Meal Prep Like a Pro With These 33 Make-Ahead Meals
Looking to simplify your weekday meals with meals you can prep ahead? With a little work upfront, it’s easy to prep meals you can enjoy all week long. These are nutritious, delicious, and perfect for meal prep! We have everything from breakfasts to lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Turkey Tacos
Ground turkey is seasoned with a mix of spices and simmered with salsa to add another layer of flavor for juicy and delicious taco meat every time. Stuff into tortillas and add your favorite fresh toppings. This turkey taco recipe is quick and easy to make, made with simple ingredients, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Tacos.
Whipped Cottage Cheese
Whipping your cottage cheese elevates the flavor and the texture of this simple ingredient. It becomes light, fluffy, smooth, and creamy. You can serve it spread on toast, bagels, or pita bread with your favorite toppings.
Get the Recipe: Whipped Cottage Cheese.
Copycat Portillo’s Chopped Salad
The iconic Portillo’s chopped salad is a popular favorite, and it is just as good when you make it at home! The crisp bacon gives it a nice crunch complemented by the fresh veggies, pasta, and cheese. Try it out for your next salad recipe!
Get the Recipe: Portillo’s Chopped Salad.
Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies
If there is an easier dinner than a sheet pan meal, I haven’t seen it yet. Here we’re cooking sausage, sweet potatoes, and cauliflower all on the same pan for a meal that is both healthy and incredibly satisfying. With minimal prep and cleanup, it’s the perfect meal for busy evenings or a nutritious lunch that’s easy to meal prep.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies.
No-Bake Granola Bars
These no-bake granola bars are the ultimate grab-and-go snack! Whether you need a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or a quick breakfast, they are packed with wholesome oats, nuts, and natural sweetness. No oven is required!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Granola Bars.
Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
This 20-minute stir fry makes a great weeknight dinner. The sweet and savory chunks of chicken taste just as good as the dish from your local Chinese restaurant. Serve it over rice or with stir-fried veggies for a take-out fake-out dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry.
Dinner-Worthy Snack Board
Who says you can’t have a mini charcuterie board for dinner? This snack board has such a delicious assortment of deli meats, cheese, fresh fruit, and veggies. It has all of the variety we look for in a meal, with minimal prep.
Get the Recipe: Dinner Worthy Snack Board.
Southwest Salad
The classic southwest salad gets a modern makeover! Greens are topped with spiced chickpeas, tomatoes, grilled chicken, sharp cheddar, guacamole, and tortilla chips so that each bite is full of flavor. You can make a few of the components ahead for an even quicker meal.
Get the Recipe: Southwest Salad.
High-Protein Breakfast Meal Prep
Whether you’re taking breakfast on the go, have minimal time in the morning to pull something together, or you just want to ensure you’re eating a nourishing meal between meetings in your home office, this high-protein breakfast meal prep is the answer! Each box has 40 grams of protein and almost 20 grams of fiber.
Get the Recipe: High-Protein Breakfast Meal Prep.
Sheet Pan Shrimp and Andouille Sausage
Looking for tasty dinner ideas? Why not give this sheet pan shrimp and andouille sausage recipe a whirl? It’s fail-proof, easy, and oh-so delicious.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Shrimp and Andouille Sausage.
Cheesy Turkey Taco Skillet
Taco night has never been so tasty! This dish is as easy as can be and is loaded with cheesy ground turkey, black beans, corn, and plenty of taco toppings to make a one-dish meal that can fill up a hungry family. You can have this quick meal on the table in just about 15 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Turkey Taco Skillet.
Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
This Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes is a simple yet satisfying meal. With juicy sausage links and crispy potatoes, it’s packed with flavor and customizable. You can switch up the sausage, potatoes, or seasonings to match your cravings, making it a go-to for any night of the week. It all cooks on one pan for easy cleanup!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes.
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
You’ll love this Greek orzo pasta salad with bright, fresh flavors and satisfying, salty bites! It’s made with classic Greek ingredients like crunchy and crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, salty feta, and fresh dill. Everything is tossed with tender pasta and a red wine vinaigrette for a salad that’s utterly delicious.
Get the Recipe: Greek Orzo Salad.
Lemon Kale Salad
This easy lemon kale salad recipe is made with crunchy lacinato kale, a bright lemon dressing, and extra flavor from crunchy panko and shredded Parmesan cheese. After my cousin brought this kale salad to Thanksgiving one year, it was requested year after year – it’s that good! It keeps really well in the fridge so it’s perfect for prepping ahead.
Get the Recipe: Kale Salad.
Ground Turkey Stir Fry
Looking for a quick and healthy dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This easy ground turkey stir-fry recipe is it! This easy dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes and is packed with protein, loaded with broccoli, and gets major flavor from a sweet and savory stir-fry sauce that’s made with pantry staples.
Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey Stir Fry.
Bean and Cheese Burritos
Bean and cheese burritos are always a good idea for weeknight dinners. These are so easy to wrap up for a meatless meal that is filling, budget-friendly, and best of all, delicious. Put out some fresh toppings or add them inside so your family can dress a simple bean burrito up if desired.
Get the Recipe: Bean and Cheese Burrito.
Cowboy Caviar
Don’t tell the party guests that this bean dip is secretly super-nutritious – it is bound to be gobbled up based on flavor alone! Made with a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, two types of beans, and a tangy dressing, it’s hard to stop eating this dip! Serve with tortilla chips or crackers for a scoopable snack that everyone always adores.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Caviar.
Creamy Peanut Butter Apple Dip
This apple dip is creamy, sweet (but not too sweet), and has a delicious and nutritious peanut butter flavor. Made with just a few ingredients you probably already have, it’s easy to whip up a batch and is a must for apple season. Pair with pretzels, vanilla wafers, cookies, and plenty of apples for a snack board.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Peanut Butter Apple Dip.
Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese And Vegetables
This sheet pan chicken caprese andvegetables is a total crowd-pleaser. The tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella come together in a dish that’s bursting with flavor. Add roasted veggies for extra color and taste, and you’ve got a dinner everyone will love, all cooked on one sheet pan!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese And Vegetable
Healthy Yogurt Parfaits
This Greek yogurt parfait is an easy and healthy breakfast, ready in just 5 minutes, made with simple ingredients. These homemade parfaits have nourishing layers of protein-rich Greek yogurt, soaked chia seeds for extra protein and fiber, fresh fruit, some crunchy granola or cereal, and a drizzle of honey if desired.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Yogurt Parfait.
Feel-Good Minestrone
You’ll love this healthy soup recipe! Loaded with vegetables (8 different ones to be exact) and beans (3 different types) this minestrone soup simmers away in a rich tomato broth and is both hearty and healthy at the same time. It’s cozy, comforting, delicious, and nutritious on a cold day or chilly night.
Get the Recipe: Minestrone Soup.
Quinoa Black Bean Salad
This popular black bean and quinoa salad is a light and healthy meal, and it’s full of plant-based protein to keep you satisfied. It’s great to prep ahead for meal prep and eat it for several days.
Get the Recipe: Quinoa Black Bean Salad.
Big Mac Salad
Skip the drive-thru and get the flavor you crave, at home. This recipe has Big Mac-inspired flavor in each bite, but with a lighter and fresher flavor. Serve with fries for a delicious and nutritious main course dinner salad.
Get the Recipe: Big Mac Salad.
Sausage Breakfast Burritos
Treat everyone to these delicious sausage breakfast burritos. They’re really tasty, and you can customize the fillings and toppings.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Breakfast Burritos.
Black Bean Hummus
Skip the canned chickpeas and make this hummus with black beans instead. It is creamy, delicious, and, best of all, easy! It’s a wholesome and homemade snack. Serve with plenty of veggies and tortilla chips or pita crackers.
Get the Recipe: Black Bean Hummus.
Tofu Rice Bowls with Black Beans and Corn Salad
If you are looking for a fresh, easy, plant-based dinner then this recipe is for you! Seasoned tofu and rice are combined with delicious black beans and a fresh corn salad for a dish that’s meal-prep friendly and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Tofu Rice Bowls with Black Beans.
Copycat Whole Foods Kale Salad
This copycat recipe for the Whole Foods Market must-have Kale Salad with cranberries and pumpkin seeds is totally delicious, and can be made in advance or meal-prepped too! It is also a great salad to bring to potlucks, family gatherings, or just a dinner table staple.
Get the Recipe: Whole Foods Kale Salad.
Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
If you love a classic dill dip, you’ll love this Greek yogurt veggie dip. It has all of the flavors of traditional veggie dip and a little protein boost added since we’re swapping out the sour cream for Greek yogurt. Great for parties, as it takes just 5 minutes to prep, and it’s a delicious way to enjoy some veggies.
Get the Recipe: Veggie Dill Dip.
High-Protein Overnight Oats
These high-protein overnight oats are packed with 30g of protein. They’re easy to make and perfect for a healthy, protein-packed breakfast! Made with just five ingredients, you can easily prep a week’s worth of breakfasts.
Get the Recipe: High-Protein Overnight Oats.
Black Bean Tostadas
Spread a thick layer of flavorful black beans on a crispy tostada shell and pile it high with cool and crunchy fresh vegetables, a sprinkle of cheese, and a splash of fresh lime juice. This has been a favorite meal at our house and it continues to be requested on a regular rotation, I hope you love it as much as we do!
Get the Recipe: Black Bean Tostadas.
Mini Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
This zucchini chocolate chip muffin recipe is the perfect mix of nutritious ingredients and classic, bakery-style muffin texture! They are light and fluffy – with a few healthy ingredients thrown in there – and sweet mini chocolate chips for fun.
Get the Recipe: Mini Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins.
Copycat Chic-fil-A Chicken Nuggets
Trust me when I say that these Copycat Chick-Fil-A Grilled Nuggets are easy and addictive! This fast-food alternative is easy to make with at-home ingredients – you’ll be making them all the time!
Get the Recipe: Chic-fil-A Chicken Nuggets.
Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad
When you’re in the mood for a salad that’s incredibly delicious, fun to eat, and super nutritious, this garbanzo bean salad is what you’re going to want to make! Made with crunchy and fresh veggies, satisfying garbanzo beans, and a homemade vinaigrette, this salad can be prepped ahead for quick and healthy lunches or served as a side dish to your favorite protein.
Get the Recipe: Garbanzo Bean Salad.
