30+ Healthy Make-Ahead Freezer Meals

These Healthy Make-Ahead Freezer Meals are perfect for meal prep! Stock up on these easy freezer-friendly recipes for busy weeknights.

Whether you're returning from vacation, moving, about to have a baby or just know that you don't feel like cooking as much in the winter, there are ALL kinds of reasons to stock your freezer with homemade meals.

Now that I'm in my travel era, it's more important to me than ever to open the freezer to homemade meals after eating out for weeks. You always need at least 3-5 freezer meals on hand!

Why you'll love these freezer meals

• Quick & easy: They're a life-saver after a long day.
• Cost-conscious: They'll help you save money and cut back on takeout.
• Fresh and healthy: They're all made with fresh ingredients instead of preservatives.

Better than TV dinners

After a crazy day, sometimes you just want to come home and throw something in the microwave or oven. Set yourself up for success by having some freezer meals ready to go in the freezer!

I'm not talking about unhealthy TV dinners that are full of preservatives. These recipes are all made with whole ingredients and taste delicious.

Prepping your freezer meals

After cooking your meal, it's super easy to freeze:

1. Let it cool completely.
2. Transfer it to airtight containers or freezer-safe bags.
3. Label the container with the date it was cooked.
4. Freeze for 2-3 months.

When organizing your freezer, use the FIFO method – First In, First Out. Put the newest items towards the back, so you're using the oldest stuff first before it goes bad.

Reheating instructions

The easiest way to reheat your freezer meal is to defrost it in the fridge overnight, then reheat as normal in the microwave, on the stovetop or in the oven.

If you need to reheat something straight from frozen, increase the reheating time and stir often.

Breakfast Ideas

These breakfast recipes will make your mornings so much less rushed. Keep your freezer stocked to avoid that frantic morning scramble!

Lunches

I absolutely love freezing lunches – they make the work week so much easier. One of my top tips is to freeze any dinner leftovers to enjoy later on!

Dinner Recipes

After a long day, there's nothing better than simply reheating a delicious meal. It's a lifesaver when you don't have the energy to cook something fresh.

Meal prep tools

• Get square glass meal prep bowls here for safe storage!
• Preserve your food (meatballs, marinated chicken, etc) with resuable freezer bags.
• I love these 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.