When you’re busy working five days a week, or living life on the go, sometimes you forget about eating a healthy meal and succumb to eating take out, or you just don’t know what to make, so you make the same old thing. Here are ten healthy meal prep ideas that will make your taste buds sing!
This healthy meal prep idea is great, because not only does it take 30 minutes to make, but it has an abundance of flavour, from the sweet and savoury honey sesame sauce to the fresh broccoli and snap peas. With this healthy meal prep idea, you can store it in containers and have it for four days. What a great way to save money! You can also swap the broccoli and peas for other vegetables, for example, zucchini or carrots.
Check out Sweet Peas and Saffron for the recipe.
This healthy meal prep idea is fantastic for any burrito and burrito bowl lover. Like the above recipe, this recipe takes about 30 minutes to make, and is also packed with a lot of flavours. What’s great about this healthy meal prep idea is that you can change it to create your own burrito bowl. Don’t like ground turkey or beef? Use shredded chicken instead!
For the recipe, check out Budget Bytes.
Inspired by the classic French dish, this healthy meal prep idea is perfect for people who love a good salad for lunch. It’s easy to make, and you can also use it as a summer salad to accompany a barbecue. The fresh flavours of the tomatoes and the basil make this healthy meal prep idea a great way to liven up a boring lunch.
Go on Sprouted Kitchen for the recipe.
This healthy meal prep idea is packed with flavour, from the zesty honey-lemon dressing to the fresh carrots and sweet raisins. Not only can you use this healthy prep idea as a main course on its own, but you can also use it as a side dish. What’s even more special about this healthy meal prep idea is that it is perfect vegans.
Check out Little Spice Jar for the recipe.
Like the name suggests, this healthy meal prep idea only takes 30 minutes to make and is full of flavour and vegetables. What’s fantastic about this soup is that you can use whatever fresh vegetables you have in the fridge, or any leftovers you might have. You can also use frozen veggies in this healthy meal prep idea as well. A perfect soup to warm a cold winter’s day!
For the recipe, check out Stacey Homemaker.
This healthy meal prep idea is great for a quick dinner, as well as a great way to prep for lunch. This recipe is full of vegetables and flavour, and you can customise the recipe to how you see fit. For example, you can use ground chicken or pork instead of the turkey, or you can use cooked noodles instead of the rice. When meal prepping this recipe, it’s best to store it in the fridge.
Go on Budget Bytes for the recipe.
A nice and hearty recipe, this healthy meal prep idea is great for vegetarians. It packs a lot of punch due to the spices (cumin, coriander, ginger and allspice), but it also contains a good deal of protein thanks to the chickpeas. What’s great about this recipe is that you can make the chickpea shawarma filling ahead of time and use it when the occasion arises. It’s also suggested that keep the filling and pita separate, and assemble it when you’re ready to have lunch.
For the recipe, go on Naturally Ella.
A summer take on the classic Japanese dish, this healthy meal prep idea is fantastic for busy people, as it only takes 15 minutes to prepare. With the sweetness of the strawberries and the creaminess of the goat’s cheese, this healthy meal prep idea is perfect for a summer lunch. You can also add in some chicken for extra protein.
Check out Sweet Peas and Saffron for the recipe.
Perfect for garlic lovers, this healthy meal prep is packed full of flavour from the blistered tomatoes and the combination of garlic, kale and parmesan in the pasta. A funky way to cook pasta and a healthy meal prep idea that is sure to make your lunch more exciting!
Go on Budget Bytes for the recipe.
This healthy meal prep idea is easy and simple to make, and is perfect for vegans. The combination of butternut squash, lemongrass, lime leaves and coconut milk helps to create a creamy, heart-warming soup that is full of exotic flavour and taste.
For the recipe, check out Sweet Peas and Saffron.
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