My Weekly Meal Prep Process and The Time Saving Tips to Meal Prep Like a Pro
On the Menu This Week:
🍳 Kale Scrambled Eggs
🍎 Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes
🌿 Protein Pesto Pasta
🍗 Honey Harissa Chicken with Roasted Veggies
Is meal prepping really worth it? Or is eating the same thing all week absolutely horrible? I’ve been meal prepping for over a decade, and I can honestly say it changed my life. Cooking once a week gives me mental space to focus on what matters, saves money, and means I’m not running to the grocery store or cooking multiple times a day.
Here are a few of my favorite Meal Prep Time Saving Hacks ⏰ :
Roast lots of veggies while doing other tasks
Make a meal prep plan before beginning to cook
Pre-heat boiling water in an electric kettle
Pair low-effort meals with high-effort meals
For me, meal prep is not about restriction. It is a tool that helps me feel prepared, nourished, and free from the constant question of “what’s for dinner.” It is a system that creates space in my week and supports my health in a way that works long term.
See what I made this week. ⬇️
🍳Breakfast
🍳 Kale Scrambled Eggs
These pancakes are lightly sweet with warm fall spices and tender apples. Using a sheet pan makes it easy to prep a big batch at once.
See the full recipe here
🍎 Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes🥞
Slightly sweet with warm fall spices and tender apples. Using a sheet pan makes it easy to prep a big batch at once.
See the full recipe here
🥗Lunch
🌿 Protein Pesto Pasta
This vibrant pasta packs protein and nutrients with a fresh, homemade pesto and colorful veggies. Easy to mix together for meal prep.
See the full recipe here
🥘Dinner
🍗 Honey Harissa Chicken with Roasted Veggies
A flavorful, slightly spicy dinner with sweet notes from honey and caramelized veggies. Roasting everything together saves time and cleanup.
See the full recipe here.
🛒 Shopping List 🛒
To make things even easier, here’s a full list of everything I used this week, grouped by grocery store sections so you can shop faster.
Produce
Apples
Shredded Kale
Basil
Cauliflower
Sweet potatoes
Lemon
Garlic
Protein & Dairy
Chicken breast
Ground turkey
Eggs
Unexpected Cheddar
Frozen
Frozen broccoli
Frozen peas
Pantry
Kodiak Protein Pancake Mix
Olive oil
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Ground ginger
Ground clove
Pine nuts
Pistachios
Honey
Macaroni noodles
Salt and pepper
Speciality
Harissa jarred sauce
📝 My Final Thoughts
Meal prepping has saved me hours each week, reduced stress, and let me focus on the things that matter most. Using a plan, roasting vegetables while multitasking, pre-heating water in a kettle, and pairing high- and low-effort meals makes the process much easier.
If you want more support, check out my Meal Prep Perspective E-book to build your own sustainable system or learn how to work with me directly for personalized support. 🤗 Feel free to watch the full process on YouTube.
Let’s create something lovely!
💗Lisa
