Are you ready for the ultimate back-to-school meal plan that will make your life a whole lot easier? I've got you covered with a week's worth of delicious and easy breakfast, dinner ideas and lunch ideas. Say goodbye to the chaos and hello to yummy goodness that will keep your family nourished and happy all week long. Trust me, all of these recipes are a breeze to whip up, and they're so tasty, you'll be a mealtime hero in no time!
Monday
Set the tone for a fantastic week ahead with nutritious and satisfying meals all day long!
Easy Breakfast Ideas
Strawberry Applesauce Recipe
This strawberry applesauce recipe is an easy and delicious way to upgrade your homemade applesauce game.
It's a healthy indulgence that can be enjoyed in endless ways, from snacks to desserts.
Easy Lunch Ideas
Brown Butter Chicken Wraps
These bad boys are so simple to make that even my 8-year old can whip them up!
While we loves these wraps as-is, the brown butter chicken tenders are a great back pocket recipe to keep on hand for serving all on their own!!
Easy Dinner Ideas
5-Ingredient Marinara Sauce
Forget cracking open processed jars of store-bought marinara sauce when you are in a rush to make dinner.
In about the same time it takes to boil water and cook a box of pasta, you can make this from-scratch marinara sauce recipe that tastes like it's been slow simmering all afternoon!
Tuesday
Time for some comforting meals that are so quick and easy to whip up!
Easy Breakfast Ideas
Kid Approved Fruity Avocado Toast
Brighten up your mornings with colorful slices of our Kid Approved Fruity Avocado Toast!
The simple avocado and lime mash is perfect for even the pickiest of palettes. Plus, fruits like juicy berries and grapes taste even better when paired with avocado - it's just a fact.
Easy Lunch Ideas
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe
Take back your lunch hour with this light and refreshing rotisserie chicken salad that you are sure to love!
The salad combines rotisserie chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and toasty walnuts that have been mixed in a dressing made of Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and fresh tarragon.
Easy Dinner Ideas
Avgolemono Soup Recipe
Looking for a delicious and comforting soup recipe?
This southern spin on the irresistible classic, Greek Avgolemono Soup is creamy and bright just like an authentic bowl of Avgolemono, but this variation is made with a true Southern staple: Carolina Gold Rice!
Wednesday
Now, let's level up our game with some lunch box meal prep magic. Turn your favorite party platters into healthy lunchbox ideas for kids or just pack a good old fashioned homemade lunchable.
Easy Breakfast Ideas
Pimento Cheese Muffins Recipe
Only 5 ingredients and a few minutes stand between you and the pimento cheese of your dreams!
And when added to these muffins, you'll have a great way to make everyone's breakfast at once and still have leftovers!
Easy Lunch Ideas
100 Gluten Free Lunchbox Recipes
From finger food lunches and deconstructed salads to breakfast for lunch and take-out-inspired lunches, your kid is going to love these fun lunch box meals!
Plus, take a look at our list of creative side dishes to include like Cacio e Pepe Popcorn and Cereal Trail Mix.
Easy Dinner Ideas
Tex Mex inspired Canned Black Bean Recipe
On evenings when I want to serve up a fast dinner with a little Mexican flair, I can whip up this easy Tex Mex inspired black bean recipe.
This 2-ingredient recipe comes together in about 10 minutes, but tastes like it has been simmering on the stove all day long.
Thursday
It's time to get creative with breakfast! Try something totally new that will keep you healthy and keep the kids happy!
Easy Breakfast Ideas
Yogurt and Granola Breakfast Pops
These are great for breakfast and do double duty as a healthy dessert. Mix and match flavors to your heart's desire!
Simply serve in a glass with a pop upside down, and as it melts you already have a spoon to eat your granola and yogurt with. Fun, functional and pretty darn cute too!
Get the Breakfast Pops recipe here!
Easy Lunch Ideas
Charcuterie Box
Just like adults, kids LOVE charcuterie and cheese boards.
Literally anything goes here and the sky's the limit. This particular creation has a rogue strawberry, some crackers from the bottom of the box, nuts, raw veggies with that last spoonful of hummus in the fridge, and a little chocolate square from our candy box.
Easy Dinner Ideas
Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Recipe
This recipe has just 2 ingredients: chicken and enchilada sauce! You really can't get much simpler than that.
This Enchilada Chicken is a total life-saver for busy weeknights where you need something easy and delicious.
Friday
TGIF! Celebrate the end of the week with a scrumptious Friday feast. Fridays are all about relaxing after a long week, and these meals are perfect for that!
Easy Breakfast Ideas
Roasted Banana Chai Sheet Pan Pancakes
These Roasted Banana Chai Sheet Pan Pancakes are even simpler than the classic yet somehow more delicious!
This Roasted Banana Chai Sheet Pan Pancake recipe is easily made with pantry staples, has maximum flavor, and feeds a crowd!
Easy Lunch Ideas
Falafel Lettuce Wraps Lunch Box
This Falafel Lettuce Wrap Recipe is perfect for a teenager's lunchbox!
Packed with falafel, hummus, fresh veggies and loads of fruit, it not only tastes great but will stick with your kid (or you) all day and provide the energy to make it to the end of the day!
Easy Dinner Ideas
Cheesy Baked Pasta Recipe
This Cheesy Baked Pasta is easy to prepare, can be made ahead of time, feeds a crowd, and is downright decadent.
This recipe is simple enough for the picky eaters, but still flavorful enough for the rest of us.
So, my friend, here's to conquering the back-to-school chaos with delicious and creative breakfast ideas, nourishing lunches, and easy dinners that bring joy to your table. Embrace the simplicity, the fun, and the joy of sharing these moments with your loved ones. Let's make this school year unforgettable, one tasty bite at a time!
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