BUDGET MEAL PLANNING IDEAS FOR LARGE FAMILIES (WITH FREE PRINTABLES!)

You can write out a grocery list, weekly meals you are planning, and recipes to try, all that are in line with your personalized family budget!

Another way to help you create and maintain a budget is to know the average cost to feed your family.

The cheapest meals you can make are usually made from items you can buy in bulk, such as eggs, flour, rice, bread, and even pasta.

CHEAP WEEKLY MEAL PLAN IDEAS FOR FAMILIES ON A BUDGET

Budget meal planning is a great way to save money and plan your meals for the week ahead.

If you’re looking for a fun way to get your family excited for the fall season, and back to school time, then this is a wonderful recipe.

APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS

This is a recipe similar to the brand name freezer waffles, but for a much cheaper price point, and they can be made in bulk.

CHOCOLATE CHIP WAFFLES

You can have protein-rich smoothies with peanut butter, banana, honey, and oatmeal.

SMOOTHIES

Oatmeal can be bought in bulk for cheap prices and it is a healthy option to introduce some fiber into your family’s diet.

OATMEAL

This is a popular breakfast option that is fun for kids, and even adults. All it takes is bread, eggs, and your usual seasonings.

EGG IN THE HOLE

Another breakfast food that has many different iterations, your family will surely never complain as you can switch up flavors often with this choice.

MUFFINS

PINWHEELS These pinwheels are easy to eat and give your children something new in their lunchbox which may give them a renewed appetite.

LUNCH IDEAS FOR LARGE FAMILIES

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY ROLL UPS The PB&J sandwich may have too much bread or not enough jelly, but with these roll-ups it is much easier to get a perfect balance in every bite-size snack!

CEREAL FOR LUNCH

A simple and price saving way to pack a lunch for your child is to introduce cereal into their lunchboxes.