Forks Up! A Week of Summer Bites Without the Budget Burn

Week 24: June 9-13, 2025; Monday through Friday

Menu

Monday

• Breakfast: Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats
• Lunch: Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
• Dinner: Classic Pulled Pork Sandwiches
• Snack: Watermelon and Mint Skewers

Tuesday

• Breakfast: Spinach and Feta Egg Muffins
• Lunch: Veggie and Avocado Wraps
• Dinner: One-Pot Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Quinoa and Steamed Broccoli
• Snack: Carrot and Celery Sticks with Hummus

Wednesday

• Breakfast: Banana Pancakes with Maple Syrup
• Lunch: Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
• Dinner: Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu and Brown Rice
• Snack: Greek Yogurt with Honey and Granola

Thursday

• Breakfast: Berry Smoothie Bowls
• Lunch: Chicken Caesar Salad
• Dinner: Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce and Veggie Meatballs
• Snack: Apple Slices with Peanut Butter

Friday

• Breakfast: Avocado Toast with Eggs and Orange Slices
• Lunch: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato Soup
• Dinner: Mini Veggie Pizzas
• Snack: Trail Mix

Shopping List

Proteins & Dairy

• Eggs (1 dozen) – $5.50
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (2 lbs) – $8
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1.25 lbs) – $4
• Veggie meatballs (1 bag) – $5
• Pork Shoulder Blade Roast (~2.6 lbs) – $12
• Firm Tofu (14 oz) – $2
• Shredded Mozzarella (8 oz) – $4
• Plain Greek Yogurt (32 oz) – $4
• Whole Milk (1/2 gal) – $3

Grains & Bakery

• Whole Wheat Bread (1 loaf) – $2.50
• Tortilla Wraps (10 count) – $2
• Quinoa (1 lb) – $4
• Brown Rice (1 lb) – $2
• Spaghetti Pasta (1 lb) – $1.50
• Granola (12 oz) – $3

Fruits & Vegetables

• Peaches (4 count) – $4
• Cherry Tomatoes (1 pint) – $3
• Watermelon (1 small) – $5
• Spinach (5 oz) – $2.50
• Avocados (2 count) – $2
• Broccoli (1 head) – $2
• Bananas (6 count) – $1.50
• Carrots (1 lb) – $1
• Celery (1 bunch) – $1.50
• Berries (mixed, 1 pint) – $4
• Lettuce (1 head) – $1.50
• Tomatoes (2 count) – $2
• Apples (4 count) – $3
• Oranges (4 count) – $3

Pantry Staples

• Peanut Butter (16 oz) – $2
• Hummus (8 oz) – $2.50
• Maple Syrup (8 oz) – $3
• Marinara Sauce (24 oz) – $2
• Pizza Dough Mix (1 lb) – $2
• Trail Mix (8 oz) – $3

Estimated Total Cost: $99.76

Notes for the Cook

• Prices may vary depending on location and availability.
• Meal plan presumes common kitchen staples are already stocked.
• This list prioritizes Walmart for more affordable produce and pantry staples.
• Amazon Fresh is used for a few items where it is cheaper.
• Buying generic brands can often save money.
• This menu utilizes leftovers to minimize waste and cooking time.
• By making the pizza at home, it will drastically reduce cost.
• Seasoning is assumed to be already in the pantry.
• You might need to adjust quantities based on your family’s appetites.

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