Want to Meal Prep Without It Feeling Like a Chore? 🍲

November 13, 2024

If you’re looking for a way to meal prep without spending hours in the kitchen or eating the same dish all week, you’ll love my “Cook Once, Eat Twice” method!

This approach is perfect if you want to:

  • 💰 Save money
  • 🌎 Reduce waste
  • 🍱 Always have healthy meals on hand—without feeling like you’re on a meal-prep assembly line

It’s an especially great strategy for this time of year when schedules are packed and routines can feel chaotic. 🎄

Here’s How It Works

1️⃣ When you’re making dinner, double the portions.
2️⃣ Pack half away for tomorrow’s lunch or dinner.

That’s it! No complicated recipes or all-day prep sessions—just a little thoughtful planning (and maybe a few extra containers).

Essentials to Keep On Hand for Quick Meal Prep

To make the “Cook Once, Eat Twice” method even easier, here are some go-to ingredients I recommend stocking up on:

  • Frozen wild-caught salmon filets
  • Lean chicken breasts
  • Ground turkey
  • Frozen organic veggies
  • Red quinoa
  • Long-grain basmati rice
  • Healthy sauces and marinades (for easy flavor boosts!)

Example: How This Works in Action

Say you’re grilling chicken and veggies for dinner tonight. Instead of cooking just enough for one meal, grill a couple of extra portions, and boom—tomorrow’s lunch is already done!

Not only does this save you time, but it also stretches your grocery budget and helps you stay on track with healthy eating.

Why Flexibility Matters in Wellness 🧘‍♀️

There will be nights when you’re too tired to cook from scratch, do the dishes, and do it again the next day… and that’s okay! That’s why we focus on clean eating and building sustainable, realistic routines in The Empowered Woman’s Path.

We also focus on:

  • Building habits you can stick to
  • Recognizing triggers for stress or busy habits and finding simple alternatives
  • Developing a mindset of consistency over perfection

Because knowing what to do is one thing, but having a realistic path that fits your lifestyle is where balance comes in.

Ready to Make Meal Prep Work for You? 👉 Grab your FREE Meal Prep Checklist here!

Stay inspired, stay balanced.

In case no one told you today… you deserve a life rooted in purpose and balance.

— Sarah Sprague

Founder, Spraguelet Wellness

P.S. If The Empowered Woman’s Path sounds like the guidance you want, learn more here and see how to create a balanced life that works with your goals and schedule.