If you are here reading this then you must fall into one of two categories: 1) you hate cooking (ie, the title of this article, "25 Meal Prep Recipes For People Who Hate To Cook), but want to know what you could make that is meal prep friendly and basically requires little to no effort, or 2) you actually enjoy cooking, but know that you are most likely going to find a few really fast and easy recipes here.
Either way, we are glad you are here because we are about to help you out no matter which category you fall into! We have put together some of our favorite quick, easy and/or no-bake recipes that require so little cooking or prep you won't even realize you just prepared a week's worth of meals. Trust us. Even we have week's where we are short on time or just have no desire to cook, so we can tell you first hand that these recipes will change the game for you!
No Bake/Cook Recipes
Just as the title states. This collection of recipes requires no baking/cooking. And if it does, we have a pro tip to help turn it into a healthy no-cook recipe.
Mint Chocolate Energy Bites
Pro Tip: double or trip this recipe and store in a sealed container for up to 3 weeks.
Cocoa Hazelnut Energy Bites
Pro Tip: Keep the flavors fresh and exciting in this no-bake recipe by switching up the flavor nut butter you use. One recipe. Multiple flavors.
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Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Pro Tip: Turn this protein-packed treat into cookies to satisfy your mid-afternoon sugar craving.
Breakfast PRO Bowl
Pro Tip: Buy pre-cooked whole grains such as brown rice and quinoa to make this easy meal.
Meal Prep Salad in a Jar - Vegetarian
Pro Tip: Look in the produce department for Steamed Beets and Steamed Beans!
Turkey Spinach Pinwheel Meal Prep
Pro Tip: Switch up your sandwich fillings to make 2 different lunches boxes. Half turkey and cheddar. Half ham and swiss. Yum!
Starbuck Protein Bistro Box
Pro Tip: Vary the fruit and nut butter in your bistro box to add variety. Have you ever tried cashew butter?
Healthy Quinoa Meal Prep Bowls
Pro Tip: Use pre-cooked garbanzo beans such as these to toss together this no-cook meal.
Peanut Butter & Banana Roll Up Boxes
Pro Tip: Swap pretzels for crackers and celery for carrots to add variety.
Crockpot Recipes
We mean, technically you aren't cooking. The crockpot is, right? 😉
Crockpot Pumpkin Chili
Pro Tip: This doesn't even need one! It's a complete dump and go meal!
Easy White Chicken Chili
Pro Tip: Use a store-bought salsa verde to make this in 15 minutes.
3 Ingredient Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
Pro Tip: Serve this with your pre-cooked whole grains and frozen broccoli for a complete meal.
Green Lentil Curry
Pro Tip: Skip the first two steps in the slow cooker section and toss everything straight into your crockpot for a super fast meal.
Easy Crockpot BBQ Chicken
Pro Tip: Use your favorite store bought BBQ sauce. 2 Ingredients is all you will need.
White Bean & Sausage Soup
Pro Tip: Skip soaking the white beans and instead use pre-cooked lentils. Toss everything into the crockpot and it will be done in 15 minutes if you use pre-cooked sausage!
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Pro Tip: Triple this recipe. We promise it won't last too long.
Slow Cooker Veggie Omelette
Pro Tip: Pair this with in-season fruit such as an apple or orange for a complete meal.
Recipes So Easy It's Like You're Not Even Cooking
Does it really count as cooking if you just toss it onto a sheet pan or in a single skillet and let it do its thing? We didn't think so.
One Pan Fajita Salmon
Pro Tip: Purchase portioned fish and pre-cut veggies to make this in minutes.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Pro Tip: Purchase pre-cut, unseasoned chicken and pre-cut veggies.
Ranch Pork Chops & Potatoes Sheet Pan Meal Prep
Pro Tip: Purchase pre-made ranch seasoning and the smallest baby potatoes to speed up cooking!
Sheet Pan Cod and Veggies
Made in only 25 min!
Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Pro Tip: Buy your favorite Greek marinade at the store. Just saved yourself a step!
Butternut Squash, Cranberry & Sausage Skillet
Pro Tip: Buy pre-cut butternut squash and you can have this meal done in less than 10 minutes
High Protein Egg Muffin Meal Prep
Pro Tip: Switch up the veggies to add variety each week. Or, add in some of the sausage from the recipe above.
Related Article: The Ultimate Guide to Making Egg Cups
Turmeric Scrambled Egg Meal Prep
Pro Tip: Pre-cooked sausages are your best friend.
Easy Fall Breakfast Granola
Pro Tip: Double this recipe and use it for both breakfast and snack.
