Simplify Your Whole30 With These 11 Freezer Foods
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While tackling a Whole30 can be hugely rewarding, it can also be a bit challenging. We could all use a few hacks to get us through, and this particular hack will save you a few bucks at the grocery store and a ton of time in the kitchen. From breakfast to dinner to side dishes, these 11 widely available frozen foods can make your next Whole30 a whole lot less stressful.
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Great Value Organic Blueberries
If you need a sweet Whole30 treat, frozen blueberries make the perfect bite-size stand-in for Popsicles. On a more savory note, you can also add blueberries to ground pork (before cooking) to brighten up your breakfast sausage patties.
Available at Walmart.
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Applegate Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
Applegate Naturals has a long list of Whole30-approved products, but this is one of the few you'll find in the freezer aisle. All these chicken strips need is a little reheating, and you've got the perfect protein-packed salad topping or fajita filling ready to go!
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Trader Joe's Grilled Cauliflower
Sure, most of us hated cauliflower growing up, but it is actually really handy to have around during your Whole30. You could simply serve it up as a tasty side dish, or reheat and mash or blend in your food processor for mashed faux-tatoes.
Available at Trader Joe's.
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Cascadian Farm Organic Root Vegetable Hash Browns
Made with only organic potatoes, carrots, and sweet potatoes, this frozen hash will help you get your Whole30 breakfast (or brinner) on the table in a flash. Just toss in a skillet with a few eggs, and you are good to go.
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Simply Balanced Organic Broccoli Florets
Green veggies are a must on the Whole30, and what could be easier than frozen broccoli? Try roasting it with coconut oil, adding to your favorite stir-fry recipe, or using it in this tasty breakfast casserole.
Available at Target.
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Tribali Foods Chipotle Chicken Patties
Let's be honest: most frozen burgers are far from healthy. Tribali Foods burgers are made with organic chicken and lots of yummy spices . . . plus they are Paleo, Whole30, and non-GMO. It doesn't get much healthier (or tastier) than that!
Available at Target.
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Green Giant Veggie Beet Sprials
You'll have to find another way to get your arm workout in because Green Giant has already done the hard work for you with these prespiralized beets. Use them as a noodle substitute with roasted chicken or turkey cutlets.
Available at most major grocers.
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Market Pantry Steam in Bag Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a Whole30 staple, and these roasted sweets will save you time and dirty dishes because you can heat them right in the bag! Missing those french fries? Try these healthy sweet potato fries (minus the dip).
Available at Target.
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Trader Joe's Ahi Tuna Steaks
If your Whole30 falls smack dab in the middle of grilling season, you'll want to pick up a pack (or three) of these frozen tuna steaks. Add in some grilled veggies and a fresh salad, and you've got a perfect summertime meal.
Available at Trader Joe's.
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Cascadian Farm Organic Stirfry Blend
Preparation is the key to a successful Whole30, which is why stir-fries are practically the perfect meal; you can make a huge batch and have leftovers all week! All you need to add to whip these veggies into a meal is a little seasoning and your favorite protein.
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Applegate Organic Turkey Burgers
We all have nights where we fall on the couch after a long day and can't even fathom the idea of cooking dinner. Put down that phone and do not (I repeat, do not) call for a pizza. With a little reheating, you can totally get these burgers on the table in 30 minutes or less.