35 Sheet Pan Meal Prep Recipes (That Will Change Your Life) | Meal Prep on Fleek (2024)
One Pan Meals, FTW!
Meal Prepping is way less complicated when you can toss all of your healthy ingredients onto one sheet pan, bake it up and then divide it into your meal prep containers! In less than 30 minutes you can have a week's worth of meals all done so you don't have to worry about eating out for these meals. From meat lovers breakfast pizza to shrimp fajitas, these recipes are tasty, straightforward and a snap to clean up! One pan meals are the perfect intro to meal prepping when you don't have a lot of time or space that you're working with. We're sure that these Sheet Pan Recipes Will Change Your Life and the way you look at meal planning.
Benefits of Sheet Pan Recipes:
This is the meal preppers take on "Set it and forget it"
You will use way fewer dishes
Clean up is a breeze, especially when you use non-stick sheet pans because you only have one dish to worry about
It's an easy way to clear out the fridge
Most sheet pan meals make 4 portions
They usually cook in less than 45 minutes
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Dessert Recipes
Sheet Pan Breakfast Recipes
What's better than having eggs, bacon, and potatoes for breakfast this week and not having to think about it? Knowing that all your breakfasts cooked in 30 minutes and you only had one dish to clean! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You’ve probably heard this more times than you can count. And there have been innumerable studies over the years to prove this right. Missing out on this meal on a regular basis can have negative consequences on your health. Read more HERE
Most people tend to go out for lunch and dinner, which means these are the most crucial meals to plan for and prep ahead of time. If we're being honest with yourself, there is something so majestic about a pan full of veggies and protein that will make anyone swoon. Think about it, if you know your macros now, and you know how many of those macronutrients you should be eating per meal, then all you have to do is sheet pan meal prep that is fitted for your specific macros! The sheet pan lunch and dinner recipes below are no joke and we suggest you bookmark this page and give each of them a try. You can thank us later!
Finally, because every good meal prepper knows the key to a balanced lifestyle is a pleasure, here are sheet pan recipes that you can make for dessert.
Dessert Recipes
Don't sleep on these sheetpan dessert recipes! You didn't think it could be done?! Well... feast your eyes on some of our favoritedesserts, let alone, ones you could make in just one sheet pan. Side note, if you haven't already stocked up on sheetpans, Click Here to get a 3 Pack of non-stick sheet pans so you don't have to wash between meals.
You can also prep components ahead and store in the fridge for up to 5 days, making it even easier! Sheet pan chicken fajitas with tender and juicy chicken, bell peppers, and onions tossed in a delicious homemade fajita seasoning. Ideal for meal prep or for a simple weeknight dinner.
However, it's important to meal prep safely and store the food in a proper way. When it comes to batch food storage, you have a few options. You can store meal prep food in the fridge for up to four days. Or, you can store prepped food in the freezer for a longer period of time.
Make a meal plan of about four days of safe storage in the fridge and about four months of safe storage in the freezer. Watch for changes (smell, color, texture, and mold) to your meal prep food as a sign that it's gone bad. If you're unsure if food has spoiled: when in doubt, throw it out.
Freezer meal prep is a great way to make your family more environmentally friendly. When you store food in the freezer, you can greatly reduce the amount of food that you throw away. Freezing food allows you to extend the lifespan of the food you purchase so you'll be able to eat it before it goes bad.
A sheet pan takes the concept of a one-pot meal and flips it onto a pan. It saves time, makes clean-up easier, and doesn't require expensive equipment or fancy ingredients. Just start with your protein of choice, then add vegetables, fat and flavorings, and roast at high heat until everything is golden brown.
Foil is the right choice when you're roasting at temperatures of 425°F (220°C) or higher. Unless it's labelled non-stick, foil needs greasing, and — surprise! — it makes no difference if the shiny side is up or down. Cover the baking sheet completely, including the sides and corners, to catch any mess.
Baking Sheet. Although cookie sheets are often referred to as "baking sheets," there are differences between a cookie sheet and a baking sheet (also known as a baking sheet pan or simply a sheet pan): Baking sheet pans have rolled edges with a lip around the entire pan, whereas cookie sheets do not.
Typically, refrigerated meal preps last between 3 to 5 days, depending on the ingredients used. However, this relatively short window can be a challenge for many people, as it requires diligent planning and scheduling to ensure that all meals are consumed before they spoil.
You can also freeze scrambled eggs after they have been cooked. This is a good way to meal prep for the week and to use in dishes like ham fried rice, or for a quick breakfast. They freeze well and taste really good. Let the cooked scrambled eggs cool completely.
Soups, stews, and chili are the ideal meal prep because they last a little longer than most meals (up to five or six days) AND they're extremely freezer-friendly. If you're new to meal prep and are nervous about how foods taste after a few days, I recommend starting with a soup, stew, or chili.
The effectiveness of meal prep storage often depends on the ingredients you use. Meals containing pasta, cheese, or grains tend to last longer than those with highly-perishable ingredients such as avocados or berries.
A: Eggs are one of the quickest products to meal prep. Find out how many portions you need for the week ahead, cook the eggs (cooking scrambled eggs only takes ca. 15 minutes), and then divide the food into individual portions to store in the fridge.
You should let hot food cool for 30 minutes with the storage lid off before covering it and putting it in your fridge. Doing so can minimize condensation forming within the container and making your food soggy.
One option is to make your food ahead of time and freeze it until ready for use. Great examples of this include soups, stews, meat sauces and even some assembled recipes such as pies, lasagne or a fruit crumble. For more information on how to freeze food safely, take a look at our article.
Prepping food the night before can be a helpful way to have a healthy meal ready even when your schedule is full during the day. In just three steps or less, recipes like our Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowl and Loaded Chicken Quinoa Salad will help you stay fueled and feeling your best even when your calendar is full.
Most meal prep meals will last between three to five days in the fridge. If you want to prep meals for the whole week, you'll want to schedule two days a week to do so (such as Sunday and Wednesday) to keep food as fresh as possible.
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