These easy meal prep recipes provide a vast variety of options, from breakfast burritos, to teriyaki chicken bowls and beef lo mein. There are plenty of ideas to keep you on track to meet your health goals!
Who says eating healthy has to be difficult? With these 30 easy and delicious meal prep recipes, you’ll be covered for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Meal prep recipes are the talk of the town when it comes to proactive with your foods. Watching what you eat doesn’t have to mean skimping on flavor and your favorite dishes. It may simply mean cutting back to smaller portions.
Meal prepping can help with that and also take the guessing game out of what to make for lunch or dinner on a whim. You’re less likely to make a stop at a fast food joint if you have a meal already waiting for you!
With these 30 easy meal prep recipes I have gathered for you, you are set for lunch, dinner and some breakfasts for weeks to come. Another idea for prepping ahead is to plan freezer meals. These are great to make one big batch at a time, meal prep them for later use and pull one out when you are ready for it. Try using your slow cooker or Instant Pot for even more efficiency!
When I meal prep, I need something good to drink. I generally fill a jug of water so I can track how much I drink during the day. I also like to have fruit smoothies for some of my meals like my frozen fruit smoothie or my tropical smoothie. Blend in your favorite veggies for added nutrients!
This Asian chicken mason jar salad recipe is the perfect work lunch idea. Its's loaded with veggies, rotisserie chicken and topped with a sesame dressing,
These baked oatmeal cups are a grab and go breakfast made with oats, milk, brown sugar and eggs. Top your oatmeal muffins with maple syrup and fresh fruit for a wholesome and filling meal!
This sheet pan omelet is filled with baby spinach, bacon and plenty of cheese along with green onion and sweet red bell pepper for added flavor. It’s an efficient way to meal prep breakfast for the week or cook omelets for a crowd in one fell swoop.
This breakfast burrito recipe is loaded with eggs, sausage, beans, cheese and pico de gallo, all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla. A quick and easy breakfast option that takes just minutes to put together.
These protein packed vegan buddha bowls are loaded with colorful veggies, sweet potatoes, roasted chickpeas and cashews, all topped off with a creamy tahini dressing.
This salad is easy, light and full of flavor! It has layers of blue cheese dressing, celery, blue cheese crumbles, corn, onions, buffalo chicken and lettuce!
These burrito bowls are loaded with marinated grilled chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans and a variety of fun toppings. This recipe will become a dinner time staple at your house!
These coconut mango chicken meal prep bowls have basmati rice, corn salsa and an easy mango marinade. They are a delicious way to prep your lunches for the week!
Meal prep is a once or twice a week large batch preparation of meals to last for 4-5 days. Meal prep is a great way to save time. You only cook a few times a week as opposed to cooking every single day. It’s also a great way to eat healthier. You’ll be a lot less likely to hit the fast food if you have a meal ready to go in the fridge. You can save money because cooking in bulk tends to be cheaper. It’s also way less expensive than going to a restaurant for lunch.
Where can I buy food prep containers?
like to use reusable plastic containers as shown in the photos. They’re lightweight, inexpensive and hold plenty of food. I purchase these meal prep containers on Amazon. I also like to use the square plastic Tupperware style containers that are sold in most grocery stores. They may be located near the plastic bags and plastic wrap.
How long can I keep meals in the fridge?
I typically plan on making meals for 3-4 days during my meal prep sessions, depending upon the protein I’m using. If I’m using seafood, I never go more than 3 days, and sometimes just do 2 day’s worth. For chicken and beef, I prep for 3-4 days at a time. I keep certain components like sauces separate until I’m ready to eat. The food doesn’t get soggy in the fridge when you add the sauces at the last minute.
Can you freeze meal prep recipes?
Some meal prep recipes will freeze better than others. Proteins like chicken, turkey and beef will hold up well to freezing. Typically starches like pasta do not hold up well in the freezer as they’ll be mushy when thawed. Rice and potatoes are great candidates for the freezer. Many vegetables can be frozen. However, veggies with a high water content, such as zucchini and lettuce, do not freeze well.
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Korean Beef Bowls
These Korean beef bowls are made with ground beef cooked in a sweet and savory sauce, steamed rice and a colorful assortment of vegetables. An easy dinner option that’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
Italian chicken meal prep bowls contain brown rice, zucchini, broccoli, tomatoes, onion and seasoned chicken, all cooked on a sheet pan for big flavor.
This recipe for breakfast egg muffins is an easy grab and go option for busy mornings. The protein packed egg muffins are loaded with bacon, cheddar cheese and spinach for maximum flavor!
This dish is chicken coated with a lemon garlic butter sauce and served with zucchini noodles. This is a low carb, keto friendly meal that can be made ahead of time for your weekly meal prep.
Seasoned with olive oil and Italian spices then roasted to perfection, this sheet pan chicken and rainbow veggies is great for meal prep and makes a healthy lunch or dinner too!
The only Whole30 breakfast meal prep recipe you need! With scrambled eggs, sweet potato, and sausage, this meal will keep you satisfied until lunchtime!
Bacon cheeseburger bowls are everything you love about a loaded bacon cheeseburger, sans bun. These burger bowls are so quick and easy to throw together.
This teriyaki chicken bowl recipe is diced chicken, colorful vegetables and steamed rice served with a homemade teriyaki sauce. A quick and healthy dinner option that always gets rave reviews from friends and family!
These baked lime chicken bowls are not just healthy but are also delicious! Chicken breasts are cubed and marinated in a chili-lime marinade and then baked. Pair with quinoa and green beans for yummy make-ahead healthy meals!
These Thai peanut chicken meal prep bowls are a delicious grab-and-go meal. They are crunchy slaw, sesame noodles, and chicken with an incredible easy peanut sauce!
Save time and eat healthier with these delicious meal planning recipes. You will be glad when you have these fantastic dishes ready to eat anytime you want!
Your burrito bowl looks fantastic. We have been trying to have healthier meals since middle of last year. Sometimes it is a challenge, but this year, we are putting more effort into it. Thanks for sharing these really great tasting, healthier meal ideas!
I’m a big believer in batch cooking! I sometimes prep a weeks’ worth of meals at a time and reheat and eat during the week. You have a lot of great looking recipes that I’m looking forward to trying out.
I used to plan more when my son was home but just for 2 of us, we aren’t big eaters.. I still cook extra for lunches and freeze extra meals when I don’t want to cook.
All these recipes look so delicious and surprisingly easy. I would love to meal plan more in the new year. It would be a wonderful way to save time and money.
We eat out way too much because often making meals at home becomes overwhelming with my wife and I’s busy work schedules. This post was very helpful in providing some nice suggtions for making preparing meals more feasible. I appreciated the ones you selected had portioning taken into consideration too. We have to work on portioning as well as healthier ingredients when it comes to what our family is eating. Very nice article…thank you!
You made it sound so easy and they all look delicious! I always cook our meals everyday but sometimes I struggle with meals ideas and these are perfect !
Woah, this is seriously amazing! I was actually just telling my husband I wanted to do a ton of meal prep for my breakfast and lunch so I can focus on eating healthier. There are so many yummy ideas here!
That’s a ton of recipes and so glad that they are healthy. I usually meal prep every Sunday for my lunch for the week. It makes things so much easier and steers me away from grabbing junk food and gives me more time, on my lunch break, to get other things done.
I always like to say cook once eat several times. I always make extra of whatever meal I am fixing. You can freeze so many great meals and cake, pies etc.
Wow! So many great recipes! I would love to make them all! New year and new recipes to try on. I hope I can successfully make all of it.
Your burrito bowl looks fantastic. We have been trying to have healthier meals since middle of last year. Sometimes it is a challenge, but this year, we are putting more effort into it. Thanks for sharing these really great tasting, healthier meal ideas!
I’m a big believer in batch cooking! I sometimes prep a weeks’ worth of meals at a time and reheat and eat during the week. You have a lot of great looking recipes that I’m looking forward to trying out.
OMG you’re making me hungry…so much inspiration for the work week! Thanks for including a couple of my recipes! 🙂
I definitely need to start meal prepping as I have to cook everything when I eat. I’m on a Very low sodium and plant base diet.
You just did all the hard work for me! I’ve been wanting to meal prep for a long time.
I used to plan more when my son was home but just for 2 of us, we aren’t big eaters.. I still cook extra for lunches and freeze extra meals when I don’t want to cook.
All these recipes look so delicious and surprisingly easy. I would love to meal plan more in the new year. It would be a wonderful way to save time and money.
We eat out way too much because often making meals at home becomes overwhelming with my wife and I’s busy work schedules. This post was very helpful in providing some nice suggtions for making preparing meals more feasible. I appreciated the ones you selected had portioning taken into consideration too. We have to work on portioning as well as healthier ingredients when it comes to what our family is eating. Very nice article…thank you!
You made it sound so easy and they all look delicious! I always cook our meals everyday but sometimes I struggle with meals ideas and these are perfect !
Woah, this is seriously amazing! I was actually just telling my husband I wanted to do a ton of meal prep for my breakfast and lunch so I can focus on eating healthier. There are so many yummy ideas here!
I need to get better at meal prepping again. This is some great inspiration for me to get back in the swing of things.
These are all really great ideas! The only meal I prep is breakfast, but these may just change all that.
LOVING all of these options! I see more than a few I already can’t wait to make!
I am drooling over all of these. They would all make a fantastic meal. I need to make some. I know I’d love that burrito bowl!
That’s a ton of recipes and so glad that they are healthy. I usually meal prep every Sunday for my lunch for the week. It makes things so much easier and steers me away from grabbing junk food and gives me more time, on my lunch break, to get other things done.
I am all about easy prep so I am going to have to sit and go through all these meals and see which ones I can look to make myself and the other half!
Oh I am totally planning this! I am always trying to find more meals that are easy to make and I can just grab and go. These all look delicious.
I don’t meal prep, although I really should. These all look and sound fabulous! I really need to print a few recipes and do this this weekend.
I always like to say cook once eat several times. I always make extra of whatever meal I am fixing. You can freeze so many great meals and cake, pies etc.