Meal prepping helps you structure your meals and snacks while making sure you reach your macronutrient and calorie goals, but eating the same meals all the time can take away the excitement from food and it may lead you to eat comfort foods. But, meal prep doesn’t have to be boring and you don’t have to eat the same foods over and over again. With these tips and a bit of creativity, you can make meal prep more enjoyable.
Try New Protein Sources
Have you been eating a lot of chicken breast and hard-boiled eggs? It’s time to try new proteins like shrimp, beef, lamb, salmon, and tuna. Try mixing in some plant-based proteins like chickpeas, black beans, and lentils.
Sauces
Add more flavor to your dishes with some store-bought or homemade sauces. Chimichurri sauce, Greek yogurt, tahini, Green Goddess dressings, peanut sauces, and pestos are all great choices.
New Cuisines
Instead of ordering takeaway, change the type of cuisine you’re cooking every week. Start trying Mexican, Korean, Italian, Greek, Thai, Japanese, and Chinese-inspired recipes. Experiment with spices and herbs for more flavor.
Create Database For Recipes
Finding new recipes every week is time consuming and overwhelming so pick a few of your favorites and save them to your computer or write them down. When it’s time to meal prep, you’ll have tons of options that you know you love.
