Convenient AI meal planning at your fingertips

A top-down view of portioned meals prepared with help from an AI meal plan generator

If you’ve ever wished for a smart assistant to help you take care of weekly meal prep and grocery shopping, look no further than Microsoft Copilot. Whether you're aiming to eat healthier, save time, or reduce food waste, you can lean on Copilot to act as your personal AI meal planner, helping you make smarter food choices with less effort. In this article, we’ll discuss just how you can put your digital companion to work in the kitchen.

Confidently make AI meal plans

Meal planning takes careful time and effort, and it can be difficult to carve out this time between our various obligations for work, family, and social life. But with Copilot acting as your AI meal planner, you can easily plan weekly meals, saving you time for the things that matter most. Try prompts like the ones below to quickly generate meal plans to fit your schedule:

I have a big presentation coming up this week and won’t have time to cook after work. Can you help me plan five easy dinners I can prepare beforehand?
What are some quick family dinner ideas that take under 30 minutes to make?
My meals have been repetitive recently, and I want to make something new that doesn’t take a lot of time. What are some easy recipes I can make with these staple ingredients?

Create an AI grocery list

When you’re ready to go grocery shopping, try using Copilot as your AI grocery list generator. Whether you need to pick up a few pantry essentials or shop for new ingredients, Copilot can help you with prompts like these:

My partner has three main meals planned for this week’s lunches. Create a grocery list from this week’s meal plan.
I want to make some chocolate zucchini bread this week for a party. What ingredients should I add to my grocery list?
My kids start school next week. Can you suggest some kid-friendly snacks and quick breakfast items I can add to my grocery list?

A parent and child grocery shopping together after using Copilot as an AI meal plan generator for their weekly meals

AI art created via Copilot

Curate an AI meal plan to your taste

If you have dietary needs or want to track your nutrition, Copilot’s AI diet plan capabilities make planning meals inclusive and flexible. No matter if you're avoiding allergens or managing a health condition, Copilot can suggest meals that adapt to your needs accordingly. Give prompts like the following a try:

I recently developed lactose sensitivity and a nut allergy. Can you help me plan meals that are dairy-free and nut-free?
I’m hosting a dinner party for my friends. What are some vegan-friendly dishes that I can add to the menu?
I want to watch my sodium intake more closely. Can you suggest low-sodium dinner options that I can make at home?

Reduce your food waste with AI

For those looking to reduce spending and food waste, Copilot can help you do both! Whether you’re looking for ways to use leftovers or make budget-friendly recipes, Copilot has you covered. Using prompts like the following, you can ask Copilot for ideas to help you save money and reduce waste while cooking:

I want to reduce the amount of food I waste when I cook meals for my family. Can you help me find recipes that use up leftovers?
My partner and I have a bad habit of tossing about half the food we make because we cook too much of it. What are some two-person-friendly meals we can make so we reduce our food waste and our spending?
I’m helping my roommate meal plan for the month. What are some college budget-friendly meals we can make that help eliminate food waste?

Eat well with Copilot

With Copilot, AI meal planning becomes effortless. From generating personalized meal plans to creating smart grocery lists, Copilot can help you save time, eat delicious meals, and reduce food waste. Try Copilot today and see just how easy it is to make meals for any taste.

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