Meal Prep Hacks for Moms Who Don’t Have Time

Let’s face it, between school drop-offs, work, and soccer practice, most moms don’t have time to think about dinner, let alone cook it from scratch. That’s where meal prep hacks come in your secret weapon to keeping your family fed and yourself on track without the daily stress.

Meal prep doesn’t have to be fancy—just smart. A few simple ingredients, a little weekend effort, and your week is already winning.

Here are my personal time-saving meal prep hacks for moms who don’t have time:

1. Pick 2 Proteins for the Week Grill some chicken and cook a batch of ground turkey. Use them in wraps, salads, pasta, or rice bowls. One prep session = endless options.

2. Prep Your Veggies Once Wash, chop, and store veggies in clear containers. Bonus: you’ll be more likely to eat them when they’re grab-and-go ready.

3. Embrace Sheet Pan Dinners Toss protein, veggies, and seasoning on a pan, bake, and done. Minimal dishes, maximum flavor.

4. Double Up and Freeze Whenever you make a chili, soup, or casserole, double the batch. Freeze half for those "I can’t even" kind of days.

5. Use Theme Nights Think “Taco Tuesday,” “Slow Cooker Sunday,” or “Leftover Friday.” It cuts down decision fatigue and keeps things fun.

Meal prep doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen. With a few smart systems, you can feed your crew (and yourself) healthy meals all week—without the daily scramble.