Too busy to meal prep? Try this “lazy” approach! I’m right there with you! 

That’s why I’m sharing my “lazy” meal prep approach to plan for a busy week ahead.

Not only will this method save you time, but it’ll also keep it fresh with options.

Here are the steps:

Step 1: Bake or slow cook 1-2 proteins.

You can cook one protein in the slow cooker and one in the oven so I can be hands-off. This also frees up the stove for your veggies and carbs so you can cook everything at the same time!

Some protein ideas:

• Roast a whole chicken or two
• Bake or slow-cook a batch of chicken breasts
• Bake some salmon fillets
• Slow-cook a big batch of lentils
• Bake a few pressed and seasoned blocks of tofu

Step 2: Prep 1-2 carbs.

Choose a couple of carbs that can work for breakfast, lunch, or dinner — or at least two of those meals! 

Some easy options? 

• Cook a big pot of brown rice or quinoa
• Roast a tray of sweet potatoes
• Boil some whole wheat or gluten-free pasta

Step 3: Chop and prep your produce.

If you want to skip the trouble of washing and chopping, frozen veggie mixes work great for this! 

You could…

• Roast a mix of broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots
• Sauté a big batch of peppers and onions
• Prep a raw veggie tray for quick snacking

Step 4: Choose your flavors.

This is the fun part! You can mix up a couple of homemade dressings or sauces, use healthy pre-made sauces (I like Primal Kitchen marinades!), or chop up some herbs and spices in advance.

Now you have even more variety! 

This can take as little as an hour, but it saves me tons of time during the week. 

Still…

The biggest takeaway here is that when you make nurturing your body with healthful foods work for YOU and not the other way around…

This stuff starts to feel less like a chore and more like second nature.

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