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How to Meal Prep When You Are Busy (+ Why You Need to Try Ello)

May 21, 2022 By DIY Thrill 19 Comments

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How to Meal Prep When You Are Busy

A BIG thank you to Ello for sponsoring today’s post.

Between work, school, kids, and everything else, planning meals can feel like a luxury that you just don’t have time for.  Am I right?  When you’re busy, it’s all too easy to start grabbing fast food for dinner or stress-eating unhealthy snacks to get you through the day.  However, meal prepping when you’re busy is easier than you might think!

From nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks, I’m going to share my favorite tricks for how to meal prep with a busy schedule!

So are you ready for some delicious meals and snacks this week?  These are my go-to tips for how to meal prep when you’re busy…

1: Make a Menu For The Coming Week

How to Meal Prep When You Are Busy

Before you start prepping your meals for the week, take a few minutes to brainstorm your favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas! Once you have a game plan, you can begin to roundup the ingredients you need at the grocery store…

2: Make a Grocery List… and Stick To It

How to Meal Prep When You Are Busy

Now that you have your menu planned, make sure to take a list with you when you go grocery shopping for the week! This little trick is such an easy way to keep you from buying random impulse items you don’t need, and that aren’t on the menu.  Instead, create a list of all the ingredients you need to buy before you leave the house, then stick to it. 

Another great idea is to never shop on an empty stomach.  It’s crazy what can find it’s way into your cart when you’ve got a growling stomach at the grocery store.  Don’t ask me how I know. 🙂

3: Prep Ahead Single Serve Snacks

Prep Ahead Single Serve Snacks

It can be hard to say no to chips and cookies during that mid-afternoon slump… but it’s a whole lot easier when you’re supplied with a stash of healthier alternatives!   Prep ahead healthy snack-size foods like homemade trail mix blends in individual bags. When the afternoon munchies hit, you’ll be ready to go!

4: Prep Your Veggies as Soon as You Get Home From The Grocery Store

Prep Your Veggies

Another simple trick is to simply wash and chop your vegetables right away before storing them in the fridge or freezer for the upcoming week’s meals! You’ll thank yourself later when dinnertime rolls around and your vegetables are already prepped and ready to go!

5: Stock up On Ello Duraglass Food Storage Containers!

How to Meal Prep When You Are Busy

With protective silicone slevees and microwave safe lids, the Ello glass food storage containers are my favorite! The clear lids make it easy to see the contents inside, and thanks to the leak proof lids you’ll be able to easily store food without the mess!

Plus, thanks to the glass containers, there will be no stains or mess left behind! When heating up leftovers, you can even pop them into the microwave or oven. Ello Duraglass Containers are oven safe up to 425 degrees!

Trust me… these dishwasher safe food storage containers make meal prep a breeze!

So what are you waiting for?  Give Ello Duraglass Food Storage Containers a try for yourself!

View all Ello Food Storage Products and learn more HERE.

So, what are your favorite ways for How to Meal Prep When You Are Busy?

Share with us in the comments below!

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Comments

  1. Healthy World Cuisine says

    November 1, 2022 at 5:17 pm

    We are in the market for new storage containers. Will have to check out Ello Duraglass Containers. All great tips and it really saves a lot of time.

    Reply
  2. Tasia ~ two sugar bugs says

    May 30, 2022 at 10:20 pm

    I need to be better at meal planning again! My whole family loves our Ello water bottles so I definitely need to get some of their glass containers as well. So many fun colors!

    Reply
  3. Michelle says

    May 30, 2022 at 9:08 pm

    Great tips! Love having meal prep done so I don’t have to think about what to make!

    Reply
  4. Danielle says

    May 24, 2022 at 9:00 am

    These are great tips, and the containers look fabulous!

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      May 24, 2022 at 12:48 pm

      Thanks so much, Danielle!

      Reply
  5. Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says

    May 23, 2022 at 6:45 pm

    These are some excellent ideas, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      May 24, 2022 at 12:48 pm

      You’re very welcome!

      Reply
  6. CoCo says

    May 23, 2022 at 10:19 am

    There are so many fabulous tips and tricks in this post, Josiah! I’ve never heard of this brand before so I’m super excited to check them out. Thanks so much for sharing them!

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      May 24, 2022 at 12:49 pm

      You’re very welcome, these food storage containers are so versatile!

      Reply
  7. Healthy World Cuisine says

    May 23, 2022 at 5:18 am

    Meal planning is key to also staying on budget so we are all about that. Love these glass containers as they are stackable too.

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      May 24, 2022 at 12:49 pm

      I agree, love how they’re stackable!

      Reply
  8. Kathrine Eldridge says

    May 22, 2022 at 4:07 am

    I need to get my son to do this when he goes back to college. Great tips!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    Reply
  9. Carol says

    May 22, 2022 at 2:41 am

    Great tips – I’m so happy that these containers are glass and not plastic.

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      May 24, 2022 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks Carol, these glass containers are amazing!

      Reply
  10. Aimsy says

    May 22, 2022 at 2:19 am

    These are great ideas, especially planning your menu before going shopping so you know just what you need to buy!
    Thanks for sharing your tips!
    Aimsy xoxo
    Aimsy’s Antics

    Reply
  11. delphine says

    May 22, 2022 at 12:51 am

    Merci pour tout ces conseils, c’est une belle organisation
    Bon dimanche

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      May 24, 2022 at 12:52 pm

      Merci beaucoup!

      Reply
  12. Heidi | The Frugal Girls says

    May 21, 2022 at 10:32 am

    These are all such great tips! Planning a menu really is key to meal prep, and I definitely need to get some of these Ello glass storage containers… they look amazing!

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      May 24, 2022 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks so much, Heidi! The Ello containers are amazing!

      Reply

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