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🌿 Mederos Meal Plan

Week of September 6 – 12, 2026

Summer-into-fall market week · smoothie lunches · herb salmon Monday · sheet-pan chicken with mushrooms · two easy veg dinners

πŸ“… Weekly Rhythmsβ–Ύ

β˜€οΈ Sunday Market

California Ave Farmers Market breakfast: Baffle Cart or Zydas Kitchen, then produce + groceries. Buy the produce haul and always get 2 salmon for Monday dinner.

β˜€οΈ Kids' Breakfast

Oatmeal • safe sausage + fruit • waffles or pancakes made safe for Leo. Rotate, keep it calm.

β˜€οΈ Adults' Breakfast

Oatmeal bowl: oats + chia + flax, safe toppings, fruit, cinnamon
Yogurt bowl: Greek yogurt + chia + flax, fruit, cinnamon

πŸ₯€ Adults' Lunch (Mon–Fri)

Smoothie lunch: spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, collagen, protein powder, chia, flax, and creatine. Monastic, but useful.

⚠️ Allergy Guardrails

Shared dishes avoid egg, hazelnut, sesame, tahini, chickpea, and mystery sauces. Use olive, avocado, or coconut oil only. Keep a GF path by default.

πŸ›’ Grocery Addsβ–Ύ
Chicken thighs for sheet-pan chicken with mushrooms Allergy-safe breakfast sausage Chicken nuggets + tots for flex Pizza bagel bites + GF option or GF pasta flex backup Greek yogurt Rice Corn or certified GF tortillas Black beans + pinto beans Cannellini or navy beans Vegetable broth or GF broth Canned crushed tomatoes for the pasta GF pasta (penne or fusilli) GF oats + certified GF pancake/waffle mix check Olive oil + avocado oil Cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, coriander Apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar Collagen peptides + protein powder + creatine check Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or cotija for bowls/tacos Parmesan or GF-friendly cheese for pasta Avocados Lemons + limes Garlic Spinach + broccoli for smoothies Frozen fruit Safe nuts/seeds for adult bowls, no hazelnuts and no sesame Oats, chia, flax check
🧺 This Week's Farmers Market Haulβ–Ύ
  • πŸ‡ Red + green grapes1.5 lb
  • 🍎 Gala apples6
  • 🫐 Fresh figs1 basket/pint
  • πŸ… Heirloom tomatoes5 large
  • πŸ… Cherry tomatoes1 pint
  • 🌽 Sweet corn6 ears
  • πŸ₯’ Summer squash4
  • πŸŽƒ Delicata squash2
  • πŸ«‘ Bell peppers3
  • 🌢️ PadrΓ³n peppers1 handful
  • πŸ„ Cremini mushrooms1 lb
  • πŸ₯¬ Lacinato kale1 bunch
  • πŸ₯¬ Little gem lettuce3 heads
  • πŸ«› Green beans1 lb
  • πŸ₯• Rainbow carrots1 bunch
  • πŸ₯” Yukon gold potatoes2 lb
  • πŸ§… Yellow onions3
  • 🌿 Basil + cilantro1 bunch each
  • 🐟 Salmon2 fillets
πŸ—“οΈ Full Week
Sunday – September 6
Breakfast
πŸŒ… Farmers Market Morning
Baffle Cart or Zydas Kitchen, then produce + groceries. Get 2 salmon for Monday.
Lunch
🍎 Market Fruit + Snack Plate
Apples, grapes, figs, cucumbers, lettuce leaves, cheese/yogurt, avocado, and leftovers. Very little ceremony required.
ApplesGrapesFigsLittle Gem
Dinner
πŸŽƒ Roasted Delicata & White Bean Grain Bowl
Roast delicata squash, rainbow carrots, and onion with olive oil, cumin, and paprika, then pile over rice with cannellini beans and massaged lacinato kale. Finish with lemon and a little cheese. First taste of fall, no meat needed.
Delicata SquashRainbow CarrotsLacinato KaleYellow Onions
Monday – September 7
Breakfast
πŸ₯£ Oats or Yogurt Bowls
Kids: oatmeal with grapes or safe waffles
Adults: oatmeal or Greek yogurt bowl with figs, chia, flax, and cinnamon.
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Smoothie Lunch
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, collagen, protein powder, chia, flax, and creatine.
Dinner
🐟 Herb Salmon + Potatoes + Green Beans
Roast salmon with olive oil, lemon, and herbs. Serve with crisp roasted Yukon potatoes, garlicky green beans, and a cherry tomato-basil salad.
SalmonYukon PotatoesGreen BeansCherry TomatoesBasil
Tuesday – September 8
Breakfast
🍎 Apple + Breakfast Basics
Kids: oatmeal or safe sausage + fruit
Adults: yogurt bowl with apples, figs, chia, and flax.
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Smoothie Lunch
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, collagen, protein powder, chia, flax, and creatine.
Dinner
🌽 Corn & Summer Squash Tacos
Char corn, summer squash, and peppers, then fold with black beans, lime, cumin, and cilantro. Serve in corn/GF tortillas or bowls with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and rice. No-meat night.
Sweet CornSummer SquashBell PeppersLittle GemCilantro
Wednesday – September 9
Breakfast
πŸ§‡ Waffles or Oats
Leo-safe waffles/pancakes or oatmeal. Adults: oatmeal or yogurt bowl with market fruit.
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Smoothie Lunch
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, collagen, protein powder, chia, flax, and creatine.
Flex Night
πŸ— Nuggets + Tots or GF Pasta
Kids: nuggets and tots or pizza-bagel backup. Adults can turn leftover grain bowl/beans into salad bowls with lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado.
Little GemTomatoesLeftovers
Thursday – September 10
Breakfast
πŸ‡ Grapes + Breakfast Basics
Kids: oatmeal with grapes or sausage + fruit
Adults: yogurt bowl with grapes, figs, chia, and flax.
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Smoothie Lunch
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, collagen, protein powder, chia, flax, and creatine.
Dinner
πŸ— Sheet-Pan Chicken with Mushrooms
Roast chicken thighs with cremini mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, and onion with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, and oregano. Wilt lacinato kale in the pan juices and serve with rice.
Cremini MushroomsYukon PotatoesRainbow CarrotsLacinato Kale
Friday – September 11
Breakfast
πŸ₯£ Oats + Fruit
Kids: oatmeal or pancakes made safe for Leo
Adults: oats or Greek yogurt bowl with figs/apples.
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Smoothie Lunch
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, collagen, protein powder, chia, flax, and creatine.
Flex Night
πŸ• Flex / Leftovers
Pizza bagels with GF option, nuggets/tots, or leftover chicken bowls. Adults: big lettuce salad with tomatoes, beans, avocado, olive oil, lime, and herbs.
Little GemTomatoesHerbsLeftovers
Saturday – September 12
Breakfast
πŸ₯ž Pancakes + Fruit
Kids: pancakes made safe for Leo + sausage
Adults: yogurt bowl or oatmeal with figs/apples.
Lunch
πŸ₯— Leftover Bowls
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, herbs, avocado, and any remaining veg. The fridge gets a tiny reset.
Leftover VegLittle GemHerbs
Dinner
🍝 Mushroom & Kale GF Pasta + Blistered Padróns
Toss GF pasta with sauteed cremini mushrooms, lacinato kale, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and parmesan. Serve with blistered padrΓ³n peppers and a green salad. No-meat night.
Cremini MushroomsLacinato KaleCherry TomatoesPadrΓ³n PeppersBasil
Bonus – Any Night
Bonus
πŸ… Heirloom Tomato + Basil Salad
Sliced heirloom tomatoes, basil, onion, olive oil, vinegar, and flaky salt. The last of summer on one plate.
Heirloom TomatoesBasilYellow Onions
Bonus
🌢️ Blistered Padróns
Blister padrΓ³n peppers in a hot skillet with avocado oil and flaky salt, finish with a squeeze of lime. Fast snack or side. (About one in ten is spicy, so a fun little kid game.)
PadrΓ³n Peppers
Snack
🍎 Baked Apples + Figs over Yogurt
Warm cinnamon apples and halved figs spooned over Greek yogurt with safe seeds. Egg-free, GF, no hazelnut, no sesame.
ApplesFigs