Updated free monthly menu planning template and meal list

Like all plans and processes, I am constantly refining my menu planning templates. No big changes just small things that make the templates more workable for us. So I thought I would share them with you too!

It is a super simple document. The first page is a matrix which outlines the plan for the month.

PWK Monthly Menu Plan Template 2015 Matrix 640The second page is where the real work happens and you can delegate it. Print out this sheet and have the family fill in their preferred meals for the month.

PWK Monthly Menu Plan Template 2015 Family Input 640

I have downloaded a list of all the recipes in the PWK menu planner app, which can act as a list of ideas for you family if they are new to the process and do not know what to choose.

PWK menu planner app meal list 640

Note it includes all types of meals, so you may need to point out they cannot choose sweet treat recipes for dinner!

You can download the templates here:

This is what our monthly menu plan looks like for August using the template format:

PWK Monthly Menu Plan Example 2015 640

PWK Monthly Menu Plan Example 2015

And this is our plans week by week with shopping lists included created in the PWK menu planning app:

Week 1

Day

Week Commencing 10th August

MonSlow Cooker Roast BeefSlow cooker roast beef
TueChicken LasagneChicken lasagne
Wedslow cooker honey sesame chicken gluten free.jpgSlow cooker honey sesame chicken (gluten free)
Thubeef stir fry recipeBeef stir fry and crunchy noodles
FriHealthy Hot DogsHot dogs
Satsweet chilli chicken wrapsSweet chilli chicken wraps
SunCrispy mashed potato moundsSausages, veg and crispy mashed potato mounds
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Week 2

Day

Week Commencing 17th August

Monroast chickenRoast chicken and vegetables
TueShepherd's Pie Full

green veggie recipe title
Shepherd's pie

Green veggies
WedSlow Cooker Chicken Noodle SoupSlow cooker chicken noodle soup
Thuchicken, cashew and ginger stir fryChicken, cashew and ginger stir fry
Fripan fried fishPan Fried Fish and Salad
Sat2013 paleo homemade taco seasoningHomemade Tacos
Sunchicken-schnitzel-recipe-500
Chicken schnitzel and vegetables
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Week 3

Day

Week Commencing 24th August

MonSlow Cooker Roast LambSlow cooker roast lamb
TueMexibake - Mexican Family Meal
Mexibake
Wedslow cooker butter chicken

540 Mexi Cauliflower Rice
Slow cooker chicken satay (gluten free)

Cauliflower rice
ThuMoroccan Minted BeefMoroccan minted beef
FriHomemade Hamburger Recipe With Homemade Chunky ChipsHome made hamburgers and salad
Satsweet chilli chicken wrapsSweet chilli chicken wraps
SunServing ManyChicken wings, baked potatoes and steamed corn
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Week 4

Day

Week Commencing 31st August

Mon

green veggie recipe title
Shepherd's pie

Green veggies
WedSONY DSC

sauteed baby spinach.jpg
Slow cooker chicken satay (gluten free)


Sautéed baby spinach
Thuchicken, cashew and ginger stir fryChicken, cashew and ginger stir fry
FriEasy Homemade Pizza SlicesHomemade pizzas
Sat2013 paleo homemade taco seasoningHomemade Tacos
SunCrispy mashed potato moundsSausages, veg and crispy mashed potato mounds
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If you are looking for further recipe inspiration, check out my complete list of Family Friendly Recipes.

How is your menu planning going?