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Meal Prep Wraps
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are high protein, low carb, and ready in 30 minutes! Package them individually for easy meal prep lunches throughout the week. For dinner, switch to tortillas and make a quick side of Spanish rice or chips and salsa. We love recipes that we can eat for lunch and then add a little extra to for dinner. Easy wins every time!
What do you think of these taco holders? You know tacos- they are forever tipping over and spilling all over your plate. These come in a pack of 4, so they are perfect for families. My first thought when I saw these was “where were these when my kids were little?!” Taco holders would have made Taco Tuesdays wayyyyyy easier for sure- especially if you have kids who don’t like their food to touch other food. <gahhhh!> Speaking of Taco Tuesday- check out these 12 taco recipes you probably haven’t seen before. Yummm. Considering I am writing this at 10am, I could really go for a taco….
Meal Prep Taco Salad
Damn Delicious has such amazing recipes- these Turkey Taco Salads are sure to please! Individual condiment containers help keep foods separated and fresh. No soggy salads when the croutons and dressing are added at mealtime! Tip: double the meat for this recipe and freeze it for later use. This will save so much time on a Sunday night when you really don’t have time to meal prep for the week. Having a quick stash of already made foods in your freezer is a huge time and money saver after a busy weekend!
Starbucks Copycat Meal Prep
Do you have a slight Starbucks habit? Before working at home I would frequently blow my budget by stopping at the Starbucks drive through on my way to work. A coffee and lunch adds up quick! Save time and money with these copycat Starbucks Chicken and Hummus Bistro boxes. These are also great dinners because the pita and chicken are filling. If you’re a sports family these would be great for kids in the car on the way to a game, or for you to munch on as you watch from the bleachers. No more concession stand “walking tacos” when this healthy option is on hand!
Want some more money saving tips? Check out 10 Sneaky Ways to Save More Money Each Month.
Burrito Bowls
These Chicken Burrito Bowls are easy, healthy and gluten free! Taco seasoning gives the chicken a flavorful kick. while the beans provide much needed protein. (I’m going to share a secret. I am *terrible* at making rice. It never turns outs- it’s either mushy or undercooked. So I have switched to the boil-in-the-bag variety and I am not feeling guilty or looking back. It takes 10 minutes, is perfect every single time, and I can get a lot of meal prepping done in that time!)
Korean Bowls
These Korean Beef Bowls from Destination Delish certainly look delish! Change the recipe up by using ground turkey or chicken in place of beef, and make it veggie friendly with tofu. I have never tried to freeze tofu, but the ground beef, chicken or pork would freeze well for use in a later week’s meal prep. These freezer containers are a great size (and have awesome reviews) for freezing already-cooked meat for later use.
Carnitas Bowls
We are totally into bowls lately and these Pork Carnitas Bowls are the bomb! They are packed with protein and veggies, and the corn and red onion give them a sweet crunch, too! I also can never get enough Mexican street corn (elotes) and cojita cheese! Hubby does not always want the cheese, which is fine by me! I am definitely a “more is more” person when it comes to cojita cheese.
Meal Prep Pinwheels
These Turkey Spinach Pinwheels have been a hit with the whole family! Make a bunch- these are great snacks, too! The pinwheels are super easy to make and you can use any type of lunch meat that is on sale. We like to take these out on our boat for an easy lunch that we can pick at as we float in the sun.
So what do you think? Let me know which one you’re going to try first in the comment section- I can’t wait to hear!
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Our Meal Prep Motivation board on Pinterest is full of awesome meal prep recipes- check it out!
Happy meal prepping time-saving!
Allison
What excellent ideas! I always have good intentions when it comes to meal prepping healthy meals, but I am terrible at the follow through!
I know! It’s hard to get started, but once you do it gets easier!
I have to start meal prepping! It will make my life sooo much easier. Your tips make it seem so easy!
It makes life so much easier, Angela! No more thinking about dinner all afternoon because it’s already done!
This post is totally inspiring me to go for it! I’ve always loved the idea of meal prep but have not been successful. Your simple steps show me that I CAN do this – love thevresources you’ve shared. Thank you ?????
Oh, absolutely, Evelyn! You will be so happy once your first week is prepped and in the fridge!
I really need to get those taco stands. They are so darn cute!
I know! They have been lingering in my cart way too long. I need to order them!
I really need to get better about meal prepping! These recipes looked so good!
It is such a time saver, Emily! Once you get in the habit of it it really goes quickly. AND it eliminates the constant “what’s for dinner???” questions. 😉
I need to get back into meal prep. I love how it takes the guesswork out of what you are going to eating.
It really does, Ayanna- and it gives you a reason to be on Pinterest even more, lol!
Wow these recipe look so yummy!
Yummy & easy is the way I like it! 😀
The pasta recipe looks delicious, such yummy recipes overall
You can never have enough pasta! 😉
Meal prepping is something that I have always wanted to do. It would definitely save me so much time!
Excellent ideas! Meal prepping is a life saver for me.
Isn’t it? Time just really gets away from me in the late afternoon! We are getting takeout a lot less since starting to meal prep!
I really need to meal prep – this will definitely be helpful. Thank you!