We’re all busy people with a million different things going on in our schedules. When we’re not on the go, all we wanna do is sit down, relax, and pretend like we don’t need to run more errands and clean up the dishes we’ve been putting off. We’ve all had these feelings, so to make things just a little bit easier for you, we created this list of items (for under $55) to get at Trader Joe’s that you can live off of for every meal of the whole week. That way, you only have to make the trip once, and you won’t have to think twice about what you’re going to make for dinner.
Here’s the list:
- 2 bananas
- 1 box of blueberries
- Fresh basil
- 1 onion
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 package of cut and cubed butternut squash
- 1 can of corn
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 crown of cauliflower
- 1 bag of spinach
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 bag of corn tortillas
- 1 bag of shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz of mozzarella cheese
- Almond milk
- 1 carton of eggs
- 2 cans of black beans
- 1 box of linguine pasta
- 1 jar of marinara sauce
- 1 jar of salsa Verde
- 1 canister of oats
- 1 jar of peanut butter
- 1 box of frozen microwaveable brown rice
- 1 loaf of white bread
- 1 bag of vegetable medley
#SpoonTip: We assume you already have some ingredients including common spices (salt, pepper, cinnamon), olive oil, soy sauce, and nuts of your choice.
Monday
Breakfast: Nutty Banana Oatmeal
Photo by Kelly Redfield
This easy and delicious oatmeal will definitely give you a much-needed boost of protein in the morning.
Lunch: Black Bean and Butternut Squash Tacos
Photo by Katherine Baker
These tacos are vegan, gluten-free, and packed with fiber and protein.
Dinner: Caprese Chicken
Photo by Megan Prendergast
You’ll feel super fancy after making this amazing chicken dish.
Tuesday
Breakfast: Breakfast Taco
Photo by Kelly Redfield
This breakfast taco is so simple and perfect for when you need to eat right before you slip out the door.
Lunch: Chicken Fajita Salad
Photo by Megan Prendergast
This salad will for sure leave you full, satisfied, and ready to carry on with your day.
Dinner: Stuffed Peppers
Photo by Megan Prendergast
Wednesday
Breakfast: Berry Detox Smoothie
Photo by Kelly Redfield
There’s some spinach in this recipe that will give you some extra vitamins while still being super tasty.
Lunch: Caprese Grilled Cheese
Photo by Abigail Wilkins
This is the perfect adult version of your favorite childhood sandwich.
Dinner: Black Bean and Corn Chili
Photo by Kelda Baljon
This chili is really hearty and will definitely leave you with some leftovers.
Thursday
Breakfast: Banana Oat Cookies
Photo by Maia Vernacchia
These breakfast cookies are super easy to make and you can even take a few on the road with you for a snack.
Lunch: Black Bean and Corn Chili Quesadillas
Photo by Bailey Culpepper
Make the most out of your chili leftovers and make quesadillas with your cheddar cheese.
Dinner: One Pot Pasta
Photo by Abigail Wang
Skip the dishes with this one-pot pasta.
Friday
Breakfast: Microwave French Toast
Photo by Rebecca Siminov
This recipe is done in 2 minutes so it’s a great breakfast for those mornings when you’re in a huge rush.
Lunch: Tortilla Pizza
Photo by Katherine Baker
These little vamped up lunchable pizzas are super easy, they’ll be ready in 5 minutes.
Dinner: Cauliflower Fried Rice
Photo by Laura Bailey
Plot twist: there’s actually not any rice in it – the cauliflower takes its place. It’s really healthy and also yummy.