With busy schedules, it's all-too-easy to put homecooked meals on the backburner. That's where a weekly meal prep routine comes in. Simply pick a few recipes each week and get to work on Sunday night making batch quantities. You'll only have one cleanup (no more nightly pots and pans for you!), and eating healthy will be as easy as pulling a container from the fridge.
Start with these popular meal prep recipes to give it a try.
Turkey and Egg Breakfast Casserole
1 of 11If you're going Paleo, look no further than this delicious, savory recipe. This egg bake contains only recognizable ingredients and will be a satisfying addition to your weekday rotation.
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Lunch Prep
2 of 11We all love Chinese takeout, but it often leads to a serious energy crash. Why not meal prep a healthier alternative for a delicious lunch you can look forward to all week long?
Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans
3 of 11Sheet pans are one of the easiest ways to meal prep. Simply throw all these simple ingredients on one pan and bake. Plus, with a lean meat, a complex carb and a vegetable, this meal will hit all your requirements.
Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet
4 of 11This healthier take on tacos features protein-heavy quinoa, lean ground turkey and tons of veggies all in one easy-to-clean skillet. Simply divide and refrigerate, and you'll have another lunch option for the week!
Monster No-Bake Energy Oatmeal Balls
5 of 11Don't forget that meal-prepping snacks is important, too. These healthy, no-bake bites are as simple as throwing the ingredients together in a bowl and rolling into balls.
Greek Chicken Bowls
6 of 11Perfect for hot summer days, this refreshing chicken bowl recipe features a homemade tzatziki sauce with zero processed ingredients.
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
7 of 11This breakfast option is gluten-free, low on fat and high in protein. Did we mention it comes together in less than 30 minutes?
Hawaiian Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
8 of 11Infuse a taste of island-life into your weekly meals with this fun recipe. With pineapple and barbecue sauce, your taste buds will rejoice!
Banana and Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups
9 of 11When you need a change from your overnight oats, try these fun little oatmeal cups instead. You can store them all week in the fridge for breakfast or even a mid-afternoon snack.
Healthy Sloppy Joes
10 of 11Bring back a childhood favorite with this healthy-take recipe. It's Paleo, gluten-free and you only need a few simple ingredients to throw it together.
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