10 budget-friendly meal prep ideas for the week
Meal prep is a great way to save time and money, but it can be tough to stick to a budget. Here are 10 budget-friendly meal prep ideas to help you plan for the week ahead without breaking the bank:
1. Batch cook grains such as rice, quinoa, or pasta and freeze in individual portions for easy meal prep throughout the week.
2. Make a large batch of soup or stew and divide into individual portions for lunches or quick dinners.
3. Grill or roast a batch of vegetables to use in salads, sandwiches, or as a side dish throughout the week.
4. Cook a large batch of beans or lentils to use in salads, soups, or as a protein in other dishes.
5. Prepare a batch of homemade granola or protein bars to have as a quick breakfast or snack throughout the week.
6. Cook a batch of hard-boiled eggs to use in salads, sandwiches, or as a protein-packed snack.
7. Make a large batch of homemade sauce, such as marinara or pesto, to use in pastas or as a topping for grilled proteins.
8. Grill or bake a batch of chicken breasts to use in salads, sandwiches, or as a protein in other dishes.
9. Cook a batch of brown rice or other grains and freeze in individual portions for easy meal prep throughout the week.
10. Make a batch of protein-packed muffins or energy balls to have as a quick breakfast or snack throughout the week.
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