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The Ultimate Guide to Meal Prep: 13 Healthy, Portable Foods to Fuel Your Busy Life

Are you tired of sacrificing healthy eating for convenience? Think again! With a little planning and prep, you can enjoy delicious, nutritious meals on-the-go. Here are 13 healthy, portable foods to fuel your busy life.

Breakfast Essentials

1. Egg-cellent Start: Hard-boil eggs on Sunday, pair with avocado, and you’re set for a protein-packed breakfast all week. Not a fan of boiled eggs? Try making tomato egg cups or bacon egg muffins instead.
2. Sausage Savvy: Choose your favorite sausage type (we love chicken sausage!) and sauté it with veggies for a quick, healthy breakfast. Get creative with one-pan recipes or stir-fries.
3. Oat-tastic: Oats are a fiber-rich, budget-friendly breakfast option. Try overnight oats in a jar or baked oatmeal recipes for a convenient, reheatable breakfast.
4. Bacon Bonanza: Cook bacon strips in the microwave with paper towels, and they’ll last in the fridge for five days. Add it to egg muffins, salads, or enjoy as a BLAT (bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato).

Carb Delights

5. Sweet Potato Power: Bake or cube sweet potatoes on Sunday, and enjoy them at any temperature throughout the week. Try breakfast baked sweet potatoes stuffed with peanut butter and banana for a treat.
6. Quinoa Queen: Batch-cook quinoa for an easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Add almond milk and toppings for a nutritious breakfast, or mix with spinach, veggies, and goat cheese for a satisfying meal.
7. Pasta Perfection: Prepare pasta on Sunday, and enjoy it cold throughout the week. From summer pasta salads to vegan lasagnas, the possibilities are endless.
8. Lentil Love: Cook lentils on Sunday, and use them in soups, hummus, or as a filling snack.

Protein Picks

9. Chickpea Charm: Roast chickpeas with sea salt for a crunchy snack, or add them to salads for texture. You can also use them in brownies for a chocolatey treat!
10. Tofu Temptation: Marinate tofu in sauces and spices for a flavorful protein source. Store it in water in the fridge to prevent drying out.
11. Tuna Treat: Meal-prep canned tuna with mayo, peppers, walnuts, and grapes for a portable protein source. Get creative with nine ways to turn tuna into a delicious meal.
12. Salmon Sensation: Cook salmon fillets on Sunday, and enjoy them cold over lettuce with sliced veggies and avocado. You can also add it to egg scrambles or salads.
13. Chicken Champion: Bake chicken breasts on Sunday, and divide them into containers for a convenient, protein-packed meal all week. Get creative with cranberry walnut salads, buffalo sauce, and chicken tacos.

With these 13 healthy, portable foods, you’ll be meal-prepping like a pro in no time!