30 Meal Prep Ideas perfect for back to school, back to work, or maybe just back on track!

Happy Monday, meal preppers! This week I’m bringing you a special roundup of 30 meal prep ideas. Originally this post was meant as a “Back to School” type of thing, but…we all know how that’s going. Some of you may be sending kids back to in-person school this fall, others may be trying to get kids to pay attention to online school, or maybe you just needs some fresh new meal prep ideas while you work from the office or home.

In any case, I truly do believe that meal prepping can save you time and money. I know it works for me…I think about my meal planning usually on a Thursday or a Friday for the upcoming week, then I go get groceries on Friday or Saturday and cook on Sunday. Then I don’t have to think about meals the rest of the week. But even if you just want to prep lunches or only a few days at a time, it’s totally worth the little bit of extra planning it takes!

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The Recipes

1

Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

Quick marinated, grilled chicken tenderloins served with easy homemade tzatziki dip, lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

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2

Cilantro Lime Chicken

This perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep lunch pairs fresh mango and avocado salsa with juicy grilled chicken over rice.

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3

Chicken Tabouleh Bowl

This meal has a little bit of a Mediterranean feel, and it’s A LOT a bit refreshing. The tabouleh is made with quinoa, cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and plenty of lemon juice.

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4

High Protein Baked Egg Bowls

Start the day right with these meal prep breakfast bowls packed with 33g protein! Blended cottage cheese and egg whites make it ultra creamy.

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5

Tuna Salad Meal Prep Box

A childhood lunchbox classic gets a makeover with this updated tuna salad. Use a 3-compartment container to keep everything in its place.

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6

Bento Snack Boxes

You can easily turn these "adult lunchables" into a meal or keep things small enough to be a snack. 3-compartment containers are best here.

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7

Fish Taco Bowls

Transport yourself to the beach with a warm-weather meal prep lunch! Pair perfectly flakey mahi mahi with bright & fresh mango avocado salsa.

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8

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Granola

Rich and chocolatey granola with crunchy macadamia nuts makes for a decadent tasting but still surprisingly healthy breakfast served with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit.

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9

Chicken Bulgogi Bowls

Features marinated, grilled chicken thighs, kimchi, cucumber, avocado, & creamy gochujang sauce.

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10

3 Cheese Pizza Chicken Bake

This low carb, high protein meal prep option will have you reminiscing about your favorite slice.

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11

Air Fryer Sesame Orange Salmon

Air frying salmon caramelizes the Sesame Orange glaze, adding a bit of crispiness to the edges and cooking it through to tender, flakey perfection!

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12

Big Mac Salad

This Big Mac Salad is a fast food favorite turned low carb salad – totally craveable and perfect for a meal prep lunch!

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13

Sugar Cookie Overnight Oats

These creamy overnight oats evoke the flavors of a classic baked sugar cookie with 31 grams of protein per serving!

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14

Turkey Spinach Meatballs with Zoodles

These meatballs are one of my original meal prep favorites! They're tender and delicious, perfect over noodles or zoodles.

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15

Bulgogi Beef Bowl

Flank steak marinated in a spicy and sweet Korean bulgogi sauce until tender, then cooked until perfectly caramelized and served with veggies.

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Mango Caribbean Salmon Bowl

Serve seasoned, baked salmon over a bed of red cabbage, black beans, and rice and top it with an incredibly fresh mango sauce and pickled red onions.

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17

Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes

Yes, you can ABSOLUTELY meal prep pancakes! I use my classic base protein pancake recipe and add whatever fruit, nuts, or goodies I want (*cough* chocolate chips *cough*).

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18

Sesame Soba Noodle Bowls

This no heat lunch features a creamy, tahini based dressing and plenty of protein!

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19

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Dinner

Chicken, potatoes, zucchini, red onions, & tomatoes are roasted to golden brown deliciousness, then topped with feta & Kalamata olives.

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20

Banh Mi Meatball Bowls

These bowls are a delicious combo of deep umami flavors paired with tangy pickled veggies and bright, fresh herbs!

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21

Sheet Pan Pesto Gnocchi

Pre-made gnocchi and chicken sausage pair up with a bunch of veggies and pesto for a complete, delicious meal.

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22

Thai Green Curry

Skip the takeout and make your faves at home with this Thai Green Curry! The best part? You can add as much chicken and as you want.

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23

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Steel cut oats are a meal prep friendly breakfast cooked to chewy perfection in no time with an Instant Pot.

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24

Caprese Chicken Pasta Salad

A no-heat summer lunch idea that's perfect for meal prepping! Put your garden haul of tomatoes and basil to delicious use.

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25

Summer Chicken Salad

This refreshing summer chicken salad is so quick and easy to put together. Perfect prep ahead lunch for a summer day at the pool or beach!

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26

Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein

Looking for a veggie-heavy meal that packs a ton of flavor? This Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein is your answer!

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27

Easy Individual Chicken Pot Pie

Individual, freezer friendly chicken pot pies made with rotisserie chicken for an easy weeknight meal!

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28

Pesto Bacon Summer Pasta

The perfect pasta for summer, featuring bright basil pesto, char-grilled corn, and garden-fresh zucchini. Bacon and chicken make it a meal!

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29

Egg Roll in a Bowl

This recipe is so easy and packs a ton of flavor while still being low carb. Serve it all up in a 1-compartment glass container.

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Gochujang Air Fryer Salmon

Salmon is marinated & air fried to crispy perfection, topped with gochujang honey glaze & paired with avocado, edamame, and cucumber.