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If You're Stuck In A Meal Prep Rut, These 34 Meal Prep Ideas Are Guaranteed To Shake Things Up

PSA: Meal prep can (and should) be better than bland chicken and veggies.

Fabiana Buontempo

Fabiana Buontempo

Updated on January 21, 2025

Kimberley Wehby

Kimberley Wehby

Updated on January 21, 2025

Lucky for you, we've rounded up some of our favorite meal prep recipes that we promise you won't get tired of and will ~actually~ make you excited for your Sunday meal prep session.

Slow cooker with quinoa, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas on one side; cooked curry with same ingredients on the other

Bowl of shredded chicken seasoned with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, served over rice

Bowl of bite-sized oatmeal and chocolate chip energy balls, highlighting a healthy snack option

A bowl of rotini pasta in a creamy, savory sauce with chunks of beef, garnished with green onions in the background

Four meal prep containers with fajita bowls, including sliced avocado, grilled peppers, corn, black beans, cheese, and lime wedges

Plate with beef stir-fry, broccoli, and white rice, arranged neatly

Person holds a taco filled with meat, tomatoes, and cheese, with sides of grated cheese and guacamole in bowls on a wooden table

A person holds a mason jar filled with overnight oats, topped with chunks of peach and granola

Closeup of roasted vegetables including carrots, potatoes, onions, and herbs on a white plate

Hands holding a halved sandwich filled with a creamy egg salad

Bowl of shredded chicken topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Bowl of chili with beans, corn, and ground meat, surrounded by toppings and chips

Closeup of a quinoa salad with mixed vegetables

Four glass containers of Mexican-style meal prep with black beans, corn, bell peppers, ground beef, shredded cheese, cilantro, salsa, and lime wedges

Rice, beef, and broccoli being served from a rice cooker

Four meal prep containers with baked chicken thighs, roasted carrots, green beans, Brussels sprouts, and diced potatoes. Each container has a balanced portion

A plate with four tacos, filled with shredded chicken, avocado slices, diced tomatoes, onions, and crumbled cheese, on a wooden table

A bowl of beef and broccoli stir-fry with noodles, showcasing tender beef, broccoli florets, and noodles tossed in sauce

Four meal prep containers filled with rice, topped with stir-fried chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, and sliced green onions

Baked cheesy lasagna in a glass dish on a wooden table, with pens in the background

Four containers of meal-prepped chicken, black beans, and rice topped with chopped green onions

Glass of strawberry banana smoothie on a rustic wooden table with bananas and strawberries in the background

Grilled chicken served on a bed of roasted sweet potatoes and asparagus, drizzled with dark sauce, on a black plate

Herb-crusted salmon fillet with asparagus spears served on a square white plate

Four meal prep containers with chicken, black beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, shredded cheese, and lime wedges, garnished with herbs

A bowl of rotini pasta with chicken, zucchini, carrots, and spinach on a wooden table

Four containers of pasta salad with penne, chicken, tomatoes, green beans, and herbs, arranged on a wooden surface

Smoothie in a glass jar on a wooden table with blueberries beside it, in front of a patterned wall background

Four meal prep containers with grilled chicken, green beans, and cherry tomatoes

A bowl of mixed bean salad with red onions, cucumbers, and herbs, placed on a wooden table with fresh parsley in the background

A white bowl filled with a hearty stew made of potatoes, eggplant, chickpeas, and tomatoes, garnished with herbs

Four meal prep containers with rice, glazed chicken, and vegetables: red peppers, broccoli, green beans, and carrots, neatly arranged

A plate of breadcrumb-topped casserole served with green beans on the side

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