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Finding meal prep recipes to make when you\u2019re first starting out can be intimidating. Will they stay fresh for multiple days? What if it doesn\u2019t come out like the recipe said it would? How do you make sure you\u2019ll actually want to eat your preps?<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we\u2019ve picked out some of our favorite recipes that are meal prep staples to get you started. If you\u2019re new to meal planning<\/a> or are coming back to prepping after a hiatus, these recipes are beloved by the WWL audience and are perfect for jumping in.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got everything you need to make meal prep EASY.<\/strong>\u00a0Join the Workweek Lunch Meal Prep Program and get our weekly meal plans, meal planning tools, grocery list generator, and more.\u00a0Start a free trial today!<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Breakfast meal prep recipes to start with<\/h2>\n

Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats<\/a><\/h3>\n
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If you\u2019re just starting out with meal prep, overnight oats<\/a> are a great place to begin! They only take 10 minutes of prep and you will be set with a delicious breakfast for days. We love these for busy mornings during the week. <\/p>\n

Related: Meal Prep Containers 101<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Easy Zucchini Bread For Breakfast Or Snacks<\/a><\/h3>\n
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As far as baked goods go, this zucchini bread is a breeze to whip up! Grating the zucchini is the only real work you need to do. Make sure to use your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or any nuts you have on hand. (Psst: shredded unsweetened coconut is also tasty and adds a tropical vibe). Pack these for snacks, or toast it and add cream cheese for an easy breakfast. <\/p>\n

Banana Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Who doesn\u2019t want cookies for breakfast? This recipe takes less than 30 minutes altogether and is perfect for taking on the go.<\/p>\n

Vanilla Almond Granola Sweetened With Maple Syrup<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Take your morning yogurt<\/a> to the next level with this easy vanilla maple almond granola. Your house\/apartment will smell amazing as a bonus! We love to store granola in mason jars.<\/a><\/p>\n

Freezer-Friendly Veggie Breakfast Burritos<\/a><\/h3>\n
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If you\u2019re more into savory breakfasts, these breakfast burritos are the way to go. They are freezer-friendly so make a batch and pop them in the freezer for future you to enjoy!<\/p>\n

Releated: How To Meal Prep For One<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Meal Prep Recipes for Lunch or Dinner<\/h2>\n

Spinach Apple Salad With Chicken<\/a><\/h3>\n
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This is one of my favorite work lunches. I go back to it time and time again because it\u2019s absolutely delicious and so easy to make. A great shortcut involves rotisserie chicken, or canned tuna or salmon. (Or canned chicken, which indeed is a thing!)<\/p>\n

Related: 25 Easy Meal Prep Lunches For Beginner Home Cooks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thai Coconut Curry Soup With Chicken (One-Pot!)<\/a><\/h3>\n
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This soup is bursting with delicious flavor and SO easy to make. It is a one-pot dish that you can also freeze to enjoy later on, thanks to the coconut milk. (Soups with dairy don\u2019t often freeze well!) Make this vegan with veggie stock instead of chicken.<\/p>\n

Related: 5 Essential Freezer Meal Prep Tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Easiest Chicken Burrito Bowl For Meal Prep<\/a><\/h3>\n
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The classic burrito bowl is a meal prep staple. There are so many different ways to customize this to make it exactly what you want. Chipotle who?? Nope! We\u2019ve got you covered. Kids love this, too.<\/p>\n

Lemon Garlic Orzo & Broccoli Skillet With Sausage<\/a><\/h3>\n
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This 30-minute meal is fantastic for meal prep, or those weeknights when you need to pull together a quick dinner. One pan means fewer dishes for cleanup, score!<\/p>\n

Budget-Friendly Chickpea Curry<\/a><\/h3>\n
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This recipe only has 10 ingredients that are super easy to find, and you may already have most of them in your pantry! This budget-friendly curry is hearty, delicious, and freezer-friendly.<\/p>\n

Related: Meal Prep On A Budget: Free Meal Plan Included!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Vegetarian Quesadillas With Sweet Potato And Black Beans<\/a><\/h3>\n
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You\u2019ll have these simple vegetarian quesadillas on repeat because they are SO tasty. We like to batch our quesadillas in the oven so they are more hands-off, but you can make them on the stove as well.<\/p>\n

General Tso\u2019s Chicken Recipe: Better Than Takeout!<\/a><\/h3>\n
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If you\u2019re aiming to impress, this General Tso\u2019s chicken is the way to go. It\u2019s even better than takeout and is way easier to make from scratch than you may think. Plus, you can customize the heat! <\/p>\n

Related: 20 Delicious Copycat Recipes For Meal Prep<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Which one of these delicious meal prep recipes<\/a> are you going to make first? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n

The Workweek Lunch Meal Prep Program<\/a>\u00a0provides a new meal plan with recipes and a grocery list every week so you never get bored or have to spend hours searching for recipes. Each plan comes with 14-15 planned meals to avoid over-planning and leave plenty of space for spontaneity.<\/p>\n

Also, our membership includes our customizable meal planning tool so you can even build your own meal plans with our recipes (we have over 700). We test all of our recipes for vegetarian, vegan, omnivore, dairy-free, and gluten-free versions.<\/p>\n

Start a free trial here!<\/a>\u00a0Let us handle all the research and planning so you can have more time to do the things you love!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n