Meal Prep Weight Loss Hacks and Recipes
These 42 Hacks, Tips, and Recipes Are Your How-To Guide to Becoming Meal-Prep Queen

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"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Ever hear that saying? If weight loss is you goal, this couldn't be more true. Planning ahead is key in making sure you have healthy, portioned-out meals and ready-to-go snacks to stay on track. Basically, meal prep could be the key to your success. We've rounded up the tastiest, most creative meal-prep hacks to save you both time and money, but to also keep delicious foods in your life to keep mealtime boredom at bay.
Step One: Plan Your Meals

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Make One-Portion Smoothie Packs

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Make Slow-Cooker Oatmeal

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Freeze Oatmeal

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Freeze All Kinds of Grains

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Prep Overnight Oat Packs

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Set Up Your Snacks With Protein Balls

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Freeze Pureed Veggies

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Prep Your Own Salad Bar

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Freeze Your Greens

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Pack (Crisp) Salads For a Full Week

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Freeze Pureed Beans

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Pre-Cut Your Veggies

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Make Bite-Size Desserts

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Freeze Cookie Dough

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Freeze Eggs

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Prep and Portion Fresh Snacks

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Make a Huge Pot of Beans

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Prep 1-Pan Meals

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Create Soup Packs

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Cook a Slew of Sweet Potatoes

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Marinate Tofu

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Freeze Almond Milk For Quick Smoothies

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Prep Lasagna and Have Lunch For the Week

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Slow Cook Some Spaghetti Squash

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Prep a Week of Buddha Bowls

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Prep Your Salad Toppings

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Cook Quinoa

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Breakfast Up With Banana Bread

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Create Curry For the Week

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Bake Some Breakfast Bars

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Massage Your Kale Ahead of Time

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Bake Multiple Egg Muffins

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Make a Quinoa Egg Bake

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Create Veggie Plates

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Freeze Ripe Bananas For Smoothies

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Make Your Own Protein Bars

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Make Protein Muffins

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Pre-Measure You Own Pancake Mix

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Prep Snacks

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Freeze Grated Zucchini

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Make a Quinoa Bake

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