EPEasy Paleo Plan

Paleo Meal Plan for Families

Cooking Paleo for a family works when everyone eats the same base meal with different add-ons. Set the plan to four people and the grocery quantities scale for you.

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Estimated 1656 kcal and 110 g protein per person per day. Figures are rough planning estimates, not measured values.

Your 7-day Paleo meal plan

DayBreakfastLunchDinnerSnack
MondayHard-boiled eggs + fruitChicken salad bowlPaleo meatballs & zucchini noodlesCarrots + guacamole
TuesdaySpinach & mushroom omeletteGround beef taco bowlSheet-pan chicken thighs & broccoliTuna on cucumber rounds
WednesdayMake-ahead egg muffinsChicken & vegetable soupTurkey & vegetable chiliApple + almonds
Thursday2-ingredient banana pancakesChicken & roasted sweet potato boxRoast chicken & root vegetablesLeftover chicken strips
FridayEggs & avocadoEgg salad platePaleo meatballs & zucchini noodlesTwo hard-boiled eggs
Saturday2-ingredient banana pancakesBeef patties & slawTurkey & vegetable chiliCelery + almond butter
SundayEggs & avocadoTuna & avocado boatsRoast chicken & root vegetablesBanana + almond butter

Grocery list

Scaled for 4 people across 7 days.

Meat & Protein

  • Canned tuna — 6 can
  • Chicken breast — 2080 g
  • Chicken thighs — 8 thighs
  • Eggs — 100 eggs
  • Ground beef — 2400 g
  • Ground turkey — 1200 g
  • Whole chicken — 2 chicken

Vegetables & Fruit

  • Apples — 8 apple
  • Avocado — 12 avocado
  • Banana — 12 banana
  • Bell peppers — 10 pepper
  • Broccoli — 4 head
  • Cabbage — 0.8 head
  • Carrots — 24 carrots
  • Carrots — 8 carrot
  • Celery — 4 stalk
  • Celery — 8 stalks
  • Cucumber — 3.2 cucumber
  • Garlic — 8 cloves
  • Lemons — 2 lemon
  • Lettuce (romaine) — 1.2 head
  • Mixed salad leaves — 16 handfuls
  • Mushrooms — 240 g
  • Spinach — 8 handful
  • Sweet potatoes — 12 medium
  • Tomatoes — 4 tomato
  • Zucchini — 8 zucchini

Pantry

  • Almond butter — 8 tbsp
  • Almonds — 100 g
  • Chicken broth — 6 cups
  • Coconut oil — 8 tsp
  • Crushed tomatoes — 8 can
  • Ground cumin — 12 tsp
  • Olive oil — 20 tbsp
  • Olive oil — 16 tsp

Sunday 60-minute meal prep

Cook these components once and the rest of the week is assembly.

  1. 1. Hard-boiled eggs + fruitBoil eggs 9 minutes in a batch on Sunday; grab with a piece of fruit.
  2. 2. Chicken salad bowlToss pre-cooked chicken with salad leaves, cucumber, olive oil and lemon.
  3. 3. Paleo meatballs & zucchini noodlesBake beef meatballs bound with egg, simmer in crushed tomatoes, serve over zoodles.
  4. 4. Carrots + guacamoleMash avocado with lemon and salt; dip carrot sticks.
  5. 5. Ground beef taco bowlBrown ground beef with cumin and paprika, spoon over shredded lettuce and salsa.
  6. 6. Sheet-pan chicken thighs & broccoliThighs skin-side up with broccoli and garlic, 200C for 30 minutes.

One meal, different plates

Cook a protein and two vegetables, then let people assemble. Meatballs, taco bowls, tray-bake chicken and burgers all survive being deconstructed for a fussy eater.

  • Serve sauces and dressings on the side, not stirred through
  • Keep one familiar vegetable on the table every night
  • Let kids build their own bowl or wrap
  • Do not make separate meals — make the same meal adjustable

Scaling the shopping

Four people eating Paleo is a big protein bill. Buy whole chickens, larger packs of ground beef and frozen vegetables, and use the budget setting on weeks where that matters.

Frequently asked questions

Is Paleo safe for children?
Children have specific growth and nutrition needs. Talk to a paediatrician or dietitian before putting a child on a restrictive diet.
What Paleo meals do kids like?
Meatballs, burgers without the bun, taco bowls, chicken drumsticks, sweet potato wedges and banana pancakes.
How do I feed a family Paleo on a budget?
Whole chickens, ground beef, eggs, frozen vegetables and seasonal fruit. Set the budget filter to Budget before generating.

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