Here Are 9 Weeks’ Worth of Freezer Meal Plans

Here Are 9 Weeks’ Worth of Freezer Meal Plans

updated Mar 17, 2021
Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Stylist: Cyd McDowell

These days, when we are still trying to limit our number of grocery trips, we can all agree that preparation is key. Making sure you have the proper resources to nourish yourself in ever-changing circumstances is a smart, practical step you can take. Make-ahead meals built around non-perishable pantry staples , or heat-and-eat freezer dinners will help keep you and your family feeling ready and calm. As Kitchn’s Editor-in-Chief, Faith Durand, points out , “It’s the highest and finest art in cooking to eat down your pantry and your freezer.”

We hope the freezer-ready recipes and meal plans below will provide a useful starting point.

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1. How To Prep a 2-Week Supply of Freezer Meals for Two People

In just under three hours, you can prep about 10 days’ worth of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners that you can eat straight away or stash for the future. Many of the recipes —  like overnight oats , black bean burgers , and tomato-braised lentils — are made from pantry staples.

Get the plan: How To Prep a 2-Week Supply of Freezer Meals for Two People

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2. A Week of Veggie-Packed Freezer-Friendly Meals

This family-friendly plan centers around freezer-ready breakfasts and lunches you can bulk-prep, stash, and dole out as needed — like super-green smoothie packs , egg wraps with spinach and feta , and Thai meatballs .

Get the plan : A Week of Veggie-Packed Freezer-Friendly Meals

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3. A Week of Versatile Dinners from the Freezer

With this plan, you’ll spend an afternoon prepping, but you’ll be rewarded with six main dishes (including freezer taco kits and slow cooker pork chops ) — plus additional side dishes and a dessert. They’re all designed to freeze, thaw, and heat and eat.

Get the recipes : A Week of Versatile Dinners from the Freezer

4. Efficient Freezer Marinades for Chicken or Pork

If you’re loading up your freezer with future meals, definitely save room for a few of these. Simply toss your favorite meat into one of these five make-ahead marinades, then freeze the whole thing. The meat will absorb the marinade once thawed, then all you have to do is cook it.

Get the recipes : 5 Efficient Freezer Marinades for Chicken or Pork

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5. Freezer Meals That Work Year-Round

These eight summer-inspired recipes can easily be adapted for our warmer-than-usual late winter and early spring. For example, make the freezer-to-grill steak kebabs on the stovetop or in the oven if you don’t have a grill.

Get the recipes : 8 Freezer Meals That Work Year-Round

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6. Slow-Cooker Breakfast Kits to Make and Freeze

These breakfast kits are built off the same formula: 2 cups carbs + 8 ounces protein + 6 ounces veggies + 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese. It’s an all-purpose base that yields five freezer-ready meals, like ham and cheese slow cooker casserole.

Get the recipes : 5 Slow-Cooker Breakfast Kits to Make and Freeze

7. Practical Dinners to Restock Your Freezer

All five meals in this flexible lineup — including baked stuffed shells and vegan sweet potato chowder — are designed to easily scale up into a double batch.

Get the recipes : 5 Practical Dinners to Restock Your Freezer

Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman | Food Stylist: Cyd McDowell

8. How I Prep 2 Weeks of Freezer Snacks for My Whole Family in Just 2 Hours

This plan will stock your freezer with snacks – like, morning glory muffins , egg cups , and energy balls – that can be thawed easily or require just a whirl in the blender and are both filling and somewhat nutritious. It also includes a batch of cookie dough, because some days require warm cookies during this hectic time.

Get the plan: How I Prep 2 Weeks of Freezer Snacks for My Whole Family in Just 2 Hours

Credit: Photo: Tara Donne | Food Stylist: Cyd McDowell

9. How I Prep a Week of Freezer-Friendly Meals

About two hours in the kitchen will set up with a week of breakfast, lunch, and dinners, including black bean veggie burgers , fajitas packets , and cheesy rigatoni with beef . The meals included in this plan all freeze wonderfully, so take your pick between eating them all this week or popping one (or all of them) into the freezer for future dinners.

Get the plan: How I Prep a Week of Freezer-Friendly Meals



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