40 Healthy Make-Ahead Freezer Meals for Weight Loss

Sometimes you just don’t have enough time to make breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The simple solution to your time crunch is make-ahead freezer meals! Today we’re talking about 40 Healthy Make-Ahead Freezer Meals perfect for your weight loss journey!

What is a Freezer Meal?

Freezer meals are meals you can make entirely or partially ahead of time, so when it comes time to make the meal, the amount of time needed is slashed! There are tons of different freezer meal ideas you can make ahead for breakfast, lunch and of course, dinner. Freezer meals work the same way as meal prepping, where you make everything in bulk to save you time later down the road.

The healthy make-ahead freezer meals I chose for this article are either completely made ahead, and all you have to do is heat it up or only require a few simple steps to have it table ready. The freezer meal recipes in this article are under 500 calories per serving, so you can feel good knowing you’re adding nutritious meals to your weight loss journey!

Whether you’re a busy mom, working non-stop, or a university study who doesn’t have a lot of time, make-ahead freezer meals are a simple way to take the stress of that looming meal time we all need to worry about!

If you’d like to learn more about any of these recipes, click on the title or recipe photo to be taken to the author’s website! All authors of these recipes are listed below the image, so make sure to give them the full credit they deserve! Some nutritional information is provided for reference purposes only and should be used as a general guide.

Make-Ahead Breakfast Quesadilla with Cheese Spinach and White Beans

Photo & Recipe By Well Plated

Cook/Prep Time: 20 minutes

Number of Servings: 8

Number of Ingredients: 9

Nutrition: Calories: 331 Fat: 15g Carbs: 33g Protein: 20g

 

 

Instant Pot Turkey Enchilada Soup

Photo & Recipe By 730 Sage Street

Cook/Prep Time:18 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 13

Nutrition: Calories: 371

 

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Photo & Recipe By Savory Tooth

Cook/Prep Time:50 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Number of Ingredients: 8

Nutrition: Calories: 460 Fat: 30g Carbs: 5g Protein: 41g

 

Pesto Chicken Bake

Photo & Recipe By The Pinning Mama

Cook/Prep Time: 45 minutes

Number of Servings: 8

Number of Ingredients: 6

Nutrition: Calories: 300 Fat: 20g Carbs: 3g Protein: 29g

 

Black Bean, Sweet Potato, and Quinoa Veggie Burger

Photo & Recipe By Wholesomelicious

Cook/Prep Time: 30 minutes

Number of Servings: 8

Number of Ingredients: 12

 

Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Peppers

Photo & Recipe By That Low Carb Life

Cook/Prep Time: 35 minutes

Number of Servings: 8

Number of Ingredients: 7

Nutrition: Calories:156 Fat: 8g Carbs: 6g Protein:13g

 

Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice

Photo & Recipe By Joy Filled Eats

Cook/Prep Time: 20 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 12

Nutrition: Calories: 81 Fat: 5g Carbs: 7g Protein:2g

 

 

Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Photo & Recipe By Eat Yourself Skinny

Cook/Prep Time: 45 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Number of Ingredients: 11

Nutrition: Calories: 162 Fat: 7g Carbs: 20g Protein: 8g

 

 

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Photo & Recipe By Family Fresh Meals

Cook/Prep Time: 45 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 12

Nutrition: Calories: 377 Fat: 27g Carbs: 17g Protein: 18g

 

Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies

Photo & Recipe By Jar of Lemons

Cook/Prep Time: 40 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 10

Nutrition: Calories: 164

 

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Photo & Recipe By Jar of Lemons

Cook/Prep Time: 75 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 9

Nutrition: Calories: 153 Fat:9g Carbs: 6g Protein: 18g

 

Turkey Chili

Photo & Recipe By Chelsea’s Messy Apron (homepage link)

Cook/Prep Time: 75 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 20

Nutrition: Calories: 314 Fat:12g Carbs: 37g Protein: 20g

 

Korean-Inspired Ground Turkey Meal Prep

Photo & Recipe By Sweet Peas & Saffron

Cook/Prep Time: 40 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Number of Ingredients: 11

Nutrition: Calories: 380 Fat:1g Carbs: 52g Protein: 7g

 

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Photo & Recipe By Sweet Peas & Saffron

Cook/Prep Time: 55 minutes

Number of Servings: 8

Number of Ingredients: 11

Nutrition: Calories: 255 Fat:5g Carbs: 29g Protein: 25g

 

Freezer Meal Hawaiian Chicken Tacos

Photo & Recipe By Pinch of Yum (homepage link)

Cook/Prep Time: 25 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 18

Nutrition: Calories: 363 Fat: 27g Carbs: 10g Protein: 19g

 

 

Freezer Meal Spicy Sweet Potato Stew

Photo & Recipe By Pinch of Yum (homepage link)

Cook/Prep Time: 35 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 13

Nutrition: Calories: 288 Fat: 20g Carbs: 23g Protein: 6g

 

Freezer Friendly Italian Wedding Soup

Photo & Recipe By Peanut Butter & Fitness

Cook/Prep Time: 70 minutes

Number of Servings: 10

Number of Ingredients: 21

Nutrition: Calories: 351 Fat: 7g Carbs: 41g Protein: 28g

 

 

Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Photo & Recipe By 40 Aprons

Cook/Prep Time:35 minutes

Number of Servings: 8

Number of Ingredients: 8

Nutrition: Calories: 445 Fat: 26g Carbs: 34g Protein: 18g

 

Split Pea and Bacon Soup

Photo & Recipe By Slimming Eats

Cook/Prep Time: 80 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 9

Nutrition: Calories: 264 Fat: 3g Carbs: 38g Protein: 21g

 

Firecracker Chicken Meatballs with Cilantro Coconut Pineapple Rice

Photo & Recipe By Ambitious Kitchen

Cook/Prep Time: 60 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Number of Ingredients: 21

Nutrition: Calories: 469 Fat: 18g Carbs: 46g Protein: 27g 

Easy Green Chile Chicken Tamales

Photo & Recipe By Minimalist Baker

Cook/Prep Time: 120 minutes

Number of Servings: 26 tamales

Number of Ingredients: 14

Nutrition: Calories: 99 Fat: 4g Carbs: 8g Protein:6g

 

Vegan Creamy Mushroom Soup

Photo & Recipe By Jessica in the Kitchen

Cook/Prep Time: 42 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Number of Ingredients: 8

Nutrition: Calories: 272 Fat: 24g Carbs: 14g Protein: 6g

 

 

Vegan Black Bean & Rep Pepper Soup

Photo & Recipe ByBlissful Basil

Cook/Prep Time: 35 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Number of Ingredients: 12

 

 

Smoky Tomato and White Bean Soup

Photo & Recipe By Veggies Save the Day

Cook/Prep Time: 50 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Number of Ingredients: 13

Nutrition: Calories: 274 Fat: 4g Carbs: 52g Protein: 14g

 

 

Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwiches

Photo & Recipe By Fork in the Kitchen

Cook/Prep Time: 20 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Number of Ingredients: 10+ (Becca has two versions)

 

Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet

Photo & Recipe By Spoonful of Flavour & Recipe Runner

Cook/Prep Time: 40 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 16

Nutrition: Calories: 245 Fat: 6g Carbs: 28g Protein: 19g

 

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

Photo & Recipe ByLexi’s Clean Kitchen

Cook/Prep Time: 4 hours & 5 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Number of Ingredients: 13

Nutrition: Calories: 420 Fat: 23g Carbs: 9g Protein: 40g 

Vegan Spicy Chicken Patties

Photo & Recipe By Monkey & Me Kitchen Adventures

Cook/Prep Time: 50 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Number of Ingredients: 18+

Nutrition: Calories: 199 Fat: 3g Carbs: 28g Protein: 8g

Kale Egg Lasagna

Photo & Recipe By Cotter Crunch

Cook/Prep Time: 55 minutes

Number of Servings: 6-8

Number of Ingredients: 15

Nutrition: Calories: 193 Fat: 11g Carbs: 5g Protein: 11g

Paleo Beef Stew

Photo & Recipe By The Bettered Blondie

Cook/Prep Time: 40 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 13

Nutrition: Calories: 249 Fat: 6g Carbs: 18g Protein: 28g

Keto Teriyaki Chicken

Cook/Prep Time: 20 minutes

Number of Servings: 5

Number of Ingredients: 8

Nutrition: Calories: 316 Fat: 15g Carbs: 0g Protein: 44g

Hearty Oatmeal Vegetable Soup

Photo & Recipe By Carve Your Cravings

Cook/Prep Time: 34 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 13

Nutrition: Calories: 58 Fat: 2g Carbs: 11g Protein: 1g

Classic Eggplant Parmesan

Photo & Recipe By A Simple Palate

Cook/Prep Time: 70 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 14

Nutrition: Calories: 403 Fat: 17g Carbs: 36g Protein: 25g

Vegetarian Pasta E Fagioli

Photo & Recipe By A Simple Palate

Cook/Prep Time: 45 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 13+

Nutrition: Calories: 323 Fat: 3g Carbs: 60g Protein: 15g

Baked Salsa Chicken

Photo & Recipe By Carlsbad Cravings

Cook/Prep Time: 40 minutes

Number of Servings: 6-8

Number of Ingredients: 13+

Tamale Pie

Photo & Recipe By  Carlsbad Cravings

Cook/Prep Time: 50 minutes

Number of Servings: 12

Number of Ingredients: 24

 

Korean Ground Beef

Photo & Recipe ByEat Bake Repeat

Cook/Prep Time: 15 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 14

Nutrition: Calories: 136 Fat: 6g Carbs: 16g Protein: 5g

 

Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

Photo & Recipe ByPrimavera Kitchen

Cook/Prep Time: 50 minutes

Number of Servings: 20 cups

Number of Ingredients: 11

Nutrition: Calories: 37 Fat: 2g Carbs: 4g Protein: 1g

 

Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole

Photo & Recipe BySweet Peas & Saffron

Cook/Prep Time: 75 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Number of Ingredients: 8

Nutrition: Calories: 474 Fat: 14g Carbs: 70g Protein: 23g

Sausage & Rice Casserole

Photo & Recipe By Well Plated

Cook/Prep Time: 30 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Number of Ingredients: 14

Nutrition: Calories: 277 Fat: 11g Carbs: 24g Protein: 20g