Meal Planning Made Easy: Get Healthy Meal Prep Tips and Containers

Meal planning is trending these days as we spend more time at home, so we’re sharing the best meal prep recipes to begin the new year. Start with meal-size containers that are safe in the freezer, oven and dishwasher. Stainless steel meal prep containers are lighter and sturdier than glass, and also come in plastic-free, leak-proof options. Prepare ahead of time, eat healthier and save money with these delicious recipes.

13 Best Healthy Meal Prep Recipes

These fresh and very flavorful meal prep recipes are prefect to make ahead and enjoy all week. These recommendations are unique and delicious, and easy to freeze, thaw and have ready for a healthy dinner. See Pinch of Yum’s best meal prep recipes, including Cilantro Lime Chicken and Winter Grain Bowls.

Healthy Meal Prep Ideas

We follow Love & Lemons for her meal prep tricks and tips, and her hearty vegetarian recipes. She recommends super healthy salads, bowls, sandwiches and wraps, as well as meal prep tips for leftovers. See Love & Lemon’s meal prep ideas, including Burrito Bowls and Butternut Squash Soup.

70 Healthy Meal Prep Recipes We’re Psyched to Eat All Week Long

Instead of a traditional meal prep strategy of doubling or tripling the same recipe and serving it throughout the week, Bon Appetit recommends finding different recipes that hold up in the fridge, and mixing and matching for the week’s meals. Check out Bon Appetit’s long list of healthy options, including Vegetarian Enchiladas and Chicken Lentil Soup.

The 10 Best Tricks to Make Weekly Meal Prep a Breeze

A little meal planning can go a long way when you have the strategies to help. See Whole Foods Market’s best meal prep tricks, including prepping produce (see more ideas to keep produce fresher longer) and utilizing your freezer (see freezer-friendly containers options).

 

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