It can help yousave moneywhen you’re trying to stick to a food budget.
Prepping food saves time, money, and calories, so let’s get started.
But where are you going to put all of this delicious food?
Planning meals in advance is a great way to ensure you actually eat the food you buy.
Apps likeMealboardandMeal Planner Promake planning even simpler.
Then go meal-by-meal to create a shopping list that includes everything you’ll need for that week’s meals.
First of all, food prep doesn’t need to take that much time.
A lot of prep time is just being home while your stove and oven do the work.
If another day of the week makes more sense with your schedule, then go for it.
The same goes forroasted tofuif you’re a vegetarian or simply trying to eat less meat.
Once you start prepping, you’ll never have that problem again.
Let your slow cooker do the work
Slow cookers are a godsend for weeknight dinners.
Label it and keep the bag frozen until the night before you want to use it.
Prep your breakfasts
Food prep isn’t just for lunches and dinners!
Or make individual mason jars ofovernight oats, and skip the slow cooker altogether.
Make a batch ofbreakfast tacoswith sausage, eggs, or beans (or all three!)
to store in the freezer, then microwave before running out the door.
Cut up honeydew, cantaloupe, or watermelon and store in a big container in the fridge all week.
So get prepping and have fun!
