18 Genius Hacks That Will Change How You Meal Prep
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Meal prepping can save you time and money during the week ahead, but it often requires a lot of work on Sunday. If you've ever attempted it before, you know that it can take hours of effort — and who's got time for that? To keep you from sacrificing your precious weekend time, we've scoured Instagram for the best meal-prep tips and tricks. Try these 18 hacks ahead to make the process way more efficient.
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Cook quinoa in a rice cooker.
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Hard-boil big batches of eggs in the oven.
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Freeze leftover oatmeal into single servings and pop them into the microwave.
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Skewer your meats and veggies for quick grilled meals.
05
Prep salads in mason jars for easy meals on the go.
06
Grill avocados to prevent them from browning.
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Bag up smoothie ingredients and throw them into the freezer.
08
Bake mini egg frittatas in muffin tins.
09
Prepare overnight oats to wake up to breakfast.
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Store pre-cut veggies in separate containers for an instant salad bar.
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Make pesto ice cubes for instant flavor.
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Freeze what you don't use for breakfast smoothies.
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Cook in bulk and portion out as needed throughout the week.
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Measure out individual servings of proteins and freeze them.
15
Add salad dressing first to prevent a soggy salad.
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Roast veggies at the same time on a giant sheet pan.
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Swap bread for lettuce wraps to prevent soggy buns.
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