Meal prepping is the best way to pack a week’s worth of nutrition into one night of cooking. These recipes make it easy to throw lunch together in just a few minutes while you are running to your day-to-day activities. Every Sunday, try prepping a breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner that will last Monday through Thursday.
Breakfast: Egg Muffins
Cooking egg muffins are a great way to get a week’s worth of breakfast packed with the the right nutrition. This specific recipe will keep in your fridge for up to a week. Pop these muffins in a Tupperware and you have a breakfast the whole family or office can enjoy! Get the recipe here.
Lunch: Vegas Sweet Potato Nachos
This is the perfect dish to prepare if you are visiting family members to watch a big game or participate in a pot luck. The prep time is only 15 minutes! These nachos are loaded with sweet salsa, cashew sour cream, green chili guacamole, and a variety of spices. If you are feeling adventurous, try swapping the sweet potatoes with butternut squash or parsnip. Click here for the complete recipe.
Dinner: Cilantro Lime Salmon
There’s nothing easier than throwing together a quick tin foil dinner. Bake different foil packs at the same time and heat them up in the microwave when it’s dinner time. This recipe combines fresh salmon and a variety of flavors including honey, fresh-chopped cilantro, and garlic. Along with the health benefits of salmon, you will get a serving of vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, and carrots). Find this quick and easy recipe here.
We hope you have enjoyed these meal prep recipes and will consider cooking more often than eating out. All of these recipes include the right amount of flavor without the extra sodium and sugar. Stay tuned for more unique recipe ideas and fitness tips!