There\u2019s no perfect way to meal prep \u2013 it\u2019s all about what works for you! Start by thinking about which meals during the week could benefit the most from meal prep. You might want some extra help with quick dinners, or breakfasts that you can grab and go. Next, pick a day when you have some free time, and carve out a couple hours to dedicate to meal prep. This is when the magic happens!<\/p>\n\n\n
Tips<\/h2>\n Have containers in different shapes and sizes on hand to store your meal prep meals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Meal Prep Method #1: Mix and Match Meal Prep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe first meal prep method is \u2018mix and match meal prep\u2019 that\u2019s all about prepping common ingredients that you can use in many different meals. You\u2019ll want to meal prep a variety of vegetables, whole grains and protein foods that can be mixed and matched to create multiple balanced meals. Aim for 50% vegetables and fruit, 25% protein and 25% whole grains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Protein foods:<\/strong> Eggs are one of the easiest protein foods to meal prep: simply hard boil a dozen eggs, they keep in your fridge for up to a week! You could also cook a couple chicken breasts or fish fillets during your meal prep session to add to recipes later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVegetables:<\/strong> Pre-chop your favourite vegetables to easily add to meals. Try roasting a big tray of vegetables and potatoes, and store them in your fridge for re-heating later.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhole grains:<\/strong> Make a couple pots of your favourite whole grains to have on hand: brown rice, quinoa and whole wheat pasta are all great options!<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor example, meal prepping a batch of boiled eggs means you easily can throw them into this huevos rancheros salad<\/a> for one dinner, and also add them to this tikka egg naan wrap<\/a> for another dinner that offers a completely different flavour. <\/p>\n\n\n\nMeal Prep Method #2: Batch Meal Prep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe second meal prep method is to make large batches of recipes that can be stored and enjoyed later on for a super quick meal. For example, a dozen of these breakfast egg cups<\/a> can be prepared in a muffin tin and stored in the fridge or the freezer. You can then reheat them during the week for an easy, protein-rich breakfast that\u2019s ready to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\nTry preparing a couple quiches<\/a> or frittatas<\/a> on your meal prep day. They can easily be frozen and then popped into the oven to reheat later when you need them. Or, make a big batch of soup, chili or casserole, and freeze it in individual portions for later. Future you will thank you!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nTop 5 meal prep egg recipes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Spinach and Cheese Muffin Frittatas<\/a><\/strong> are easily made in a muffin tin and offer a week\u2019s worth of healthy breakfasts or lunches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chop up some sweet potatoes on your meal prep day and use them in this Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet<\/a><\/strong> recipe for a quick weeknight dinner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Arroz con Huevos<\/a><\/strong>, or rice with eggs, is a simple and delicious Mexican meal that\u2019s made even easier when you cook the rice and pre-chop the veggies during your meal prep session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It doesn\u2019t get any easier than meal prepping a Veggie Frittata<\/a> <\/strong>and popping it in the fridge or freezer to reheat later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prepare a couple Boiled Egg Snack Packs<\/a><\/strong> during your meal prep session for an easy grab-and-go snack. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7370,"template":"","class_list":["post-15604","nutrition","type-nutrition","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nutrition\/15604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nutrition"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/nutrition"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7370"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Have containers in different shapes and sizes on hand to store your meal prep meals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Meal Prep Method #1: Mix and Match Meal Prep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe first meal prep method is \u2018mix and match meal prep\u2019 that\u2019s all about prepping common ingredients that you can use in many different meals. You\u2019ll want to meal prep a variety of vegetables, whole grains and protein foods that can be mixed and matched to create multiple balanced meals. Aim for 50% vegetables and fruit, 25% protein and 25% whole grains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Protein foods:<\/strong> Eggs are one of the easiest protein foods to meal prep: simply hard boil a dozen eggs, they keep in your fridge for up to a week! You could also cook a couple chicken breasts or fish fillets during your meal prep session to add to recipes later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVegetables:<\/strong> Pre-chop your favourite vegetables to easily add to meals. Try roasting a big tray of vegetables and potatoes, and store them in your fridge for re-heating later.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhole grains:<\/strong> Make a couple pots of your favourite whole grains to have on hand: brown rice, quinoa and whole wheat pasta are all great options!<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor example, meal prepping a batch of boiled eggs means you easily can throw them into this huevos rancheros salad<\/a> for one dinner, and also add them to this tikka egg naan wrap<\/a> for another dinner that offers a completely different flavour. <\/p>\n\n\n\nMeal Prep Method #2: Batch Meal Prep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe second meal prep method is to make large batches of recipes that can be stored and enjoyed later on for a super quick meal. For example, a dozen of these breakfast egg cups<\/a> can be prepared in a muffin tin and stored in the fridge or the freezer. You can then reheat them during the week for an easy, protein-rich breakfast that\u2019s ready to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\nTry preparing a couple quiches<\/a> or frittatas<\/a> on your meal prep day. They can easily be frozen and then popped into the oven to reheat later when you need them. Or, make a big batch of soup, chili or casserole, and freeze it in individual portions for later. Future you will thank you!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nTop 5 meal prep egg recipes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Spinach and Cheese Muffin Frittatas<\/a><\/strong> are easily made in a muffin tin and offer a week\u2019s worth of healthy breakfasts or lunches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chop up some sweet potatoes on your meal prep day and use them in this Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet<\/a><\/strong> recipe for a quick weeknight dinner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Arroz con Huevos<\/a><\/strong>, or rice with eggs, is a simple and delicious Mexican meal that\u2019s made even easier when you cook the rice and pre-chop the veggies during your meal prep session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It doesn\u2019t get any easier than meal prepping a Veggie Frittata<\/a> <\/strong>and popping it in the fridge or freezer to reheat later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prepare a couple Boiled Egg Snack Packs<\/a><\/strong> during your meal prep session for an easy grab-and-go snack. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7370,"template":"","class_list":["post-15604","nutrition","type-nutrition","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nutrition\/15604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nutrition"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/nutrition"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7370"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Vegetables:<\/strong> Pre-chop your favourite vegetables to easily add to meals. Try roasting a big tray of vegetables and potatoes, and store them in your fridge for re-heating later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whole grains:<\/strong> Make a couple pots of your favourite whole grains to have on hand: brown rice, quinoa and whole wheat pasta are all great options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, meal prepping a batch of boiled eggs means you easily can throw them into this huevos rancheros salad<\/a> for one dinner, and also add them to this tikka egg naan wrap<\/a> for another dinner that offers a completely different flavour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The second meal prep method is to make large batches of recipes that can be stored and enjoyed later on for a super quick meal. For example, a dozen of these breakfast egg cups<\/a> can be prepared in a muffin tin and stored in the fridge or the freezer. You can then reheat them during the week for an easy, protein-rich breakfast that\u2019s ready to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try preparing a couple quiches<\/a> or frittatas<\/a> on your meal prep day. They can easily be frozen and then popped into the oven to reheat later when you need them. Or, make a big batch of soup, chili or casserole, and freeze it in individual portions for later. Future you will thank you!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nMeal Prep Method #2: Batch Meal Prep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Top 5 meal prep egg recipes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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