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5 Simple & Delicious Meal Prep Ideas

Healthy, easy dinner ideas that you can make on Sunday and enjoy all week.

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5 Simple & Delicious Meal Prep Ideas
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It's no secret... adulting is hard. From work to school to self-care to squeezing every minute out of the day, eating often takes a backseat. Too often I've been that girl walking around eating out of tupperware because if not, I would forget that my body needs food. Rather than snacking through the day and binge eating at night, consider meal prepping this week. Choose one day to cook meals for the entire week; you'll be less inclined to go out to eat and you'll be providing your body with the proper fuel it needs. Healthy doesn't always mean boring. Check out these awesome recipes that you can prep on Sunday for dinners all week!

1. Skinny Orange Chicken Casserole

If you love Chinese food as much as I do, you need this recipe from Fit Foodie Finds in your life. It's filled with tasty and nutritious ingredients and provides a healthy balance of protein, carbs, and fat. With a sauce containing mostly household ingredients, you shouldn't have to go out of your way. The best part? It only takes an hour!

2. One-Pot Burrito Chicken & Rice

Instead of grabbing Chipotle for dinner three times a week (let's be honest, it happens) try this easy burrito chicken and rice courtesy of How Sweet Eats. With lots of fresh veggies and spices, it's a delicious meal that you won't get tired of. It'll give you energy while providing 20-30 grams of protein and it'll be ready in under an hour. Throw it all in the pot, let it cook, and you'll be set for the week.

3. Kale Sweet Potato Curry

With fall approaching, this one-pot curry from The Minimalist Baker is incredibly appropriate. It's spicy, it's sweet, it's hearty, and it's all around amazing. It only takes thirty minutes to make and requires minimal prep. You could cut the recipe in half or make all of it to get you through the entire week...Or maybe not. I once had three servings of it in one sitting, so no judgement.

4. Spaghetti Squash Alfredo w/ Chicken & Caramelized Onions

If you're looking for a low-carb meal that actually satisfies you, this spaghetti squash bake from Lexi's Clean Kitchen is it. It's fast, easy, creamy, and totally delicious. It provides a healthy serving of protein and fat while saving you carbs. Whether you're cooking for one or a crowd, this dish is perfect for lunch or dinner anytime.

5. Healthy Baked Chicken Parm w/ Zoodles

An Italian option from Ambitious Kitchen for those looking to cut some carbs while still eating good. It's packed with vitamins and nutrients from the zucchini and protein from the chicken, with some fat from the cheese. This recipe could also be cut in half but it may be worthwhile to make the whole batch. Take an hour out of your Sunday to whip this chicken parmesan up, you'll thank yourself!


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