109+ Easy and Healthy Meal Prep Ideas and Recipes | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/meal-prep-ideas/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:53:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png 109+ Easy and Healthy Meal Prep Ideas and Recipes | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/meal-prep-ideas/ 32 32 Chocolate Coffee Overnight Oats https://wholefully.com/mocha-overnight-oats/ https://wholefully.com/mocha-overnight-oats/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:53:50 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=50435 I’m calling it—these are the best overnight oats I’ve ever had (and that’s saying something considering I’m a bit of an overnight oats expert)! If you’re craving something sweet and rich to enjoy for breakfast, look no further than these Mocha Overnight Oats. They are creamy, thick, and have a gloriously decadent flavor of chocolate and espresso. It’s like your favorite mocha latte packaged up in an easy-to-eat speedy breakfast! A gold spoon sits on a glass jar of overnight oats. Coffee beans surround the jar on a white countertop. Magic happens when you use cocoa powder in overnight oats. There is a chemical reaction between the cocoa powder and the acid in the yogurt, and the resulting oats are fluffy and incredibly creamy. It happens with our Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, Chocolate Peppermint Overnight Oats (coming soon!), and our Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats, and it happens here with these coffee-flavored oats, too! It’s a must-try for any chocolate-lover! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/mocha-overnight-oats/feed/ 15 Instant Pot Shrimp Jambalaya https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-shrimp-jambalaya/ https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-shrimp-jambalaya/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:55:50 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=49946 https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-shrimp-jambalaya/feed/ 2 How To Make Any Berry Smoothie At Home https://wholefully.com/berry-smoothie/ https://wholefully.com/berry-smoothie/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:36:54 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=54665 A delicious mixed berries smoothie is just seconds away when you blend up these ingredients. Use frozen fruit for a frosty treat any time. It’s hard to top the classic fruity tartness of a mixed berry smoothie! This beautifully-pink smoothie is a breeze to make, and it’s packed full of wonderful flavor and nourishing antioxidants. This mixed berry smoothie is infinitely adaptable because you get to choose what frozen berries make up your smoothie! Craft your perfect combination of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries—or take a shortcut and used a mixed frozen berries from the frozen fruit section of your supermarket. Overhead of finished smoothie with fresh berries and milk.

What do I need for your mixed berry smoothie recipe?

In all likelihood, you already have everything you need in your kitchen! You’ll need:
  • Frozen bananas. The banana will up the fruity flavor, while also adding sweetness and creaminess.
  • Frozen berries. You can use whatever frozen berries that make you happy—strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or a mix! If you head to the frozen fruit section at your local grocery store, you’ll probably spy a few bags of mixed berries. These are my favorite for this smoothie!
  • Milk. Any kind of milk will work—cow’s milk, soy milk, coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk. Whatever you have!
  • Plain Greek yogurt. Not only does yogurt make the smoothie even creamier, but it also gives it a boost of protein, so you aren’t hungry again 30 minutes after finishing your drink.
  • Honey or maple syrup. You may or may not need this one, depending on how ripe your banana is.
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Three spinach egg cups stacked atop one another on a light background.
These spinach egg muffin cups look small and unassuming, but really, they are prep-ahead breakfast superstars. They have a little bit of everything: they are high protein, give you a dose of veggies, and are delicious eaten both warm or cold. They're dairy-free and gluten-free, if those are dietary needs that apply to you. And most importantly, they'll keep your tummy full and satisfied when you're tackling your day. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/spinach-egg-cups/feed/ 0 Loaded Burger Bowl Salads with “Special Sauce” https://wholefully.com/burger-bowl-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/burger-bowl-recipe/#comments Wed, 29 May 2024 06:59:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=49707 One of my husband’s favorite foods on the planet is a really good greasy cheeseburger. Unfortunately, he has some health issues that make him feel terrible whenever he eats one. We realized a few years back that it was the combination of the meat with the grain-filled bun that caused the issues—so we moved to bunless burgers, using sweet potato planks or lettuce leaves instead of buns. That worked, but it was messy and hard to control all the glorious burger toppings. A fork holds a bite of salad over a large bowl of a loaded burger bowl salad. Then, a few months back, I decided to put all the burger fixin’s into a big bowl salad instead. My burger-loving husband took one bite and then looked at me and said, “Can we please have these every week?” And since that day, we have! My husband gets to eat his “burger” and still feel great—the best of both worlds. So if your body feels better with a gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, or even Whole30 diet but you’re still missing your burgers—this is the recipe for you! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/burger-bowl-recipe/feed/ 2 Immersion Blender Homemade Mayo https://wholefully.com/homemade-mayo/ https://wholefully.com/homemade-mayo/#comments Fri, 24 May 2024 14:57:44 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=18915 An immersion blender makes perfect, easy Homemade Mayo every single time. The best part? It only takes two minutes! Side-angle shot of Homemade Mayo getting spooned out of a glass jar If you’ve ever tried to make mayo at home, you might know that it can be finicky and time-consuming. But using your immersion blender (this is the one I have and use to make mayo weekly) takes out ALL the guesswork and ALL the time. You can literally go from no mayo to homemade immersion blender mayo in less than two minutes, just by pushing a button. After you read this post, you’ll never (EVER!) need to buy mayo again. No more shelling out $9 for a little jar of the high-end organic mayos that you use up in one sandwich-making session. You will have the knowledge to make your own homemade mayo in less time than it takes to pull off those annoying safety seals on the jars of the store-bought mayonnaise. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/homemade-mayo/feed/ 32 How to Make Awesome Grain Bowls https://wholefully.com/grain-bowls/ https://wholefully.com/grain-bowls/#comments Thu, 16 May 2024 15:17:57 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=29867 Grain Bowls are beautiful quilts of textures, colors, & flavors that are an absolute joy to bite into. Here's how to make the perfect bowls! How to Make Awesome Grain Bowls Call them grain bowls. Call them macro bowls. Call them power bowls. I don't care what you call them, just as long as you are making and eating them! Grain bowls are exactly what they sound like—a base of healthy whole grains in a bowl with all kinds of delicious, nutritious toppings. When done well, a grain bowl is a beautiful quilt of textures, colors, and flavors that is an absolute joy to bite into. Typically, grain bowls are improvised. Sure, there are recipes out there for them (hello, Cauliflower and Quinoa Power Bowls), but the beauty and fun of grain bowls is how free you are to experiment with your meal. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/grain-bowls/feed/ 9 Best Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe https://wholefully.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-recipe/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 14:21:04 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=63773 These baked chicken meatballs are a crowd-pleaser. Serve them up over pasta, in sandwiches, or with a dipping sauce. Close view of baked chicken meatballs on a serving board, garnished with chopped fresh herbs. Chicken meatballs are a staple in my house. They’re easy to prep, quick to make, and they go with just about anything! Seriously, you can make these chicken meatballs and turn them into any meal you want. You can eat them as an appetizer, all by themselves, stuffed in a sandwich, tossed in some spaghetti—the list of possibilities is endless! The best part is that they’re super moist and practically melt in your mouth. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-recipe/feed/ 4 Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats with Apples and Dates https://wholefully.com/apple-date-steel-cut-oatmeal-2/ https://wholefully.com/apple-date-steel-cut-oatmeal-2/#comments Thu, 09 May 2024 06:22:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=18058 You’ll love this Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats with Apples and Dates for a filling breakfast that you can prepare the night before. Make your mornings easier and tastier!
Overhead of a single serving of slow cooker steel cut oats in a bowl drizzled with maple syrup and topped with chopped walnuts and dried fruit.
Aside from prepping the ingredients for the slow cooker, this slow cooker steel cut oats with apples and dates recipe is mostly hands-off. Which makes it perfect for busy mornings, when you want a wholesome breakfast but don’t have the time to cook it. The slow cooker gives you a meal prep hot breakfast any day of the week! With whole grains, dates, and apples, this flavorful oatmeal tastes good and is good for you! A hearty bowl of steel cut oatmeal will keep you full and satisfied. This crockpot oatmeal recipe includes soaking the steel cut oats for at least 12 hours, so the oats are easier to digest. It's a great option for those who want to add more whole grains into their day. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/apple-date-steel-cut-oatmeal-2/feed/ 7 Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipe https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-banana-overnight-oats/ https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-banana-overnight-oats/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 06:35:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=77626 Looking for a tasty grab-and-go breakfast? Prep these Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats ahead of time, and enjoy an easy breakfast or snack anytime!
Two jars of overnight oats topped with peanut butter and banana slices sprinkled with cinnamon stand on a honeycomb pattern kitchen linen.
These peanut butter banana overnight oats take a classic flavor combo and turns it into a filling, easy breakfast that you can grab-and-go on even your busiest mornings. It is one of our favorite prep-ahead breakfasts! Just mix everything together on the weekend or the night before, pop it in the fridge, and have a perfect ready-to-eat breakfast waiting for you in the morning.  Peanut butter banana overnight oats are perfect for those busy mornings when you need something quick and satisfying to grab on your way out the door. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-banana-overnight-oats/feed/ 0