That’s a small way I save space in my fridge. Here’s a list of items I love using for meal prepping! This post contains affiliate links. If I am following a meal plan, I’ll make up “meal kits” with all the ingredients prepped and ready, in their own container ready to go when needed. I also have to keep the food I’m using for food blogging… THERE’S A LOT GOING ON IN THERE. I have my pickle bin, my condiment carousel, cheese drawer, veggie drawer, and miscellaneous shelf. I don’t have door shelves (they were all broken when I moved in, and haven’t been replaced…), so my fridge looks PACKED FULL. Yep! This is my *real* fridge… Hot Mess Express! If I use them up, I’ll check the item off the list, and usually add it back to my grocery list. On my phone, I keep a running list of the items I put in there. I have a small, “normal” fridge/freezer combo. I’ve learned to utilize my freezer really well. The more prep you can do for yourself, the better! It’s a cheeky time-smart hack your future self will LOVE. Plus, I find I snack on carrot sticks and cucumbers with ranch most days. That way, it’s easy to make a meal without a plan! I make sure to wash and chop up as much as I can before storing. Fresh veggies taste the best, so that’s really what I use as the bulk of my meals. I don’t have carbs at every meal – since my taste buds changed so much from early 2021, I’ve found I don’t love carbs as much. You might also notice it’s a fairly balanced meal plan. The more you can mix and match the less restricting meal planning seems. When I have leftover salmon and broccoli, I’ll use those for the stir fry, and save the shrimp for later use. If I want Crispy Crackle Chicken with roasted maple Brussels, I’ll make it. Most of these meal ideas are totally interchangeable. When you go into meal planning with flexibility as your middle name, you’ll be winning every time. MEAL FIVE: Maple Roasted Chicken & Brussels sprouts MEAL FOUR: Teriyaki Shrimp & Veggie Stir Fry MEAL THREE: Salmon & Broccoli Sheet Pan Supper MEAL TWO: Chicken Parmesan with Red Sauced Noodles + Caesar salad MEAL ONE: Crispy Crackle Chicken + Prosecco Vinaigrette Salad I keep staples like rice and frozen fresh pasta on hand, as well as pasta sauce and canned goods.īut, the list above is my typical Trader Joe’s/Fresh Market grocery list. I keep running lists for the fridge and freezer on my phone, so I always know what’s the current inventory!įrom this list, I have an endless amount of recipes I can make. No matter what, you’ll find these ingredients listed.Īnd if I don’t use them, I know most of them will keep just fine for another week, and eventually get used. Let’s chat about what I call the “Always List” - the items that are always on your list. When I shop for food, I buy the same thing over and over. Meal Planning for the Single Person seemed slightly more appropriate since that’s what I am! □ I wanted to call this post “Minor” Meal Planning – because frankly, I don’t follow my set meal plan very well… It’s not a major part of my life like some people make it when they have a big family. Second, once you’ve established your schedule, you can move on to the actual planning. To me, it’s not necessary, but if you feel like it would help you, go for it! I don’t actually plan my breakfasts or lunches. What about lunchtime? Are you a leftover eater (I am not!), or do you prefer a quick salad at your desk?įor dinner, do you need quick and easy, or a couple of evenings can you really put some effort into a *nice* meal for yourself? Use a sheet of paper (or the game plan you can snag below!) and write out your schedule for the week.ĭo you prefer to cook breakfast for yourself? Or will yogurt and granola be fine? I’m a much happier person if I do a small favor for myself and prepare a sheet pan meal ready for the oven! □ This means, I either prepare something I can pop into the oven when I walk in the door, or I pick something up on my way home. In order to plan your meals, you need to know what days you need to cook, what days you need to cook ahead, and what days you might end up eating out.įor me, two days a week I work a 12-hour shift, and when I come home I rarely want to cook. Tips & Tricks for Meal Planning for the Single Person I’ve learned a few tips and tricks that make it easier to “plan” for a single person. So, I took an inventory of what I had in the fridge and freezer and made a meal plan. I was tired of chucking out food I had purchased, and then never used. Meal planning for a single person can almost sound useless-or that’s what I used to think.Ī couple of months ago, over on TikTok, I challenged myself to eat at home.
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