Seasonal eating is more than just a trend—it’s a sustainable lifestyle choice that can have a profound positive impact on your health, budget, and local community. The best way to simplify your week night dinners is to have a plan. That's why we've created weekly seasonal meal plans for you.
With our digital downloads for seasonal meal plans, you gain access to everything you need for a successful weekly menu, including shopping lists, delicious meal ideas, and recipe links that guide you through each season with ease. This digital seasonal plan is a great way to bring fresh food to your table all year, using the best in-season ingredients and making grocery shopping simple and enjoyable.
seasonal Weekly Meal Plans & Guides
Fall Seasonal Meal Plan
$8.00 USD
Summer Seasonal Meal Plan
$8.00 USD
Spring Seasonal Meal Plan
$8.00 USD
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Why Seasonal Meal Planning?
Each time of year offers a unique opportunity to explore new recipes using local produce that’s both fresher and more nutritious. Seasonal meal planning ensures you’re tapping into the real food that nature intended for each season. For example, winter months bring hearty root vegetables like sweet potatoes, perfect for cozy dinner-time dishes, while warmer months introduce light meals featuring vibrant citrus fruits. While spring meal plans offer fresh and light salad greens, citrus, and savory mushrooms.
The seasonal meal planner we offer is specifically designed to help you maximize the changing seasons and the variety of cooking methods they call for, from sheet pan meals to slow cooker or instant pot recipes that are ideal for colder months. By following the growing season, you’ll find grocery shopping more enjoyable at your local food grocery store or farmers' market, while supporting local farmers and sourcing fresh produce from your area.
What’s Inside the Seasonal Meal Planner?
Our seasonal meal plan includes everything: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks! This ensures balanced and plant-forward meal ideas that fit any diet plan and life style. We take the hard work out of meal prep by offering specific seasonal recipes, each one crafted with a blend of seasonal produce and pantry staples, creating a delicious, balanced diet throughout the entire year.
1. Weekly Meal Plans
Take the thought out of “What's for dinner” each day with a curated meal plan with recipes included. Each week’s plan features a variety of types of foods—everything from comforting winter meals to bright, fresh veggie-forward dishes perfect for summer vacation. No more last-minute meal prep; our planner sets you up for success with each seasonal menu. The best part? Every recipe is filled with real food ingredients that make dinner time enjoyable and nutritious.
2. Grocery Lists and Pantry Staples
The shopping list in our meal plan provides an efficient starting point for every shopping trip. No need to wonder what type of meal you’ll be making next week because it’s all organized for you, from the seasonal food guide to the pantry staples you’ll need. Whether it’s sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts in winter or light salads in summer, we’ve done the hard work for you. Check your pantry first before you go grocery shopping to save yourself from buying too much.
3. Recipes for Every Cooking Method
Our plans are tailored for a variety of cooking methods. With recipes for the stove, oven, and quick recipes, you’ll find something for every busy schedule and cooking style. You’ll also love our suggestions for using up leftovers, a time-saving trick that pairs well with fresh veggies for a quick and healthy meals while reducing food waste.
4. Seasonal Themes and Favorite Meals
From fall meal planning with warm, comforting soups to spring meal planning with crisp salads, our seasonal themes make it easy to savor each season’s best. These seasonal meal plans have been carefully crafted to include family favorites, ensuring there’s something for everyone. You'll be sure to discover some new favorite recipes and easy ways to create delicious meals all year round.
5. Healthy and Balanced Meals
With recipes that are plant-forward and nutritionally balanced, our meal planner focuses on real food, helping you make healthy choices all year. This approach also introduces new flavors and ideas for family favorites, ensuring that every meal is both delicious and nutritious.
Seasonal Meal Planning Tips
Whether you’re new to seasonal planning or a seasoned pro, here are some of the biggest tips to get the most out of your own seasonal meal plan:
- Shop Locally: Visit a local farmers’ market to find the freshest local produce, from root vegetables in winter to citrus fruits in summer. Produce in season is typically more affordable, so take advantage of savings!
- Use a Variety of Methods: Try everything from a slow cooker for cold-weather stews to the stove top for fast, fresh spring and summer meals.
- Enjoy the Seasons: Embrace the warmer months with light meals and the colder months with winter meal planning for hearty dishes.
Get Started with Our Seasonal Meal Planner
Our digital seasonal meal planner is the easiest way to plan weekly meals for the entire year, keeping your family satisfied while saving you a lot of time. The planner includes everything you need, from diet plans and weekly menus to recipe links and grocery lists. It’s a great place to start for those looking to make a positive impact on their diet and the environment by supporting local produce and reducing food waste.
Each season, we’ll guide you with great ideas for every meal, so you can enjoy the best of each time of year.
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Meet Kelly D'Amico, MBS
Hi there! I'm Kelly D'Amico, and welcome to my sustainable food blog, Made to Sustain. With over ten years of experience in the food industry, I started Made to Sustain to help support a more sustainable food system. Here, I create and share recipes and food brands that are good for people and good for the planet. I have a Master's in Global Food Technology and a BS in Food Science and Nutrition from Rutgers University. I've also taken several sustainability certifications, including Sustainability and Circularity Strategies, from the University of Cambridge. I'm eager to help you learn more about how your plate impacts your health and the planet!
