This week’s kid friendly meal plan is here to save your sanity! It’s full of quick, kid-approved dinners that are easy to make and guaranteed to keep everyone happy (yes, even the picky eaters)!

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What’s on the Menu?

This week’s kid friendly menu is a lifesaver, trust me! It’s full of meals that are super easy to throw together and guaranteed to keep everyone at the table happy (yes, even the picky ones). Plus, if you’re anything like me, a little chocolate dessert at the end of the day makes everything better. You’ve got this, mama!

Monday: Easy Instant Pot Lasagna Tuesday: Taco Pizza Wednesday: Easy Hawaiian Haystacks Thursday: Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls Friday: Award Winning Cheeseburger Soup

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Easy Instant Pot Lasagna

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Taco Pizza

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Easy Hawaiian Haystacks

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Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls

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Cheeseburger Soup

How Many Does it Feed?

This free weekly meal plan is just what you need to get your week started. It provides five meals that will feed 4-6 (depending on if you are feeding adults or kids), AND it includes a shopping list! With fresh new ideas and easy-to-make recipes, having a weekly menu plan will be a lifesaver.

Tips for Picky Eaters

Meal planning with this week’s recipes is so easy to customize for your family! Here are some tips to make these meals work for even the pickiest eaters:

  • Sneak in Veggies: Blend spinach or carrots into the lasagna sauce or the cheeseburger soup for extra nutrients without anyone noticing.
  • Customizable Toppings: Let everyone build their own taco pizza or Hawaiian haystack—kids love having control over their plates!
  • Tone Down Spice: For the Korean ground beef, use less sauce or swap it for a mild teriyaki glaze if your kids aren’t into spicy flavors.
  • Swap Ingredients: Not a fan of pineapple in the Hawaiian haystacks? Use diced apples or grapes instead for a sweet crunch.
  • Make It Fun: Cut the taco pizza into fun shapes, add colorful toppings, or serve the cheeseburger soup with a side of crackers for dipping.
  • Go Simple: Use plain pasta in the lasagna or skip the onions in the soup for kids who prefer simpler flavors.
  • Add Their Favorites: Sprinkle extra cheese on just about anything—it’s an easy way to win them over!

Kid Friendly Desserts to Try!

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Desserts

Churro Crack

14 minutes

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Salads

Oreo Fluff Dessert Salad

1 hour 15 minutes

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Desserts

Mini Cheesecakes

35 minutes

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Desserts

No Bake Oreo Balls

15 minutes

My weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list that is measured out and ready to go. It makes things so easy!

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Storing Leftovers for Meal Planning

I only meal plan Monday-Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend or I have leftovers that we can have to finish off the week! If you do have leftovers, make sure to store them properly in an airtight container in your fridge.