25+ Summer Meal Prep Ideas

These 7 well-tested, easy chicken marinades will transform boneless chicken breasts into several tasty, healthy meals. We’ll show you 4 different methods for cooking your marinated chicken, plus how to make them into freezer meals for later.

This Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad has the perfect combination of Brussels sprouts, savory bacon, crunchy almonds, and shredded Parmesan. These simple ingredients are tossed in a zesty homemade dressing that will have you craving for more. A crowd-pleaser!

Tip: Store the dressing separately in the fridge and top the salad right before eating.

This simple yet delicious Greek Dip will have you hovering over the dish and wishing you didn’t have to share. It requires no cooking and is a great recipe to serve groups of people (or just yourself for a healthy lunch!).

Stovetop Coconut Oil Popcorn is incredibly easy and serves as a healthy, filling snack that all ages love. The coconut oil brings the perfect hint of sweetness that is balanced with a bit of salt. It’s a budget-friendly, tummy-filling, healthy snack that everyone will love!

These healthy blueberry avocado muffins pack some serious nutritional punch but is still a treat! It’s got sneaky ingredients like avocado, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat flour. Add the crumb topping that’s infused with lemon zest for a delicious (yet nutritious) muffin!

Light and packed with flavor, these “chicken bites” as we call them are delicious warm or cold. But…you have to promise you’ll make the Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce for dunking, ok?

Prep a double batch, bake them, and store in the fridge or freezer.

These no bake energy bites have been a long-time favorite in my home. Look no further for a healthy, satiating, freezer-friendly snack. Whether at the pool or anywhere else, these don’t last long!

We’re taking fruit salad to the next level with the perfect combination of fresh fruit and our simple fruit salad dressing. Make this classic side dish for your next pool outing.

This big-batch recipe for healthy, easy chicken fried rice has been tested dozens of times and is absolutely perfect for a nutritious, make-ahead meal. It’s packed full of lean protein, vegetables, and whole grains. Or try our Egg Fried Rice with Sweet Soy Sauce.

Layered Taco Dip is the ideal pool party snack or lunch option for summer days. The ingredients are simple and cheap, it’s easy to make ahead of time, and the flavor is amazing! The layers make it look like a complex recipe when, in reality, it takes only a few minutes to throw together!

Talk about easy summer meal prep ideas! Ham and Egg Cups might just blow your mind. They did mine. With only three main ingredients, this high-protein dish could be one of the easiest breakfast, lunch, or dinner recipes ever.

Making homemade hummus in the blender (or food processor) is easier than you think. The hummus ingredients come together quickly leaving you with a healthier and tastier pool snack than you could find at the store.

I love prepping a big freezer bag filled with these for my family any time of year. Warm them up in the microwave, oven, or air fryer.

Learn how to save time and money and eat healthier by prepping frozen smoothie packs ahead of time. Use our 7 different delicious smoothie pack recipes to start filling your freezer today.

This protein bowl is FULL of flavor and perfect to take on your summer outing. You’ll find yourself making it again and again. It lends itself to some creativity, allowing you to use up what you have on hand. It’s gluten free, takes about 3 minutes to make, and is a tasty way to get extra vegetables and protein in your diet.

This is the ultimate summer meal prep idea! With a variety of vegetables, perfectly cooked proteins, and Gorgonzola cheese, this colorful salad is complex in flavor and texture. The savory dressing is to die for, too!

Tip: Prep the ingredients separately and build a salad when you’re ready for it. Store the dressing separately in the fridge and top the salad right before eating.

These are some of the easiest and BEST Gluten Free Banana Muffins I’ve ever had. They are made with all real food ingredients, high protein, high fiber, and absolutely moist and delicious! I love to add in some mini chocolate chips.

Try our Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins too!

These chicken burritos work well to prep ahead and freeze. To warm them up, simple wrap a frozen burrito in a moist paper towel and microwave until warmed through. Or thaw and warm in a pan on the stove top. They are delicious with our Cilantro Lime Aioli!

Banana Breakfast Cookies are jam-packed with nutrition and flavor. All ages love them, and they make a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Double the recipe so you can stock the freezer with them!

Want a high protein, low carb, on-the-go option that will keep you satisfied? Cheddar Chive Egg Bites are the answer!

We can’t enough of Overnight Oats in our homes! In addition to our 7 Smoothie Pack Recipes, they are one of the easiest ways to consume whole grains, fruits, and good-for-you proteins every single day.

• Almond Joy
• Blueberry Muffin
• Peach Pie
• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Peanut Butter Cup
• Raspberry Lemon
• Strawberry Shortcake

Let us know which one is your favorite!

Marinated chicken, colorful Tex-Mex toppings, and a creamy Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette top a bed of crispy lettuce for this mouthwatering Southwest Chicken Salad. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with all the good things your body craves.

Tip: Prep the ingredients separately and build a salad when you’re ready for it. Store the dressing separately in the fridge and top the salad right before eating.

This Avocado Pasta with Basil and Bacon is a simple recipe with big flavor that can be eaten cold or hot. The combination of the avocado, bacon, and fresh basil will have you coming back for more and more!

These easy-to-peel Instant Pot hard boiled eggs just might change your life. It is the only way I make hard boiled eggs now. Highly portable and a good source of protein makes them a great pool snack!

Healthier than frozen pizza, these customizable, individual “pizzas” go straight from the freezer to the oven or air fryer. Kids loves these.

Chicken Penne Pasta is a simple, healthy, and incredibly delicious pasta dinner that stretches a long way. Use up whatever veggies you have in the fridge. Done in 30 minutes and delicious whether hot or cold!

With hash browns (or try our Roasted Vegetable Hash instead), cheese, protein of choice (bacon, sausage, or ham), and eggs, everyone is sure to love these! You can add in sautéed veggies or spinach for more nutrition if you’d like.

Tip: Freeze these separately in foil so you can take out one or however many you like. Warm in the microwave, oven, or air fryer.

Taco Meat is one of the most versatile items to meal prep in the summer. It can be used to whip up Baked Nachos, Ground Beef Quesadillas, Taco Bar, or a Burrito Bowl. We have this in the fridge often!