Healthy Meal Prep Ideas – 30+ Ways
Published 1/1/2019 • Updated 12/23/2020
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Meal prep your way into the year with 30+ different healthy meal prep ideas.
From healthy breakfast meal prep to healthy lunch ideas, get inspired with our favorite healthy meal prep recipes!
I used to restrict my diet and cut out certain food groups that were higher in fat and calories because I didn’t think they were “healthy.” Finally, I got a grip and reminded myself that whole grains aren’t the devil and that it’s okay to eat ice cream.
Now, instead of obsessing over restaurant visits or binging for dinner because I am too stressed to take a breather and make something healthy, I meal prep. That way I have no worries and I get to eat delicious meals without stress.
People ask me all the time why and how I meal prep. There are countless reasons, but to be more specific, I meal prep because…
Reasons to Meal Prep
Accessibility – I love having accessible, healthy, and delicious meals ready to eat after a long day of work.
Structure – I am a creature of habit, but because my job can be so sporadic, meal prep helps give structure to my week.
Intentional Time – I know that Sundays or Mondays are my meal prep day. Setting time aside to meal prep really slows me down and allows me to be intentional about my time and what I put into my body.
Healthy Snacking – I love to snack. Meal-prepping healthy snacks encourage me to snack healthy throughout the day.
It’s no secret that I am a meal prepper. Almost every meal on FFF can be modified to be a healthy breakfast meal prep, lunch or dinner. Honestly, it makes my life so much easier!
Some of FFF’s most popular themed weeks were created for people who need new + fun healthy meal prep ideas!
Top Healthy Meal Prep Resources
Before we jump into my 30 favorite healthy meal prep recipes from Fit Foodie Finds, let’s take a look at some of our most popular healthy meal prep posts from Fit Foodie Finds! We’ve got tons of great resources that you don’t want to miss!
- A Guide to the Best Protein Powder
- Meal Prep Kitchen Essentials
- 82 Healthy Breakfast Ideas
- The Best Green Smoothie Recipes
- A Guide to Meal Prep
- Best Meal Prep Containers
- Breakfast Meal Prep Recipes
- Meal Prep Recipes (9 ingredients or less)
- Best Meal Prep for College Kids
Healthy Overnight Oats Recipes
Spice up classic oatmeal with one of these delicious and healthy overnight oats recipes. Overnight oats are a great way to prepare oatmeal the night before and have an easy, no-hassle breakfast the next morning!
6 Healthy Casseroles
Looking for a hearty casserole packed full of veggies + protein + whole grains? Make one of these delicious, healthy casserole recipes at any time of the year! They’re perfect for the entire family or for meal prep.
I totally understand that it can seem daunting to look at a 7-day week and decide what you’re going to eat before you’ve even started your week. Meal prep makes life less stressful in the long run. Having the right tools and feeling prepared to prep for the week is SO helpful. I also make meal prep a little easier with my Pyrex 18 piece Storage Set and Slow Cooker.
Now, browse through some of FFF’s favorite ways to meal prep and don’t forget to have a little FUN when you’re planning out meals for the week.
30 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas
Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep
- Meal-Prep: Vegetarian Black Bean Breakfast Burritos
- Crock Pot Maple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal
- Black Bean Breakfast Bowls
- Whole Wheat Cornmeal Pancakes
- Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bake
Healthy Lunch Meal Prep
- 30-Minute Thai Lettuce Wraps
- Worlds Easiest White Chicken Chili
- Baked Cheddar Sweet Potato Fritters
- Super Simple Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
- Thai Peanut Chicken Salad
- Southwestern Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Healthy Dinner Meal Prep
- Vegetarian Meal Prep- Roasted Brussels Sprout Polenta Bowls
- Meal Prep: Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
- Meal Prep Carnitas Burrito Bowl
- Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes
- Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup with Kale
- Healthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Brown Rice
- Asian Stuffed Pepper Steak Quinoa Casserole
- Green Goddess Zucchini Pasta
Snack Meal Prep Recipes
- Meal Prep: Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Protein Bars
- Skinny Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Dip
- Sweet Potato Hummus
- Peanut Butter Energy Balls
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Loving that you realized whole grains are the devil and it’s ok to eat ice cream. It took me a while to get to this point too. As soon as I let go and stopped obsessing but made sure to eat healthy Whole Foods Iv never been happier or felt that Iv looked better. Love the meal prep ideas! Thank you for sharing.
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If I meal prep on a Sunday, how many days will the meals last?
Hi Gina! You should be go to go for 4ish day!
Lee, this is what we look at when we need inspiration for new recipes!
Love this Lee! We’re working on our roundup with your recipe featured. Stay tuned!
I’m thrilled to have found this website, I love it so much already! I’ve looked at the recipes for Desserts and see that you use Unsweetened Almond Milk for most of them. My question is would it be ok to use Unsweetened Almond Milk with Coconut? Not sure if you have actually tried this out? Look forward to hearing from you. 🙂
Yes, you can absolutely use coconut instead! Or even soy.
These recipes look awesome and so easy! Meal prep can be key for planning healthy meals for the week, and it is one of my tips for staying healthy on the go (http://www.beyoutifullyhealthy.me/4-tips-for-staying-healthy-on-the-go/).
I tried your recipe today sneaking in “healthy”for my family. I found my new go to in a pinch dish. Especially since my family loves Mexican dishes and it doesn’t have to be laden in calories.
My new best friend is my InstaPot! So instead of using the slow cooker I popped it in the InstaPot on High for 30 min and it comes out infused with flavor and tender and easily shreddable! Just like it has cooked all day!
I need to buy ab Insta Pot like right MEOW.
One of my goals for 2017 is to become a master at meal prepping (and meal planning)! 😉
Stella, you have to go out and buy you a InstaPot or any of the new pressure cookers. It makes meal prep a cinch. No I am not getting paid to promote it… I just love how much time it saves since I got mine. Dishes turn out beautifully infused with flavor like you cooked them all day.
Casseroles are one of my favorite things to make before a busy week. For the most part they’re usually pretty easy to make and they end up being quite a few meals.
CASSEROLES!!!!! Literally couldn’t live without them. Staple.