While we love
meal prep as much as the next person, the idea of spending your Sunday afternoon in the kitchen can seem a little crazy if you're also cooking dinner for 30 - plus minutes every night.
I wanted to share with you what meals I'll be making for the week ahead on my Sunday
meal prep as well as take you with me as I go grocery shopping and share with you what I purchased for my prep.
Lentil and Greens Spaghetti Squash Boats, Dumpling Squash Bowls, and Pumpkin and Great Northern Bean Hummus are all easy components to include in weekly
meal prep as the weather gets colder.
Finally, we want to do what we can to make our weekly
meal prep as easy as possible.
Since Ben and I tend to have pretty hectic schedules, I like to
meal prep as much as I can to get us ready for the week.
I know many of you like to
meal prep as well so I've teamed up with a few of my blogging girlfriends again this month to bring you six healthy and delicious meal prep recipes to add to your weekly rotation.
We like to think of
meal prepping as a lifestyle, not a set of strict rules you have to follow.
Zip lock bags come in handy for weekly
meal preps as a way to store left overs or chopped vegetables.
I would hate
meal prepping as well if the food wasn't any good.
We like to think of
meal prepping as a lifestyle, not a set of strict rules you have to follow.
Think of
meal prepping as packing for a week long trip.
These bowls are great for
meal prepping as well as leftovers for the week.
Not exact matches
We had a jar of spicy green herb sauce left from our
meal prep this week so I used that
as sauce and went with the whole green vibe and added lemony kale
as topping.
As you may have noticed if you follow me on social media, I've definitely hit my stride when it comes to
meal prepping and planning for the week.
, I have so many exciting new plans to share, including a
meal -
prep and grocery guide and my first e-book, which will be free to all my subscribers
as a gift for all your support!?
All of the recipes are
meal prep friendly leaving you with no excuses
as to why you can't stay on track with your ketogenic diet goals.
I love cooking in the slow cooker or dutch oven,
AS you can get everything
prepped and cleaned before enjoying the
meal... Anyway, great looking dish!!
Today, however,
as I am stuck home due to my car being in the shop, I decided I had no excuse but to sit down, give myself a half of a hour, and quickly share one of the many favored recipes I have made for my
meal prep service (A Clean Slate LLC).
It was such a pleasure talking with you about planning out to - dos when entertaining (certainly something I'm doing
as I host Thanksgiving every year), and I've been trolling through your site for ideas on how to breathe deeply amongst a houseful of the in - laws while I get everything set with
meal prep and dining experience details.
As I said in last week's
meal prep post, Draz really liked the General Tso's Chicken, so he requested that I make more of that.
Chop a large batch of green onions, white onions, red, orange, yellow and green bell peppers to use throughout the week
as you
prep for this
meal.
Think of this overnight gluten free, paleo and keto chia pudding
as an ideal way to kickstart your day: a true nutritional powerhouse, plus a
meal prepping dream!
Making some ham and cheese freezer sandwiches
as a sort of
meal prep, because even though I am at home all day in the summer, I become extremely lazy around lunch time....
Think of us
as your go - to buddy for
meal prep recipes, lifestyle, food savings, and nutrition tips.
This chicken bruschetta also makes great left - overs, which is always a winner for us during the week
as part of our
meal prep.
As a busy mom, Paula saw the need to simplify cooking and
meal prep without sacrificing flavor.
And reducing the workload is a big deal in a 3 - kid house because, seriously, does anyone else feel like
as soon
as they finish cleaning up the kitchen it's already time to start
prepping the next
meal?
I'm making it
as part of my weekly sahoor
meal prep for this Ramadan.
These delectable Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are a hearty, plant - based entree that is easy to make, packed with flavor and doubles
as a great
meal -
prep option!
It's perfect for healthy
meal prep (especially if you're a party of one,
as I am), but it's also perfect for weekend breakfasts, feeding large crowds and the holidays.
Now
as with most
meal preps, you can change up your protein
as you prefer.
If
meal prep recipes are as much of a life saver for you as they are for me, give these Chinese Lemon Chicken Meal Prep Bowls a
meal prep recipes are
as much of a life saver for you
as they are for me, give these Chinese Lemon Chicken
Meal Prep Bowls a
Meal Prep Bowls a try.
So I made this receipt
as part of my
meal prep for my lunches this week.
I like to prepare this chicken for a weeknight
meal, or
as a
meal prep staple to put on salads or add to recipes throughout the week!
Along the same concept
as mason jar salads are
meal prep bowls.
We wanted to make sure that this
meal -
prep recipe is
as easy
as possible so that even a college kid could make it.
It also works great
as a
meal prep for lunches or dinner - yum!
Make the quinoa ahead of time and nosh on it all week, and prepare the rest of the curry
as a flavorful and unique
meal prep for this week.
Make a big batch of this flavorful (and super easy) chicken and use it
as a
meal prep starter for all your
meal prep meals throughout the week.
Sure, it's high in fiber and packed with heart healthy fats and plenty of nutrients but you won't care about that once you take a bite of this decadent recipe that's perfect
as a breakfast or a snack and a perfect addition to a healthy
meal prep this week.
Quick and easy Grill or Stovetop Asian Sweet Chili Shrimp marinated in a tangy sweet heat sauce that doubles
as the glaze for an incredible 10 minute
prep (plus marinating), 5 minute cook
meal!
Great for an easy weeknight
meal or
as meal prep for the week!
Made this
as meal prep for my coming shift.
With just a little bit of
prep work, you can enjoy these 4 easy mason jar salad recipes throughout the week
as a lunch or dinner, maintain your healthy eating, and have a great grab - and - go
meal ready...
There's no such thing
as a miracle diet for every illness, but nutrient - rich
meals that are easy to
prep when you're sick, tired and in pain can be lifesavers in many ways.
I have designated Sunday
as my
meal prep day, since I also do my grocery shopping then, and it's easiest for me to just do it all at once.
That's why I like to plan ahead just a bit to have ingredients on hand to make a quick fix like the Asparagus Egg Scramble with Feta Cheese I'm sharing today or to
prep a make - ahead
meal such
as my Barn Raiser Beef & Egg Casserole (freezable in individual portions).
If you're like me and you like to
meal prep salads for the week (or before your guests arrive), prepare this salad a day ahead, but only
as separate components (for optimal freshness).
Do you think this would be ok
as a
meal prep meal, heated up?
Serve immediately with ranch dressing, or use
as part of your
meal prep.