High protein meal prep guides
How to reach your protein target with meal prep: the cheapest protein foods, breakfast ideas and how much a lunch should have.
How long do hard-boiled eggs last?
One week in the fridge, peeled or in their shells. They do not freeze well, and they should not sit out for more than two hours.
High-protein lunches that need no microwave
Bento boxes, pasta salads and grain jars are built to be eaten cold. How to pack them, keep them safe and reach 30 grams.
Ground turkey meal prep: four meals from one pack
Chili, meatballs, taco bowls and stir-fry all start from the same family pack. How to cook it so it does not dry out.
Greek yogurt in meal prep: marinade, sauce and breakfast
One large tub covers a chicken marinade, a salad dressing and a week of breakfasts. How to use it without it splitting.
Cottage cheese meal prep: seven ways to use a tub
Blend it into eggs, pancakes and sauces, or pack it as it is with fruit. Seven uses for one tub, with storage and freezing notes.
High-protein snacks you can prep on Sunday
Hard-boiled eggs, cottage cheese boxes, yogurt pots and roasted chickpeas keep for days. Protein per snack and how to store each.
Chicken breast or thigh: which is better for meal prep?
Thighs reheat better and cost less. Breast is leaner and works if you marinate it. Which to buy for each kind of meal.
High-protein vegetarian meal prep without fake meat
Combine two protein sources in each meal: beans with dairy, tofu with grains, lentils with pasta. A sample day with no fake meat.
High-protein breakfast meal prep: what works all week
Eggs, Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are the base of almost every make-ahead breakfast with 15 to 30 grams of protein.
The cheapest high-protein foods for meal prep
Dried lentils, eggs, canned tuna and chicken thighs give the most protein for the money. How to cook each so it tastes good.
How much protein should a meal prep lunch have?
A common target is 20 to 40 grams per lunch, but the right number depends on you. What 30 grams looks like in real food.
High-protein meal prep for beginners
Pick two proteins, cook each in one batch, and build every container around them. A full first week, step by step.