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When I’m lacking motivation in the cooking department, my go-to meal is a “girl dinner”. Most weeknights, I work late and don’t have the energy to cook a full meal. However, I always want to make something that’s filling and nutritious in the evening. Stacking a plate full of my favorite snacks, a smorgasbord of items, really, is quite literally equivalent to the adult happy meal.
There are so many ways to piece together a snack plate, but if you’re looking for an easy girl dinner to throw together without taking up a chunk of your evening, we’ve got you covered. Here are 15 girls dinner ideas to try — everything from classic girl dinner snack plates, pasta dinners, to breakfast-for-dinner ideas. Keep scrolling to see all the ideas and add these to your girl dinner rotation.
What is a girl dinner?
A girl dinner is a term coined by a viral TikTok trend. Women hopped on the trend to show how they create a lazy, weeknight dinner — full of snack foods, little treats, and other unique ways they choose to craft an easy meal.
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15 Easy Girl Dinner Ideas
Classic Girl Dinners
A classic girl dinner consists of your favorite snacks. Add protein options like turkey slices, hard-boiled eggs, and cheeses. Next, add your favorite vegetables. Maybe that’s bell pepper slices, carrots, and celery. To complete your snack plate, add your favorite dip, some fruit, or a sweet treat. There are so many different ways to be creative with it.
1. Caprese Girl Dinner
2. Turkey Toast with Boiled Egg & Cinnamon Apples
3. Pickles + Mozarella + Salami + Toast Plate
4. Extra Large Girl Dinner (for sharing)
5. Sloppy Joe Bowl
6. Hummus Plate
7. Chicken Salad Plate
8. Tuna Salad & Fruit Plate
Pasta Girl Dinners
Sometimes, you just need to indulge in an easy pasta dinner after a long day at work. One of the easiest ways to do that is pairing Mac and cheese with your favorite add-ins — like green peas, sausage, or chicken nuggets.
9. Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Chicken Nuggets & Broccoli
10. Annies Mac & Cheese with Green Peas
11. Annie’s Cheddar Shells & Chicken Sausage
Breakfast-for-Dinner Girl Dinners
If you’re like me and love a good breakfast-for-dinner meal throughout the week, you’ve got to try some of these girl dinner ideas. Creating a plate complete with a savory and sweet combination will keep you satisfied and full for the evening.
12. Cottage Cheese Toast + Bacon & Eggs + Berries
13. Toast with Jam + Soft Boiled Eggs + Berries
14. Blueberry Muffin + Boiled Eggs + Yogurt Bowl + Cheese
15. Egg Scramble + Hash Brown + Bacon
