How to Meal Prep
Meal prepping is a great way to save money and be prepared. Planning out and prepping meals ahead of time save money, time, and builds healthy habits. So here are some steps to meal prepping.
Plan your meals. Choose a few different meals you like. There are so many different meals you can prep. For example: overnight oats, burritos, rice bowls, stir-fry, salads, and casseroles.
Research different ways to make your meal and choose a recipe that best suits your needs.
Make a shopping list and buy the ingredients you need. When you need to save money, try not to deviate from your ingredient list.
Cook in batches so you are prepared for the week or weeks to come. In many cases if you store your food properly, you can freeze it and have meals for weeks.
Dedicate a specific day where you can spend 2-3 hours working on the meals.
Meal prepping can help reduce waste and save money. In the links below are beginner’s guides to meal prepping. Hopefully, this will make grocery shopping and meals less stressful.
Beginner’s Guide to Meal Prepping for Busy Weeks | The Tastes of Life Holistic Cooking and Living
The Essential Guide to Meal Prep + Meal Prep Ideas - Alphafoodie
How to Meal Prep- a Beginner's Guide - Sweet Peas and Saffron