Hope no one minds that I start this - I don't think we've done this before. I'm looking for some good recipes that I can make in the next couple months to freeze for after baby comes. Healthy would be ideal, but ultimately fast, easy, and tasty wins!!
Re: Freezer Meal Recipes
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
Freezer Meal Ideas
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
Lasagna
Quick breads for breakfasts/snacks - zucchini, lemon, banana, etc
Pancakes for breakfast (freeze and reheat in microwave well)
https://happymoneysaver.com/freezer-meals/
https://newleafwellness.biz/2013/12/09/baby-freezer-meals/
https://www.thebump.com/a/freezer-meal-recipes (yep, from TB!)
https://thrivinghomeblog.com/healthy-recipes-index/healthy-freezer-meals-recipes/ (ETA: I looked at this more and love that they tell you which ones to freeze before cooking/baking!)
I'll keep looking
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
I plan to have plenty of things on hand for all meal types, including breakfast like egg cups and Costco muffins. I also plan to cheat and have some hot pockets and smart ones. I don't have any recipes, but am so grateful for those who are posting them so I can use those!
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
Crockpot Chicken Tacos
- Jar of your favorite Salsa
- Chicken Breasts (I use 2 large)
- Flour Tortillas
- Taco Toppings (cheese, sour cream, lettuce, olives, basically whatever you have on hand!)
1. Place (thawed) chicken in crockpot.
2. Add jar of salsa
3. Cook on Med/Low for 6-8 hours or High for 4hrs
4. Shred chicken with fork when done
5. Build your chicken tacos!
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
Here's what's on my list for this week:
- pancakes. I make mine toast-sized so I can heat them in the toaster instead of the microwave
- lazy lasagna.
- breakfast burritos https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/freezer-breakfast-burritos/#more-35074
- marinated chicken https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/2017/02/7-chicken-marinade-recipes-freezer-friendly.html
- twice baked potatoes
- Philly cheesesteak https://www.smartmoneymom.com/philly-cheesesteak-freezer-meal/
- chicken broccoli rice casserole (I make mine without the cheese)
https://moneysavingmom.com/2012/05/4-weeks-to-fill-your-freezer-chicken-broccoli-rice-casserole-day-14.html
- chicken and cilantro wontons (I use ground turkey) https://www.aheadofthyme.com/2017/01/how-to-make-chicken-and-cilantro-wontons/
- meatloaf (DH's favourite)
- and soups!! https://www.skinnytaste.com/baked-potato-soup/
https://www.skinnytaste.com/broccoli-cheese-and-potato-soup/
https://www.skinnytaste.com/beef-potato-and-quinoa-soup/
I've had a strong aversion to my crockpot during my pregnancy (the chicken recipe @hp_momma shared is in regular rotation at our house but even the thought of it makes my stomach turn) so I'm trying to avoid freezer meals that involve using it. I love the bread and rolls idea! I'll have to add some baking to my list.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
I've heard good things about this taco meat, but haven't tried it: https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/salad-tacos/
There's some good ideas here too: https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/freezer-cooking/
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I plan to do a lot of stocking up at Costco and using Safeway delivery for groceries! I foresee a lot of middle of the night app "shopping" while nursing.
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
I just tried this meal from costco a couple days ago and it's pretty tasty (and mildy spicy). DD was a bit picky probably because it was mixed in with some white rice and she stopped eating rice sometimes last year. She still ate a little bit of the chicken once we separated it from the rice. It has a long shelf life so it can stay in the fridge for a couple months. One (out of 2) package was enough for the three of us. https://sukhis.com/product/chicken-tikka-masala/
Black bean lentil or quinoa burgers are the bomb summer freezer meal, if anyone's looking for a veggie option. I usually make a batch of 10, freeze, and re-heat on the skillet as needed. We eat them in pitas, on rolls, or crumbled on top of a salad. They're super easy and don't take up much freezer space.
DH is lactose intolerant, so whatever freezer meals we make will have to be dairy free.
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
I used the chicken for all sorts of stuff (especially Mexican dishes), taquitos, tostadas, buffalo chicken sliders, chicken enchilada casserole, chicken Tacos.
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
A friend of mine said too to be careful with food aversions. Sometimes They don't go away immediately so to have a variety of your pregnancy foods and your non-pregnancy foods if that makes sense.
I I wish the bump had an easy way to save this thread for easy access in case it gets buried.
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
Im going shopping today for this list and prepping it today and tomorrow. I'll report back any tips and opinions. I liked this list because it has a really nice variety of foods.
I also looked at this one and liked it. But I decided to start with above and see how much space I have in the freezer after.
https://newleafwellness.biz/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Pre-Baby-Freezer-Meals-grocery-list.pdf
I made that last night. It could totally be a freezer meal. Make the meat mixture then freeze. Then continue with the normal steps by throwing all in the crockpot. You would just have to cook on high instead of low.
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
If anyone is interested, I can share my rep's contact information. I think if you host a freezer meal party you can earn free products.
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https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2016/03/07/the-ultimate-unbaked-brownies-raw-vegan/
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17