7 days of meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) for a family of four while staying within a $100 budget for the entire week. This project helps you practice budgeting, nutrition, organization, and creative meal planning.
1. Plan 7 days of meals
– Each day must include: (Homemade recipes no boxes or canned food items unless they are added ingredients.)
– Breakfast (3 food groups)
– Lunch(3 Food groups)
– Dinner(3 food groups)
2. Create a grocery list
– Include every ingredient you’ll need for the week.
– List quantities (e.g., 2 lbs chicken, 1 dozen eggs).
3. Price your groceries
– Use a real grocery store website (like Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, or H-E-B).
– Record prices for each item.
– Your total cost must be $100 or less.
4. Design your meal plan presentation
– Create a Google Slides or Google Docs presentation that includes:
Creating a weekly meal plan within a budget requires careful planning. Here’s a breakdown of a 7-day meal plan with simple recipes and a grocery list designed for a family of four, aiming to stay within $100.
### Meal Plan:
Day 1:
– Breakfast: Scrambled eggs (4 eggs, 1 cup spinach, toast)
– Lunch: Grilled chicken salad (1 lb chicken breast, mixed greens, tomatoes)
– Dinner: Spaghetti (1 lb pasta, 2 cups marinara sauce, 1 lb ground beef)
Day 2:
– Breakfast: Oatmeal (2 cups oats, 4 bananas, 2 cups milk)
– Lunch: Turkey sandwiches (1 lb turkey, whole grain bread, lettuce)
– Dinner: Stir-fried vegetables (2 cups mixed vegetables), and rice (2 cups)
Day 3:
– Breakfast: Yogurt parfaits (2 cups yogurt, 2 cups granola, 2 cups berries)
– Lunch: Rice & beans (2 cups rice, 2 cups black beans, salsa)
– Dinner: Tacos (1 lb ground beef, taco shells, chopped vegetables)
Day 4:
– Breakfast: Smoothies (2 cups spinach, 4 bananas, 2 cups yogurt)
– Lunch: Tuna salad wrap (2 cans tuna, whole grain wraps, lettuce)
– Dinner: Baked potatoes (4 potatoes, cheese, broccoli)
Day 5: