Designed with the whole family in mind, our Family-Friendly 7-Day Weight Loss Dinner Meal Plan ensures that each dinner you make this week is nutritious, delicious, and appealing to kids and adults.
This meal plan is:
- Low-calorie – each meal is under 500 calories per serving
- Low WW points – the Weight Watchers points easily fit into your plan
- Quick and easy to prepare – on the table in under an hour
- Family-friendly – recipes approved by my own family (and we’ve got some picky eaters and special diets)
We understand the challenges of cooking for a family, especially if you add picky eaters into the mix. That’s why each recipe is easy to prepare, requires minimal time and effort, and uses readily available and budget-friendly ingredients.
From comforting classics like spaghetti with meat sauce to fun meals like the sheet pan shrimp boil, this plan ensures that mealtime is an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Your 7 Day Family Friendly Weight Loss Dinner Meal Plan
You can feel great about serving your family these meals. Stick to your calorie or points goal while the whole family enjoys delicious and healthy dinners.
What to Eat with Your Healthy Dinners
Here are some helpful options to enjoy for other meals each day.
Family-Friendly Breakfasts
The Holy Mess Banana Souffle – Whisk 2 eggs and 2 mashed bananas in a bowl. Microwave for 3 minutes to make a breakfast souffle that tastes like dessert.
Hot Cocoa Oatmeal – Stir 1 packet of diet hot chocolate mix into ½ cup old-fashioned oats. Cook according to oatmeal package directions. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp mini marshmallows on top.
Healthier CopyCat McGriddle Sandwiches – If you like the sweet and savory flavor of a fast food McGriddle, you’ll love this healthier version you can make at home.
Quick & Tasty Lunch Ideas
Turkey & Avocado Lettuce Wrap – Place turkey slices on lettuce leaves. Add avocado and tomato slices and a small amount of mustard or light mayo, if desired. Wrap the lettuce around the filling for a delicious, low-carb lunch.
Protein Bistro Box – Starbucks Copy Cat Recipe – Make a few of these early in the week for grab-and-go lunches for the whole family.
Veggie Wrap – Spread hummus over a whole wheat tortilla. Layer with sliced bell peppers, carrots, spinach, and cucumbers. Roll the tortilla tightly and cut in half for a fresh and satisfying lunch option.
Desserts & Snacks – Low Point & Calorie
Chocolate Mug Cake – Make the simple mix in advance and have a single-serving, low-calorie chocolate cake in just 60 seconds.
Chocolate Banana Nice Cream – You won’t believe how rich and satisfying frozen bananas can be with just a couple of added ingredients.
75+ WW Low Point Snacks – Even if you aren’t on Weight Watchers, this list of easy, healthy snacks is full of ideas to keep you going all day.
Help for Picky Eaters
Are you a picky eater? Do you live with a picky eater?
Factoring a picky eater into the equation makes weight loss even more complicated. Here are some tips to help:
- Don’t force yourself to eat foods you don’t like because they are “good for you“. Find healthier versions of the foods you like. For example, try baked veggie chips or air-popped popcorn if you enjoy chips.
- Add foods with low calorie density like fruits and vegetables. Sneak fruits and veggies into your meals in creative ways. Blend spinach or kale into smoothies, add grated carrots to pasta sauce, or mix cauliflower rice into your regular rice dishes. You can actually eat more food while you lose weight if you choose foods with low calorie density.
- Plan balanced meals with variety. Create meals that include a mix of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates you enjoy. For example, pair grilled chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and a side salad with your favorite light dressing. Vary your protein and veggie choices so that boredom doesn’t set in.
- Experiment with cooking methods that make healthy foods more appealing. Roasting, grilling, or air frying can bring out the natural flavors of foods, making them tastier for your pickiest eaters while avoiding added oils.
- Add a dish for those not counting calories or points. You don’t have to make two dinners, but you can add a side dish for the kiddos or husband. Make a big batch of rice or noodles at the beginning of the week to fill out a meal for the picky eaters.
With these tips, you can progress on your weight loss journey without eating or serving foods you don’t enjoy. It’s all about finding what works for you and making small, sustainable changes.
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I love the Zucchini turkey burgers but I am actually looking forward to trying the Shrimp boil now.
Chicken tenders with the Apple Broccoli salad
I will be trying the chicken tenders, because they’re also for the ‘young at heart’!!
I am going to try the Turkey burger. My husband is not a fan of turkey, but I can get by with it if I hide it in casseroles and soups. We will see how he reacts to the turkey as a burger!
Oh so many great recipes! My first one to try will be the Chicken Cobb Salad for lunch tomorrow. That will help me be ready for careful eating Friday night and Saturday as I attend a women’s retreat. Excited that we were told the menu for the weekend and I can plan what I will eat, and what snacks I need to take with me.
I made the Turkey Zucchini Burgers and enjoyed them.
I am going to make the Hamburger Soup for my family. I already made the Chicken Ranch Salad, Teriyaki Chicken & Zucchine Turkey Burger. All delicious! It is hard to find meals that appeal to my family, but are also healthy.
These all sound good, but I think I’ll try the Hamburger Soup, or the Chicken Tenders with the Apple Broccoli Salad. Even though we still have some warm weather where I live, I am beginning to crave soup. Anticipation! I have some GF Chicken Tenders in my freezer, too. That dinner will seem like a treat!
The Chicken Ranch Salad is the first one I will be trying from the 7-Day Family Friendly Dinner Meal Plan. It looks sooo delicious!
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Another great meal plan with quick and easy recipes – I love it! I think I will be trying the One Pot pasta with Meat Sauce. I have some mild turkey sausage in the freezer I need to use and this sounds perfect and EASY and all in ONE POT! Cooking and cleaning will be a breeze 🙂
Hands down the chicken tenders will be the first thing I try! I love chicken tenders! These all sound good! Can I make hamburger soup without the cabbage? Maybe spinach or kale instead?
The Sheet-pan Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables sounds good. I also like the idea of a plant-based version of the Hamburger Soup.
I’ll probably try the either the Chicken Ranch Salad or the Hamburger Soup first – especially if I can substitute something like Morningstar Farms Chik’n or Crumbles.