Meal Prep Tips
by Andi · 19 things on Twos
- Plan ahead 🗓️
- Choose a specific day each week for meal prep to create a routine
- Make a meal plan for the week, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
- Write a detailed shopping list to ensure you have all the ingredients needed
- Prep Veggies and Fruits 🥕🍎
- Wash, chop, and store veggies and fruits in containers for quick and easy snacking
- Pre-cut veggies can be roasted or sautéed quickly for meals
- Prep Proteins🍗
- Marinate proteins in advance to enhance flavor before cooking
- Grill, bake, or cook proteins in bulk, and store them for use in various dishes
- Freeze Meals❄️
- Prepare freezer-friendly meals that can be reheated when needed
- Portion soups, stews, and casseroles into individual servings and freeze
- Invest in Quality Containers 🛍️
- Use BPA-free, airtight containers to keep food fresh and prevent spills
- Invest in different-sized containers for individual portions and family-sized meals
- Label and Date 🏷️
- Label each container with the meal and date to keep track of freshness
- Consume refrigerated meals within 3-4 days and frozen meals within 1-3