Top 10 Foods for Sunday Food Prep

Hi Friends!

You guys know I’m crazy about , right? I’ve written several posts about how to prep food in the past, and every Sunday I post my prep from the week before, along with inspiration from some of my readers! It seems like more and more people are hopping on board the food prep train and I couldn’t be more thrilled about it!

A few weeks ago, Morgan wrote a post called and I loved it. I thought I’d take this opportunity to share my thoughts on some of the best foods to prep ahead of time to help you through the week!

So here are my Top 10 Sunday Food Prep Ideas:

1) Snacking veggies– Raw veggies make a great snack. They’re easy to prep ahead of time and you can throw them in your lunch box, the kids from munch on them after school or you can enjoy some while making dinner!

• Try carrots, broccolis, peppers, snap peas and cucumbers. They’re great with hummus, yogurt ranch dip, etc
• I peel and cut my carrots and store them in a tupperware with some water. Every day I run cold water over the remaining carrots and change the water.

2) Breakfast Foods– There are tons of great breakfast options that you can make ahead of time so you don’t have to spend time cooking in the morning. This also gives you no excuse to skip breakfast!

• I make a batch of every weekend and pre-portion them into ziploc bags so hubby can just grab one on his way to work.
• If you like oatmeal, you can prep some that are pre-measured so you just have to dump them into a bowl and microwave each morning, or you can make overnight oats, or a big batch of that you can reheat each day.
• If you like eggs, try making some r or some egg sandwiches like or .
• If you like baked goods, make a batch of hearty muffins like these .
• For other breakfast ideas, check out these posts: & .

3) Whole Grains – It’s easy to cook up a big batch of your favorite grain to have on hand. Cook it on Sunday and add to meals during the week.

• Try brown rice, quinoa, farro, amaranth, wheatberries, etc
• Also don’t be afraid to make your own bread and tortillas. It’s easy to do and you know exactly what’s going into them. Try these ,   or some !
• If you’re looking for more homemade bread recipes, I highly recommend the  cookbooks.

4) Snacks – It’s important to have healthy snacks on hand that you can turn to during the week. There are tons of snacks that can be made ahead of time to help keep you from reaching for unhealthy choices.

• Try , trailmix (add lots of nuts and seeds and a little dried fruit, energy balls like these , ,  or .
• Check out this post for more

5) Greens for Salad– I’ve found that having salad greens washed and ready to go exponentially increases the chances that we’ll eat a salad every night with dinner. You can use leaf lettuce, spinach, kale etc.

• To prepare my greens, I cut them, wash them well, spin them dry and store in a ziploc bag with a paper towel. Make sure to press out as much air as possible each time you open the bag.
• If you’re prepping kale, wash and dry it, then rub it with some lemon juice and olive oil and store in an airtight container.

6) Baked/Roasted Veggies – If you’re using the oven anyways during your food prep time, you might as well wrap a few potatoes in foil and throw them in the oven! If you’re not a fan of potatoes, chop up some of your favorite veggies and roast up a big pan.

• You can use the potatose for side dishes or a quick dinner like these .
• Try roasted your veggies with a little bacon for extra flavor! Add them to main dishes, salads, etc during the week!

7) Lean Proteins – If you’re a meat-eater, why not cook some of your meat head of time for less weeknight cooking.

• Choose your favorites like chicken, salmon, meatloaf, burgers (meat or veggie) and try baking, roasted or grilling them.
• Put your crockpot to good use and make some shredded chicken or try a .
• Use these cooked proteins during the week in sandwich wraps, on salads, in casseroles, etc!

8) Beans & Legumes – Even if you’re not a completely plant-based eater, it’s still a great idea to add some plant-based proteins to your diet. I buy dried beans, cook a whole bag at a time and freeze the extras. (. You can do the same thing with lentils! Then just pull them out when you need them and add them to whatever you’re cooking.

• You can add beans and legumes to casseroles and salads or use them to replace meat in your favorite dishes.
• Try these for an easy weeknight dinner that you can make ahead of time.

9) Soup – Soup is an great way to pack tons of nutrients into one easy meal.

• Choose low-sodium broth, or better yet- make your own. You can always make extra and freeze. Just defrost when needed!
• Add tons of veggies! Frozen veggies work great in soup and are packed with nutrients.
• Add some protein- choose your favorite meat or opt for some high-fiber beans or lentils
• Add some whole grains if you’d like!

10) Hard Boiled Eggs – These are great for almost any meal. Cook them on the stove or use . I like to cook mine in my pressure cooker!

• Eat them for breakfast with some peanut butter toast.
• Grab a couple for an afternoon snack.
• Slice them up and add to salads for lunch or dinner!

Of course there are tons of other foods that can be prepped ahead of time for a healthy week…these are just some of my staples that I turn to week after week!

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Let’s chat: What are your favorite foods to prep?

Enjoy! –Lindsay–