You can even prep the fillings ahead of time and assemble your burritos in the morning to make things easier! PREP TIME : 35 minutes Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free. If you love fruit and granola , this is the perfect breakfast for you. These parfait ideas are super delicious, and they are much cheaper to make than buying them at Starbucks.

These breakfast quesadillas are loaded with eggs and veggies. They are a bit like breakfast burritos but much easier to assemble and loaded with flavors. You can make them ahead of time, freeze them for up to 3 months, and reheat them when you are ready to eat them.

Fans of sweet fall flavors will adore this delicious, prepped, and portable healthy breakfast. These tasty cups can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, making them also a great healthy snack for office days. These vegan granola bars are made with nuts, seeds, rolled oats, and almond butter for a flavor explosion with each bite.

The delicious dates are rich in minerals and fiber, which gives them a balanced nutritional profile. When it comes to healthy meal prep recipes, these salads and bowls are my favorite options to pack for lunch. They are filled with plenty of veggies, whole grains, and protein with options for lean meat like chicken, fish or plant-based protein like beans, lentils, or tofu — which makes them perfect for ensuring you have nutritious, balanced meals for the busy week ahead.

This lunch bowl brings Mediterranean flavors to your meal. If you have an extra 10 minutes to spare, you can make your own homemade creamy hummus. This super-easy bowl combines creamy hummus with fluffy quinoa, Mediterranean veggies, and crispy chickpeas.

This Japanese bento box is one of my favorite easy meal prep ideas as it stores like a dream in the fridge. The slightly spicy edamame beans add tons of protein, while the tamagoyaki-inspired omelet keeps things authentic. This colorful and healthy Greek couscous salad is so delicious your co-workers will envy you as soon as they see it!

This tasty teriyaki bento box can be eaten warm, cold, or at room temperature for those unexpected on-the-go days. The umami sauce, nutty brown rice, and protein-rich chicken make this a well-balanced meal for the books!

I have a huge soft spot for the flavorful herbs, whole grains, and delicious flaky tuna in this traditional rice salad. Plus, it tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a while as the flavors just intensify over time, making it perfect for meal prep. Plus, there will be very little to wash, as you can add all the ingredients to a sheet pan, put them in the oven, and you are done!

You can choose between five different variations and they only take between 5 to 25 minutes to prepare. If you are after high-protein vegetarian recipes , this protein salad is what you want!

These sesame noodle bowls are made with delicious sesame noodles , an easy creamy sesame sauce, perfectly browned chicken, edamame , and fresh cucumber. Drizzle with this incredibly rich turmeric tahini dressing for a little heat, zing, and spiciness.

Oh, so YUMMY! This easy-to-make taco bowl is filling, packed with good ingredients, and perfect to prep in advance.

This one contains cilantro-lime rice, spicy ground beef but you can sub for chicken or tofu , black beans for extra protein, and sweetcorn. This healthy and filling burrito bowl comes together in minutes! All you have to do is season the chicken and toss it in the pan.

This colorful and meatless packed lunch is loaded with nutritious veggies, fluffy quinoa, and tasty chickpeas! I adore the mix of sweet, salty, and savory flavors in this bento box, and everything tastes amazing at room temperature. These vegan meal prep bowls are wholesome and packed with enough fresh veggies to draw envious looks from around the office!

PREP TIME : 30 minutes Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free. This is also one of the easy meal prep ideas that tastes better the longer it sits in the vibrant citrus dressing.

The sharp and tangy feta works beautifully with the juicy tomatoes, crunchy kalamata olives, and cucumbers. Chewy orzo comes to life with the help of salty feta cheese and a tangy Greek dressing in this simple salad recipe. The crunchy cucumbers, juicy pomegranate seeds, and protein-rich chickpeas will boost your energy levels tenfold.

And this healthy tuna pasta salad is the perfect example of an easy dish that you can prep ahead. These meal prep bowls are filled with plant-based ingredients and take no time to put together!

The main ingredients are protein-rich quinoa, spicy chickpeas, and extra greens. These recipes are perfect to feed a crowd.

I have a bit of a problem with curries , especially with this chickpea curry. I cook it ALL THE TIME! And Dan is getting a bit tired of it, lol! Mixing sweetcorn, beans, fresh avocado, tomato sauce, and plenty of seasoning makes each mouthful burst with flavor. These instant pot carnitas are up there with the best easy meal prep ideas if you appreciate a seriously flavorful lunch.

side salad that turns this dish into a total fiesta. This recipe is super easy. You can serve these delicious turkey meatballs with brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice. This is a delicious and filling meal, easy to prep in advance and to warm up in the office or at home!

This easy lentil dal is a flavorful, plant-powered meal that you can make in one pot and just 15 minutes! The cumin, lime, and garlic base gives the salmon a glorious savory flavor that works so well with the sweet peppers.

Soups are a great way to add more veggies to your diet. They are nourishing and extra comforting , especially during the cold months.

You can cook it in just 30 minutes, and it stores incredibly well in the refrigerator or the freezer. I love keeping my creamy soups in milk bottles , but any airtight container works well! Serve it with a slice of toasted bread, a sandwich , or brown rice to make it a complete meal.

This soup is filled with nourishing ingredients that will warm you up while boosting your immune system. These crispy black bean tacos are filled with black beans and salsa and a delicious cilantro and lime sauce.

Or better still, skip the pasta and add it only when you reheat your soup. This will avoid having mushy and soggy pasta in your soup. You can also substitute the pasta for farro or barley, as they are much more forgiving when reheated. Yep, you can really make chili in 30 minutes without losing flavor.

This hearty recipe is made with ground beef, kidney beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and plenty of spices to bring out more flavor during the short cooking time.

PREP TIME: 25 minutes with pre-cubed butternut squash Gluten-Free, Vegan. The sweetness and creaminess of the butternut squash mixed with the pungent aroma of fresh sage make this soup incredibly flavorful. Although it takes around 35 minutes to make, you can save about 10 minutes by buying pre-cubed butternut squash.

These baked meatballs are the perfect freezer-friendly meal to make in advance. You can either cook them and freeze them or freeze them before baking.

They are packed with flavor and brushed with lemony garlic herb butter for extra flavor. You can enjoy them with zucchini noodles or some rice and a simple lettuce salad — or even in a soup.

Most meal prep meals can last three to five days in the fridge. If you want to meal prep for the week and keep everything fresh, you should freeze some of your meals soups are great for that. Or cook two days a week. It depends on the type of meal: soups , curries , burritos, quesadillas, and stews all freeze pretty well.

Salads and pasta do not. But pasta bake can be great for freezing. Always check the recipe to make sure it is suitable for freezing. Of course not. You can cook different meals a week so that you can enjoy some variety.

I hear you. You can meal plan for the week, do your grocery shopping, and meal prep all the ingredients: chop your veggies, prepare some healthy snacks, and blend sauces and salad dressing I love this Tumeric Tahini dressing , and I always keep this kale pesto in the freezer for last-minute meals.

Meal prepping can save your life, especially if you have a hectic schedule but still want to eat healthy food. What are your favorite healthy meals to prep?

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And trust me, having healthy meals prepped in your freezer is a gold mine for those extra busy days. Just reheat and enjoy! Aside from making full meals, my seasonal meal prep ideas are always reader favorites. Because prepping individual ingredients allows you to get creative with quick mix and match meals during the week.

All you need to do is plan easy, adaptable, in-season ingredients that keep well in the fridge think grains, sauces, veggies, and protein. Then make unique texture and flavor combinations everyday that will get you excited about meal time.

Happy meal prepping! If you make any of these meal prep recipes, let me know how it turned out! Content and photographs are copyright protected.

Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Lisa is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and YouTuber with over 2. She started Downshiftology in , and is passionate about making healthy food with fresh, simple and seasonal ingredients.

All comments are moderated before appearing on the site. Thank you for sharing your feedback! Your email address will not be published. Especially the sweet potato toast. Hi Lisa, I love everything you do and send you a huge thank you for including so many vegetarian meals.

Cheers, Donna. I am experimenting on some variation of your recipes and I just want to let you know that this morning I made a spread using asparagus, I took fresh asparagus and put it in my nutribullet, then added water and olive oil, but I put too much liquid in it, so I took that and put in miracle whip to make it thicker then I put it on toast and soft boiled and egg just like your post, and it was perfect.

So I made asparagus toast instead of avocado toast. And my fridge stays cleaner! So thanks and happy new year to everyone. Thanks so much for your kind words, Nancy!

so many great ideas — i have got to make a batch of the cilantro lime rice and have some homemade chipotle. There are so many great recipes in this post! Such great ideas! I definitely need to do better about meal prepping. Have been feeling stuck lately.

Especially need to try the Herbed Honey Mustard Chicken and Trail Mix Granola Bars. It will make you feel like your on top of your meal prep game :. This is a fantastic meal plan. Everything is so easy to make! Love it. I am truly awful at food prep, so this came at the best time.

Especially since I will be going back to my classroom in person tomorrow! Bookmarked to make one or more!! of these this weekend, thank you so much for this roundup! Ooooooo… definitely saving this post! Such a great resource for meal planning. All rights reserved.

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Author: Lisa Bryan. Print Pin Review Save Saved. Vegetable Soup Adapt this recipe to use whatever veggies you happen to have on hand. Bell peppers? It keeps well for up to 4 days in the fridge and freezes like a dream.

Black Bean Soup Take your weekly meal prep to the next level by baking homemade cornbread to pair with this soup.

Make casseroles, patties, and more in bulk and freeze them to reheat on busy weeknights. To freeze this recipe, assemble the casserole up until the point of baking. Cover and freeze it in the baking dish. To reheat, bake, covered in foil, at °F for one hour, or until warmed through.

Uncover it for the last 20 minutes of baking to brown the cheese on top. Crispy Baked Falafel Jam-packed with herbs and spices, these homemade falafel balls are SO darn flavorful! Freeze them after baking.

Then, reheat in a °F-oven for about 10 minutes, or until crisp and heated through. Easy Black Bean Burger Freeze the cooked patties for up to 2 months. Reheat by baking them in a °F-oven until heated through, about minutes. Then, pile them onto buns with your favorite fixings! I recommend pickles , onion, lettuce, tomato, and a big slather of chipotle sauce.

Vegetarian Lasagna Stuffed with roasted veggies, this recipe is a healthier version of the classic comfort food.

To freeze and reheat it, follow the same method as the one listed for the baked ziti above. Homemade Taquitos A super-fun appetizer or light dinner! After baking, freeze them for up to a month. To reheat, pop them in a °F oven for about 25 minutes, or until crisp and warmed through.

Enjoy them plain, or serve them with plenty of salsa and guac. But one of my favorite ways to meal prep is actually by preparing components — not full recipes — that I can use in a variety of ways throughout the week. A pot of rice , baked tofu , a flavorful sauce….

Here are some of my favorite components to prepare, along with my go-to ways to use them:. Whole Grains Perfect for bulking up grain bowls and salads, serving with curries and stir-fries, or tossing into fried rice.

These grains are the ones I meal prep most often:. Plant-Based Proteins Toss them into bowls, salads, stir-fries, noodle or pasta dishes, and soups! These are the protein sources I like to meal prep:. Roasted Veggies Serve them as a side dish, add them to a salad or bowl, fold them into tacos or burritos, stir them into pasta, bake them into frittatas …the options are endless!

These veggies all keep well if you roast them ahead of time:. Flavorful Sauces Use them on salads, grain bowls, tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and more! If you meal prep a flavorful sauce, it will punch up so many of your meals throughout the week. Here are some of my favorites:. Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail.

Hi, excellent website. I also read cleaneatingebook. com and was amazed by the flavors a could taste with these recipes. I was amazed by the creativity and the hidden talent i had to cook and eat clean. Your pictures and recipes inspire me so much.

I always forward your emails to me to friends who like to cook from scratch and in larger batches for many meals during the week. Thank you, Love and Lemons for your website I am planning to make some of the recipes in t he coming weeks.

Esther Lue. Perfect timing on this post! I have class starting up next week and Id love to keep a healthy diet, if I can. Im excited to try these! So, I recommend updating this recipe to include adding the avocado on the day when this lunch will be served.

Alternatively, omit the avocado or substitute it for a different vegetable. I love your recipes. So many useful tips! Thank you! I love all your ideas for healthy meal prep and how you break it down for prep and packing. That broccoli quinoa recipe looks fab too.

Pinning to try soon! I really love broccollies its so yummy healthy tasty vegan preparation. Recipes and tips are fantastic! Thank you..