Dairy-Free Recipes for Meal Prep (2024)

By: Denise Bustard2 Comments
Posted: 10/7/21Updated: 10/7/21

Prepping your meals ahead will:

What veggies work best for meal prep?

Check out how to meal prep vegetables.

I am new to meal prep! Where should I start?

Check out How to Meal Prep.

How long do meal prep meals last in the fridge?

Most ingredients will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you want to meal prep for the whole week, you can do a second meal prep session mid-week, or you can choose freezer-friendly meal prep meals. Check out theseFreezer-Friendly Lunch Meal Prep Recipesfor recipes that will keep longer!

Do I really have to eat the same thing four days in a row?

NO! Check out this post on3 ways to add variety to your meal prep. Although I will say that the most efficient way to meal prep is to bulk prep the same meal.

Favorite Meal Prep Containers

Our tried and true favorite meal prep containers and jars that will keep your food fresh, help you reheat it evenly, and withstand the test of time. No more wasting your money, these are the absolute best containers out there!

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Low Carb Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls

Start the day off right with these low carb breakfast meal prep bowls! Sauteed portobello mushrooms are served with asparagus, zucchini, red onion and Italian sausage, all with just 11 g carbs.

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Fruit on the Bottom Overnight Oats

Fruit on the bottom overnight oats require no cooking, and are perfect for meal prep! Just 5 simple ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare.

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Morning Glory Breakfast Cookies

These morning glory breakfast cookies are loaded with healthy ingredients including carrots, ground flax, applesauce and eggs. The perfect portable meal prep breakfast or snack on the go!

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Maple Apple Steel Cut Oats

These maple apple steel cut oats have the perfect texture: with a bit of a chew, they are never mushy. Loaded with apples and easy to reheat through the week, they are perfect for meal prep!

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Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bars

Soft, cakey, and loaded with apple chunks, these apple quinoa breakfast bars are a great way to start the day! Made with quinoa, rolled oats, apples, cinnamon and peanut butter, these bars are gluten-free and loved by both kids and grown ups alike.

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Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Tender, lightly sweet, and loaded with juicy blueberries this blueberry baked oatmeal makes breakfast for a crowd! Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, with a hint of cinnamon and ample blueberry flavor, you can bake it up on meal prep day and enjoy through the week.

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Quinoa Breakfast Meal Prep

Berry quinoa breakfast meal prep is a great alternative to oatmeal! Simple and delicious with chewy quinoa, crunchy almonds and sweet berries. Gluten-free, vegan, clean eating, and prepped in under 30 minutes!

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Tofu Scramble

This vegan tofu scramble tastes so similar to actual scrambled eggs! Made with tofu, turmeric, nutritional yeast, spices, and packed with veggies. This plant-based breakfast is gluten-free and ready in 20 minutes!

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Meal Prep Baked Eggs

Easy meal prep baked eggs in a muffin tin! Bulk prep your eggs for easy grab-and-go breakfasts in the morning. Low carb, gluten-free, and ready in under 20 minutes.

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Peanut butter & jam breakfast cookies

Peanut butter & jam breakfast cookies are an easy grab and go meal that you can prep ahead! Soft and cakey, they are perfect for a snack or for breakfast; packed with 6 g protein and the classic PB & J flavors.

Healthier Firecracker Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Healthier firecracker chicken meal prep bowls are sweet and spicy! Lightened up compared to classic recipes, but still super flavorful. Gluten-free and ready in 35 minutes.

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Pulled Pork Meal Prep Bowls

Pulled pork meal prep bowls are full of summery flavors: spicy Instant Pot pulled pork, roasted sweet potatoes, corn and fresh tomatoes! Gluten-free, paleo, and perfect for lunches.

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Korean-Inspired Turkey Meal Prep Bowls

These ground turkey meal prep bowls have a delicious Korean-inspired sauce! Packed with flavor and under 400 calories per bowl, you can prep this recipe on the weekend for healthy and delicious lunches through the week.

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Thai Chickpea Mason Jar Salad

Thai chickpea mason jar salad has a tangy peanut dressing, quinoa, zucchini, carrots and cabbage and is topped with honey roasted peanuts! Ready in under 25 minutes.

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2-for-1 Meal Prep: Pesto Chickpea Pitas and Thai Chicken Lunch Bowls

Sheet Pan Meal Prep 2 Ways (again!)- the easiest and most efficient way to prep multiple meal prep lunches at the same time is to use your sheet pans! These pesto chickpea pita pockets and Thai chicken lunch bowls are ready in under 45 minutes and give you two different lunch options to enjoy through the week.

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Wasabi Grilled Salmon Bowls (Low Carb)

These low carb grilled salmon bowls have just 5 g net carbs per bowl and are perfect for keeping your oven off this summer! Salmon, bok choy, mushrooms and zucchini are grilled to perfection and served with spicy wasabi mayonnaise.

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Vegan Moroccan Chickpea Skillet

Vegan Moroccan chickpea skillet is freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep! With chickpeas, sweet potatoes and spicy Moroccan seasoning.

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Vegan Portobello Fajita Meal Prep Bowls

Portobello fajita vegan meal prep with delicious roasted portobellos, bell peppers and onions, black beans, and seasoned quinoa!

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Egg Roll in a Bowl (30 min, low carb)

Egg roll in a bowl tastes just like your favorite take out and comes together quickly using a single pan. With only 7 g net carbs, this recipe has slaw, ground pork, and a delicious sauce.

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Easy baked oatmeal muffins

Easy baked oatmeal muffins are a delicious meal prep breakfast or snack on the go. They are easily made gluten-free and vegan, are freezer-friendly, and are customized with seven different flavor variations so you'll never get bored!

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PERFECT Homemade Granola Bars (+ 7 flavors!)

This post shows you how to make homemade granola bars, plus 7 different flavor variations! The perfect sweet treat to enjoy with your morning coffee.

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Perfect No Bake Energy Bites (+ 7 Flavors!)

Showing you how to make PERFECT no bake energy bites- never crumbly, full of flavor, and seven different flavor add ins!

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Coconut Date Balls

These coconut date balls are fast and simple to make, and are vegan, gluten-free and paleo! They only require 4 ingredients to make with no refined sugars, and are perfect healthier treat for kids and adults.

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Healthy Apple Almond Butter Snack Cookies

These healthy apple almond butter snack cookies are the perfect thing to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping things healthy! Soft like a muffin, refined sugar free, andpacked with healthy ingredients.

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No Bake Snack Bars

These no bake healthy snack bars are a delicious treat made with wholesome ingredients. The perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without overdoing it!These no bake healthy snack bars are a delicious treat made with wholesome ingredients. The perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without overdoing it!

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Chocolate Almond Quinoa Snack Bars

These chocolate almond quinoa snack bars are fudgy, with a little crunch from toasted quinoa, and a sprinkling of sea salt on top. A great meal prep snack to enjoy throughout the week.

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Chocolate Tahini Oat Bars

These chocolate tahini oat bars are a delicious treat, made with wholesome ingredients including tahini, rolled oats, coconut oil, and naturally sweetened withmedjool dates and maple syrup.

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5 Minute Black Bean Hummus

5 minute black bean hummus is a fun spin on the classic! Black beans are blended with lime juice, tahini, garlic and some spices for a deliciously creamy dip.

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Healthy Zucchini Bread (Chocolate Chips + Walnuts)

Healthy zucchini bread is perfectly moist, slightly sweet, with bites of chocolate chips and walnuts. With no refined sugar, just a touch of coconut oil, and whole wheat flour, it's a healthier treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee.

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Perfect Homemade Hummus

This homemade hummus recipe comes out perfectly each and every time, and tastes so much better than store-bought! Smooth, flavorful, and simple to prepare: simple, no peeling chickpeas required, and it's ready in under 10 minutes!

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Hoisin Turkey Meatloaf (freezer friendly!)

Tender, moist, and with an Asian flavor twist, this hoisin turkey meatloaf is a tasty remix of a classic. Swapping ketchup for hoisin sauce gives this meatloaf delicious flavor, and it's easy to prepare ahead and freeze.

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Sweet Chili Shrimp Stir Fry (30 min!)

This sweet chili shrimp stir fry has a four ingredient sauce and comes together in under 30 minutes! With tender shrimp, a rainbow of vegetables, a deliciously sticky sauce.

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Freezer Asian Peanut Chicken

This easy recipe can be cooked on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot! No pre-cooking means you just need to toss everything in a heavy duty freezer bag.

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Hearty Lentil Soup

This lentil soup is thick and hearty, loaded with lentils, vegetables and fresh herbs. A tasty vegan soup recipe that works great for meal prep!

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Chickpea Butternut Squash Fajitas (Freezer-Friendly)

Chickpea butternut squash fajitas are a tasty remix on the classic. With tender roasted butternut squash, bell peppers, red onions and chickpeas tossed in a flavorful homemade fajita seasoning, they're simple to prep and work great as a freezer meal.

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Hearty Vegetable Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of fully loaded vegetable soup! With a flavorful tomato broth and fresh vegetables, it tastes way better than from a can, and keeps well in the fridge.

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Vegan Ginger Teriyaki Stir Fry

Vegan teriyaki stir fry is a delicious 30 minute plant-based dinner. Veggies and edamame are cooked up in a sticky sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Works great for meal prep as well!

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Peanut Ginger Tofu Stir Fry

With crispy tofu and an irresistible peanut sauce, this peanut ginger tofu stir fry will unite tofu lovers and haters alike. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner!

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Instant Pot Coconut Sweet Chili Chicken Stir Fry

Instant Pot coconut sweet chili chicken stir fry is easily ready in under 30 minutes! Made with a few simple ingredients, you can assemble freezer packs making for easy weeknight dinners.

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Healthier Mongolian Beef Meal Prep

These Mongolian beef meal prep bowls are perfect if you are craving take out, but want to keep things healthier. With tender strips of flank steak served in a deliciously sticky sauce.

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Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Simple and so flavorful, these Thai turkey lettuce wraps have a tangy and slightly spicy peanut sauce. Spoon the filling into crisp romaine lettuce leaves for an easy and lower in carbs dinner option.

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