Oh, we all love hacks AND snacks.
So here are my best mealprepping hacks for a surf weekend with good foods for energy.
Opt for Shelf-Stable Ingredients
- Use ingredients like canned tuna, nut butter, granola, and dried fruits that don’t need refrigeration.
Perfect for camping or longer road trips.
Pre-Make and Freeze Meals for Later
- Freeze meals like burritos, sandwiches, or pasta dishes to keep them fresh longer.
They double as ice packs for your cooler and are ready to eat when thawed.
Pack DIY Snack Boxes
- Prepare bento boxes with fruits, cheese, nuts, and crackers.
They’re easy to snack on during car rides, flights, or outdoor trips.
Single-Serving Spices and Sauces
- Pre-portion spices, salt, and sauces in tiny containers or reusable silicone bags (or if you still have some of the small portions you get from restaurants these days)
Keeps meals flavorful without packing full-sized bottles.
Freeze Herbs in Olive Oil
- Chop herbs and freeze them in olive oil in ice cube trays.
Easy to toss into a pan for quick flavor without chopping or prepping.
Flavor Bomb” Ice Cubes
- Freeze flavor-packed ingredients like pesto, ginger, garlic, or miso in ice cubes.
Just toss a cube into meals as you cook to add instant flavor.
DIY Frozen Smoothie Cubes
- Blend fruit, yogurt, and greens, then freeze the mixture in ice cube trays.
Drop a few cubes into a blender with your choice of liquid for a quick smoothie.
Single-Serve Soup and Sauce Pucks
- Pour soup or sauce portions into silicone muffin molds and freeze.
They’re easy to pop out and thaw, perfect for single-serving soups or sauces.
Store Prepped Salad Greens with a Paper Towel
- Keep a paper towel in the container with your washed greens to absorb excess moisture.
This hack keeps greens fresh and crisp for longer, making salads ready-to-go throughout the week.
Make Trail Mix Packs
- Pre-portion trail mix with nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and a bit of dark chocolate in reusable bags.
Quick and portable snack that lasts long without refrigeration.
Layer Ingredients for Mason Jar Salads
- Start with dressing at the bottom, followed by hearty ingredients like beans or grains, then greens on top.
Shake it up when ready to eat, and everything stays fresh.
