Meal Plan Monday: Freezer Favorites

A few weeks ago, I decided to stocked our freezer. We have a small deep freezer in our garage that we originally used to store breast milk for both our children. Now, we use it to stock up with our favorites! My children think it should be filled with ice cream and popsicles. I can’t say that I blame them! 

During our current times, I am trying to go to the grocery store less and also depend less on drive-thru and take-out. 

First, I do want to recognize how fortunate that we are to be able to stock our freezer. Not to be a “Debbie-downer” on this post, but the number of Americans that are experiencing food insecurity is truly devastating. Just yesterday, my husband and I discussed looking up shelters and foodbanks to donate to this winter. If you are able, I encourage you to do this too. 

A big way that we save money is to eat at home. We rarely eat out and most of the meals we eat at home are very cost effective!

So, let’s break it down by meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options! I have included some pictures so you know what you are looking for at the store! All items are found at Kroger or Trader Joe’s. To find out more of my favorites from Trader Joe’s, check out THIS post. 

Breakfast

• Kroger Buttermilk Waffles
• Trader Joe’s Silver Dollar Pancakes
• Kroger Original French Toast Sticks
• Simple Truth Omelet Bites
• Kroger Mild Country Sausage Patties
• Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Biscuits
• Jimmy Dean Delights English Muffins
• Jimmy Dean Delights Breakfast Bowls

Lunch

• Nestle Lean Pockets
• Totino’s Pizza Rolls
• Healthy Choice Power Bowls
• Kroger Mini Corn Dogs
• Lean Gourmet Pizza Snackers
• Kroger Popcorn Chicken
• Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Strips
• Trader Joe’s Bambino Pizza

Dinner

• Stouffer’s Lasagna
• Cooked Perfect Homestyle Meatballs
• Kroger Pulled Pork BBQ
• Simple Truth Thin Crust Pizza
• Trader Joe’s Pizza
• Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken
• dr. Praeger’s Veggie Burgers
• Bertolli Family Size Meals (Chicken Florentine and Farfalle is a favorite!)
• Birds Eye Voila! Garlic Chicken
• Kroger Wild Caught Crunchy Popcorn Shrimp
• Trader Joe’s Mini Tacos

Side Options

• Kroger French Fries
• Kroger Waffle Frieds
• Kroger Corn Tots
• Private Selection Edamame
• Private Selection Broccoli Florets
• Kroger Mixed Vegetables (these are the ones I use for my Chicken Pot Pie too!)
• Birds Eye Steamfresh Veggies
• Kroger Bread Sticks

 

And you know what? Eat breakfast for dinner OR dinner for breakfast. It’s really up to you!

I like to keep a few of these options on hand for busy nights. You know those nights that you have dinner planned, but dinnertime gets there and you run out of time? Or you don’t feel like cooking what you had planned? Grabbing something out of the freezer is a much easier option! 

I hope this post gave you come ideas to keep on hand in the freezer! Share your favorites with me in the comments. 

 

Hang in there, friends. 

XOXO,

Angie