Weekly Aldi Finds: Our $200 Meal Prep for a Family of 4 (WW + High-Protein)

Let’s be real—my weekly grocery haul is closer to $200 than $100, and that’s because we’re feeding four people (two adults, two kids), following Weight Watchers, and trying to hit protein goals without eating the same sad leftovers all week.

We shop at Aldi because it’s affordable and has solid fresh options. I don’t mess with a lot of frozen food—corn or stir fry mix is about it. I try to buy exactly what we need for the week. No extra, no waste, no mystery containers in the back of the fridge. I meal prep every Sunday, making lunches for me and my husband that last all week, plus a few grab-and-go snack options that won’t wreck our points.

Dinners This Week

Everything we make is less than 30 minutes to prep, and most nights I keep cooking under 30 minutes too. We’re not trying to be gourmet—we just want fresh, filling meals that don’t blow our WW points or require a million ingredients.

1. Burgers + Sweet Potato Fries

• Lean ground beef (or turkey), lettuce, sliced tomato and onion, light cheese slices

• Sugar-free BBQ sauce, brioche buns

• I peel and cut sweet potatoes myself, toss them in oil and air fry them until crispy

2. Tacos

• Lean ground meat with Aldi taco seasoning

• Carb control wraps, non-fat Greek yogurt (in place of sour cream)

• Shredded cheese, avocado, tomato, onion, salsa, cilantro

3. Breakfast for Dinner

• Scrambled eggs, protein pancakes (not Aldi brand), turkey bacon or regular if the points allow

4. Salmon Bowls

• Fresh salmon cut into 1-inch chunks, tossed in teriyaki sauce and air fried

• Served with white rice and a veggie, often broccoli or sautéed peppers

• Sometimes we add bang bang sauce (easy to make low-point)

5. One-Pan Chicken + Veggies

• Chicken breast chunks, zucchini, onion, sweet potato, broccoli

• Tossed in olive oil, garlic, seasoning, and roasted all together

6. WW-Friendly Spaghetti Night

• We keep it light with portioned pasta, lean beef or turkey, and sugar-free sauce

• Side salad if we’re feeling it

7. Chicken Salad Night

• WW chicken salad recipe made with Greek yogurt, seasonings, grapes or apples, and celery

• Served in carb control wraps or with crackers for the kids

Lunches for the Week (Meal Prepped on Sunday)

We eat the same lunch most days and honestly, we like it that way. These keep us full and in check with our points.

• Grilled Chicken Wraps (boneless, skinless chicken thighs, seared in a pan and sliced)

• Sweet Potato + Ground Beef Bowls — roasted sweet potatoes with seasoned lean beef and veggies

Breakfasts

We rotate these throughout the week depending on the mood and morning chaos:

• Bagel + light cream cheese

• Greek yogurt with fruit

• Cereal (the kids usually)

• Toast with peanut butter

• Toaster Strudel (sometimes, we’re human)

This doesn’t even cover the kid snacks, fruit, milk, or pantry staples we pick up—but the bulk of our food is fresh, and most of it is used up by week’s end. That’s how we like it. Nothing fancy, just real food that fits our lifestyle, keeps us on track, and actually tastes good.

Thinking about sharing a “What I Eat in a Day” post next—if you’re into that, keep an eye out.