In 2023, my love affair with meal prep began, promising to revolutionize our family’s routine. However, 2024 threw us a curveball when illness struck, leaving me sidelined and reliant on takeout. It was a wake-up call – meal prep was more than just a habit; it was a lifeline. With each missed Sunday prep, our budget felt the strain, prompting a rethink of our meal prep strategy.
Prepping One-Month in One-Day
Enter the concept of prepping one month’s worth of meals in a single day. The idea seemed daunting at first, but the prospect of reclaiming my weekends and spending more time with my kids was irresistible. Not to mention, the thought of only having to shop for groceries once a month was a game-changer in itself.
Getting Started
Last month, my inaugural one-month meal prep took a solid six hours. Determined to streamline the process, I set out to optimize every minute. This month, I’m thrilled to report that I’ve slashed the prep time down to just 4 hours and 15 minutes – a feat made possible by careful planning and efficiency.
Today, I’m excited to share all of the recipes I prepped for our one-month meal prep. But wait, there’s more! I’ve also put together a free guide on mastering meal prep, complete with scheduling worksheets to simplify your process.
And for those interested in diving deeper, my latest guide, “One Month in One Day Meal Prep for Busy Parents Volume 2,” is now available for purchase.
This guide includes:
- Full shopping list
- Equipment list
- Additional tips for success
- Sample scheduling worksheets and pre-populated schedule for your to make your own
- All printable 13 recipes (ad free)
This is your ticket to stress free meal prep!
Buy my productNow, let’s delve into what’s on the menu for this one-month prep:
Breakfast:
Kids Breakfast Preps:
Lunch Prep Recipes:
Snack Prep:
Steamed Eggs: To make these perfectly cooked eggs, I use my rice cooker. I use the steam setting and set it for 14 minutes. When the timer starts, I add the eggs in the steam basket. When the 14 minutes is up, place the eggs in an ice bath. Once they cool they are ready to eat!
Harvest Granola or Protein Granola
Get ready to revolutionize your meal prep routine and reclaim your time – you deserve it!
Watch Me Make this Meal Prep on My YouTube Channel:
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