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How to Use AI to Plan Your Meals for the Week

Let an AI assistant create a meal plan and shopping list in minutes — with prompts you can copy.

Editorial TeamNovember 6, 20261 min read

Meal planning saves money and time, but deciding what to cook every week is tiring. AI assistants can create a plan and shopping list in minutes.

A prompt you can use

"Create a 5-day dinner plan for a family of 4 on a budget. We like chicken, pasta and vegetables, no mushrooms. Each meal should take under 30 minutes. Include a combined shopping list grouped by supermarket section."

Make it personal

  • Number of people and ages
  • Budget
  • Likes, dislikes and dietary needs
  • Cooking time and skill level
  • Leftovers for lunches
Use what you haveTry: "I have rice, eggs, spinach and canned tomatoes. Suggest three dinners."

Refine the plan

  • "Swap Wednesday for a vegetarian meal."
  • "Make it cheaper."
  • "Add a dessert."

Check carefully

AI can make mistakes with quantities, cooking times and allergens. Double-check recipes, and always check labels if anyone has allergies.

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