Weekly Meal Planning & Batch Cooking Template
Personal Information
Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Week of: _________________________
Weekly Schedule Assessment
Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Notes (activities, late nights, etc.) |
Mon | ||||
Tue | ||||
Wed | ||||
Thu | ||||
Fri | ||||
Sat | ||||
Sun |
Meal Planning Goals This Week
- Health goal: _________________________
- Budget goal: _________________________
- Time-saving goal: _________________________
- New recipe to try: _________________________
- Skill to practice: _________________________
Weekly Meal Plan
Breakfast Options
Lunch Options
Dinner Plan
Day | Main Dish | Side Dish(es) | Prep Notes | Leftover Plan |
Mon | ||||
Tue | ||||
Wed | ||||
Thu | ||||
Fri | ||||
Sat | ||||
Sun |
Snack Options
Batch Cooking Plan
Items to Prepare in Advance
Item | Quantity | Storage Method | Use-By Date | Planned Uses |
Batch Cooking Schedule
Date: _________________________
Time Allotted: _________________________
Time | Task | Notes |
Grocery List
Produce
Protein
Dairy & Refrigerated
Grains & Pantry Staples
Frozen
Other
Estimated Budget: _________________________
Actual Spent: _________________________
Meal Prep Container Inventory
Container Type | Quantity Available | Quantity Needed | Notes |
Small | |||
Medium | |||
Large | |||
Compartment | |||
Soup/Liquid | |||
Freezer Bags |
Weekly Meal Plan Evaluation
Complete at the end of the week:
What Worked Well
Challenges Encountered
Food Waste Assessment
- Items thrown away: _________________________
- Reason: _________________________
- Prevention strategy for next time: _________________________
Budget Assessment
- Under/over budget by: _________________________
- Reason: _________________________
- Adjustment for next week: _________________________
Time Assessment
- Prep time spent: _________________________
- Was this appropriate? □ Yes □ No
- Adjustment for next week: _________________________
Recipe Feedback
Recipe | Rating (1-5) | Make Again? | Modification Ideas |