Luckily, you don’t have to: Freezer meals should become your new best friend.
There are plenty ofhealthy freezer mealsthat taste just as delicious the second time around.
Just throw them in thefreezeruntil you’re ready to eat them!
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It’s also a great way to meal prepyou can freeze each serving individually for when you need it.
You’ll eliminate food waste and save yourself from having to cook dinner every night.
It’s a win-win!
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This recipe incorporates chicken sausage, basil, and garlic for a meal that’s bursting with flavor.
Get our recipe forChicken Sausage Lasagna.
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Just save the rest for a homestyle meal later on, when you don’t feel like cooking!
Get our recipe forCopycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf.
Get our recipe forEasy Oven-Baked Chicken Fingers.
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Plus, you could add whatever tasty toppings you want!
Get our recipe forFrozen Oatmeal Cups.
Get our recipe forClassic Italian Meatballs.
Whip up a batch of this delicious pasta fagioli!
It’s flavorful and easy to make, and you’re able to always freeze the leftovers.
Get our recipe forCopycat Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli.
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Classic Butternut Squash Soup
Support your immunity and protect your vision with this winter soup.
Get our recipe forClassic Butternut Squash Soup.
Mac and Cheese
Craving comfort food?
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We don’t blame you!
Get our recipe forMac and Cheese.
Get our recipe forChicken and Dumplings.
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Southwest Turkey Burgers
Every list of healthy freezer meals should include a good turkey burger.
Get our recipe forSouthwest Turkey Burgers.
Protein Pancakes
Yep, you’re able to totally freeze pancakes!
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All you need is parchment or wax paper.
When you want to reheat one, just pop it in the toaster!
Get our recipe forProtein Pancakes.
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Get our recipe forCrock-Pot Vegetarian Chili.
Protein Muffins
Start your day on a sweet but healthy note with these protein-packed muffins.
Get our recipe forProtein Muffins.
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Freeze soup in a muffin tinthe individual pucks provide the perfect serving size for easy defrosting later.
Get our recipe forInstant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup.
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Crispy Quesadillas
Make dinner easier than ever by freezing these delicious quesadillas.
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Be sure to have some guacamole on hand for when you decide to defrost them!
Get our recipe forCrispy Quesadillas.
Get our recipe forBreakfast Pizza.
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Jambalaya
If you haven’t had this Louisiana staple, now is a great time to start.
This recipe is easy to make and easy to freeze, and it’s absolutely bursting with flavor.
Get our recipe forJambalaya.
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This hearty meal will keep your whole family happy during those nights at home.
Get our recipe forBeef Stew.
You’ll want to try this gratin, which layers Yukon gold and sweet potatoes with Gruyere cheese.
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It’s the perfect side dish to keep handy in your freezer.
Get our recipe forYukon Gold & Sweet Potato Gratin.
Stuffed Tomatoes
You’ve had stuffed peppers, but what about stuffed tomatoes?
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Get our recipe forStuffed Tomatoes.
Get our recipe forBrussels Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds.
Get our recipe forTurkey Swedish Meatballs.
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The easy way to make healthier comfort foods.
Trust us, they’re way better than the frozen ones from the store.
Get our recipe forProtein Waffles.
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Get our recipe for aBreakfast Burrito.
It will be just as good, and just as flavorful, the second time around.
Get our recipe forPork Chile Verde.
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Prep the dough, freeze it and bake before dinner and store leftovers in a freezer-safe bag.
Get the recipe fromHalf-Baked Harvest.
When you feel a craving coming, just grab a scoop out of your freezer.
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Get the recipe fromFeed Me Phoebe.
Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
Not a fan of overnight oats or smoothies for breakfast?
This filling a.m. sandwich is for you!
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Get the recipe fromCookie + Kate.
Basil Pesto
Don’t let your summer herbs and veggie scraps go to waste!
Prepare a flavorful pesto incorporating your leftover herbs, like this vibrant recipe.
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Drizzle some over grilled fish, chicken, steak, or pasta.
Get the recipe fromTwo Peas and Their Pod.
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Inspired by Ina Garten, this healthy freezer meal recipe for lasagna is filled with portobello mushrooms.
Get the recipe fromSmitten Kitchen.
Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Too tired to cook?
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Allow your slow cooker to be the master chef in the kitchen.
This freezer-to-slow-cooker dish calls for you to assemble the parts before cooking it whole.
Get the recipe fromSweet Peas and Saffron.
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Whole-Wheat Waffles with No Sugar Added
Sometimes, breakfasts can be an afterthought.
Enter these freezer-friendly whole-wheat waffles.
Top with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup for some natural sweetness.
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Get the recipe fromA Mindful Mom.
Studies have shown that beet juice can help improve blood circulation, allowing your heart to pump more oxygen.
Get the recipe fromA Sweet Pea Chef.
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Then, store them in a freezer bag.
Prepare the marinade and pour it equally into each of the Ziplock bags.
Shake each bag to fully coat the chicken and veggies.
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Get the recipe fromGimme Delicious.
But once they’re prepped, they take only a few minutes to cook.
Get the recipe fromLove and Lemons.
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Banana & Honey Cereal Breakfast Popsicles
Popsicles for breakfast?
Choose ahigh-fiber cereal, such as Kashi GoLean or Fiber One.
Get the recipe fromNo Spoon Necessary.
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Get the recipe fromBless This Mess.
It’s so filling, you only need a little to feel satisfied.
Get the recipe fromRachel Cooks.
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How sweet would it be to wake up to a slice of French toast every morning?
This baked French toast casserole uses whole-wheat bread for white and unsweetened almond milk for whole milk.
For a dose of antioxidants, fold in some fresh blueberries into the bread mixture.
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Get the recipe fromSuper Healthy Kids.
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This super versatile food is also packed with the ultimate hunger-squashing combo: protein and fiber.
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Get the recipe fromWell Plated.
Breakfast Casserole
Morning munchies just got a whole lot easier with this breakfast casserole.
Plus, Popeye’s go-to offers hefty amounts offatigue-crushing iron, bloat-banishing potassium, and folate.
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Get the recipe fromSally’s Baking Addiction.
Pack them, freeze them, reheat them.
Breakfast at home (or on the go) couldn’t be easier!
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Get the recipe fromFlour on My Face.
Get the recipe fromThe Creative Bite.
These taco shells combine the two just as flawlessly as peanut butter combines with jelly.
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It’s the best of both worlds!
Get the recipe fromShugary Sweets.
This recipe contains 50% of the recommended daily intake for dietary fiber and 15 grams of protein.
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As if that’s not enough, it’s also vegan-friendly!
Get the recipe fromHey Nutrition Lady.
A honey and jalapeno sauce is drizzled over the pizza for a spicy and sweet finishing touch.
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Get the recipe fromHow Sweet Eats.
Blackberry & Blueberry Muffins
Got a free weekend in the books?
Schedule some time to bake up a double batch of these delicious berry muffins.
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Enjoy some the day you make them and freeze the rest for later.
Get the recipe fromGreen Kitchen Stories.
But instead of ground beef, lentils, kidney beans, and black beans lend heartiness and hunger-curbing fiber.
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Get the recipe fromMinimalist Baker.
Get our recipe forKeto Cheeseburger Casserole.
Get our recipe forRotisserie Chicken Parm Casserole.
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