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!
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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

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

Cook/Prep Time:18 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 13
Nutrition: Calories: 371
Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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
Cook/Prep Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Number of Ingredients: 6
Nutrition: Calories: 300 Fat: 20g Carbs: 3g Protein: 29g
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Black Bean, Sweet Potato, and Quinoa Veggie Burger

Cook/Prep Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Number of Ingredients: 12
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Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Peppers

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

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

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

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

Cook/Prep Time: 40 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 10
Nutrition: Calories: 164
Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Cook/Prep Time: 75 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 9
Nutrition: Calories: 153 Fat:9g Carbs: 6g Protein: 18g
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Turkey Chili

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

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

Cook/Prep Time: 55 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Number of Ingredients: 11
Nutrition: Calories: 255 Fat:5g Carbs: 29g Protein: 25g
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Freezer Meal Hawaiian Chicken Tacos

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

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
Cook/Prep Time: 70 minutes
Number of Servings: 10
Number of Ingredients: 21
Nutrition: Calories: 351 Fat: 7g Carbs: 41g Protein: 28g
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Freezer Breakfast Burritos

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

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
Cook/Prep Time: 60 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 21
Nutrition: Calories: 469 Fat: 18g Carbs: 46g Protein: 27gÂ
Easy Green Chile Chicken Tamales

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

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

Cook/Prep Time: 35 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 12
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Smoky Tomato and White Bean Soup

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

Cook/Prep Time: 20 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 10+ (Becca has two versions)
Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet

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

Cook/Prep Time: 4 hours & 5 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 13
Nutrition: Calories: 420 Fat: 23g Carbs: 9g Protein: 40gÂ
Vegan Spicy Chicken Patties

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

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

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
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Hearty Oatmeal Vegetable Soup

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

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

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

Cook/Prep Time: 40 minutes
Number of Servings: 6-8
Number of Ingredients: 13+
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Tamale Pie

Cook/Prep Time: 50 minutes
Number of Servings: 12
Number of Ingredients: 24
Korean Ground Beef

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

Cook/Prep Time: 50 minutes
Number of Servings: 20 cups
Number of Ingredients: 11
Nutrition: Calories: 37 Fat: 2g Carbs: 4g Protein: 1g
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Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole

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

Cook/Prep Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 14
Nutrition: Calories: 277 Fat: 11g Carbs: 24g Protein: 20g

