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in Uncategorized &middot October 6, 2025

šŸŽ‰ Birthday Week Meal Plan: Family Favorites, Easy Comforts & a Whole Lot of Cake!

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in Uncategorized &middot October 6, 2025

šŸŽ‰ Birthday Week Meal Plan: Family Favorites, Easy Comforts & a Whole Lot of Cake!

Birthday Week Meal Plan for OMAD Lovers

Welcome back to my weekly meal plan roundup! This week is extra special in our house because it’s Elsie’s birthday week! šŸŽ‚ Between celebrating with family, having a couple of her friends spend the night, and squeezing in some comfort food favorites, this week’s meals are full of flavor and fun.

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As always, I plan my meals with the OMAD lifestyle in mind—focusing on one delicious, satisfying meal each day that I truly look forward to. I love creating variety, keeping things easy, and making sure special occasions still feel, well… special!

If you want to see my full grocery haul for this week, check out my latest video here: ALDI Grocery Haul + Weekly Meal Plan.


🄣 This Week’s Meals

Here’s what’s on our menu:

Monday:
Leftover soups from Sunday! We had two soups going: hearty Beer Cheese Soup and a comforting vegetable soup.

Vegetable Soup Ingredients:

  • Frozen California Blend
  • Frozen Mixed Veggies
  • Can of Diced Tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 1 Carton Beef Stock (or vegetable)
  • 2 cans Tomato Sauce
  • Italian Seasoning (1 tbsp +/-)
  • Salt (1 tsp +/-)
  • Pepper (2 tsp +/-)
  • Garlic Powder (1 tsp +/-)
  • Onion Powder (1 tsp +/-)
  • Minced Onion (2 tsp +/-)

Combine everything and let it slow cook for 7–9 hours. It’s so easy to prep the night before and start in the morning—perfect for busy days! Serve with homemade crusty bread or pretzels.


Tuesday:
Walking Tacos! No formal recipe needed here—it’s a build-your-own taco bowl or salad using this taco meat recipe, black beans, corn chips, salsa, salsa con queso, and shredded Mexican cheese. Always a hit!


Wednesday:
Breakfast for dinner night! French Toast Sticks, crispy Breakfast Potatoes, bacon, and eggs on the side. Comfort food at its finest.


Thursday:
A cozy night in with Annie’s White Mac and Cheese, Bean Salad, and roasted carrots. Simple, colorful, and satisfying!Ā  You might be able to guess, but Kel requested Mac and Cheese.


Friday:
šŸŽ‚ Elsie’s Birthday!
She gets to choose dinner, and we’re topping it off with a Sam’s Club chocolate cake with whipped icing (our favorite!).


Saturday:
Pizza party night! šŸ• Elsie’s having two friends sleep over, so we’re ordering pizza and making a big salad to go with it.


Sunday:
Matt’s firing up the Blackstone for juicy cheeseburgers, and we’re serving them with waffle fries—an ALDI Find I’m loving right now! šŸ§‡šŸŸ Perfect crispy companion to those burgers!


šŸ›’ Where I Shop

Most of my ingredients come from ALDI—it’s my favorite place to stock up and find weekly deals. I usually round things out at Meijer, and I like to pop into Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, and Trader Joe’s for specific finds or fun extras.


šŸ“Œ Recipes & Inspiration

Many of the recipes I use are saved to my Intermittent Fasting Foodie Pinterest page—so if you’re ever looking for meal inspiration or easy ideas for your OMAD window, that’s where to go!


šŸ’¬ Let’s Connect!

I share more about my OMAD journey, meal ideas, and love of food across my three YouTube channels:

  • Intermittent Fasting Foodie: All about the joy and benefits of intermittent fasting—especially OMAD. I show how to stay consistent and joyful while eating what you love.
  • Grocery Addict: Weekly grocery hauls, fun food finds, and meal ideas for real life.
  • What’s That Snack: Blind taste tests with my family and bestie—it’s always a good time trying new and unique snacks together!

✨ Stay Tuned

Each week (or most šŸ™‚), I share a new meal plan to help inspire your OMAD lifestyle and keep meals exciting. If you try any of the recipes or get inspired by something I’ve shared, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below or say hi on YouTube or Pinterest.

Happy eating—and cheers to a joyful fast, joyful life! šŸ’›

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