Deciding what to meal prep can be tough. Of course, meal prepping sounds like a genius idea, right? It saves time and money, takes the guesswork out of what to eat, and can lead to making healthier choices over time. The trouble is deciding what to make. It’s got to be interesting enough that you’ll want to eat it over and over again, easy enough that it can be prepped in one go, and simple enough that the idea of prepping it isn’t overwhelming. Phew! Good thing we’re up to the challenge, for breakfast , lunch , and dinner . Check out our 57 best meal prep recipes for ideas—you’ll become a master at it in no time. If you’re unfamiliar, the idea of meal prepping is just what it sounds like—making multiple meals ahead of time rather than cooking each meal individually. It’s not a novel concept (hello, leftovers !), but it can be tricky to plan to do it for all of your meals. To start, you’re going to want to get some good meal prep-ready containers . The goal is to make you more organized, not less, so we definitely recommend getting a matching set. Once you’ve got those ready, get to prepping! We recommend starting with a base like pasta or rice (try it in a rice cooker to make it extra easy on yourself). Then get in some veggies and legumes, like our sweet potato salad , our Mediterranean chickpea salad , or our TikTok green goddess salad . Next up should be protein , like our slow-cooker Korean beef , tofu scramble (not just for breakfast!), or sheet-pan sausage & vegetables . Speaking of, we've got a number of other recipes that include nearly everything you’ll need (including protein, carbs, and veggies) too, like our BBQ sheet-pan chicken , our sheet-pan garlicky shrimp & veggies , or our Thai-inspired basil beef . Just add something to go with them, and you’ll be all set. Check out our halal cart-style cauliflower bowls , our avocado breakfast bowls , our copycat Chipotle burrito bowls , or our salmon quinoa bowls to see examples of what a perfect meal-prepped dish looks like, then get creative in making your own. It should be noted that SO many of our recipes are already meal prep-ready (we love making things easier for you in the kitchen). Check out our favorite one-pan meals , our sheet-pan dinners , our slow-cooker recipes , our top quick dinners , and our best air fryer recipes too. BBQ Protein Bowls If you’re searching for a delicious, well-rounded dinner with protein packed into every bite (yes, even the coleslaw), look no further. This is one customizable high-protein bowl you can return to again and again without ever eating the same meal twice. Get the BBQ Protein Bowls recipe . Blended Overnight Oats These blended overnight oats started to pop up on our TikTok feeds, and we needed to see if they lived up to the hype. And did they ever! Blending the ingredients together gives the finished recipe a thick, almost pudding-like texture. Get the Blended Overnight Oats recipe . Low-Carb Turkey Gyro Bowls With tender spiced meat, crunchy fresh veggies, tzatziki , and chewy pita, it's not hard to see why gyros are so globally beloved. Inspired by this popular sandwich, we created this healthy but hearty bowl that's perfect for a light dinner. Get the Low-Carb Turkey Gyro Bowls recipe . Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles Who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut sauce? The trick here is getting everything in order before starting to cook. The prep actually takes longer than the cooking, but once it's behind you, the dish comes together in a snap! Get the Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles recipe . Peanut Butter Protein Balls Not only are these bites quick and easy to make, but they're so tasty, you'll have a hard time believing they're as nutritious as they are. These really are the perfect pick-me-up for a quick breakfast or a healthy work snack to hold you over until lunchtime . Get the Peanut Butter Protein Balls recipe . Miso Salmon & Farro Bowl Take your Monday night dinner into a Tuesday afternoon grain bowl with this recipe featuring some new faves, miso and farro. Miso has toasty, savory, and slightly sweet notes that pair well with hearty fish like salmon , while the dense, chewy grains have a more interesting texture than average rice or quinoa . Get the Miso Salmon & Farro Bowl recipe . Mediterranean Chickpea Salad We know that this is a " chickpea salad," but you can totally switch out chickpeas for your favorite canned beans: Creamy cannellini beans, black beans, or kidney beans are all great options. Our lemon-parsley vinaigrette is perfectly tart and fresh with a hint of spice, and it'll go great with anything. Get the Mediterranean Chickpea Salad recipe . Sweet Potato Salad This sweet potato salad is incredible for meal prepping—it's great for any meal from morning 'til night. Feta , dried cranberries, and red onions pair really nicely with the earthy sweetness of the orange super food. Did we mention it's great warm or cold? Get the Sweet Potato Salad recipe . Sheet-Pan Garlicky Shrimp & Veggies This recipe combines well-seasoned shrimp with red bell peppers , broccoli , and onions for a quick and easy dinner ready in a little more than 30 minutes. Not only is it so simple to throw together, it's extremely versatile. This dinner is all about ease—make it work for you. Get the Sheet-Pan Garlicky Shrimp & Veggies recipe . Freezer Burritos To make these easy prepped burritos , ground beef gets simmered in spiced tomato sauce, then layered into a flour tortilla with refried beans , rice , and a blend of cheese. Though the goal is to get these wrapped and in the freezer for a future meal, we won’t judge if you eat one right away. 😉 Get the Freezer Burritos recipe . Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls With a homemade peanut dressing, sliced chicken , sweet potato, spinach, and avocado, this healthy dinner is one we love to meal prep at the beginning of the week, then assemble and feast on all week long. Get the Peanut Chicken Protein Bowl recipe .

Mini Mushroom Pasta Bakes For these pasta bakes , you get the best of all worlds from a creamy, cheesy sauce reminiscent of your favorite oven-baked mac and cheese , plus crispy, savory bread crumbs and hearty, almost meaty mushrooms . Get the Mini Mushroom Pasta Bakes recipe . Cosmic Brownie Protein Bites Need a little sweet something at 4 p.m. to carry you until dinner ? Cosmic brownie protein bites are here for you. Made with a handful of pantry ingredients plus your favorite protein powder, these simple stir-together protein bites will become as integral to your adult snacking life as their namesake was to your childhood. Get the Cosmic Brownie Protein Bites recipe . Summer Roll Bowls Love a Vietnamese summer roll but don’t want to fuss with the wrapper? Meet your new favorite summer dinner . Rice noodles, shrimp, avocado, thinly sliced veggies, and a plethora of greens are tossed together in a tangy nước chấm dressing that make meal prepping a breeze. Get the Summer Roll Bowl recipe . Not ready to make your own California roll or shrimp tempura roll at home quite yet but craving all of the classic sushi flavors? A homemade sushi bowl is a great place to start. Not only will it make you a sushi expert, but will make your meal prepping feel fun and creative. Get the Sushi Bowls recipe . Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites Giving cold hard cash to Starbucks seems far-fetched in this economy, even if that cash is in exchange for their fluffy, cheesy, protein -packed egg bites. Lucky for you (and your wallet), we've figured out a perfect dupe for the iconic breakfast bites that will make you swear you shelled out $5 for a serving. Get the Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites recipe . Blackened Shrimp Bowls With seasoned, blackened shrimp , fresh veggies, fire-roasted corn, and a brown rice base, this bowl has it all. Filled with whole grains, protein, and fresh veg, these are the perfect bowls if you're looking for an easy, quick lunch or an ideal meal-prep formula. Get the Blackened Shrimp Bowls recipe . Extremely popular at Western Korean BBQ joints, beef bulgogi is deeply delicious thanks to its signature marinade, which both tenderizes the meat and infuses each bite with complex flavor. This dish isn’t difficult to make, but does take some time: make it on Sunday, then enjoy the fruits of your labor all week long. Get the Bulgogi recipe . Greek Salad Cottage Cheese Bowls It wouldn’t be a Mediterranean menu without a Greek salad in some form or another—these cottage cheese bowls fit the bill. Packed with protein , nutrient-rich vegetables, and healthy fats (not to mention a whole lot of flavor), they’re the perfect anytime vegetarian meal. Get the Greek Salad Cottage Cheese Bowls recipe . Salmon Quinoa Bowls This recipe is not only a simple, quick dinner (ready in 20 minutes!), but it’s a texture lover’s paradise. Quinoa is the base for our bowl , setting the stage for fresh arugula, thin slices of cucumber, tender, buttery salmon , and a homemade creamy dill and yogurt dressing. Get the Salmon Quinoa Bowls recipe . Sesame Seed-Crusted Chicken Parm Slow-Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole Chicken Frito Pie Chiles Rellenos Crispy Chicken Fettuccine Wildly Delicious September Dinner Recipes These 14 Recipes Win Over Even The Pickiest Eaters Ina Garten’s Crispy Chicken With Lemon Orzo Sheet-Pan Chicken 'Stir-Fry' Nashville Hot Fish & Chips Cheesy Ritz Cracker Chicken Cutlets How To Cook Black Beans