School, work, social events, family life, working out….. It takes a lot of time to maintain that schedule. Eating right can make a huge difference in energy levels to keep up with all you have on your plate. A little preparation can make filling your belly with the right foods easy. We usually set aside a couple hours once or twice a week, to cook most of our food for the week. Here’s our ‘make ahead staples’ as well as how long they will keep for in the fridge:
1. Hard boiled eggs
Hard boiled eggs are an easy packable snack for any time of day. Cook several at once, because they last the whole week! Make sure to peel them immediatley after cooking to save time when you’re in a rush.
Store for up to: 1 week
2. Fish
We both eat a lot of fish. Its simple to prepare, and high in protein and healthy fats. Cook extra, so you can add it to any salad. Our favourites include salmon and tilipia.
Store for up to: 3-4 days
3. Chicken
Heat it up again, or eat it cold over greens. This meal prep staple is a good addition to any meal.
Store for up to: 3-4 days
Our favourite breakfast or pre-workout snack! ()
Store for up to: 4-5 days
With countless variations of frittatas, these are the perfect portable snack. Add veggies to bulk up this meal.
Store up to: 1 week
6. Sweet potatoes
These healthy carbs are great fuel, plus they’re packed with fiber and vitamin A. Roast, mash, or boil. Since they last long, don’t be afraid to make a few extra.
Store up to: 5-7 days
7. Quinoa
This superfood is famous for being a great vegan source of protein. We eat it for breakfast mixed with berries and yogurt, mixed in salads or as a side.
Store up to: 6-7 days
Spagetti squash makes a great substiute for pasta, and personally I think it tastes even better. Cook it in advance and then whenever you need it add spagetti sauce, or whatever you’d normally add to pasta.
Store up to: 5-7 days
9. Oatmeal
Cook steel cut oats ahead of time, and then just microwave them in the morning and add your toppings (like peanut butter, mmmmm!) Snooze button, we welcome you.
Store up to: 5-6 days
10.Stew
There are so many variations of stew that you can make. Use beef, ground turkey or make it vegetarian.
Store up to: 3-4 days
Tell us, what food or dishes do you make ahead? Not a meal prepping pro yet, what keeps you from it?
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