We love meal prepping with bowl recipes! They pack flavor and nutrients in one bowl, making it easy to keep, transport, eat, and clean. Psychologically, eating bowl meals increases the likelihood to feel satisfied with your meal. Bowl meals also encourage us to eat less than we would on a plate, are easy to make and mix, and makes cleaning a breeze. We looked through various cultures and recipes, taste-tested, and time-checked, in order to prepare our list for you. We put together a list of 19 best meal prep bowl recipes for you and your family to enjoy!
Healthy Meal Prep Bowl Ideas
Slow Cooker Keto Pork Carnitas Bowls
These bowls are incredibly juicy and full of flavor thanks to a zesty citrus marinade and the use of a slow cooker. Layer the shredded pork over cauliflower rice, and add on your favorite burrito toppings!
(Carbs: 11g - Protein: 41g - Fat: 38g)
Breakfast Pro Power Bowls
This breakfast pro power bowl recipe is power packed for you with healthy fats, protein, and complex carbohydrates that will equip your body and mind with what it needs to face the day. It contains everything you need, macro wise, to stoke your digestion and keep you satiated.
(Carbs: 44g - Protein: 23g - Fat: 19g)
Breakfast Taco Bowls
These breakfast taco bowls are chock full of protein and hearty air-fried potatoes to start the day off strong. Tasty ground turkey with cumin, sea salt, and chili powder, this dish is surprisingly delicious considering how easy and fast it is to make!
(Carbs: 24g - Protein: 40g - Fat: 24g)
Greek Rice and Turkey Bowls
Greek Rice & Turkey Meal Prep Bowls will bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner in 30 minutes, with olives, oregano, and cucumbers! Gluten-free, too!
(Carbs: 78g - Protein: 35g - Fat: 10g)
Cauliflower Mash Breakfast Bowls
This Paleo bowl uses mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes for a Vitamin-C and fiber-rich breakfast. Topped with crisp smoky bacon, mushrooms, watercress, and a jammy egg, this bowl is the perfect vitamin-packed start to the day.
(Carbs: 8g - Protein: 13g - Fat: 13g)
Asian Crunch Buddha Bowls
This crunchy Asian-inspired buddha bowl is full of protein from shredded chicken breast. The dressing is tart and nutty with sesame oil and creamy peanut butter.
(Carbs: 31g - Protein: 25g - Fat: 21g)
Instant Pot Barbacoas Bowls
Tender Caribbean barbecued roast beef, tangy lime, rich chipotle, slow-cooked to mouthwatering perfection!
(Carbs: 23g - Protein: 41g - Fat: 34g)
Mediterranean Style Bowls
From the cool and refreshing tzatziki sauce to the savory New York Strip Steak and roasted vegetables, you’ll have a balanced bowl that will absolutely hit the spot during a busy week. These Mediterranean-styled bowls are packed with 37g of protein per serving and are definitely a perfect fit for meal prepping.
(Carbs: 30g - Protein: 37g - Fat: 12g)
Tuna Poke Bowls
Fresh tuna is marinated in coconut aminos and brown rice vinegar, tossed with cubed mango, and topped with rice, noodles, chopped nuts, avocado, spinach, and green onion, to make this delicious bowl.
(Carbs: 7g - Protein: 27g - Fat: 7g)
Chipotle Brown Rice Bowls
This sweet and spicy grain bowl recipe comes together in just minutes! Although traditionally made with just grains and veggies, this Chipotle Brown Rice Grain Bowl packs an extra protein-punch from the added chicken breast!
(Carbs: 45g - Protein: 33g - Fat: 24g)
Moroccan Farro Grain Bowls
Enjoy exotic flavor in every bite with this Moroccan-style farro grain bowl. Chewy farro, tangy feta cheese, pistachios, and dried apricots mix for a bowl that is anything but boring! This grainy bowl is high in fiber and adds a dose of plant-based protein thanks to chickpeas.
(Carbs: 77g - Protein: 18g - Fat: 34g)
Thai Crunch Quinoa Grain Bowls
This plant-based quinoa bowl contains all 9 essential amino acids for a complete protein-packed meal. Crunchy cruciferous veggies add antioxidants and fiber! The rainbow veggies and cashews create a nice contrast of textures with the chewy quinoa and tempeh. When finished off with the sweet and tangy cilantro-basil salad dressing, it’s a plant-based grain bowl that you will be craving for lunch and dinner.
(Carbs: 58g - Protein: 23g - Fat: 31g)
Ahi Tuna and Watercress Bowls
Enjoy all the fresh flavors of sushi with this antioxidant-rich poke bowl full of nutrient-rich watercress, vibrant raw vegetables, ahi tuna, and nutty sesame seeds.
(Carbs: 34g - Protein: 35g - Fat: 6g)
Vegan Sweet Potato Chipotle Bowls
This meal prep lunch idea is savory and fresh while filling. We put mashed sweet potatoes with kale, back beans, and fire-roasted corn. Our sweet potato bowl is sure to satisfy your nutritional needs and taste buds!
(Carbs: 71g - Protein: 16g - Fat: 25g)
Korean Beef Bowls
This flavorful and easy Korean Beef Bowl recipe is a fast meal prep recipe that is made in 25 minutes and packs in 30g+ protein per serving. These are made with lean Strip Steaks and include plenty of your favorite veggies and whole grains.
(Carbs: 33g - Protein: 32g - Fat: 14g)
Mushroom Carnitas Burrito Bowls
This vegan take on carnitas bowls is a big win! Slightly sweet, tangy, acidic, deep bbq flavor profiles, and chewy goodness in every bite.
(Carbs: 45g - Protein: 20g - Fat: 46g)
Indonesian Grain Bowls
These bowls are protein-packed and filled with nutritious goodness. Our Indonesian Grain Bowls are also satisfying and delicious! Even when you’re preparing the dish, mouths will water. The pungent aroma comes from the sweet and savory blend of ginger, garlic, sugar, chiles, and soy sauce.
(Carbs: 106g - Protein: 32g - Fat: 10g)
General Tso’s Cauliflower Bowls
These cauliflower bowls are so much fun because they feature not only many components that form complex flavors, but a couple of different side dishes too! They are a fantastic way to enjoy Chinese food without having to eat meat at all, while still getting the tasty flavors you crave.
(Carbs: 56g - Protein: 6g - Fat: 12g)
Quinoa Chickpea Taco Bowls
Quinoa and Chickpea taco bowls will satisfy your cravings for southwestern flavors and your hunger in equal measure, thanks to the taco-spiced, nutrient-rich ingredients it contains!
(Carbs: 53g - Protein: 12g - Fat: 9g)
