
- Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats or Nutri Grain Bars: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Quaker Chewy or Chewy Dipps Granola Bars: $3.89 each, Buy 5 for $2.89 each
- Nature Valley Bars or Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers or Fruit Snacks: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Clif Bar Energy Bars: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Joy Waffle Cones or Bowls: $3.19 each, Buy 5 for $2.19 each
- General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios or Post Fruity Pebbles or Honey Bunches of Oats: $3.49 each
- Hormel Mary Kitchen Hash: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Swanson Chunk White Chicken Breast: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- GoGo squeeZ Pouches or Yogurtz: $11.49 each, Buy 5 for $10.49 each
- Jack Link's Jerky: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Tillamook Jerky: $11.89 each, Buy 5 for $10.89 each
- Old Wisconsin Meat Sticks: $11.99 each, Buy 5 for $10.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers or Crisps: $1.79 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- LAY'S Potato Chips, Poppables or Tostitos Cantina Tortilla Chips: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- On The Border Tortilla Chips: $2.29 each, Buy 5 for $1.29 each
- Snyder's Pretzels or Pieces: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Cape Cod or Kettle Brand Potato Chips: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Town House Crackers or Cheez-It Crackers: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Chex Mix, Bugles or Gardetto's: $2.89 each, Buy 5 for $1.89 each
- Quest Protein Chips: $5.59 each, Buy 5 for $4.59 each
- Frito-Lay Multipack: $8.99 each, Buy 5 for $7.99 each
- Ritz Crackers: $4.29 each, Buy 5 for $3.29 each
- Oreo Cookies or Chips Ahoy Cookies: $4.29 each, Buy 5 for $3.29 each
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies: $3.89 each, Buy 5 for $2.89 each
- Lance Crackers or Archway Cookies: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Hershey's Share Size Bagged Candy: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- M&M's or Mars Party Size Bagged Candy: $13.99 each, Buy 5 for $12.99 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- V8 Fusion Plus Energy, Vegetable Juice or 100% Vegetable Juice: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Sparkling Ice Flavored Sparkling Water or Hint: $11.99 each, Buy 5 for $10.99 each
- Starbucks Frappuccino, Nitro, Protein Coffee or Double Shot Coffee or Pink Drink or Paradise Drink: $2.19 each, Buy 5 for $1.19 each
- Powerade Power water: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Propel Fitness Water: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- BODYARMOR Sports Drinks or Bubblr Sparkling Water: $5.49 each, Buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Pure Leaf Brewed Tea or Gold Peak Tea: $5.99 each, Buy 5 for $4.99 each
- Meijer Electrolyte or Alkaline Water or Core Hydration: $5.99 each, Buy 5 for $4.99 each
- Gatorade Sports Drinks: $6.99 each, Buy 5 for $5.99 each
- smartwater: $8.99 each, Buy 5 for $7.99 each
- Alani Nu Energy Drinks Variety Pack: $19.89 each, Buy 5 for $18.89 each
- Chi-Chi's Salsa: $0.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Wholly Guacamole: $2.29 each, Buy 5 for $1.29 each
- Planters Peanuts: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Spam Lunch Meat: $3.19 each, Buy 5 for $2.19 each
- Skippy Peanut Butter: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Hormel Black Label, Natural Choice or Oven Ready Bacon: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Hormel Fully Cooked Bacon or Pepperoni: $2.89 each, Buy 5 for $1.89 each
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray: $6.99 each, Buy 5 for $5.99 each
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise or Squeeze Bottle: $4.49 each
- Creamette Pasta: $1.29 each
- Malt-O-Meal Bagged Cereal: $4.99 each
- Lifesavers Sharing Size Wint-O-Green or Pep-O-Mint Breath Mints Bagged Candy: $4.79 each
- Welch's Fruit Snacks: $6.99 each
- Dove Large Bag Chocolate: $8.99 each
- Skittles or M&M's Pop'd Freeze Dried Candy: $5.99 each
- Capri Sun or Country Time: $3.69 each
- Tate's Cookies or Nabisco Multipack: $4.99 each
- Monster Energy Drinks, Bang or Reign Energy Drinks, or Java Monster Energy Drinks: $7.99 each
- Meijer Peanut Butter or Grape Jelly: $1.89 each
- Meijer Strawberry Preserves or Seedless Jam: $1.89 each
- Meijer Applesauce: $1.89 each
- Meijer Chewy Dipped or Chewy Granola Bars or Crispy Rice Treats: $1.99 each
- Meijer Trail Mix: $5.99 each
- Meijer Potato Chips Variety Pack: $7.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- Checkers/Rally's Famous Fries, Arby's Curly Fries or Nathan's Onion Rings: $3.29 each, Buy 5 for $2.29 each
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Smucker's Uncrustables Sandwiches: $8.49 each, Buy 5 for $7.49 each
- Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Skillets or Burritos: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- DiGiorno Stuffed Crust Pizza: $7.99 each, Buy 5 for $6.99 each
- Just Bare Frozen Prepared Chicken: $8.99 each, Buy 5 for $7.99 each
- El Monterey Taquitos: $6.99 each, Buy 5 for $5.99 each
- Bibigo Potstickers, Dumplings, Wontons or Fried Rice: $5.49 each, Buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Pillsbury Frozen Toaster Strudel or Scrambles: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Meijer Frozen Appetizers: $6.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$33.21
for 1 person · $33.21 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 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.