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🌿 Mederos Meal Plan

Week of May 17 – 23, 2026

California Ave Farmers Market · Palo Alto · olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil only

📅 Weekly Rhythms▾

☀️ Kids' Breakfast

Oatmeal • Leo-safe eggs + allergy-safe sausage • waffles or pancakes made safe for Leo

☀️ Adults' Breakfast

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

🥤 Adults' Lunch (Mon–Fri)

Protein shake: spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, creatine

🌅 Sunday at the Market

California Ave, Palo Alto. Breakfast at Baffle Cart (breakfast sandwich) or Zydas Kitchen (mimela, egg quesadilla). Keep Leo's order allergy-safe. Buy weekly produce + 2 salmon for Monday dinner.

🛒 Shopping List▾
Salmon fillets (2, buy Sunday) Chicken thighs or drumsticks Shreddable chicken for pozole verde Allergy-safe breakfast sausage Chicken nuggets Pizza bagel bites + GF option Tater tots Jasmine rice Corn tostadas or tortillas Hominy Black beans White beans GF chicken broth GF pasta Mild salsa verde Mild enchilada sauce GF oats Allergy-safe waffle or pancake mix Frozen fruit Creatine + protein powder Olive oil + avocado oil Greek yogurt Parmesan Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese Sour cream or plain yogurt Avocados Lemons + limes Spinach (smoothies) Broccoli (smoothies) Bananas Milk or preferred alt-milk
🧺 This Week's Haul▾
Albion Strawberries Brooks Cherries Early Apricots Purple Asparagus Sugar Snap Peas English Peas Fava Beans Baby Artichokes Spring Onions Little Gem Lettuce French Breakfast Radishes Baby Carrots Baby Yukon Potatoes Chioggia Beets Bronze Fennel Rainbow Chard First Zucchini Cilantro + Mint
🗓️ Full Week
Sunday – May 17
Breakfast
🌅 Farmers Market Morning
California Ave market breakfast: Baffle Cart breakfast sandwich or Zydas Kitchen mimela / egg quesadilla. Keep Leo's order allergy-safe, then buy the produce haul + 2 salmon.
StrawberriesCherriesApricots
Lunch
🥗 Market Snack Plate
Little Gem leaves, radishes, avocado, leftover protein, strawberries, and lemony olive oil. Easy grazing after shopping.
Little GemRadishesStrawberries
Dinner
🍲 Chicken Pozole Verde Bowls
A bigger Sunday pot: shredded chicken, hominy, mild salsa verde, broth, spring onions, cilantro, radish, avocado, and lime. GF and easy to reheat.
Spring OnionsRadishesCilantro
Monday – May 18
Breakfast
🥣 Strawberry Oat Bowls
Kids: oatmeal or allergy-safe waffles
Adults: Greek yogurt bowl with strawberries, chia, flax, and cinnamon
Strawberries
Lunch
🥤 Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, creatine.
Dinner
🐟 Simple Salmon + Rice
Bake or pan-sear Sunday salmon with olive oil, lemon, and herbs. Jasmine rice, roasted purple asparagus, and quick snap peas on the side.
SalmonPurple AsparagusSugar Snap Peas
Tuesday – May 19
Breakfast
🍒 Cherry Oatmeal or Sausage
Kids: oatmeal with cherries or Leo-safe eggs + sausage
Adults: oatmeal bowl with cherries, chia, flax, and cinnamon
Cherries
Lunch
🥤 Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, creatine.
Dinner
🥘 Spring Artichoke + Fava Rice
Paella-ish one-pan rice with baby artichokes, fava beans, English peas, spring onions, smoked paprika, saffron if handy, lemon, and olive oil.
Baby ArtichokesFava BeansEnglish PeasSpring Onions
Wednesday – May 20
Breakfast
🧇 Waffles + Fruit
Kids: allergy-safe waffles or oatmeal
Adults: yogurt bowl with strawberries + apricots
StrawberriesApricots
Lunch
🥤 Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, creatine.
Flex Night
😌 Easy Mode
Nuggets + tots, GF pasta with olive oil + garlic veg, or pizza bagel bites with a Paul-safe side. Midweek gets mercy.
Thursday – May 21
Breakfast
🥣 Oatmeal or Sausage
Kids: oatmeal or allergy-safe sausage + fruit
Adults: Greek yogurt bowl with chia, flax, and berries
StrawberriesCherries
Lunch
🥤 Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, creatine.
Dinner
🌮 Zucchini + Chard Enchilada Skillet
Corn tortillas, black beans, rainbow chard, first zucchini, spring onions, mild enchilada sauce, and a little cheese baked until bubbly. Top with radishes and cilantro.
Rainbow ChardFirst ZucchiniSpring OnionsRadishesCilantro
Friday – May 22
Breakfast
🥣 Oats + Market Fruit
Kids: oatmeal or pancakes made safe for Leo
Adults: oatmeal bowl with cherries, chia, flax, and cinnamon
Cherries
Lunch
🥤 Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, creatine.
Flex Night
🍕 Friday Vibes
Pizza bagel bites, nuggets + tots, or GF pasta with leftover peas, chard, zucchini, olive oil, and parmesan. Friday does not need a thesis.
Saturday – May 23
Breakfast
🥞 Pancakes + Berries
Kids: pancakes made safe for Leo + sausage
Adults: yogurt bowl or oatmeal with the last berries
Strawberries
Lunch
🥗 Leftover Market Bowls
Leftover rice, greens, herbs, avocado, and any chicken or beans still around. Olive oil + lemon dressing.
Little GemCilantroMint
Dinner
🍋 Citrus-Oregano Chicken + Roasted Spring Veg
Sheet-pan chicken with lemon, oregano, olive oil, baby Yukon potatoes, carrots, beets, and fennel. Serve with a minty Little Gem salad.
Baby PotatoesBaby CarrotsChioggia BeetsBronze FennelLittle Gem
Bonus – Any Night
Bonus
🍝 Spring Pea + Asparagus GF Pasta
GF pasta tossed with olive oil, garlic, asparagus, snap peas, English peas, lemon, mint, and parmesan. Ten-minute rescue dinner.
AsparagusSnap PeasEnglish PeasMint
Bonus
🍲 White Bean Spring Minestrone
White beans, broth, carrots, chard, favas, peas, spring onions, and herbs. Add rice or GF pasta if it needs more heft.
Baby CarrotsRainbow ChardFava BeansEnglish Peas
Snacks
🍓 Strawberry-Apricot Yogurt Cups
Greek yogurt, sliced strawberries, apricots, cinnamon, chia, and a drizzle of honey. Good breakfast backup, too.
StrawberriesApricots
Made by Danu 🌙 · Mederos Family · Week of May 17, 2026