Easy Meal Prep for Healthy Eating
Healthy eating should be a top priority, but when you’re tired or stressed, it’s easier to choose the chips and chocolate over the complicated meal on Pinterest that needs to be prepared from scratch. With some easy meal prep ideas, you’ll be eating healthier quicker. Set aside a day once a week to make prepackaged meals with our tips! This way when you’re hungry, nutrition is as simple as grab and go!
Breakfast Meal Prep
Mason jar oatmeal- Overnight oatmeal is full of fiber that keeps you healthy and full, but you might find it a bit boring. Add your oatmeal, fruit and nuts to a mason jar ahead of time. The next morning it’s as simple as adding water and heating.
Smoothie freeze – Love smoothies but not all the prep that goes into it? If you’re not a morning person, simply make one large smoothie, portion it into cups and freeze. When you’re ready for your smoothie, take a cup, blend and enjoy!
Mason jar yogurt parfaits: Layer Greek yogurt, granola and berries in jars for a portable breakfast.
Egg muffins: Whisk eggs, veggies, and cheese, and pour into muffin tins to bake for an easy on-the-go breakfast.
Lunch Meal Prep
Salad in a jar – Skip the fast-food lunch at work and exchange it for a premade salad. Don’t like soggy salads? Put your salad in a mason jar to seal in the freshness and the dressing in a small container to pour on when you’re ready to eat. Keep dry ingredients like sunflower seeds and dried fruit at your desk to add crunch and fiber. When it’s time to eat, it’s as simple as pouring the jar out onto a plate and digging in!
Burrito bowls: Prep rice, beans, veggies and protein in advance to assemble burrito bowls throughout the week.
Soup: Make a big batch of soup, and portion out for easy lunches.
Dinner Meal Prep
All the seasons of chicken – Love chicken but your leftovers are boring? When you make your chicken, separate it into multiple portions, and season each differently so you can spice up your leftovers! Examples include lemon pepper, BBQ rub, Italian, jerk, a mix of dried spices or marinades.
Ready veggies- Too tired to slice and dice your vegetables for meals? Slice in advance and store in the fridge. It makes your meal prep faster and healthier.
Veggie stir-fry: Chop veggies and store in containers for quick stir-fries throughout the week.
Black bean burgers: Make black bean patties in advance and freeze for easy burger nights.
