If you’re new to meal planning—or just feeling stuck in a cooking rut—the Sample Meal Plans in A Better Meal 3.0 is your new best friend. Reviewed and approved by dieticians, think of them as your starting line: a quick, low-effort way to jump into eating well without overthinking it.
Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or a mix of picky eaters and dietary needs, our sample plans give you a ready-made lineup of delicious meals. And the best part? You can use our Sample Meal Plans exactly as-is or save and select recipes you want to try.
Why Use a Sample Meal Plan?
- Instant inspiration. We’ve taken the guesswork out of planning by offering curated plans filled with balanced, tasty recipes.
- Great for beginners. Not sure where to start? A sample plan gives you structure without the stress.
- Time-saving. No scrolling, no searching. Just grab a plan, hit the kitchen, and go.
- Totally flexible. Love most of the meals but want to swap Tuesday’s dinner? You can customize every part of the plan in just a few taps.
Explore our Sample Meal Plans
From Quick & Healthy meals ready in under 30 minutes to the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean, our Sample Meal Plans cover it all. Explore options like Pescatarian Picks, Kid-Friendly Favorites, and more—each one designed to make meal planning faster, easier, and way more delicious.
If you are using A Better Meal’s free plan, you’ll have access to four of our Sample Meal Plans. If you are a Premium customer, you’ll have access to the full range of Sample Meal Plans— and we’re adding more all the time!
How do I use Sample Meal Plans?
It’s easy to use our sample meal plans. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Tap Explore in the red navigation bar at the bottom of any of the main pages.
- On the Explore Page, scroll down to find the Sample Meal Plans section.
- Tap on Sample Meal Plan to open it. When you tap on a specific Sample Meal Plan—for example, Mediterranean Week 1, it opens to show seven full days of meals.
- Scroll down to view each day’s recipes. Swipe left or right to explore what’s planned for a specific day—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even a snack are included!
Want to start using your Sample Meal Plan right away?
- Tap “Make This Your Meal Plan” at the bottom of your screen if you want to use it right away. Note: This will replace your existing Custom Meal Plan for the week. It’s not reversible, so make sure this is what you want to do!
I’d rather pick and choose specific recipes…
Not ready to replace your full plan? Use our Sample Meal Plans for inspiration and save the recipes you love. Here are three easy ways to save a recipe:
- Add to Favorites
Tap the heart icon in the top right corner of the recipe. - Add to a Recipe Collection
If you are a Premium member, you have access to My Collections. Simply tap the bookmark icon to save it to one of your collections—or create a new collection. FInd out more about how to create and use My Collections here. - Add to Your Custom Meal Plan
Open the recipe, then tap the + on the right hand side of the screen. Select the meal type and date, and then tap + Add. Find out more about your Custom Meal Plan here.
Bringing Joy Back to Mealtime
It’s that easy. We’re taking the stress and worry out of meal planning—and putting the joy back into the kitchen and the dinner table. We hope you’ll explore all the amazing features that A Better Meal 3.0 has to offer:
- My Stuff keeps all your favorites in one easy-to-access place
- Import recipes from anywhere—Instagram and other apps, foodie blogs, family treasures, and more
- Create Grocery Lists with a tap—then share or send to your shopping app
- Explore thousands of recipes, how-to videos, and cooking courses
- Build confidence with quick, skill-building Learn to Cook Videos
- Enjoy Customized Meal Plans tailored to your preferences
