Juggling work, school, extracurricular activities, and family time can make meal planning and cooking feel like just another chore on the list. 

That’s where we come in. Our expert chefs have crafted a wide variety of delicious recipes and groceries that allow you to cross grocery shopping off the to-do list and enjoy tasty meals at home in no time.

Below, you’ll find our practical tips and tricks to help you plan and prepare yummy meals that cater to every family member's tastes and dietary needs. By simplifying and streamlining your meal planning routine, you'll save time, money, and energy, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: spending time with your loved ones around the dinner table.

5 Tips and Tricks for Easy Family Meal Planning

With just a few clever tips and tricks, you can transform your approach to meal planning and help your family enjoy tasty, nutritious meals, all while saving time, money, and stress.

Here are some of our top tips for easy family meal planning:

• Build a library of your favorite recipes: Every family has their all-time favorite eats. Keep a list of yours—in your phone, on your computer, or by bookmarking your top Hungryroot recipes—so you’re never wanting for inspiration.
• Design a weekly menu: Plan a weekly meal schedule that includes a variety of dishes, from 10-minute recipes to ready-to-eat options for busy evenings. Don’t forget to plan for snacks, beverages, and desserts so you’re prepared for every need and craving.
• Make a detailed shopping list—or let us do it for you! Our recommendations account for all of your grocery and recipe needs, along with your favorite flavors and dietary needs. Plus, your Hungryroot plan costs the same every week, which makes it easy to stick to your budget.
• Batch cook and meal prep ingredients: Set aside dedicated time for prepping and cooking multiple meals at once, which can save you time and effort during busy weekdays.
• Skip the grocery store: Our healthy groceries—including your favorite brands!—are delivered right to your doorstep, meaning you get more time for doing what you love.

25 Meal and Snack Ideas for Your Family

We’ve combed through thousands of our recipes to curate quick and satisfying meals designed to fit seamlessly into your busy family life, please all palates, and be both nutritious and tasty.

Breakfast Ideas

• Pork Hash + English Muffin Avocado Toast
• Cheddar Cheezy Breakfast Scramble Bagel
• Good Morning Tacos
• Monte Cristo Protein Crepes
• Ham, Egg 'n Cheese Wrap

Lunch Ideas

• Classic Ham + Cheese Sandwich
• Chicken Nuggets + Super Veggie Fries
• Classic Vodka Pizza
• Roast Chicken + Lemony Hummus Sandwich
• Chicken Quesadilla + Salsa on Almond Flour Tortilla

Dinner Ideas

• Plant-based Chicken Tenders + Sweet Potato Fries
• Juicy Lemon Pepper Chicken, Potatoes + Side Salad
• Pretzel Bun Cheeseburger + Sweet Potato Fries
• Red Sauce Rotini With Grass-Fed Beef Meatballs
• 10-Minute Penne Chicken Alfredo

Snack Ideas

• 'Snap Happy' Veggie + Ranch Snack Pack
• Original Crispy Treats
• Lightly Salted Pea Snacks
• Classic Grass-Fed Beef Stick
• Strawberry Fruit Bites
• Plant-Based Pizza Snacks
• Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thins
• Superfood Almond Butter
• Fresh Cut Melon Trio
• Chocolate Protein Shake