Want to build your weekly meal plan from the ground up? Whether you want full control or just don’t need automatic suggestions, here’s how to start with a blank plan and add exactly what you want.
Step 1: Turn Off Automatic Suggestions
To start fresh:
Go to your Settings
Toggle off Meal Plan Suggestions
This will prevent new plans from being auto-filled with recipes.
Step 2: Add Recipes Manually
There are a few ways to add recipes to your plan:
From the Meal Plan view: Click the “+” next to any meal and select Add a Recipe
From Quick Search (Desktop only): Use the magnifying glass in the sidebar to search and drag recipes into your plan
From the Recipes page: Use the three-dot menu on any recipe to select Add to Meal Plan
Step 3: Customize Your Plan
Once recipes are in place, you can:
Move them between days and meals
Delete any you don’t want
Add individual items or leftovers
Adjust your servings in Settings
Quick tip: You can also leave meals blank by setting servings to 0 — perfect for nights out or flexible days.
That’s it. You’ve got a fully custom meal plan, made just for you.
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