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What's on the free meal plan template?
- A Week of line at the top, so you can keep each week's plan
- 7 days, Monday to Sunday, each with a breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks box
- A shopping list with 22 checkbox lines on the same page
- A prep ahead box for what to wash, chop or cook in advance
- A notes box for leftovers, nights out or who's cooking
- One page that prints at home, in English (Letter) or Spanish (A4)
What's the difference between the free and the full version?
| What you get | Free version | Full version on Etsy |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly meal plan | 1 page, filled in by hand | Printable pages plus a Meal Plan sheet in the spreadsheet |
| Grocery list | 22 lines with checkboxes | Sorted by aisle, with quantity, price and a budget line |
| Pantry inventory | No | Yes |
| Recipe card and monthly meal calendar | No | Yes |
| Automatic grocery totals | No | Estimated, got so far and left in budget |
| Format | 1-page PDF to print | 10-page PDF set and a spreadsheet for Google Sheets (.xlsx) |
| Sizes and languages | Letter in English, A4 in Spanish | Letter and A4 in the same file, in English and Spanish |
How do you make a weekly meal plan?
- Check what you haveLook in the fridge and pantry first and plan meals that use what needs eating.
- Fill in the weekWrite the dinners first, then breakfasts, lunches and snacks. Plan leftovers for the busy days.
- Write the shopping listGo through each meal, list the ingredients you don't have and tick them off at the store.
- Prep aheadNote what you can wash, chop or cook ahead, and keep the page where everyone can see it.
Should you print Letter or A4?
The free English PDF is US Letter (8.5 x 11 in), the paper used in the US, Canada and Mexico. On A4 paper (210 x 297 mm), choose Fit to page in the print dialog and it prints with slightly wider margins. The full version on Etsy has Letter and A4 in the same file, in English and Spanish.
Plan the dinners first. They take the most time and the most ingredients, and the rest of the week often falls into place around them, leftovers included.
Meal plan, grocery list and pantry in one set
Our full Grocery List and Meal Plan set adds a grocery list by aisle with prices and a budget line, a pantry inventory, a recipe card and a monthly meal calendar in a 10-page printable PDF, plus a spreadsheet for Google Sheets that adds up your grocery totals, with English and Spanish files. Pay once on Etsy, no subscription.
Frequently asked questions
Is the meal plan template really free?
Yes. Download the PDF and print a copy every week, with no sign-up and no email.
What should a weekly meal plan include?
The meals for each day, usually breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, and a shopping list for the ingredients you still need. A prep ahead list and a notes box for leftovers make the plan easier to follow.
How do I make a meal plan on a budget?
Start from what is already in your fridge and pantry, plan to use leftovers, repeat a few meals you like and buy only what is on the shopping list. Our free grocery list template adds prices and a budget box.
Can I fill in the meal plan on my computer?
The PDF is made to print and fill in by hand. For a digital plan, our Meal Planner builds a grocery list from your meal plan for you.
Should I print Letter or A4?
The English PDF is Letter and the Spanish PDF is A4. Either prints fine on the other size with Fit to page.
For personal use. Print as many copies as you like for your household. Google Sheets is a trademark of Google; SuanSupply isn't affiliated with Google.