Meal Prep Tips
Prep like a pro, eat well all week
The 2-Hour Sunday Meal Prep That Saves $200/Month
2 hours, 3 proteins, 3 carbs, 3 veggies = 15+ meals for the week at $1.87 per meal.
Mason Jar Salads That Stay Fresh 5 Days
Layer salads in jars — dressing at bottom, greens on top — grab and go all week.
Freeze Smoothie Packs for 60-Second Mornings
Pre-portion fruits, greens, and add-ins into freezer bags — just add liquid and blend.
Cook Rice in Bulk and Freeze in Portions
Cook a huge pot of rice, portion into containers, freeze flat — microwave-ready in 2 minutes.
Pre-Make Breakfast Egg Muffins for the Whole Week
Whisk eggs with veggies and cheese, pour into a muffin tin, bake — grab-and-go breakfast for the week.
Prep Overnight Oats in 5 Minutes for Instant Breakfast
Mix oats, milk, and toppings in a jar the night before — grab from the fridge and eat cold or warmed.
Batch Cook Ground Meat with No Seasoning for Flexible Use
Brown 5 lbs of ground meat plain, portion and freeze — season when you use it for maximum versatility.
Use a Slow Cooker Liner Bag for Zero Cleanup
Drop a liner bag into your crockpot before adding ingredients — when done, lift out and toss. Zero scrubbing.
Pre-Cut Vegetables on Sunday for the Whole Week
Spend 30 minutes cutting all your vegetables Sunday — store in containers for instant weeknight cooking.
Make a Big Batch of Sauce and Freeze in Portions
A triple batch of marinara, curry, or stir-fry sauce frozen in 2-cup portions = instant flavor any night.
Marinate Meat in Freezer Bags for Double-Duty Prep
Put raw meat and marinade in freezer bags — it marinates while freezing AND while thawing. Double duty.
Pre-Portion Snacks into Bags to Stop Overeating
Buy bulk snacks and portion into snack-sized bags immediately — saves money and controls portions.
Use Muffin Tins to Freeze Broth in Perfect Portions
Pour leftover broth into muffin tins, freeze, pop out — each cup is about 1/3 cup of broth.