Life can get pretty hectic, and the last thing you want to worry about after a long day is making a healthy dinner. Enter meal prep, the best way to take control of your nutrition and stress less in the kitchen.

Whether you're a busy professional, a parent juggling a million things, or just someone who wants to eat better without a ton of work, prepping easy, healthy, and—most importantly—delicious meals ahead of time is a life saver. Below, we’ve rounded up tools, tips, and recipes to make meal prepping a breeze.

Your Meal Prep Grocery List

The first step: stocking your kitchen with all of the essentials to make meal prep as simple as can be. You’ll want to focus on consuming whole, fresh foods that are nutrient-dense, and provide a range of antioxidants, healthy fats, protein, and complex carbohydrates. Some healthy foods and ingredients we encourage you to add to your grocery shopping list include: 

• Healthy fats from sources like nuts, oils, and seeds.
• Lean protein sources like hard-boiled eggs, and meats like chicken, beef, and pork can make your meals more filling. 
• Fresh fruit such as blueberries, strawberries, and citrus fruits can make for a refreshing snack.
• Wholesome grains like brown rice, quinoa, and oats are easy to meal prep and store all week.
• Nutrient-dense veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, spinach, zucchini, and more.
• Legumes and beans—think black beans and chickpeas—that are high in fiber and protein keep you full.
• Don’t forget sauces! Whether you prefer sweet Sesame Ginger, zesty Ranch, or spicy Sriracha, they’re an easy way to add extra flavor to your healthy meals.

3 Tips Healthy Meal Prep

Setting yourself up for success with healthy eating and meal prep starts with taking the proper planning. By incorporating a handful of savvy tips and tricks in your routine, you can transform your approach to meal prepping and experience the benefits of an organized, efficient system to stay on track.

• Build a library of your favorite recipes that align with your health goals: Compile your all-time favorite meal prep ideas that are in line with your nutrition goals. For fresh inspiration, explore our cookbook of simple, healthy recipes.
• Design a weekly menu: Plan a weekly meal schedule that includes a variety of delicious meals that cater to your health goals—or let us do it by filling your cart each week!
• Batch cook and meal prep ingredients: Set aside dedicated time for prepping and cooking multiple meals at once, which can save you time and effort during busy weekdays and help maintain a consistent meal schedule.

23 Easy and Delicious Healthy Meal Prep Recipes

• Roasted Turkey Squash Bowl
• Spring Chicken Romaine Salad
• Seven Grain Egg and Cheddar Sandwich
• Plant-based Cheezy Egg Bagel
• Garlicky Hummus Black Bean Burger Bowl
• Classic Linguine Meatballs
• Cozy Chicken and Lentils Bowl
• Grilled Chicken Salsa Rice Bowl
• Green Chile Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl
• Honey Ham + Egg Bagel Sandwich
• Plant-based Chicken Tenders + Sweet Potato Fries
• Garlic Chicken Sausage Broccoli Protein Bowl
• Tomatoey Turkey Meatball + Bell Pepper Rice Bowl
• Grilled Pork Chops With Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
• Curry Grilled Chicken +Brussel Sprouts with Grains
• Roasted Salmon on a Bed of Rice + Lentils
• Zesty Broccoli + Black Bean Right Rice Bowl
• Tofu Fajita Bowl
• Tropical Tofu Veggie Stir Fry
• Colorful Chorizo Veggie Hummus Bowl
• Coconut Curry Tofu Rice Bowl
• Classic Chicken Broccoli Skillet
• Honey Citrus Salad with Blackened Chicken