Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Ground Turkey Homemade Pizza with Bell Peppers and Parmesan
Description: Use Publix pizza dough as the base and top it with Butterball ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a fun homemade pizza night kids will love. This is a great hands-on meal where little ones can help press the dough and add their own toppings.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey (85% Lean, 16-oz tray), Italian Pizza Dough (From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg.), Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 tray (16 oz) of ground turkey, browning about half (8 oz) for the pizza and saving the rest for another use; 1 pizza dough ball makes one 12-inch pizza easily split between 2 people; use about 0.5 lb of bell peppers (roughly 1 medium pepper); use 1 pkg (6 oz) of Parmesan and sprinkle generously. Pizza dough can be pressed out and toppings prepped while the oven preheats to save time.
Recipes:
- Healthy Bell Pepper Pizzas with Ground Turkey
Tuesday
Meal: Baked Hatfield Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: A simple and satisfying oven meal featuring a juicy Hatfield pork tenderloin alongside caramelized sweet potato chunks and tender green beans, all roasted together on one pan. The mild, slightly sweet flavors make this a dinner even picky eaters will clean their plates for.
Sale items used: Hatfield Pork Tenderloin (18.4 or 22-oz pkg.), Sweet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: One pkg of Hatfield Pork Tenderloin (18.4 to 22 oz) is the perfect size for 2 people with a little leftover; use about 1 lb of sweet potatoes (roughly 2 medium potatoes); use the full 1-lb bag of green beans and serve half, saving the rest for snacking. Total oven time is about 45 to 55 minutes, so get the tenderloin in the oven first and add the vegetables halfway through.
Recipes:
- Toaster-Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans and Potatoes
Wednesday
Meal: Seasoned Beef Meatballs with Rao's Sauce, Garlic Bread, and Broccoli
Description: Publix seasoned beef meatballs are simmered in rich Rao's marinara sauce and served over or alongside toasted garlic bread for a classic Italian-style dinner kids absolutely love. Steamed broccoli on the side adds color and keeps things balanced without any fuss.
Sale items used: Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs, Rao's Homemade Sauce (32-oz jar), Publix Garlic Bread (Frozen, 8 to 16-oz pkg.), Broccoli (each bunch)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase about 1 lb of Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs at $7.99/lb, which gives roughly 8 to 10 meatballs, plenty for 2 people; use about half the jar of Rao's sauce (save the rest for pasta later in the week); use 1 pkg of garlic bread (the 2-for-$6 deal means buying 2 pkgs, so freeze the second one); use 1 bunch of broccoli and steam or microwave half, saving the rest.
Recipes:
- Toaster-Oven Meatball Subs with Roasted Broccoli
Thursday
Meal: GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage Skillet with Russet Potatoes and Carrots
Description: Sliced mild GreenWise Italian chicken sausage is pan-cooked with diced russet potatoes and sweet carrots in a simple one-pan skillet that comes together fast on a weeknight. The mild Italian seasoning is savory and familiar, making it a great crowd-pleaser for kids who enjoy hearty, comforting food.
Sale items used: GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage (Mild, 16-oz tray), Publix Russet Potatoes (5-lb bag), Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16-oz tray of mild chicken sausage, sliced into coins, which is the right amount for 2 people; dice about 2 medium russet potatoes from the 5-lb bag (the rest of the bag will last all week for other uses); use about 1 cup of baby cut carrots from the 1-lb bag and save the rest for snacking or Friday's meal.
Friday
Meal: Baked Publix Chicken Wings with Sweet Corn and Baby Cut Carrots
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings are a guaranteed Friday night hit for kids, served with buttery sweet corn on the cob and cool crunchy baby carrots on the side. Keep the wings simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder for a kid-approved flavor everyone will enjoy.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Wings (USDA Grade A, 4-lb or More Package), Bulk Sweet Corn, Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Purchase about 2 lbs of chicken wings at $3.99/lb, which gives roughly 10 to 14 wings, a solid serving for 2 people; buy 2 ears of sweet corn from the 5-for-$3.00 deal (one per person); the baby carrots purchased on Thursday will carry over to serve as the side here, so no second bag is needed. Wings bake at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes, so get them in the oven early.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Wings
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Butterball Ground Turkey, 85% Lean (2 for $8.00 deal, 2 trays): $8.00
- Italian Pizza Dough, Publix Bakery (1 pkg): $2.99
- Red or Orange Bell Pepper (approx. 0.5 lb at $2.99/lb): $1.50
- Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese (1 pkg, 6 oz): $2.99
- Hatfield Pork Tenderloin (1 pkg, 18.4 to 22 oz): $5.99
- Sweet Potatoes (approx. 1 lb at $1.29/lb): $1.29
- Publix Green Beans (1 bag, 1 lb): $2.99
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs (approx. 1 lb at $7.99/lb): $7.99
- Rao's Homemade Sauce (1 jar, 32 oz): $6.99
- Publix Garlic Bread, Frozen (2 pkgs at 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Broccoli (1 bunch at 2 for $6.00, buying 2 bunches): $6.00
- GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage, Mild (1 tray, 16 oz): $5.99
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lbs): $3.99
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1 bag, 1 lb): $1.29
- Publix Chicken Wings (approx. 2 lbs at $3.99/lb): $7.98
- Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears from 5 for $3.00 deal): $1.20
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for roasting and sauteing)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Butter (for corn and potatoes)
- Pizza sauce or marinara (a small jar from the pantry, or use a portion of the Rao's jar)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (for the pizza)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Ground Sirloin (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package): $8.99/lb
- Publix Honey Maple Turkey Breast (Sliced Fresh in the Deli): $7.99/lb
- The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon (Select Cut, Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, 5.5-oz each): $7.99 each
- Lobster Tails (Small, Wild, Responsibly Sourced, Previously Frozen, Net Weight 3-oz each): $5.99 each
- Publix Chicken Wings (USDA Grade A, 4-lb or More Package): $3.99/lb
- White Shrimp (Extra Large, 21 to 25 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen): $8.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak (Boneless, Publix USDA Choice Beef): $15.99/lb
- Catfish Fillets (Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Mississippi-Raised): $9.99/lb
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets (Fresh From Florida, Sustainable, Farmed): $12.99/lb
- Hatfield Pork Tenderloin (Or Pork Loin Filet, 18.4 or 22-oz pkg.): $5.99
- Butterball Ground Turkey (85% Lean, 16-oz tray): 2 for $8.00
- Sirloin Tri-Tip Roast (Publix USDA Choice Beef): $13.99/lb
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine (Prepared Fresh In-Store): $7.99/lb
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs (Located in the Meat Department): $7.99/lb
- GreenWise Ground Chuck (USDA-Inspected, Raised Without Antibiotics): $8.99/lb
- GreenWise Extra Lean Pork Tenderloins (Boneless, Raised Without Antibiotics): $6.99/lb
- GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage (Mild or Hot; or Mild With Kale, Raised Without Antibiotics, 16-oz tray): $5.99
- GreenWise Peeled & Deveined White Shrimp (Raw, Jumbo, 21 to 30 per Pound, Sustainable, Farmed, Frozen, 24-oz pkg.): $16.49
- Chuck Tender Roast (Publix USDA Choice Beef): $7.99/lb
- Publix Pork Picnic Half: $2.49/lb
- Prime Fresh Delicatessen Lunch Meats (By Smithfield, Family Size, 14 or 16-oz pkg.): $6.99
- Applegate Naturals Uncured Turkey Bacon (Hickory Smoked; or Pork No Sugar Uncured Bacon, 8-oz pkg.): $5.49
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Publix Chili (Fresh, Hot, Ready-to-Eat, 16-oz cup): $5.49
- Hero Classic White Bread (Located in the Deli, 15.9-oz pkg.): $2.00 Off
- Publix 8-Piece Mixed Fried Chicken (2 Breasts, 2 Thighs, 2 Drumsticks, and 2 Wings, Hand-Breaded, Hot, Ready-to-Eat, 32-oz pkg.): $10.49
- Publix Stacked Brisket Sandwich (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, each): $9.99
- Boar's Head Fryer's Fried Turkey Breast (Sliced Fresh in the Deli): $12.99/lb
- Publix Battered Cod Meal (Three Fried Cod Filets, Choice of Two Sides, and a Roll, Hot, Ready-to-Eat, each): $7.99
- GreenWise Organic Tea (Blackberry Sage or Mint & Lemongrass, Located in the Deli, 57-oz bot.): 2 for $6.00
- Publix Turkey Sandwich (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, each): $4.99
- Publix Meatball Alfredo Fettuccine (With Romano Cheese and Alfredo Sauce, 12-oz pkg.): $6.99
- Publix Beefsteak Burger (With Mushrooms, Mashed Potatoes, Shallot-Chive Cheese, Green Beans, and Brown Gravy, 12-oz pkg.): $6.99
- Publix Chicken Enchilada Bake (With Mexican Rice, 13-oz pkg.): $6.99
- Publix Italian-Style Breaded Chicken Breast (With Tricolor Tortellini and Alfredo Sauce, 12-oz pkg.): $6.99
- Publix Grated Cheese (8-oz cnstr.): $2.79
Produce on sale:
- Brussels Sprouts (Great Sautéed, Grilled, or Roasted, each pkg.): 2 for $5.00
- Sweet Potatoes: $1.29/lb
- Broccoli (Each bunch): 2 for $6.00
- Tree-Ripened Peaches or Nectarines (California-Grown, Yellow or White Flesh Varieties): $2.99/lb
- Red or Black Plums (California-Grown, Good Source of Vitamin C): $2.99/lb
- King O' the West Orangedew Melon Chunks (Or Honeydew, Peak Season Flavor, Small or Medium Size cont.): $3.49/lb
- Sugar Kiss Melon (Sweet and Flavorful, each): $3.99
- Red Raspberries or Blackberries (Very Flavorful, 6-oz pkg.): 3 for $10.00
- Red or White Seedless Grapes (California-Grown, Only the Most Flavorful Varieties Selected): $2.49/lb
- Mandarins (3-lb bag): $4.99
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers: $2.99/lb
- Garden Life Romaine Leaves (Or Green Leaf or Red Leaf Leaves, Perfect for Salads or Sandwiches, 7-oz cont.): $3.99
- Campari Tomatoes (1-lb pkg.): 2 for $7.00
- Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag): $2.99
- Cauliflower (Excellent Source of Vitamin C, each bunch): 2 for $6.00
- Broccoli Florets (Microwavable, 12-oz pkg.): 3 for $10.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (Each): 5 for $3.00
- Gala Apples (Large): $1.89/lb
- GreenWise Organic Honeycrisp Apples (2-lb bag): $5.99
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag): $1.29
- Publix Russet Potatoes (5-lb bag): $3.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Blue Bell Ice Cream (Half-gal ctn.; or Ice Cream Cups, 12-ct. 36-oz bag): $6.99
- Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (Sliced or Whole, 8-oz pkg.): 2 for $4.00
- Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese (Or Shredded or Shaved; or Shredded Shaved Italian Blend, 6-oz pkg.): $2.99
- Publix Concord Grape Jelly (Squeezable, 20-oz bot.): $2.99
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Chocolate and Almond Bretzel Pastry (Or Raspberry, From the Publix Bakery, 2-ct. 6 or 8-oz pkg.): $3.99
- Hoagie Rolls (Baked Fresh Daily, From the Publix Bakery, 4-ct. 11-oz pkg.): $3.99
- Vanilla Swirl Brioche (Or Cinnamon, From the Publix Bakery, 15-oz pkg.): $5.49
- Assorted Italian Cookies (Italian Cookie Recipe, Located in the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg.): $5.29
- Decadent Raspberry Cream Cheese Cookie, 2-Count (From the Publix Bakery, 10-oz pkg.): $5.49
- Decadent Double Cookies and Cream Cookie, 2-Count (From the Publix Bakery, 10-oz pkg.): $5.49
- Decadent S'mores Cookie, 2-Count (From the Publix Bakery, 10-oz pkg.): $5.49
- Decadent Caramel Pecan Cookie, 2-Count (From the Publix Bakery, 10-oz pkg.): $5.49
- Italian Pizza Dough (From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg.): $2.99
- Publix Garlic Bread (Or Knots, Breadsticks, or 3 Cheese or Texas Toast, Frozen, 8 to 16-oz pkg.): 2 for $6.00
- Publix Sandwich Cookies (Peanut Butter, 16-oz pkg.): 2 for $7.00
Pantry on sale:
- Starkist Chunk Light Tuna (In Water, 3 or 4-pk. 5-oz can): 2 for $6.00
- Rao's Slow Simmered Soup (15.25 to 16-oz jar): 2 for $7.00
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Premium Baking Chips (10 to 12-oz bag, Excluding Wafers and 72% Morsels): $6.59
- Del Monte Fruit Cups (Or Refreshers, 4-pk. 3.5 to 4.5 or 2-pk. 7-oz cup): 2 for $5.00
- Tabatchnick Broth (32-oz ctn.): 2 for $6.00
- Rao's Homemade Sauce (32-oz jar): $6.99
- Mae Ploy Sauce (Sweet Chili or Spring Roll, 10 or 12-oz bot.): 2 for $5.00
- GreenWise Almond Butter (Or Organic Cashew Butter, 16-oz jar): $7.99
- GreenWise Organic Pure Cranberry Juice (From Concentrate, 33.8-oz bot.): $6.99
- GreenWise Organic Crackers (Wheat or Golden, 8 or 8.8-oz box): 2 for $6.00
- GreenWise Organic Dijon Mustard (12-oz bot.): 2 for $7.00
- GreenWise Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (100% Italian, Cold Pressed, 17-oz bot.): $11.49
- Gefen Clover Honey (US Grade A, 12-oz bot.): $3.99
Frozen on sale:
- GreenWise Frozen Quinoa (10-oz bag): 2 for $8.00
- GreenWise Organic Frozen Vegetables (10-oz bag): 2 for $6.00
- GreenWise Organic Riced Cauliflower (Frozen, 10-oz bag): 2 for $5.00
- GreenWise Puff Pastry Sheets (17.3-oz box): 2 for $10.00
🛒 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.
$73.18
for 2 people · $36.59 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Publix 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 Publix.