Healthy Freezer Meals
Welcome to all things freezer-friendly! This page is where you'll find all kinds of recipes that are perfect for the freezer - pastas, oatmeal, muffins, eggs, soups, pizzas, meatballs and rice dishes are your best bets for freezer-friendly foods that will keep between 3-6 months. You'll also find some delicious marinades that you freeze raw chicken and steak in, along with crockpot freezer dump meals that you can assemble ahead of time.
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Tips for making freezer meals
Make dump dinners
One of my fave 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. Curries, soups, stews, pastas and certain types of stir fries make for great freezer dump dinners. You can cook your freezer meals in a pot on the stove, in the Instant Pot or a Crockpot so you have plenty of options for cooking your ingredients after they've been frozen.
Freeze ingredients separately
Another good strategy for freezer cooking is by freezing ingredients separately to ensure they retain the same taste and texture. You can freeze chicken/steak/shrimp right in a marinade, then freeze some cooked rice and veggies in separate packages. Sauces can also be frozen for future use, and you can even make up components of meals like meatballs and burger patties to freeze.
When in doubt, make soup!
If you're looking to cook a full meal and then freeze it, soups and pastas are always a safe bet, along with some rice dishes. You can freeze a cooked meal up to 3 months and then either defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating, or in some cases you can reheat from frozen for 5-10 minutes in the microwave. Another great way to reheat freezer meals is by freezing in foil containers and reheating in the oven.
The ultimate freezer meals guide!
These Healthy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights are delicious meal prep ideas that you can enjoy more than once thanks to a little help from your freezer. Freezer-friendly meals are the best way to enjoy a hot meal when you don't have time to cook and there are over 20 easy ideas in this freezer meals guide that will get you started on the right foot!
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My most popular freezer-friendly Recipes
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli with Rice
This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli with Rice is a takeout-inspired 30-minute dinner idea that comes together with pantry staples. Ingredients and substitutions Olive oil
Vietnamese-Inspired Beef Noodle Soup
Inspired by Vietnamese pho, this Americanized beef noodle soup combines rice noodles, beef and fresh herbs in a simple pantry-based beef broth. Ingredients and substitutions
The BEST EVER Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
These are the BEST EVER Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms! They’re super flavourful and packed with chicken, breadcrumbs, cheese and red pepper. Ingredients and substitutions Olive oil
Instant Pot Barbacoa Bowls {Chipotle Copycat}
These Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef Bowls are a perfect Chipotle copycat! The beef stays tender and flavourful with a natural pressure release. Ingredients and substitutions Barbacoa
Butternut Squash Ravioli Bake {Super Easy}
This Butternut Squash Ravioli Bake is a creamy and indulgent dish that’s super easy to make and perfect for cozy nights in. How to make
Homemade Hamburger Helper {One Pot}
This Healthier Homemade Hamburger Helper is a delicious one-pot spin off on your favourite childhood meal – it's got extra veggies, too! Ingredients and substitutions Olive
Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
These Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a delicious make-ahead lunch idea. The sauce is so easy to make with just 3 ingredients! Ingredients
5 Healthy Crockpot Recipes {Dump Dinners}
These 5 Healthy Crockpot Recipes make great dump dinners and can be made ahead of time. Try sweet and sour chicken, minestrone soup and more!
Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
These 30-minute Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos can be made in the Instant Pot, slow cooker or on the stovetop – they're so flavourful! Ingredients and
Lighter Overnight French Toast Casserole
This Lighter French Toast Casserole can be stored overnight and cooked fresh in the morning – serve with berries and maple syrup! Ingredients and
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is super flavourful! It’s a great hands-off dinner idea that cooks all day in the crockpot on low. Ingredients
Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice Meal Prep Bowls
These Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice Meal Prep Bowls come together in one pot – all you need is rice, chicken and frozen veggies! Ingredients
