You will plan 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.
Directions:
1. Plan 7 days of meals
o 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
o Include every ingredient you’ll need for the week.
o List quantities (e.g., 2 lbs chicken, 1 dozen eggs).
3. Price your groceries
o Use a real grocery store website (like Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, or H-E-B).
o Record prices for each item.
o Your total cost must be $100 or less.
4. Design your meal plan presentation
o Create Google Slides or Google Docs presentation that includes:
Sure! Here’s a simple 7-day meal plan for a family of four, including a grocery list, and estimated prices. You may need to adjust quantities based on local store prices and sales.
### Meal Plan
Day 1:
– Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, whole grain toast, and orange slices.
– Lunch: Turkey and cheese sandwiches, carrot sticks, and apple slices.
– Dinner: Grilled chicken, brown rice, and steamed broccoli.
Day 2:
– Breakfast: Oatmeal with banana and honey, and a glass of milk.
– Lunch: Tuna salad over mixed greens, with crackers and cucumber slices.
– Dinner: Beef stir-fry with bell peppers and quinoa.
Day 3:
– Breakfast: Yogurt parfait with granola and mixed berries.
– Lunch: Hummus with pita bread and vegetable sticks, and a small fruit.
– Dinner: Baked salmon, sweet potato, and green beans.
Day 4:
– Breakfast: Pancakes with maple syrup, and sliced strawberries.
– Lunch: Egg salad sandwiches with lettuce, and a side of grapes.
– Dinner: Vegetable pasta with homemade sauce and garlic bread.
Day 5:
– Breakfast: Smoothie with spinach, banana, and yogurt.
– Lunch: Chicken salad wraps, and a side of mixed fruit.
– Dinner: Tacos (ground turkey, lettuce