An instant pot is a type of cooking appliance that uses pressure cooking for rapid cooking of your meals and ingredients. It is becoming very popular for people who want to cook foods in record time, and is especially helpful when you are cooking a lot of meals on prep day. It has become one of my favorite tools to use in the kitchen and I use mine at least a couple of times a week to save time. Here are some things to know about using an instant pot for your healthy meal planning and prepping. Freeze Ingredients Ahead of Time One of Continue Reading
3 Tips For Meal Planning With Your Slow Cooker
Meal planning usually brings to mind ideas like boneless skinless chicken breasts and steamed vegetables. Though this can be a good meal, there are other meals open to you. In fact, if you have a slow cooker, you have an entire world of meals open to you that take little prep and time. Before you get stuck in a boiled and baked rut, consider these slow cooker options. Plan Larger Meals When you plan your slow cooker meals, try planning for much larger meals that fill your slow cooker. This can easily give you two Continue Reading
4 Healthy Breakfasts to Make Ahead of Time
You may not think about the meal prep and planning of breakfast. In fact, most people do not. They figure that eggs or a smoothie is enough. The truth is, you should be taking in more calories and nutrients during your breakfast, and that requires more meal planning. Here are a few healthy breakfasts that you can make ahead of time to ensure you are getting what you need. Overnight Oats, Nuts, and Berries Overnight oats with nuts and berries is a simple and quick make ahead breakfast. This breakfast also packs a punch with Continue Reading
3 Tips to Begin Prepping Meals Ahead of Time
Meal prep and planning is not all about just cooking and throwing the meals into a container. There are certain things you need to do to begin prepping meals before you even start cooking. These basics will help you keep to a meal plan and help you budget it out before heading to the store. Here are a few of those basics to keep in mind. Set Aside a Day The key to making meal prepping work before you even start is to set aside a day for the prep and cooking. You may think that prepping should not take long, so you could do Continue Reading