Gut Healing

7-Day Meal Plan for Crohn's Disease

By Our Nutrition Team | Oct 1, 2026

Low-residue meals for flares and a little more variety for quieter weeks. Soft proteins, cooked vegetables, and simple starches that are easier on an inflamed gut.

Sample 7-Day Crohn's Menu

Gentle meals around 1,500 kcal/day. During a flare, keep portions soft and skip seeds, skins, and spice.

Days	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Meals	Breakfast: Oatmeal & Banana Lunch: Turkey Sandwich Dinner: Baked Chicken & Rice	Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs & Toast Lunch: Chicken Rice Soup Dinner: Baked Cod & Potato	Breakfast: Yogurt & Banana Lunch: Tuna on White Bread Dinner: Turkey & Pasta	Breakfast: Cream of Rice Lunch: Egg Salad Sandwich Dinner: Salmon & Rice	Breakfast: Eggs & Applesauce Lunch: Chicken Potato Soup Dinner: White Fish & Rice	Breakfast: Oatmeal & Smooth Peanut Butter Lunch: Turkey Rice Bowl Dinner: Chicken & Sweet Potato	Breakfast: Banana Smoothie Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup Dinner: Tilapia & Squash
Daily Totals	Calories: 1,420 Protein: 86g Carbs: 174g Fat: 36g	Calories: 1,440 Protein: 96g Carbs: 136g Fat: 46g	Calories: 1,440 Protein: 92g Carbs: 158g Fat: 40g	Calories: 1,460 Protein: 74g Carbs: 158g Fat: 54g	Calories: 1,460 Protein: 96g Carbs: 138g Fat: 48g	Calories: 1,570 Protein: 96g Carbs: 176g Fat: 44g	Calories: 1,440 Protein: 88g Carbs: 174g Fat: 36g

Day 1

1,420 calories · 86g protein · 174g carbs · 36g fat

Breakfast (380 calories)

Oatmeal & Banana

Creamy oatmeal with mashed banana and a drizzle of honey.

Lunch (480 calories)

Turkey Sandwich

Sliced turkey on white bread with a thin spread of mayonnaise and peeled cucumber.

Dinner (560 calories)

Baked Chicken & Rice

Herb-baked chicken breast, white rice, and well-cooked peeled carrots.

Day 2

1,440 calories · 96g protein · 136g carbs · 46g fat

Breakfast (420 calories)

Scrambled Eggs & Toast

Soft scrambled eggs on white toast with a side of applesauce.

Lunch (480 calories)

Chicken Rice Soup

Shredded chicken, white rice, and soft carrots in a clear broth.

Dinner (540 calories)

Baked Cod & Potato

Baked cod with mashed potato and peeled, well-cooked zucchini.

Day 3

1,440 calories · 92g protein · 158g carbs · 40g fat

Breakfast (360 calories)

Yogurt & Banana

Lactose-free yogurt with sliced ripe banana and a spoon of honey.

Lunch (500 calories)

Tuna on White Bread

Flaked tuna mixed with a little mayonnaise on soft white bread. No celery or seeds.

Dinner (580 calories)

Turkey & Pasta

Plain turkey meatballs with white pasta and peeled cooked zucchini. No spicy sauce.

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Day 4

1,460 calories · 74g protein · 158g carbs · 54g fat

Breakfast (340 calories)

Cream of Rice

Smooth cream of rice cereal with mashed banana and lactose-free milk.

Lunch (520 calories)

Egg Salad Sandwich

Egg salad on white bread. Skip raw onion and crunchy vegetables.

Dinner (600 calories)

Salmon & Rice

Baked salmon, white rice, and soft-cooked peeled carrots.

Day 5

1,460 calories · 96g protein · 138g carbs · 48g fat

Breakfast (400 calories)

Eggs & Applesauce

Soft scrambled eggs with unsweetened applesauce and a slice of white toast.

Lunch (500 calories)

Chicken Potato Soup

Chicken and peeled potato soup with soft carrots.

Dinner (560 calories)

White Fish & Rice

Baked tilapia, white rice, and well-cooked green beans with the strings removed.

Day 6

1,570 calories · 96g protein · 176g carbs · 44g fat

Breakfast (450 calories)

Oatmeal & Smooth Peanut Butter

Oatmeal stirred with smooth peanut butter and mashed banana. No crunchy nuts.

Lunch (540 calories)

Turkey Rice Bowl

Sliced roast turkey over white rice with soft carrots.

Dinner (580 calories)

Chicken & Sweet Potato

Baked chicken breast with peeled mashed sweet potato.

Day 7

1,440 calories · 88g protein · 174g carbs · 36g fat

Breakfast (420 calories)

Banana Smoothie

Banana blended with lactose-free milk and a spoon of smooth peanut butter.

Lunch (480 calories)

Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken, egg noodles, and soft carrots in a clear broth.

Dinner (540 calories)

Tilapia & Squash

Baked tilapia, white rice, and pureed butternut squash.

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Crohn's Disease Diet FAQ

What is a 7-day meal plan for Crohn's disease?

It is a week of easy-to-digest meals: eggs, oatmeal, banana, white bread or rice, lean chicken, turkey, or fish, and well-cooked peeled vegetables. During a flare, keep fiber low and skip seeds, nuts, raw salads, and spicy sauces. In quieter weeks, add foods back one at a time. The sample menu on this page follows that pattern and sits alongside medical treatment.

What is the best sandwich for Crohn's disease?

The easiest sandwich is sliced turkey or chicken on white or sourdough bread, with a thin spread of mayonnaise or lactose-free cheese and peeled cucumber. Skip seeds, raw onion, spicy mustard, and tough crusts during a flare. Smooth peanut butter and banana on white bread is another gentle option if you tolerate it.

What is a good dinner for someone with Crohn's disease?

A reliable dinner is baked chicken or white fish, white rice or mashed potato, and well-cooked peeled carrots or squash. Keep the seasoning mild. During a flare, leave out skins, seeds, fried coatings, and heavy cream sauces.

Can you eat pizza with Crohn's disease?

Sometimes, in a quiet week. A small plain cheese slice is the safest test. Tomato sauce, grease, spicy toppings, pepperoni, and thick stuffed crust are the usual problems. During a flare, skip pizza and choose rice, potato, or a plain sandwich instead.

What can I eat for breakfast if I have Crohn's disease?

Scrambled eggs with white toast, oatmeal with banana, or lactose-free yogurt with a ripe banana are steady choices. During a flare, skip granola, seeds, raw fruit skins, and large glasses of juice. If dairy bothers you, use lactose-free milk or skip it.