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21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

2/7/22

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Freezer Meals

Freezer meals can be a life-saver after you’ve had a long day and need something quick and tasty – but let’s face it, no one likes the store-bought TV dinners that taste like cardboard. Luckily, there are plenty of healthy and delicious recipes you can meal prep and freeze for later.

I compiled some of my favourites that will reheat like new including everything from chicken marinades to meatballs, burritos and more. They’re all made with fresh ingredients instead of the preservatives you’ll find in store-bought options. I like to make a big batch of different recipes then freeze them in individual portion sizes. That way, when I’m ready to eat, all I have to do is pull a container out of the freezer and throw it in the microwave or oven.

Check out some of the best freezer meals including options for breakfast, lunch and dinner below (and my full freezer archives here) Your future self will thank you!

Watch how to make some of these recipes on YouTube!

What dinners are best to freeze?

I find that lasagna, pasta dishes, chilis, stews and broth-based soups all reheat super well. That being said, 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 isn’t any air trapped inside to keep your food freshest the longest.

How far ahead can you make freezer meals?

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.

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.

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Freezer-Friendly Homemade Pizza Pockets via The Girl on Bloor // Easiest Crockpot Taco Soup via The Girl on Bloor

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Super Easy Mini Lasagna Cups via The Girl on Bloor // Roasted Chicken Verde Taquitos via Give it Some Thyme

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Roasted Poblano Chicken Burritos via Isabel Eats // Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos via Isabel Eats

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Thai Coconut Squash Soup via Salt & Lavender // Make Ahead Chickpeas Butternut Squash Fajitas via Sweet Peas and Saffron

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.

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Crockpot Lasagna via The Girl on Bloor // Mini Chicken Pot Pies via The Girl on Bloor

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Sticky Sriracha Meatballs via The Girl on Bloor // Healthy One Pot Beef Stroganoff via The Girl on Bloor

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

One Pot Butternut Squash Chicken Curry via The Girl on Bloor // Freezer-Friendly Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese via The Girl on Bloor

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta via Eating Instantly // 7 Freezer-Friendly Chicken Marinades via Sweet Peas & Saffron

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Slow Cooker Weekday Ragu via My Kitchen Love // Green Goddess Chickpea Burgers with Tahini Yogurt Sauce via Baked Ambrosia

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Lime Tortilla Chicken Strips via Sweet Peas and Saffron // Freezer Friendly Panko Breaded Chicken Breasts via Lisa's Dinnertime Dish

BONUS: 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.

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

5-Ingredient Pumpkin Protein Pancakes via The Girl on Bloor // Avocado Zucchini Chocolate Muffins via The Girl on Bloor

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Freezer-Friendly Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich via The Girl on Bloor // Meal Prep Freezer Breakfast Burritos via The Girl on Bloor

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Freezer-Friendly Mini Breakfast Pizzas via The Girl on Bloor // Baked Eggs 5 Ways via The Girl on Bloor

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Green Protein Smoothie Freezer Packs via Fed and Fit // Blender Spinach Banana Muffins via Joy Food Sunshine

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

Mini Ham and Cheese Quiche via Culinary Hill // Apple Banana Breakfast Oat Cups via The Naughty Nutritionists

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
Freezer Breakfast Burritos

21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals

These 21+ Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights are perfect for meal prep. Freezer-friendly meals are the best!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

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Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. Be sure to check out my free beginner’s guide to meal prep and follow me on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to get my latest recipes and meal prep tips!

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  1. Chris says

    June 5, 2018 at 18:04

    Wow I love these and can’t wait to try them thank you x

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  2. Kim | Give it Some Thyme says

    March 11, 2018 at 10:29

    What a delicious roundup of recipes! Can’t wait to check them all out! Thank you so much for including me!! 🙂

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