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Planning, preparing, and portioning your meals ahead of time is one of the most effective tools for keeping your food budget in check. We have 80+ Budget friendly meal prep ideas to keep your taste buds happy, your belly full, and your budget on track! New to meal prepping? Check out our Meal Prep 101 before you begin.
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Popular Meal Prep Recipes
Smoky Chicken and Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Meal Prep
$9.43 recipe / $2.36 serving
Roasted Vegetable Couscous Meal Prep
$12.01 recipe / $4.00 serving
The Hummus Lunch Box
$8.04 recipe / $2.01 serving
Cold Peanut Noodle Salad
$5.30 recipe / $1.33 serving
Ground Turkey Stir Fry
$7.41 recipe / $1.48 serving
Newest Budget Friendly Meal Prep
Grilled Vegetables
$7.64 recipe / $0.95 serving
With just a few ingredients and my easy grilling method, these grilled vegetables are the perfect side dish for any summer BBQ!
Sheet Pan Pancakes
$2.22 recipe / $0.55 serving
These sheet pan pancakes make breakfast on weekends a breeze! They’re easy to whip up and they’re freezer-friendly. Perfect for breakfast meal prep!
Taco Salad
$17.26 recipe / $2.87 serving
This taco salad recipe is super customizable without compromising on its hearty and satisfying flavors. It's the ultimate meal prep salad!
Chicken Stir Fry
$10.55 recipe / $1.76 serving
This Chicken Stir Fry recipe is perfect for a quick & easy dinner meal. It has lots of chicken and veggies and a super delicious stir-fry sauce!
Egg Muffins
$2.01 recipe / $0.34 serving
These super easy and delicious high protein egg muffins are the perfect meal prep breakfast to make weekday mornings a breeze.
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
$5.74 recipe / $1.43 serving
This juicy, tender, Air Fryer Chicken Breast is super flavorful and ready in less than 20 minutes. Perfect for meal prepping!
Southwest Lentils And Rice Skillet
$5.65 recipe / $1.41 serving
This Southwest Lentils and Rice Skillet is packed with veggies and bold flavors for a super filling, budget-friendly, and easy to make one pot skillet meal!
Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage Dinner
$9.93 recipe / $2.48 serving
Say yes to this easy, no-fuss, veggie-packed, Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage Dinner. Perfect for those busy weeknights!
Stuffed Bell Peppers
$12.21 recipe / $2.03 serving
These Stuffed Bell Peppers are a classic comfort food that’s hearty, filling, has incredible flavors, and can easily feed a large family.
Mediterranean Turkey Bowls
$10.11 recipe / $2.53 serving
These Mediterranean Turkey Bowls are the perfect filling and fresh meal prep lunch for Spring and Summer. Plus, they're super versatile!
Turkey Pinwheels
$9.91 RECIPE / $2.48 SERVING
Turkey Pinwheels are a fun and easy spin on simple sandwiches, and the perfect recipe to make ahead for lunch meal prep or bring to a potluck.
Ranch Chicken Meal Prep
$11.58 recipe / $2.90 serving
This simple chicken meal prep features garlic herb chicken, roasted potatoes and broccoli, and a little ranch dressing to drizzle over top!
