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8 Easy Meal Preps To Get You Through The Week

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating right can be tough when you’re working, going to school, or both. Many people prep meals on the weekends so that they don’t have to cook after a long day during the week. We have found eight easy meal preps to help get you through each week, so you can just sit back and relax once you get home from a busy day. Whether you need a lunch to take on the go or a dinner you can grab straight from the fridge, we’ve got you covered.

1. Taco Salad Lunch Bowls

This easy meal prep is designed to be both healthy and yummy, so you won’t groan when it comes to lunchtime. The meal is packed with protein and vegetables so it will keep you energized for the afternoon. Head on over to Kristine’s Kitchen Blog for the recipe. This is one of the best easy meal preps you can try!

2. Asian Honey Lemon Chicken

For all the Asian food lovers out there, this meal prep is for you. According to LifeMadeSweeter.com, the sauce used in this recipe is the perfect blend of sweet, savory and zingy. The best part about this recipe is that no deep frying is involved.

3. Vegetarian Bowl

For all the vegetarians out there, this is for you! Meal prep bowls without meat are easy as can be. This recipe from Savor and Savvy will be sure to hit the spot. It’s full of healthy carbs and protein, such as black beans and brown rice, sort of like a homemade Chipotle bowl! This is a super easy meal prep to get you through the week.

4. Honey BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken Taquitos

This recipe makes big batches, so it’s good for families or for leftovers. You can store them in the freezer for later so you can grab them for a quick meal whenever you need them. Since it’s a slow cooker recipe, you basically just put all the ingredients in the pot and let it cook. Super easy. You can find the recipe on Kristine’s Kitchen Blog.

5. Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Sandwiches

Need a quick breakfast in the morning while you are rushing around getting ready or need something to take with you on the go? You can prepare breakfast sandwiches and freeze them so you can quickly grab them before heading to school or work. The recipe is available on kitchn. This is a great meal prep to get you through the week.

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6. Turkey Pinwheels

Need something not so messy to take with you to school or work for your afternoon lunch? Try these healthy turkey pinwheels that are super easy to make. The recipe can be found on projectmealplan.com and they are super delicious.

7. 5-Minute Mediterranean Bowl

This super quick and easy recipe from beautybites.org will satisfy anyone’s craving for Mediterranean food. It’s a super healthy and easy meal to prep. It is also totally vegan. It contains salad, hummus, chick peas and all kinds of healthy good stuff that is great for your body. This is a great meal prep to get you through the week.

8. Buffalo Turkey Meatballs

For those who aren’t so into vegan food and prefer a little meat in their meals, this is for you. This super easy meal prep recipe can be found on The Forked Spoon. Since these meatballs are made with ground turkey instead of ground beef, they are much healthier than traditional meatballs. Yummy and healthy? Where can you go wrong?

Did you enjoy these eight easy meal preps to get you through the week? Let us know which easy meal preps you decide to try in the comments!
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