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Free Grocery List Templates
Seven printable grocery list templates you can use on paper or open in the app on your phone. Master list, weekly meal plan, budget, family-of-five, vegan, keto, kid-friendly.
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Master Grocery List Template
Every staple, organized by department. Use it as a checklist on shopping day — tick what you need, ignore the rest.
When to use it: Best for households that buy a wide range of items week to week. Print one copy and reuse it as a check-off sheet.
Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Berries
- Citrus
- Avocados
- Leafy greens
- Carrots
- Onions
- Garlic
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Potatoes
Dairy & Eggs
- Milk
- Eggs
- Butter
- Yogurt
- Cheese
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
Meat & Seafood
- Chicken breast
- Ground beef
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Fish fillet
- Deli turkey
Bakery
- Bread
- Bagels
- Tortillas
- Dinner rolls
Pantry
- Rice
- Pasta
- Olive oil
- Canned beans
- Canned tomatoes
- Cereal
- Oats
- Peanut butter
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- Spices
Frozen
- Frozen vegetables
- Frozen fruit
- Frozen pizza
- Ice cream
Beverages
- Coffee
- Tea
- Sparkling water
- Juice
Snacks
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Chips
- Granola bars
Household
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Trash bags
- Dish soap
- Laundry detergent
Personal Care
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Body wash
- Deodorant
Weekly Meal-Plan Grocery List
Plan three to five dinners, then write the ingredients here. Keeps the list scoped to what you'll actually cook.
When to use it: Best for households that meal-plan. Drops the food waste that comes from buying ingredients you never use.
Monday dinner
- Protein:
- Vegetable:
- Starch:
- Sauce / seasoning:
Tuesday dinner
- Protein:
- Vegetable:
- Starch:
- Sauce / seasoning:
Wednesday dinner
- Protein:
- Vegetable:
- Starch:
- Sauce / seasoning:
Thursday dinner
- Protein:
- Vegetable:
- Starch:
- Sauce / seasoning:
Friday dinner
- Protein:
- Vegetable:
- Starch:
- Sauce / seasoning:
Breakfasts (x5)
- Eggs
- Bread / bagels
- Fruit
- Yogurt
- Coffee
Lunches (x5)
- Salad greens
- Sandwich protein
- Cheese
- Snacks
- Drinks
Budget Grocery List ($75/week)
A built-out template that hits a target weekly budget for two people. Swap in store-brand versions to push the total lower.
When to use it: Best for households watching the receipt. Anchors on cheap proteins (eggs, beans, chicken thighs) and seasonal produce.
Proteins (~$25)
- Eggs (18ct)
- Dried beans (1 lb)
- Chicken thighs (2 lb)
- Ground turkey (1 lb)
- Canned tuna (3)
Produce (~$15)
- Bananas (1 bunch)
- Apples (4)
- Onions (3)
- Carrots (1 lb)
- Spinach (1 bag)
- Sweet potatoes (3)
- Frozen mixed veg (1 bag)
Pantry (~$15)
- Rice (2 lb)
- Pasta (1 lb)
- Oats (1 lb)
- Peanut butter
- Bread
- Canned tomatoes (2)
- Olive oil
Dairy (~$10)
- Milk (1 gal)
- Yogurt (large tub)
- Block cheese (8 oz)
Other (~$10)
- Coffee
- Salt / pepper
- Spices as needed
- Dish soap
Family-of-Five Grocery List
Scaled-up quantities for a household of five (two adults, three kids). Adjust upward by 25% for teens.
When to use it: Best for families. The amounts are realistic for a week — most household lists under-buy by ~30%.
Produce
- Bananas (2 bunches)
- Apples (8)
- Berries (2 pints)
- Carrots (2 lb)
- Cucumbers (3)
- Lettuce (2 heads)
- Tomatoes (4)
- Avocados (3)
- Onions (4)
- Potatoes (5 lb)
Dairy & Eggs
- Milk (2 gal)
- Eggs (24)
- Yogurt (2 large tubs)
- Block cheese (16 oz)
- String cheese (12)
- Butter (1 lb)
Meat
- Chicken breasts (3 lb)
- Ground beef (2 lb)
- Bacon (1 lb)
- Deli turkey (1 lb)
Bread + Cereal
- Bread (2 loaves)
- Bagels (1 pack)
- Tortillas (1 pack)
- Cereal (2 boxes)
- Oatmeal
Pantry
- Pasta (2 lb)
- Rice (2 lb)
- Sandwich peanut butter / jelly
- Granola bars (1 box)
- Mac and cheese (3 boxes)
Frozen
- Frozen pizza (2)
- Frozen waffles
- Frozen vegetables (3 bags)
- Ice cream
Snacks
- Crackers (2 boxes)
- Goldfish / pretzels
- Fruit pouches
- Chips
Lunchbox
- Juice boxes
- Applesauce cups
- Cheese sticks (covered above)
- Sandwich bread (covered above)
Vegan Grocery List Template
Plant-based staples to keep on hand. Built around legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, tofu, and seasonal produce.
When to use it: Best for households eating fully plant-based or trying a plant-forward week.
Protein
- Tofu
- Tempeh
- Lentils (dry)
- Chickpeas (canned)
- Black beans (canned)
- Edamame (frozen)
- Plant-based ground
Grains
- Brown rice
- Quinoa
- Oats
- Whole wheat pasta
- Sourdough bread
- Tortillas (corn or wheat)
Nuts & seeds
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Tahini
- Almond butter
Produce
- Kale
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Bell peppers
- Sweet potatoes
- Avocados
- Berries
- Bananas
- Lemons
Dairy alternatives
- Oat milk
- Coconut yogurt
- Vegan cheese
- Vegan butter
Pantry
- Nutritional yeast
- Tamari / soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Tomato paste
- Vegetable broth
- Apple cider vinegar
Keto Grocery List Template
Low-carb staples: high-fat proteins, leafy greens, nuts, eggs, and dairy. Light on root vegetables and grains.
When to use it: Best for households following a ketogenic diet (under ~20g net carbs/day).
Proteins
- Chicken thighs (skin on)
- Ground beef (80/20)
- Salmon
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Pork shoulder
Eggs & dairy
- Eggs (18ct)
- Heavy cream
- Full-fat Greek yogurt
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar / parmesan
- Butter
Vegetables (low-carb)
- Spinach
- Kale
- Romaine
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Zucchini
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Bell peppers
Fats
- Olive oil
- Avocado oil
- Coconut oil
- Ghee
- Almonds
- Macadamia nuts
- Pecans
Pantry
- Almond flour
- Coconut flour
- Erythritol / monkfruit
- Apple cider vinegar
- Coconut aminos
- Pink salt
Kid-Friendly Grocery List
Items that show up in lunchboxes, after-school snacks, and dinners kids will actually eat.
When to use it: Best for parents of school-age kids. Pair it with the family-of-five template for full-household shopping.
Lunchbox
- Sandwich bread
- Deli turkey or ham
- Cheese slices
- Apples
- Grapes
- Carrot sticks
- Juice boxes
- Applesauce cups
- Yogurt pouches
- Granola bars
Snacks
- Goldfish
- Pretzels
- String cheese
- Hummus + pita
- Trail mix
- Fruit snacks (look for low-sugar)
Breakfast
- Cereal
- Oatmeal packets
- Frozen waffles
- Bananas
- Berries
- Whole milk
- Eggs
Dinner staples
- Pasta
- Mac & cheese boxes
- Chicken nuggets
- Ground turkey
- Tomato sauce
- Frozen vegetables (broccoli, peas, corn)
- Pizza dough
How to use these templates
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Pick the template that matches your week
Master list for big shopping trips. Weekly meal-plan for cook-at-home weeks. Budget for tight months. Family-of-five for households with kids. Vegan, keto, and kid-friendly for diet-specific shops.
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Print it or copy it into your phone
Use the print button at the top of the page to print a paper copy with checkboxes. Or tap "Open in app" to load the template into I Forgot the List on your phone — then you can edit, share with your household, and check items off in the store.
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Tick what you need, ignore the rest
Most weeks you only need 60–70% of the items on a master template. Tick the ones you're out of, ignore the ones you still have at home, and add anything specific to this week's meals at the bottom.
Grocery list template questions
Are these grocery list templates free?
Yes. Every template on this page is free to print, copy, or load into the I Forgot the List app. No account required to use the printable versions.
Can I download these grocery list templates as a PDF?
Yes. Use your browser's "Print to PDF" option on any of the templates above. The page is built with print-friendly CSS so the printed version looks clean and uses minimal ink.
Can I customize a grocery list template?
Yes. Open any template in the I Forgot the List app and you can edit it freely — add items, remove items, change categories, share with your household, and save it as your personal recurring list.
What's the difference between a master grocery list and a weekly grocery list?
A master grocery list is a comprehensive checklist of every staple your household ever buys — you scan it each week and tick what you're low on. A weekly grocery list is scoped to one week's planned meals and current pantry state. Most households use a master list to anchor their weekly list.
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