Food Prep Hacks

Are you a weekend warrior food prepper?

Here are a few of my favorite hacks to make your life EASIER! Do not to get overwhelmed as you read this. Remember to take tiny steps, and be kind to yourself as you learn how to food prep. 

Plan ahead!

Here is what you will need:

Containers!  And more containers! 

When you plan on preparing all of your  delicious food for the week, an important aspect of the plan is how to organize it.  I recommend investing in good quality Tupperware that you can reheat easily that has compartments to divide out your food. I like to buy mine from Amazon. They have relatively inexpensive choices that work great and will last if taken care of. 

Always have ziplock baggies on hand (you can wash can and reuse to cut down on waste.)

You will also need: 

• a food scale
• measuring cups
• pots & pans
• A blender of some sort (I have a Vitamix and a Bullet for smaller items, but any blender will do.)
• baking tins

Grocery Shopping/Prep Day:

Make a plan. Write out your meals for the week and then make a grocery list from your plan. You’ll be more efficient and spend less money at the grocery store if you know exactly what you are getting. I also go as far as to make my list according to the location the items are in at the store. It keeps my shopping experience in a nice flow rather than running back and forth across the store. 

Now that you’ve got your plan laid out and your tools ready, now what? Figure out a day to grocery shop and prep. I know most people prep on Sunday, but I choose to do my meal prep on Saturday afternoons. It’s usually when I have the most time. I have begun shopping on Friday which helps break-up the work. With my plan in hand, I head to the grocery store before the crazy crowd. I’m in and out, because I have a plan. 

Weekly Steps in the Right direction:

Once you start getting the hang of things, try adding in another meal and maybe prep for 4 days instead of 3. Another great way to get a head start on the week is by cutting & bagging your veggies and fruits so they’re easily accessible in your fridge (especially within the kids' reach!). Starting small will help keep you from feeling overwhelmed. I know you probably feeling anxiety reading this but I promise you, once you get comfortable, you’ll be pro before you know it!

Give it a try and let me know your successes. I’m here to help!

Remember, it’s always YOU vs. YOU!

Good Luck!

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