GW University Meal Prep Guide - Meal Prep Does Not Have to Just Be for Monday

Sep 27, 2026

Beginner-focused meal prepping guide for building grab-and-go meals without daily cooking. Explains what meal prepping is and why it supports convenience, efficiency, reduced waste, and cost effectiveness. Offers guidance on who should consider it and a step-by-step plan to start small, tailor options to avoid meal fatigue, and choose foods that store well. Includes two practical meal re-creation recipes with ingredients and simple preparation steps.

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What is Meal Prep

Why Should I Meal Prep?

Who Should I Meal Prep?

How to begin Meal Prepping

What should you meal prep?

Meal Repetition 1: Chicken Fajitas

What you 'll need

1-2-3 Preparation Steps

Meal Repetition 1: Hummus and bell pepper Lunch Wraps

What you 'll need

Steps

S HP O R T I A B E G I N N E R ' S G U I D E T OO P P I N G , P R E P A R I N G A N DO N I N G B U D G E T F R I E N D L Y M E A L S G W U N i v e r s i t y M e a l P r e p G u i d e M E A L P R E P D O E S N ' T H A V E T O J U S TB E F O R M O N D A Y W h a t i s M e a l P r e p P i n g ? Meal prepping is simply the act of preparing a meal or recipe, then portioning it out to create graband-go meals for later. W h y S h o u l d I M e a l P r e p ? Meal prepping is convenient, efficient, reduces waste, and is cost effective . When cooking every single day is out of the question, meal prepping can allow you to still eat homecooked meals without having to dedicate time each day to preparation. W h o s h o u l dm e a l P r e p ? Anyone who prioritizes consistent, affordable, and healthy meal options should consider meal prepping! H o w t o b e g i n M e a l p r e p p i n g Start small by eating last night 's leftovers as today 's lunch. Then, begin prepping one meal out of your day and eventually grow to meal prep multiple meals! Remember to prep at a level that works for you. If you know that you get tired of the same meal after three days, give yourself options to cook throughout the week. W h a t s h o u l dy o u m e a l p r e p ? Certain foods work better for meal prepping than others! Here 's a list of good options: cooked grains & pasta cooked beans cooked meat roasted vegetables hearty fresh vegetables (celery, carrots, bell peppers, kale, etc. ) whole fruit (apples, oranges, bananas) nuts & seeds cheese sauces and dips M e a l P R e p o p t i o n 1 : C h i c k e n F a j i t a s What you ' ll need: chicken breast cut into strips bell peppers and onions sliced into strips fajita seasoning olive oil & lime juice fresh cilantro and avocado slices for toppings 1-2-3 Preparation Steps 1) Toss chicken breast & veggies with olive oil, lime juice and fajita seasoning 2) Arrange on 1-2 sheet pans 3) Bake for 15-20 minutes M e a l P R e p o p t i o n 1 : H u m m u s a n d b e l l p e p p e rl U n c h W r a p s What you ' ll need: whole wheat wrap romaine lettuce, ribs but away red bell pepper, cut into thin strips cucumber, sliced hummus salt & pepper Wrap it up! 1) Start by spreading your desired amount of hummus evenly across the whole wheat wrap 2) Then, distribute the lettuce, red bell pepper, and cucumber 3) Make it a wrap by folding the sides and rolling it

FAQs

What is meal prepping, and why is it useful?

Meal prepping means preparing a meal or recipe, portioning it, and making grab-and-go meals for later. It is convenient, efficient, reduces waste, and can be cost effective.

How should beginners start meal prepping?

Start small by using last night’s leftovers as today’s lunch, then prep one meal from your day. Grow gradually, and prep at a level that fits your routine.

Which foods work best for meal prepping?

Good options listed include cooked grains and pasta, cooked beans, cooked meat, roasted vegetables, hearty fresh vegetables, whole fruit, nuts and seeds, cheese, and sauces/dips.

Sep 27, 2026

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