14 Simple Meal Prep Ideas That Make the Week Easier

by vegabytes

Tired of waiting to the last minute to figure out your next meal? When your stomach is starting to rumble it is easy to get of track and swing into a drive-thru and make a poor eating decision. Meal prepping is a life-saver for anyone that has goals to either eat better, save time or save money!

With this collection of recipes (and just a little planning), you can have your breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners ready to go for the week. Try a grab and go overnight oat recipe for breakfast, healthy museli bars for a portable snack, ground turkey meal prep for lunch and a Thai chicken salad for dinner. These recipes are easy to make and delicious! Meal prepping doesn’t mean you have to eat boring meals, these recipes are full of flavor!

Baked Eggs In A Muffin Tin

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Perfect for making big batches, this Baked Eggs in a Muffin Tin recipe is an absolute genius idea! Whether you’re making a meal prep or hosting a big breakfast meal, this recipe is a great way to do it. Give it a try!

Get the recipe: Baked Eggs In A Muffin Tin

Chicken Burrito Bowls

Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

Photo Credit: Blue’s Best Life

Perfect recipe for meal prep lovers! These bowls are packed with healthy and filling ingredients just like takeaway burritos from your fav shop.

Get the recipe: Chicken Burrito Bowls

Crockpot Shredded Chicken For Meal Prep

A bowl of Crockpot Shredded Chicken For Meal Prep.

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Chicken is a versatile meat that can be used in many dishes. This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and will show you how to easily achieve perfectly shredded chicken using a crockpot, making the process hassle-free. Check out this simple recipe and give it a try!

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Shredded Chicken For Meal Prep

Thai Chicken Mango Salad

A colorful bowl of freshly prepared Thai chicken mango salad.

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Thai chicken mango salad is a refreshing cold lunch treat. It features colorful veggies, shredded chicken, and delightful ripe mango.

Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Mango Salad

Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats With Berries

Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

Photo Credit: Blue’s Best Life

Cottage cheese adds a protein boost to this cold oatmeal recipe. This Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats recipe takes only minutes to make and is perfect for breakfast meal prep.

Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats With Berries

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

A flavorful salad of roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, goat cheese, and toasted pecans. Served with a tangy homemade dressing. You can roast the sweet potatoes in advance so this meal comes together quickly after a busy day.

Get the recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Healthy On-the-Go Meal Prep Snack Ideas

Different healthy meal prep snacks in a lunch box.

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Healthy on-the-go meal prep snacks are excellent for broadening your meal plans for the coming days. With these meal-prep snack ideas, you can have many choices and explore healthy on-the-go meal-prep snacks.

Get the Recipe: Healthy On-the-Go Meal Prep Snack Ideas

Ground Turkey Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

This protein packed ground turkey and cauliflower rice recipe is great for dinner or meal prep. It is made with fresh wholesome ingredients for a flavorful meal.

Get the recipe: Ground Turkey Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Breakfast Quinoa

Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

Start your day the right way with this Breakfast Quinoa – loaded with fresh fruit and nutty almonds, turning leftover quinoa into a sweet, delicious morning treat.

Get the recipe: Breakfast Quinoa

Pecan Pie Balls

Photo Credit: Caked By Katie

Photo Credit: Caked By Katie

These Pecan Pie Balls are super easy to make. Made with 5 ingredients in 10 minutes, you’ll enjoy a bite of pecan pie yum in no time! They can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

Get the recipe: Pecan Pie Balls

Buffalo Chicken and Rice Meal Prep

Photo Credit: Haute and Healthy Living

Photo Credit: Haute and Healthy Living

This Buffalo Chicken and Rice Meal Prep with roasted garlic cauliflower makes for such a healthy, flavorful, and satisfying meal that you can make in advance and store for a quick and convenient meal.

Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken and Rice Meal Prep

Healthier Baked Chicken Nuggets (Healthier + Freezer Friendly!)

Photo Credit: Lauren Fit Foodie

Photo Credit: Lauren Fit Foodie

These easy panko crusted chicken nuggets will quickly become a family favorite. They bake up juicy, tender and the coating is perfectly crisp!

Get the recipe: Panko Baked Chicken Nuggets (Healthier + Freezer Friendly!)

Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

This quick meal prep bowl comes together easily with crispy baked chicken that is drizzled with a spicy sriracha sauce. Serve it with rice for a easy lunch recipe.

Get the recipe: Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Healthy Muesli Bars

Photo Credit: Cinnamon and Kale

Photo Credit: Cinnamon and Kale

These Healthy Muesli Bars without sugar are a delicious, nutritious snack bar. They are made with whole-grain oats and nuts and are high in protein. Perfect to make for breakfast or as an on-the-go healthy snack.

Get the recipe: Healthy Muesli Bars

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