These 30+ Healthy Make-Ahead Freezer Meals are perfect for meal prep! Stock up on these easy freezer-friendly recipes for busy weekdays.
Why you'll love these freezer meals
- They're a life-saver after you've had a long day and need something quick and tasty!
- They'll help you save money and cut back on takeout as you'll have healthy meals on hand at a moment's notice.
- They're all made with fresh ingredients instead of the preservatives you'll find in store-bought options.
- Reheating is easy – all you have to do is pull a container out of the freezer and throw it in the microwave.
Tips on how to stock your freezer with make-ahead meals
- Clear out your freezer. Go through your freezer and make sure to toss anything that's expired or has been freezer burned. Make note of any ingredients or meals that need to be used up soon and include them in your upcoming meal plans.
- Set some goals. Whether you're prepping before a baby's arrival or want some fresh meals to come home to after a vacation, think about how many meals you want to make and what's realistic with your schedule. Then you block out some time on a weekend to cook.
- Get organized. Make sure to have enough freezer-friendly containers and bags before you being cooking. Once you've prepared a meal, make sure to label the container with the recipe name and the date you're freezing it. Feel free to add any additional information on the label, too, like thawing and reheating instructions.
- Make dump dinners. One of my favourite ways to make freezer meals is to assemble all of your ingredients in a freezer bag and then dump and cook when ready to serve! Check out these healthy crockpot dump dinners for some inspiration.
- Freeze individual portions. I find freezing individual portions is far superior than freezing an entire meal. This allows you to thaw and reheat food easily as you need it while minimizing waste. Souper cubes are a great tool to help you portion out soups, stews, curries and pasta.
- Use your Instant Pot or slow cooker. The Instant Pot or slow cooker is a great way to make a large batch of a recipe in a hands-off way. Often, if I'm doing a big freezer prep session, I'll have one of these appliances going along with a rice cooker and my oven so I'm really efficient in the kitchen.
Freezer Breakfasts
Meal prepped breakfasts are a great way to start the day! These freezer-friendly breakfast recipes will make your mornings so much better. Keep your freezer stocked with a few options and you'll never be scrambling to find something to eat when you wake up.
5-Ingredient Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
Avocado Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Freezer-Friendly Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
Meal Prep Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Freezer-Friendly Mini Breakfast Pizzas
Baked Eggs 5 Ways {Meal Prep Breakfast!}
Green Protein Smoothie Freezer Packs via Fed & Fit
Blender Spinach Banana Muffins via JoyFoodSunshine
Mini Quiche 4 Ways via Culinary Hill
Healthy Baked Apple Banana Oat Cups via Naughty Nutrition
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Freezer Lunches
I absolutely love freezing lunches – they make the work week so much easier. One of my favourite meal prep tips is to freeze any leftovers you may have for lunches to eat a few weeks from now. That way, you won't get bored of eating the same thing every day! These recipes make delicious lunches but could also be used for dinners, too.
Freezer-Friendly Homemade Pizza Pockets
Crockpot Taco Soup {+Stovetop Instructions}
Super Easy Mini Vegetable Lasagna Cups
Chickpea Salad Wrap {with Sweet Potato and Avocado}
Easy Baked Turkey Meatballs {Freezer-Friendly}
Roasted Chicken Verde Taquitos via Give it Some Thyme
Roasted Poblano Chicken Burritos via Isabel Eats
Baked Chicken Taquitos via Isabel Eats
Thai Coconut Squash Soup via Salt & Lavender
Chickpea Butternut Squash Fajitas (Freezer) via Sweet Peas and Saffron
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Freezer Dinners
With a well-stocked freezer, you don't need to worry about resorting to takeout when you have no energy to cook after a long day at work or school. Simply grab a meal and reheat. If your freezer is a bit bare, I recommend making a double batch of these recipes so you can eat some portions fresh and freeze the rest for later.
Easiest Ever Crockpot Lasagna Recipe
Super Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Sticky Sriracha Meatball Lettuce Wraps
Healthy Beef Stroganoff {One Pot + Extra Veggies}
One Pot Butternut Squash Chicken Curry
Freezer-Friendly Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta via Eating Instantly
7 Chicken Marinade Recipes You Can Freeze via Sweet Peas and Saffron
Weekday Ragù with Veggies via My Kitchen Love
Freezer Tortilla Chicken Strips via Sweet Peas and Saffron
Freezer Friendly Panko Breaded Chicken Breasts via Lisaās Dinnertime Dish
Meal Prep Tools
- Get square glass meal prep bowls here for safe storage!
- Preserve your food (meatballs, marinated chicken, etc) with freezer bags.
- I love these mini foil containers for storing pieces of lasagnas, casseroles, etc.
- If you're looking to stock your freezer with grass-fed meat and poultry, look no further than Butcher Box – they're an awesome way to cut down on shopping time.
- My Vitamix blender helps me make a ton of tasty sauces and soups that I usually end up freezing, and they're also great for pureeing/chopping vegetables (I freeze a ton of chopped up carrots and celery for bolognese sauce for example).
- My rice cooker helps me cook rice and quinoa ahead of time so that all I have to do is add what I need to certain recipes as I go.
- **Get my full list of tools here**
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Making your own freezer meals from scratch is a great way to ensure you're eating healthy foods, even if it's a busy morning or weeknight. All of these recipes are made from whole ingredients and don't include any of the preservatives that store-bought frozen dinners do.
You can freeze breakfasts, lunches and dinners! For breakfasts, I tend to stick to oatmeal and egg-based dishes like breakfast burritos or baked eggs. I also find that lasagna, pasta dishes, chilis, stews and broth-based soups all reheat super well for lunches and dinners.
Most of these meals will last in the freezer for up to three months. Anything past that and the texture and/or taste might not be the same.
Making sure that your meal freezes well is all about the storage! Freeze your food in airtight glass containers or freezer-friendly Ziploc bags and make sure there isnāt any air trapped inside to keep your food freshest the longest.
30+ Healthy Make-Ahead Freezer Meals
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups frozen hashbrowns
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 each red and green pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F. Spread hashbrowns out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked, stirring once halfway through.
- Meanwhile, cook turkey bacon in a large skillet for 4-5 minutes over med-high heat. Remove and let cool, then crumble up and set aside. Meanwhile, add olive oil to skillet and saute bell peppers and onions for 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove once softened and set aside with bacon.
- Mix together eggs, milk, salt & pepper in a large bowl, then add eggs back to pan, scrambling until slightly runny then remove from heat.
- Microwave flour tortillas for 10-20 seconds until soft and pliable. Spread a little bit of egg, turkey bacon, hashbrowns, veggies and cheese then fold into burritos (see the video below to see how it's done!)
- Wrap each burrito in plastic wrap then place five at a time in a large Ziploc freezer bag. Let cool for 20-30 minutes then freeze up to 3 months ā they will also last in the fridge up to 5 days. To reheat from frozen, microwave for 3-4 minutes on high, or heat for 10 minutes in a toaster oven. Serve and enjoy!
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Comments & Reviews
Chris says
Wow I love these and can’t wait to try them thank you x
Kim | Give it Some Thyme says
What a delicious roundup of recipes! Can’t wait to check them all out! Thank you so much for including me!! š