You know that feeling when a project hangs over your head, and starting it feels impossible?
Meal prepping can feel the same way. But here’s the thing: once you get started, you’ll wonder why you dreaded it!
Meal prepping can save you SO much time, money, and stress. To help, I’ve put together a quick list of meal prep hacks that’ll make your next session a breeze. Ready?
6 Meal Prep Time & Money-Saving Tips
- Keep it simple.
Don’t aim to become a meal prep pro overnight. Start small! Pick ONE meal—like lunch—that stresses you out the most and prep ahead. Once you’re in a groove, branch out to other meals. - Double up on meals.
When cooking dinner, make extra! Last night’s dinner can easily become tomorrow’s lunch or dinner. - Have a game plan.
If prepping multiple dishes, read all recipes beforehand, create a plan, and do as much chopping, rinsing, and pre-prep as possible.Bonus: Clean up as you go—it’s a huge time-saver!
- Cook bigger batches of protein.
Save time and money by cooking in bulk. For example, it takes the same time to cook 2 lbs of turkey burgers as it does 1 lb, and buying in bulk is usually cheaper! - Use your rice cooker or slow cooker.
These “set it and forget it” tools are inexpensive and make meal prep effortless. Plus, the food turns out delicious! - Make it fun.
Turn on your favorite playlist, podcast, or audiobook while you prep—it makes the process enjoyable and the time fly by.
Which of these tips will you try next (or are you already doing)? Let me know—I’d love to hear!