Meal Prepping 101 | Graphic by Kayli Thompson | The Wright State Guardian
Living on a budget can be difficult. Living on a budget while in college can be stressful. Preparing weekly meals at the beginning of the week cuts down on overspending at the grocery store and allows college students to save time on cooking while providing delicious meals at the ready.
Breakfast
Breakfast muffins are a delicious way to prep a weekly breakfast, can be reheated in the microwave and are easily eaten on-the-go.
Meats and veggies used in the egg-based muffins may be interchanged for taste and preference.
Full recipe and cooking instructions may be found here:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/278443/easy-breakfast-egg-muffins/
For breakfast lovers looking for a more simplistic approach to their morning meal prep, an egg-based breakfast bar is a viable option.
Breakfast bars can be sliced into individual portions and frozen for reheat throughout the week without a loss of structural integrity and flavor.
Full recipe and cooking instructions may be found here:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/265839/make-ahead-breakfast-bars/
Lunch/Dinner
For those who enjoy sausage based dishes, a simple sausage and veggie bowl is a fast and easy dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner throughout the week.
Taking just roughly 20 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to cook this lunchtime dish is one to be savored.
Full recipe and cooking instructions may be found here: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/267142/make-ahead-sausage-and-veggie-bowls/
Chicken is a versatile meat that can be prepped in a number of different ways without hassle.
Instead of spending extra money on take-out, this thai peanut chicken recipe allows for maximum flavor and minimum effort.
For full recipe and cooking instructions, visit:
https://carmyy.com/sheet-pan-thai-peanut-chicken-meal-prep/
Desserts
Satisfying your sweet tooth and remaining healthy at the same time may seem impossible, but that is hardly the case.
Prepping fruit bowls with greek yogurt is a simple delicious way to end your evening meal or have a quick snack before bed.
Fruit bowls last in the refrigerator for 4-5 days, and are meant for quick and easy access to a snack.
A recipe for fruit and cream cheese dip may be found here:
For lovers of the Reese’s cup, it may be difficult to find a recipe that mimics the flavor of this decadent treat.
Protein almond butter cups are a way for preppers to enjoy the classic flavor of a Reese’s cup while not sacrificing health.
A recipe for protein packed almond butter cups may be found here:
