Meal Prep

Protein shakes are a good source of healthy nutrition and a super easy way to get a saturating meal in your belly. Depending on your preference, they can become daunting to prepare every day. Meal-prepping protein shakes are the best way forward, and I'll tell you how. How to Meal Prep Protein Shakes Now that you know meal-prepping protein shakes are possible and you have … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Protein Shakes

Most children will eat apples, even if they avoid all other fruit and veggies. This delicious fruit is available year-round, and although it’s usually eaten as a hand-held, raw snack, apples are versatile and ideal for meal prep. If you’re worried about the dreaded browning issue, read on to find out how to banish this problem forever. How to Meal Prep Apples Without … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Apples

Light, fluffy pancakes are a comforting breakfast (or breakfast for dinner) treat! However, making them is a notoriously messy affair. While I can’t always deal with the mess before running off to my 9 to 5 shift, I can make Pancake Sundays work double duty – here’s how to meal prep pancakes. How to Meal Prep Pancakes in 5 Easy Steps It is no secret that eating a stack of … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Pancakes

Green beans are budget-friendly, versatile, and nutritious, making them the ideal vegetable for your weekly meal plan. They're quick, easy to meal prep, and welcome at a weeknight meal or when feeding a crowd. How to Meal Prep Green Beans Whether your family likes the thin, quick-cooking string beans or the thicker, flat Romano green beans, you'll save time preparing them … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Green Beans

Cucumbers are a favorite summer vegetable, adding crunch to salads, cooling my palates in tzatziki, and flavoring my water. This delicious, versatile, and nutritious gourd is ideal for meal-prepping. You can snack on it and add it to several different meals. How to Meal-Prep Cucumbers When I started meal-prepping, I didn’t use cucumbers, thinking they would go soggy and … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Cucumbers

Meal prep has many layers, from planning, shopping, cooking, packing, storing, and eating. But ensuring food safety means you should know how long ahead to cook and keep your food. I will give you all the information and tips on how early you can meal prep. How Early Can You Meal Prep? There are three types of meal prep, each requiring a different kind of storage. Let's … [Read more...] about How Early Can You Meal Prep?

Meal prep is the ultimate process to making life easier in every way. Food is one of the biggest parts of my life, and thinking about what to cook and eat during pregnancy should not be a concern. Meal prep can be so helpful, but is it safe during pregnancy? Is Meal Prep Safe During Pregnancy? You can meal prep while pregnant, and you should do so. It is beneficial on … [Read more...] about Is Meal Prep Safe During Pregnancy?

Whether you are a meal-prep regular or novice at the task, there is always more to learn, and with that comes questions. Anytime I talk about or suggest meal prep to someone, one of the first questions I get asked is, how big should meal prep containers be? How Big Should Meal Prep Containers Be? While figuring out the size of meal prep containers is not something you … [Read more...] about How Big Should Meal Prep Containers Be?

You just landed a job that requires you to travel for work. That means you need to prep food for yourself and your family staying behind. If you're wondering how it will be manageable, I will share fun and easy ideas on meal prep when you travel for work. How to Meal Prep When You Travel for Work You might think that traveling for work will hinder your ability to meal … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep When You Travel for Work

Instant ramen noodles have a lot going for them: they’re quick to prepare and create a warm, filling, and comforting snack. They’re portable and pocket-friendly. So why meal-prep your own ramen? Homemade instant ramen is far more delicious and nutritious and is as quick and cheap to make.  How to Meal Prep Ramen If you went through college living on ramen packets … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Ramen

Planning and preparing your meals a week in advance is a great way to reduce your time in the kitchen, monitor your calorie intake, and save money. Additionally, if you plan your meals well, you can enjoy variety throughout the week and avoid the boredom of eating the same meal for seven days in a row. My favorite reason for knowing how much I spend on meals is that I can … [Read more...] about How Much Does Meal Prep Cost for a Week?

Some people only view meal prep as a means of being economical with time and money. Those aspects of meal prep are significant. If you're going through such an effort, you may as well make it healthy, too. The types of meals you prep will depend on your dietary needs and preferences. What might be healthy and tasty for someone might be considered unhealthy or disgusting to … [Read more...] about Is Meal Prep Healthy?

Initially, I thought a meal plan sounded boring. I soon realized how beneficial it was! Having a set menu for the week saved me much time and angst. Additionally, it is a great way to stick to a budget. I'd know exactly what to buy and how to prepare it. I took mental notes and saw the benefit of meal preparation, financially and otherwise. However, is meal prepping worth … [Read more...] about How Much Does Meal Prep Cost?

Meal prepping is a fantastic way to eat healthily, stay on budget, and be organized. Yet prepping food in advance is tricky if you cannot store it. What happens if you’ve only got access to a tiny fridge space or no fridge at all? Can you meal prep without a refrigerator? How to Meal Prep Without A Fridge Not having access to a refrigerator is a challenge if you want to … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Without a Fridge

I always thought a food scale only belonged in an avid baker’s kitchen. Shortly after starting my meal-prepping journey, I got one to track my meals and macro calorie intake more accurately. I was taken aback at the efficacy and simplicity of this handy kitchen tool; with a few simple tips, you can become a master at it, too. How to Use a Food Scale for Meal Prep While it … [Read more...] about How to Use a Food Scale for Meal Prep

Meal prepping means you have all these wonderful ready meals that you simply pop in the microwave to reheat and are ready to eat. Yet, what happens without a microwave to heat your food? Can you still meal prep? Sure! It’s just a matter of learning how to meal prep without a microwave. How to Meal Prep Without a Microwave Not having a microwave does not mean you must give … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Without a Microwave

Do you ever get tired of chicken, lean and versatile though it is? Fish is a fantastic source of lean protein, healthy omega-rich fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. It’s perfect if you want to lose weight or build muscle. Let’s look at how you can add fish to a meal prep lifestyle by safely preparing, storing, and reheating it. Can You Meal Prep Fish? Since fresh fish … [Read more...] about Can You Meal Prep Fish?

Meal prep is supposed to make life easier by making weeknight dinners a breeze and ensuring you have lunch without buying takeout. What happens when you work the night shift and don't have time to tend to meals at night? How to Meal Prep When Working Nights Whether you work nights and have less time to prep for the next day, or you are always rushing or simply not around … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep When Working Nights

Meal prepping is life transformational and forever beneficial and requires a lot of storage containers for all the food you make. It gets a little challenging when you don't have storage containers or are against plastic use. But then, how do you meal prep without containers? Meal Prep Without Containers: Is It Possible? There are two reasons you would want to know how to … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Without Containers

Meal prepping is a convenient way to ensure that you have nutritious meals ready ahead of time. However, I recently heard that improper meal prep could cause a loss of nutrients! Is this the end of meal prep? Don’t panic. Meal prep is as important as ever if you follow some simple guidelines. Does Meal Prep Lose Nutrients? Unless you eat only raw food, anything you … [Read more...] about Does Meal Prepping Food Lose Nutrients?