https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/category/meal-prep/ Healthy Recipes with Real Food Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:41:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon2-150x150.png https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/category/meal-prep/ 32 32 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/protein-donuts/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/protein-donuts/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=95731 These easy protein donuts are gluten-free, naturally sweetened and packed with 8 grams of protein each. They're the perfect healthy treat to enjoy for breakfast or dessert!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/protein-donuts/feed/ 24 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/no-bake-energy-balls/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/no-bake-energy-balls/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=23778 These no bake energy balls are easy to make in one bowl with just 8 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time. They're the perfect heathy snack to meal prep for the week!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/no-bake-energy-balls/feed/ 187 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/vegan-potato-soup/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/vegan-potato-soup/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=76687 This creamy potato soup is a comfort food classic that's easy to make in just one pot. It's the perfect cold-weather meal and is delicious topped with bacon and cheese. ]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/vegan-potato-soup/feed/ 7 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/how-to-cook-quinoa/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/how-to-cook-quinoa/#comments Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=55144 Sharing the best method for how to cook quinoa so it turns out light and fluffy every single time! It cooks up in 20 minutes and can be used in a variety of different recipes.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/how-to-cook-quinoa/feed/ 10 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/slow-cooker-sausage-kale-soup/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/slow-cooker-sausage-kale-soup/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=24734 This hearty and comforting sausage and kale soup is packed with flavor and cooks up in about 30 minutes! It can be made on the stove top or in the slow cooker.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/slow-cooker-sausage-kale-soup/feed/ 16 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/slow-cooker-quinoa-vegetable-soup/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/slow-cooker-quinoa-vegetable-soup/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=21436 This hearty quinoa soup is packed with a ton of veggies and plant-based protein. It's easy to make and great for leftovers. Plus, it's slow-cooker friendly!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/slow-cooker-quinoa-vegetable-soup/feed/ 31 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/baked-chicken-breast/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/baked-chicken-breast/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=164083 This easy baked chicken breast recipe results in juicy and tender chicken breasts that are perfectly seasoned. It's great for meal prep or as a simple main course for dinner.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/baked-chicken-breast/feed/ 7 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-potatoes/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-potatoes/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=162781 These air fryer potatoes cook up in less than 20 minutes for an easy side dish! They're crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside and ready in less than half the time as oven-roasted potatoes. ]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-potatoes/feed/ 2 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/egg-white-frittata/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/egg-white-frittata/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=163936 This healthy spinach egg white frittata is loaded with veggies and feta cheese. It cooks up in under 20 minutes and is the perfect high protein, low calorie breakfast or brunch option!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/egg-white-frittata/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/protein-cookies/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/protein-cookies/#comments Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:47:50 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=95767 You only need 6 simple ingredients to make the best protein cookies you've ever had! They're soft, chewy, naturally sweetened, have no flour and pack in 10 grams of protein each.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/protein-cookies/feed/ 26 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-hamburger-helper/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-hamburger-helper/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=159591 Skip the boxed meal and make this homemade healthy hamburger helper instead. It's a one pot meal that's ready in under 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-hamburger-helper/feed/ 14 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-baked-potato/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-baked-potato/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=159573 Make an air fryer baked potato in less time than it takes to bake in the oven. With a crispy, salted skin and soft, fluffy center it's a delicious and easy side for any meal.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-baked-potato/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-lasagna/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-lasagna/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=158510 The best healthy lasagna made with a homemade tomato sauce, lean ground meat and cottage cheese. It's comforting, packed with protein and perfect for feeding a crowd.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-lasagna/feed/ 6 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/roasted-acorn-squash/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/roasted-acorn-squash/#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=53915 Make the best roasted acorn squash with this simple recipe. It's easy to make and the perfect fall side for weeknight dinners or the holidays.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/roasted-acorn-squash/feed/ 3 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/pumpkin-puree/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/pumpkin-puree/#comments Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=53198 Making homemade pumpkin puree is so easy and tastes better than canned pumpkin. Just scoop the seeds, roast, blend and use in all your favorite pumpkin recipes!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/pumpkin-puree/feed/ 5 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/the-key-to-smooth-hummus/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/the-key-to-smooth-hummus/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=6899 Here's how to make perfectly smooth and creamy hummus at home! It's super easy to whip up — no peeling of chickpeas required. Serve with fresh veggies and pita for a delicious appetizer or snack.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/the-key-to-smooth-hummus/feed/ 89 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/buffalo-chicken-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/buffalo-chicken-salad/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=156730 This buffalo chicken salad is packed with flavor, great for meal prep and super easy to make! Serve it for lunch with crackers, in a lettuce wrap or as a sandwich.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/buffalo-chicken-salad/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-pumpkin-muffins/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-pumpkin-muffins/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=84881 These healthy pumpkin muffins are moist, fluffy and delicious! They're naturally sweetened and made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, yogurt and fall spices.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-pumpkin-muffins/feed/ 25 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/applesauce/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/applesauce/#comments Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=52881 This homemade applesauce recipe has no added sugar and is super easy to make with just 4 ingredients. Enjoy it as a delicious fall snack or use it in your favorite recipes!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/applesauce/feed/ 5 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-date-glazed-salmon/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-date-glazed-salmon/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=155002 This air fryer date glazed salmon is coated in spices and date syrup and cooks up in under 10 minutes. Serve it with roasted veggies for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! ]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-date-glazed-salmon/feed/ 4 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/pinwheel-sandwiches/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/pinwheel-sandwiches/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=154804 Switch up your sandwich game and make these turkey pinwheel sandwiches instead! They're easy, customizable and make for the perfect school lunch or party appetizer.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/pinwheel-sandwiches/feed/ 2 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/homemade-uncrustables/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/homemade-uncrustables/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=154793 These homemade uncrustables are so easy with just 3 simple ingredients. They’re freezer-friendly, portable and the perfect lunch idea for kids.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/homemade-uncrustables/feed/ 2 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/sonoma-chicken-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/sonoma-chicken-salad/#comments Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=152942 This Whole Foods copycat Sonoma chicken salad combines shredded chicken with grapes, pecans, red onion and celery all tossed in a creamy, sweet poppy seed dressing. It's easy, flavorful and the perfect make-ahead lunch recipe.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/sonoma-chicken-salad/feed/ 8 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chewy-granola-bars/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chewy-granola-bars/#comments Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=152952 These chewy granola bars are the perfect healthy snack for kids (and adults). They're gluten-free, nut-free, easy to make and great for meal prep!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chewy-granola-bars/feed/ 6