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January 22, 2020January 23, 2022

A Beginner’s Guide To Money Saving Meal Prep

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Do you struggle to get dinner on the table?  Our beginner's guide to money saving meal prep can help you get dinner on the table and under budget.
Do you struggle to get dinner on the table?  Our beginner's guide to money saving meal prep can help you get dinner on the table and under budget.
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Beginner’s Guide To Meal Prep

Do you struggle to get dinner on the table?  Finding that by the time dinner is made, eaten and cleaned up you need to be out the door to the next activity. Or it’s already time to bathe the kids and get ready for bed?

Meal Prep

This is where meal prep can save you time.  Simplified easy to follow steps to streamline your meal time so you can get on with the rest of life. 

Meal Planning

Meal prep is slicing, dicing and organizing your food to make meal time easier.  This may mean breakfast is ready and waiting for you as you walk out the door to drop the kids off a school.

Premade Meals

Lunches are packed and organized for Mom, Dad and the kids. Dinner ingredients are ready to pop into the Instant Pot the moment you get home. 

Forms Of Meal Prep

Meal prep can come in many different forms. If you are looking to save time and money freezer cooking is at the top of list.

Types Of Meal Prep

You can prepare breakfast burritos for easy grab and go. Or simple dump and cook slow cooker meals for dinner.

Preparing Meals

Spend a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday preparing your meals for the week, place them in the freezer to keep them fresh and your ready to go.

Freezer Meals

If you are looking for freezer meal inspiration checkout these 100 money saving freezer meals. 

Meal Prep Method

Another great meal prep method is slicing, dicing and dividing. Slicing up all your fruit and vegetables for easy snacking and meal ingredients.

Meal Preparation

This is a great place to get the kids involved in the meal preparation.  Let them slice up and prepare all the produce you need for the week or tonight’s dinner. 

Divide And Conquer

Mornings are crazy busy setting aside a few minutes the night before to divide up your sliced fruits, vegetables and leftovers from last nights dinner or your favorite protein. 

Weekly Meal Prep

Pack the next days lunches in easy to distinguish containers. This will save you loads of time in the morning as everyone is heading out the door. 

If you have a husband or family member that work on the road try this oven lunch box and pack leftovers or soup on the go for great warm meal. 

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How Meal Prep Saves You Money

Most people shop for what they like and want.  Filling their fridge with basic ingredients, a few sales items, proteins for meals they think they might make and snacks. Meal planning changes all that.

Meal Planning

With meal planning you have a set number of meals you need to prepare, a list of ingredients and recipes to follow.  You know what food is going to be made and what groceries need to be shopped for. If you stick to your meal plan grocery list you will save money. 

Meal Planning Money Saving Tips

Additional money can be saved by shopping sales, buying generic or shopping multiple stores. You can learn more grocery money saving tips here. 

Related Meal Time Posts: 

  • 100 Cheap & Frugal Freezer Meals
  • Simple Meals To Make Life Easier
  • The Best Instant Pot Recipes

How Meal Preparation Saves You Time

On an average evening you are coming home from work or your spouse is and you are rushing to get dinner on the table before you need to get the kids to soccer or basketball or youth group.

Preparing Meals In Advance

Mornings are not much better as everyone is trying to get out the door and into the bathroom at the same time.  Preparing your meals in advance can save you time when time is crunched.  You spend a few extra minutes on a Saturday evening so the week flows smoothly. 

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Preparing Meals

Before you start your meal preparation you need to stock up on air tight food storage containers.  This will help your meals stay fresh longer and help in freezer storage. 

Best For Lunch Prep:
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Best For Food Storage: 
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Best For Freezer Meals: 
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Our Lunch Time School Favorite: 
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Meal Prep Programs

If you are super tight on time and/or need some inspiration in the recipe and menu department look no further than My FreezEasy. They have an amazing collection of Keto, Paleo, gluten free, diabetic and everyday meal plans including chicken, fish, pasta, beef recipes and more. 

Updated June 7, 2021

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