When life gets busy, the freezer is your best friend. Keeping things like frozen vegetables, fish, shrimp, and other quick-cooking items can make life so much easier—especially when you haven’t had time to meal prep. If you have quick, healthy options in your freezer, you’re much more likely to eat a good meal when you’re busy and short on time! All you need for this recipe is rice, shrimp, a bag of frozen veggies, and a simple stir-fry sauce (store bought or you can whisk together one in seconds). It’s a perfect weeknight staple.

This high-protein, high-fiber chicken chili is everything a great meal prep should be: quick, hearty, nutritious, and incredibly budget-friendly — only $2.80 per serving! With 50g of protein, 10g of fiber, and a ton of flavor, this Instant Pot (or slow cooker) recipe makes eight satisfying portions that are perfect for busy weeks.

This Stuffed Pepper Soup delivers all the comforting flavors of classic stuffed peppers—just in an easier, one-pot form. It’s hearty, flavorful, and packed with protein and veggies to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, it’s proof that nourishing meals don’t have to be complicated.

This Zucchini Pesto Beef Bowl from Coach Brooke is proof that healthy meals don’t have to be complicated. With just a few ingredients and one skillet, you’ll have a high-protein, veggie-packed dish that’s loaded flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.

Got a leftover burger patty in the fridge? Turn it into something fresh and delicious with this Leftover Burger Salad. It’s the easiest way to repurpose leftovers while boosting your micronutrient intake and keeping meals simple. Pile your favorite burger toppings over a bed of greens, drizzle on some sauce, and you’ve got a quick, satisfying meal that hits the spot. No food waste, no fuss—just a solid, macro-friendly lunch or dinner.

This Sweet Chili Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry is one of those recipes you’ll find yourself making on repeat. It’s simple, flavorful, and comes together fast—perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep. With a sweet and savory sauce, lean ground chicken, and crunchy veggies, it hits that perfect balance of high-protein and totally satisfying. Serve it over rice, pack it up for the week, and thank yourself later.

Not sure where to start with your nutrition plan? Honestly, just having food cooked and in the house is the biggest barrier to success! Keeping your fridge stocked limits the potential of coming home from a long training session or work day and needing to order food out or skip a meal altogether.