Holiday Hacks for Easy, Healthy Meal Prep
The holiday season is fast approaching—but that doesn’t mean meal prep has to take a back seat until the New Year! With a few smart strategies, you can keep meals simple, nutritious, and stress-free. Here are three easy ways to stay on track:
1. Set It and Forget It
Slow cookers and pressure cookers are timeless tools for a reason. Soup recipes can be adapted to support a high-protein, lower-carb lifestyle. Try swapping traditional pasta for chickpea pasta or veggie noodles, and use cauliflower rice or beans in tortilla soups and chili. Bone broths are also a great option for protein-rich sipping on chilly days.
2. Double Up When You Can
If you find yourself with extra time, make a second one-pot meal that’s freezer-friendly. It’s a great way to get ahead for busy weeknights. You can also enhance canned soups and frozen entrées by adding bone broth or a side salad, or serve them over microwaveable veggie blends for extra fiber and nutrients.
3. Skip the Chop
Pressed for time? Pre-cut produce is your best friend. The produce section offers chopped veggies that make winter recipes like soups and stews come together quickly. Frozen veggie blends also work well as a flavorful base. And don’t miss our Bowl & Basket Vegetable Soup Kits—they’re perfect for easy recipe building when paired with pulled chicken or ground meats.