The phrase meal prep has been going around for a while now, and some people swear by it. On the other hand, it can be difficult to maintain and like any fad, can disappear out of your life as quickly as it came. If you are actually looking for a way to save money and time by preparing your meals ahead of time, follow these tips.
Slow Cooker
Try to plan at least one meal a week by using your slow cooker. Doing this will save you time, peace of mind, and will ensure you get a healthy meal without hardly any prep. If you do this at the beginning of the week, you can most likely use the leftovers for other meals as well.
Breakfast
Pick a couple of breakfasts that you like that are filling and easy to make and stick with them. For example, breakfast oatmeal cookies or overnight chia pudding are some good ways to get in protein and lots of fiber and other vitamins and minerals.
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Recycle Ingredients
If you are going to the store to buy ingredients, get things that you can use in multiple applications. You can make a salad, a sauce, and a soup from tomatoes and other types of vegetables, so start to think about expanding your ingredients.
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