Family Meal Prep
Kid-friendly meal prep recipes serving 4-6 people. Batch cook family favorites, sneak in vegetables, and save time during busy weeknights.
5-Day Family Meal Plan
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Family Meal Prep Tips
Hide the Vegetables
Blend veggies into sauces, mix into meatballs, or add to mac & cheese for nutrition kids will eat.
Make It Fun
Use cookie cutters for sandwiches, arrange food in fun shapes, let kids help with prep.
Double Batch Everything
Make twice as much and freeze half. Build up a freezer stash of family favorites.
One-Pan Meals
Sheet pan dinners and casseroles make cooking and cleanup easier with kids around.
Shopping List
Proteins
Chicken breasts (4 lbs), Ground beef (2 lbs), Ground turkey (2 lbs), Salmon (2 lbs), Eggs (2 dozen), Cheese (2 lbs)
Grains & Carbs
Pasta (3 boxes), Rice (2 lbs), Pancake mix, Bread, Tortillas, Pizza dough, Sweet potatoes, Regular potatoes
Fruits & Vegetables
Bananas, Apples, Berries, Broccoli, Carrots, Bell peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Frozen mixed vegetables
Storage Tips
Individual Portions
Portion into individual containers for easy grab-and-go school lunches.
Family-Size Containers
Store dinners in large containers to reheat all at once for family meals.
Freeze Extras
Most recipes freeze well for 2-3 months. Perfect for busy weeks or unexpected events.