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Wholefully ยป Meal Prep Ideas

Meal Prep Ideas

We preach meal prep here at Wholefully because it works! Since we love meal prep recipes so much, we have well over 100 healthy meal prep ideas below that you can use in your own kitchen today!

Not sure where to start? We have a full tutorial for meal prep newbies that covers in-depth everything you need to know about getting your prepping started. 


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    Breakfast
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    Overnight Oats
  • Three colorful fruit smoothies are lined up, each with a glass straw sticking out of it.
    Smoothies
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    Lunch
  • Tall mason jars are layered with different salads. Jar in front includes mandarin oranges, sprouts, and lettuces.
    Mason Jar Salads
  • Blue cheese dressing in an easy-pour bottle beside a fresh salad.
    Salad Dressings

What is meal prep?

Meal prep is carving out a bit of time on the weekend (or whenever you have free time) and pre-making certain dishes and foods to help you cut back on cooking time when you’re busier later in the week. You’ll never stare at an empty fridge and wonder what to eat again!

Breakfast Meal Prep


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In all the chaos of getting everyone ready and out the door, it can be hard to make time for breakfast. That’s why so many families love our breakfast meal prepsโ€”there are so many options for grab-and-go!

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Chocolate Coffee Overnight Oats

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Spinach Egg Cups

Peanut butter chocolate overnight oats in a glass jar. There are peanuts garnishing the top, and a spoon dips into the jar.

How to Make Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

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Make-Ahead Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Free Meal Prep Guide

Learn ourย 4 secrets to meal prep!

Tips, recipes, and time-saving secrets to make meal prep work for you.

Lunch Meal Prep


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No more sad desk salads or soggy sandwiches for you! We have all the lunch meal prep ideas in one place.

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Loaded Burger Bowl Salads with “Special Sauce”

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Immersion Blender Homemade Mayo

Vegan Antipasto Pasta Salad

Vegan Antipasto Pasta Salad

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How to Make Instant Chicken Zoodle Soup in a Jar

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Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

We have over a dozen flavors of our favorite meal prep breakfast: overnight oats! But the fan favorite? It’s a close tie between these chocolate peanut butter oats and the strawberry cheesecake flavor. Now this is the way to start your day!

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Whether you want a smoothie for breakfast or a mid-day snack, we’ll show you how to get a perfect smoothie, every time.

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How To Make Any Berry Smoothie At Home

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Easy Coconut Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

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The Creamiest, Best Green Smoothie Recipe

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe


All the latest recipes

Here are well over 100 healthy meal prep ideas to get you started with meal prepping. Enjoy!


Chocolate Coffee Overnight Oats

Chocolate Coffee Overnight Oats

Instant Pot Shrimp Jambalaya

Instant Pot Shrimp Jambalaya

How To Make Any Berry Smoothie At Home

How To Make Any Berry Smoothie At Home

Spinach Egg Cups

Spinach Egg Cups

Loaded Burger Bowl Salads with “Special Sauce”

Loaded Burger Bowl Salads with “Special Sauce”

Immersion Blender Homemade Mayo

Immersion Blender Homemade Mayo

How to Make Awesome Grain Bowls

How to Make Awesome Grain Bowls

Best Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Best Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats with Apples and Dates

Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats with Apples and Dates

Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipe

Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipe

Easy Coconut Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

Easy Coconut Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

Ham and Egg Cups with Cheddar

Ham and Egg Cups with Cheddar

Blueberry Overnight Oats

Blueberry Overnight Oats

How to Freeze Strawberries

How to Freeze Strawberries

Best Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe

Best Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe

Strawberry Muffins Recipe

Strawberry Muffins Recipe

Split Pea Soup with Ham (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or Stovetop)

Split Pea Soup with Ham (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or Stovetop)

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing Recipe

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing Recipe

English Muffin Pizzas

English Muffin Pizzas

Easy Vegetable Beef Soup

Easy Vegetable Beef Soup

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