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Meal Prep

MEAL PREP FOR BUSY PEOPLE

Meal prep saves you time, money and hassle, and it's the way I've been cooking for years now. It's also a big part of the reason I've been able to keep up my personal fitness along with a crazy work schedule and still squeeze in some time for fun on weekends. Since I get asked so often, I thought I'd share my foolproof method for easy meal prep and planning, including free printables!

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MEAL PREP Tips:

Keep it simple

If you just don't think you can plan out three meals a day, that's okay. Try planning dinner for each meal of the week, and make enough so that there are leftovers for lunches all week long. From there, you can keep a good inventory of snacks and simple breakfast ideas until you find recipes you're comfortable with and know you love.

Use the same ingredients more than once

This is hands down the best way to reduce food waste. Use those carrots for two or three different recipes; and no, you probably don't need to include eggplant in that recipe when you like red peppers or zucchini better, so make ingredient swaps work for you where you can. Buy fresh ingredients you know you'll use in a variety of recipes.

Prepare ingredients ahead of time

Know that you're making quinoa bowls later in the week? Make the quinoa or other grains ahead of time, or cook chicken in the oven or boil it to make pulled chicken for later in the work week. It helps to have some components of a recipe prepared ahead of time.

Keep a well-stocked pantry and spice drawer

This is another huge one for me. I ALWAYS make sure I have a ton of spices on hand so I can just add a little bit here and there, and I also make sure my pantry/fridge is stocked with staples like butter, olive oil, onions, garlic, crushed tomatoes, bouillon cubes, coconut milk, pickles, hot sauce, mustard, vinegars…you name it, I've got it. It makes life so much easier when you go to make a recipe and see you've already got most items on hand.

Keep a well-stocked freezer

This brings me to my second point: have a ton of meat in your freezer. I personally like to buy in bulk when meat goes on sale, and I have a ton of variety on hand, everything from turkey sausages to ground beef, shrimp and scallops. And of course, a bottomless supply of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. It may be expensive to stock up all at once but if you have all of these items on hand you're less likely to buy food out because you KNOW you have a ton of options to satisfy any cravings you have! And that can be cheaper in the long run!

Go easy on yourself

Sometimes life happens, and that's okay. Your meal plan is meant to help you stay organized and take a look at your week at a glance, not to rigidly lock you in – there will be some days you just don't want to cook, and that's okay. Being prepared helps get you back on track again the next day though!

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Overnight Carrot Cake Oats

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Pina Colada Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Pina Colada Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Creamy Avocado Smoothie

The Creamiest Avocado Smoothie

Banana Oat Pancakes

4-Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes

The Ultimate Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

The Ultimate Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Meal Prep Protein Oatmeal

Meal Prep Protein Oatmeal

High Protein Chia Pudding

High Protein Chia Pudding

Freezer-Friendly Mini Breakfast Pizzas

15 Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas for Busy Mornings!

Meal Prep Egg and Sausage McMuffin

Meal Prep Egg and Sausage McMuffin

Healthy Lunch Ideas

Spiralized Zucchini Chicken Noodle Soup Jars

Spiralized Zucchini Chicken Noodle Soup Jars

Pita Pizza 3 Ways

How to Make Pita Pizza 3 Ways

Sweet Chili Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Sweet Chili Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Chicken Shawarma Meal Prep Bowls

Chicken Shawarma Meal Prep Bowls

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Easiest Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Grilled Chicken Satay Meal Prep Bowls

Grilled Chicken Satay Meal Prep Bowls

Baked Turkey Meatballs

Freezer-Friendly Meal Prep: Baked Turkey Meatballs

Chicken Tandoori Meal Prep Bowls

Indian-Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soups

Mason Jar Instant Noodles

Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowls

Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowls

Healthy Dinner Ideas

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Pita Pizza 3 Ways

How to Make Pita Pizza 3 Ways

Instant Pot Red Curry Chicken Noodles

Instant Pot Red Curry Chicken Noodles

The Best Carne Asada Fries

The Best Carne Asada Fries (Loaded Fries)

Easy Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Easy Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Instant Pot Chana Masala

Chana Masala Instant Pot and Stovetop Versions

5-Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki

5-Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki

Sweet Chili Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Sweet Chili Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats

Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats

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Spiralized Zucchini Chicken Noodle Soup Jars

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Sweet Chili Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

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Chicken Shawarma Meal Prep Bowls

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Baked Turkey Meatballs

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