250+ Budget Friendly Meal Prep Recipes and Ideas (2024)

Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Meal Prep is a fast, simple and flavorful recipe that is made with only 7 ingredients. A gluten-free recipe that comes together in less than 15 minutes and works for lunch or dinner.

A paleo and gluten free sweet potato crust is topped with tons of cheese and veggies for a healthier alternative to everyone’s favorite meal. The sweet potato crusts bake up crispy around the edges and firm enough to hand hold - no mushy veggie crust here!

The usual suspects at breakfast make an appearance in this healthy arugula salad. Top this off with a creamy tahini green goddess dressing, or use your favorite Whole30 approved salad dressing.

A thick Cuban inspired beef stew made by simmering tomatoes and peppers with flank steak, and then shredding the beef. Serve as a stew, or use to top cauliflower rice. This beef stew is freezable, so enjoy some now and freeze to have healthy meals on hand later.

Chimichurri sauce, or just chimichurri, is a versatile sauce from Argentinian cuisine that's great on grilled meats. Adaptable and versatile! This traditional Argentinian chimichurri sauce is bursting with herbs and tangy flavors – the perfect …

These 3 ingredient Cashew Cheesecake Bites make an irresistibly tasting high protein, high fat snack. Lightly sweetened with cinnamon and easy to make!

Gluten Free Caesar Pasta Salad Meal Prep is a flavorful and easy combination of high protein pasta and your favorite summertime salad, Caesar Salad. Make this dish for your weekly meal prep, a fast weeknight dinner or your next BBQ.

Super easy 30 minute falafel patties served with fresh veggies and tahini.

A veggie burger bursting with Southwest flavors. Sweet potato, black beans and quinoa form the base of this healthy vegan meal. Serve on a lettuce wrap or in your favorite bun. This recipe makes 8 large veggie burgers. Prep some for now and freeze some for easy meal prep another week!

Easy BBQ jackfruit slaw paired with a creamy avocado slaw for the perfect vegan and gluten free summer meal!

A deliciously creamy vegan soup packed with healthy anti-inflammatory spices. This easy recipe only gets better throughout the week, as the spices are absorbed by the lentils. This is the perfect freezer recipe and is such a comforting meal to pull out on a chilly evening.

The perfect meatless Monday dinner, and Whole30 compliant! These take a while to bake, but the actual hands-on preparation time is minimal, making these perfect for meal prep or a comforting weekend dinner.

Vegan and gluten-free breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings! Packed with tropical coconut and pineapple flavors and an optional protein powder boost.

Slow Cooker lentil soup is chock-full of plant-based vitamins, fiber, and protein! Simply add ingredients to a slow cooker and let it do the work for a no-hassle meal that reheats in minutes. Lentils have …

Lime juice and chile powder are a great combo for prepping salmon! Gluten free, and can be made as a paleo or keto friendly meal prep! Chile Lime Salmon Meal Prep Recipe We love providing …

This quick and easy sausage and veggie meal prep is simple enough for weeknight dinners and special enough for guests. It has all three main categories of the meal; Protein, Carb, and Vegetable. We talk …

Homemade gluten-free Thaipeanut sauce is tossed with strips of lean beef, broccoli, and peppers. Served over a bed of hearty brown rice for a well balanced lunch or dinner.

Easy to make, gluten-free and vegan meatballs topped with a sweet and savory cranberry BBQ sauce and served with protein-packed quinoa. A simple meal to enjoy for lunch or dinner.

Keto Prosciutto Egg Cups are a high protein, low carb grab and go item that work for breakfast or snack! They have a crispy outside with a perfectly cooked egg in the center. Whole30. Gluten Free.

This flavorful and easy Korean Beef Bowl recipe is a fast meal prep recipe that is made in 25 minutes and packs in 30g+ protein per serving.

Sugar-free pancakes that are paleo and gluten-free friendly. Serve with an almond butter drizzle and chopped nuts for a fun start to your day.

This salmon in foil dinner is an ultra-simple meal prep recipe. Salmon is seasoned in turmeric and ginger for an anti-inflammatory rich meal. Served with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli, you can’t go wrong with this yummy meal prep!

Brown rice pudding takes the deliciousness of dessert and turns the flavor a bit nuttier thanks to the brown rice and oat milk powder from NOW foods! Gluten free and dairy free! Rice pudding is …

Easy keto lettuce wraps packed with salami, ham, provolone, lettuce, and a quick red wine and vinegar dressing.

Salmon dish with an easy apricot marinade and fresh seasonal vegetables. Perfect for a fun summer dinner with a fruity twist!

Gluten free French toast made with egg whites served with an easy blueberry compote!

Gluten-free coffee cake with a cinnamon twist and an easy coconut butter glaze.

Easy gluten free breakfast combining sweet potatoes and fluffy scrambled eggs. Top with hot sauce and avocado for the ultimate breakfast combo.

Satiating fat-based snack bites packed with almond butter, coconut oil, and fresh berries.

Sheet Pan Chipotle Eye Round Roast Meal Prep involves cooking once and eating a whole six times! Amazing work! This meal prep is a 100 percent grass-fed eye round roast beef, simply cooked to perfection! …

Low carb enchiladas made with sliced zucchini and shredded crockpot beef.

Chickpea curry is a healthy vegan meal prep that's also gluten-free! The word “curry” is used in a range of places across the globe, and it often looks a bit different from culture to culture. …

Sweet chocolate cups with a collagen brownie filled center. Perfect for a clean dessert!

Sweet potato “buns” stuffed with crockpot pulled pork and your favorite burger toppings.

Classic Thai flavors of ginger and lemongrass make this Whole30 compliant curry one not to be missed! This recipe calls for chicken, but pork and beef are also used in Thai yellow curry and would make good substitutions. Serve on cauliflower rice to complete the meal.

Snack boxes served breakfast style with hard-boiled eggs, sweet potato, avocado, and fresh berries.