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5 meal prep tips!

1. Start with one meal: Instead of trying to prep an entire week’s worth of food, begin by focusing on just one meal. For example, you could prep your breakfasts for the week by making a batch of overnight oats or egg muffins. Once you’re comfortable with that, you can add another meal, like your lunches.
2. Cook in bulk: This is the core of meal prep. Choose recipes that are easy to double or triple. Cook large batches of staple ingredients like roasted chicken, quinoa, rice, or roasted vegetables. You can then use these items in different meals throughout the week to avoid getting bored.
3. Prep your ingredients: Meal prep doesn’t have to mean cooking full meals. A huge time-saver is simply preparing your ingredients in advance. Wash and chop fruits and vegetables, portion out sauces, or hard-boil a dozen eggs. This makes it easy to assemble a quick meal on a busy weeknight.
4. Choose simple recipes: When you’re new to meal prepping, stick to recipes with a few, easy-to-find ingredients. Sheet-pan meals (roasting a protein and vegetables on a single pan) or slow-cooker recipes are great options that require minimal hands-on time.
5. Use the right containers: Having proper storage containers is key. Glass containers are excellent for reheating food in the microwave, and different sizes allow you to portion out individual meals or store larger batches of ingredients. Make sure the containers are airtight to keep your food fresh.