How to Build a Grocery List From a Meal Plan
Most wasted money on groceries comes from buying things you already have, or buying for meals you won't cook. A list made from the plan avoids both.
Write down every ingredient
Go through each meal for the week and write its ingredients, with the amount. Don't skip the small items like oil, spices and garlic.
Combine the duplicates
If three meals use onion, add the onions together. Group them by store section, such as produce, meat, dairy and pantry, so you walk the shop once.
Check the cupboard
Before you leave, check what you already own. Cross those items off the list.
Use the list to cook
Keep the plan and the list together. If you miss a meal, you'll know what you've bought and what's left to use up.
SaveToEat can build the grocery list for you from your planned meals, and the printable 1500-calorie plan includes a grocery list you can print.