When I think of meal prep, I think of two words: simple and time-saving. But meal prep can mean different things to different people. I may be meal prepping because it helps keep me on budget, however you may be meal prepping because you need that extra time during the week and still want to provide a wholesome meal for your family. We’ve identified some meal prep cookbooks that will help you accomplish your goals, whatever they may be.
For the friend who loves to budget:
The Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook
This cookbook is sure to provide the bang for your buck. For only $10-$15 (depending on if you can catch a sale), you can get complete meal plans, detailed meal prep, and 100+ prep-friendly recipes. This cookbook contains recipes for balanced meals and is a vital kitchen tool for when you’re short on time.
For the friend who is new to meal prep:
Smart Meal Prep for beginners
This cookbook makes it easier than ever to start meal prepping and stick with it. It is a great resource for those who are new to meal prepping, providing all the tools you need to turn it into a habit. You will have access to 6 weekly plans, the tools you need to be successful, and you will learn the dos and don’ts of safe food storage.
For the friend who loves their pressure cooker:
The Complete Meal Prep Instant Pot Cookbook for Beginners
We all have that one friend who is obsessed with their Instant Pot. Is that you? Well, combine meal prep with your Instant Pot and you’ll be a time-saving machine. This cookbook contains a ton of quick and healthy instant pot recipes to choose from, each including full nutritional information. In addition, it will also help you learn the ins and outs of your instant pot.
For the friend trying to lose weight:
Meal Prep Your Way to Weight Loss: 28 Days to a Fitter, Healthier You
In this meal prep cookbook, you will find a 28-day program for clean eating. It includes over 100 healthy recipes with meal prep tips to help you save time. The layout of the book is easy to understand and each meal can be customized to fit your own needs. This meal prep cookbook is a great resource to help you organize your meals in a way that makes weight loss easy and achievable.
For the friend who is bodybuilding:
The Bodybuilding Meal Prep Cookbook: Macro-Friendly Meals to Prepare, Grab, and Go
Don’t let the title of this cookbook intimidate you. This meal prep cookbook gives you options for your specific bodybuilding plan, whether that be bulking, maintaining, or cutting. Whatever your goal may be, this cookbook will serve you with a well-equipped meal plan to assure that you have the proper amount of calories, proteins, carbs and fats. After all, bodies may be sculpted at the gym, but they are built in the kitchen.
