The thought of cutting down carbs reduces so many food options. There is carb all around us, from grocery stores to restaurants. The simple way to eat healthy is to cook your meals. With our busy schedules, cooking may seem like an additional task. For this reason, you might even cheat on your low-carb diet. Not anymore.
Here are some easy-peasy healthy meal prep ideas to live a low-carb life. These recipes have been handpicked to sort out your meals throughout the day. Take a look.
Low-carb meal prep recipes for Breakfast:
A hearty breakfast is a healthy way to start your day. There is no place for carbs here. To ease your way into a low-carb diet you can try these healthy breakfast recipes.
1. Collard Wrap Breakfast Burritos
Found on MEAL PREP ON FLEEK
Nothing beats simple breakfast burritos that are packed in flavors and wrapped in green. The collard wrap burritos are a perfect grab and go breakfast that you can make ahead. It is made with sausage, avocado, eggs, and Italian seasoning. The recipe can be prepared in 35 minutes. You can store these burritos in air-tight boxes in the refrigerator.
2. Chocolate and Chia Overnight Oats
Found on fit foodies FINDS
Overnight oats make an easy and healthy breakfast. When it has the flavor of chocolate and goodness of chia then your kids will surely love it. The recipe can be put together in just 10 minutes. There is no cooking or baking involved. This make-ahead breakfast requires 8 simple ingredients.
3. Low Carb Breakfast Egg Muffins
Found on Diethood
Who doesn’t want healthy quick muffins for breakfast? This breakfast recipe is perfect for people on the go. The muffins have eggs, cheese, and veggies that are low-carb and filling. You can prepare these muffins in a few minutes. These egg muffins can be stored in the freezer in Ziploc bags for up to 5 days. This recipe is a must-try for lazy mornings.
4. Low Carb Sausage Casserole
Found on Food faith Fitness
Getting your healthy breakfast in a casserole can be the best thing in the morning. This sausage casserole is flavored with cheese and Italian seasoning. This recipe can be served as brunch also. This breakfast is gluten-free and can be made in 45 minutes.
You can store the breakfast in the freezer for a day or two. The recipe is made in a casserole so cleaning up becomes easier too.
5. Kale and Sweet Potato Breakfast Salad
Found on A Saucy KITCHEN
Salads are the go-to favorite breakfast because they are healthy and easy. This recipe has pan-fried sweet potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, garlic vinaigrette, bacon, and lots of veggies. The salad has a sweet and salty flavor that you will love.
It can be made in 30 minutes and requires about 6 ingredients. You can store the salad in your fridge for up to 5 days.
Low-carb meal prep recipes for Lunch:
Most of the time we use dinner leftovers for lunch. While this saves time and effort, it makes our meals boring. These make-ahead lunch recipes are super easy, flavorful, and healthy. Try these to get creative with meal prep.
6. Ginger Beef with Zucchini Noodles
Found on SWEET PEAS & SAFFRON
This delicious low-carb lunch can be prepared in just 20 minutes. It requires 8 common ingredients. You can store the lunch in air-tight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To serve the lunch, you need to re-heat it with beef sauce in the microwave for a few minutes. That’s all. This recipe gives a fuller feeling for a long time.
7. Honey and Sriracha Glazed Meatballs
Found on eat yourself skinny
This recipe can be made within 30 minutes. It serves sweet and spicy turkey meatballs that are perfect for weekly meal preps. You can store this recipe in the freezer for a week. It is made with simple ingredients available in every kitchen. This low-carb meal can be served as dinner also.
8. Apple Walnut and Spinach Salad
Found on Real Simple Good Life
Salads always make healthy meals. The best part is you can get creative with salads to make a new one every day. This is one such recipe which is low-carb, paleo-friendly, and dairy-free. This salad is packed with veggies and has a mild sweet and spicy flavor.
You can toss and serve the salad in 15 minutes. For meal prep, you can freeze the salad for a week without the dressing. This will not let your salad become soggy.
9. Egg Roll in a Bowl
Found on primavera KITCHEN
Full of Asian flavors, this meal prep recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner. The recipe is packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables. It can be prepared in just 30 minutes. You can store this meal in air-tight boxes for a week. Serve it with sliced boiled eggs on top.
10. Chicken Satay Bowl with Peanut Sauce
Found on EatingWell
This recipe is dairy-free, low-carb, and low calorie. You can prepare this in 35 minutes. The recipe serves a bed of crunchy flavorful chicken and veggies, topped with creamy spicy sauce. This Thai dish requires a few ingredients that are available in every kitchen.
To freeze this meal for up to 4 days, hold the dressing. You can dress the satay with peanut sauce just before serving it.
Low-carb meal prep recipes for Dinner:
Making a healthy dinner is probably the tedious part of the day. The one make-ahead meal that saves your health is the dinner. Here are some simple low-carb dinners for you to try.
11. One-Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Sauce
Found on Little Spice Jar
This one-skillet chicken dinner is fast, easy, and healthy. The recipe serves tender juicy chicken in cheesy garlic and lemon butter sauce. You can whip up this recipe in just 30 minutes. The recipe is super savvy. You can use chicken thighs, chicken breasts, or even salmon.
12. Zucchini and Shrimp Scampi
Found on Damn Delicious
It is the traditional shrimp scampi cooked in a low-carb version with zucchini noodles. The recipe serves creamy shrimps with a tinge of garlic and lemon along with veggies. You can prepare the dish in 35 minutes and store in the refrigerator for a week. The dish tastes best when served with parmesan on top.
13. Balsamic Roasted Chicken with Cranberry
Found on cotter Crunch
This one-pan chicken dinner is made with chicken marinade, thyme, and cranberries. It serves juicy chicken with crispy roasted layer on top. The recipe can be made in less than an hour. This meal can be stored in the freezer overnight. You can also make this recipe with turkey instead of chicken. It will surely surprise your guests on Thanksgiving.
14. Cheeseburger Casserole
Found on CAST IRON KETO
This low-carb casserole skillet is a comfort food. This one recipe can make a yummy family dinner. It has all the flavors of a delicious burger without the carbs. It can be prepared in 30 minutes with some basic ingredients.
To store the meal, you can portion out the casserole in air-tight containers. It can be stored in the fridge for a week.
15. Broccoli and Beef Buddha Bowl
Found on Kitchn
Everyone loves wholesome meal bowls packed with veggies and lean meat. This healthy dinner can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes. It can be served for lunch also. The best part about this meal prep recipe is you can store the whole mix of vegetables and beef in one container. Try this recipe for a low effort healthy meal.
Low-carb make-ahead recipes for Dessert:
A low-carb diet can be more difficult for someone with a sweet tooth. While rice, flour, oatmeal, bread, etc. have healthier alternatives, it is hard to find healthy options for treats. Here are some dessert recipes to live low-carb.
16. Low-Carb Cream Cheese Cookies
Found on WHOLESOMEyum
With just 15 minutes in hand, you can prepare these tasty treats for the whole week. You can store these cookies in room temperature for a few days. It is made with 6 simple ingredients. These cream cheese cookies can be served as dessert and also with tea or coffee for a munch.
17. Low-Carb Carrot Cake
Found on ruled.me
Baking a carrot cake would require flour, cheese, carrots, etc. Each ingredient is high on carbs. However, this recipe presents delicious moist carrot cake in a low carb version. It is easy to prepare and requires less than an hour.
This versatile recipe can be made into small muffins also to portion out your dessert. You can refrigerate this dessert for up to a week.
18. No-Bake Chocolate Lasagna
Found on Low Carb Maven
It is a sugar-free, low-carb chocolate dessert. The dessert has a crunchy chocolate cookie base with a creamy cheesy layer and a chocolate pudding on top. This is the perfect dessert to serve a crowd. You can prepare this dessert in just 40 minutes. You can refrigerate this dessert overnight.
19. Low-Carb Strawberry Popsicle
Found on LOW CARB YUM
Your kids will relish this refreshing treat during the summers. This Popsicle is sugar-free and keto-friendly. It is made with 4 ingredients only. You can freeze them in Popsicle molds or pop bags for a few days.
20. Sugar-free Choco Chip Blondies
Found on LIFE MADE Sweeter
These blondies are chewy treats that are sweet and tender. The dessert has the flavor of almond butter that you will love. You can also use the recipe to make chocolate chip cookies.
This recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and vegan friendly. The dessert can be made in a few minutes and refrigerated in a re-sealable container for up to 3 days.
Meal preps are a way to eat healthy throughout the week. With these recipes shared above, you will not have any excuse for unhealthy meals. These recipes are easy and can be prepared by anyone.
