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Weekly Healthy Topic: How to save time, money & eat healthier by prepping ahead

With our busy family schedule & with me working in the studio a few mornings a week, having healthy food prepped ahead has been a huge life-saver.

Not only does having recipes (or just ingredients) prepped in advance save us time, it helps save us money by not having to buy unhealthy options at the drive-thru or Door Dash delivery.

This past weekend I prepped some ingredients (helpful in assembling breakfasts, salads and lunches) and even cooked up some recipes for us to take to work and for Harry to take to school.

Here are the items I prep most on the weekend to keep us eating healthy:

• Hard-Boiled Eggs - I use my Dash Egg steamer (below) to cook 6 eggs in a flash. I add eggs to salads and bring them to work for breakfast when I'm at the studio early in the morning.
• Baked Oatmeal Bars - I've been on a Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal and Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal kick lately. I cut the oatmeal into bars and freeze. I then pack these oatmeal bars (usually with the eggs or yogurt) and I've got a healthy, filling breakfast!
• Healthy Snack Options - Harry is usually super hungry by the time he gets off the bus. Lately we've been making our No Bake Granola Bars and Peanut Butter Protein Bars. These are easy to pack in his lunchbox or backpack and store easily in the freezer.
• Quick Reheat Dinners - Monday's and Wednesday's we're not home until after 8, so I having some dinners that we can quickly reheat have been great. My Slow Cooker Beef Stew and my Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice have been life-savers!

Check out some of my favorite tools that help make meal prep a breeze:

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Dash Egg Steamer This lil' guy is one of my all-time favorite kitchen tools! This egg steamer will quickly steam 6 eggs to hard-boiled. It will also do medium, soft, poached and even mini omelets. Best of all - it's under $20! Get the Dash Egg Steamer Here!

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Cuisinart Slow Cooker / Multi-Cooker After breaking the ceramic crock from 2 separate slow cookers, I went searching for a metal (non-ceramic) slow cooker. This Cuisinart Slow Cooker has been the answer. Soups, stews, meat for tacos, roasts and even oatmeal - make for the perfect set-it-and-forget-it tool! Get the Cuisinart Slow Cooker here!

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Rubbermaid Meal Prep Containers These containers have saved me countless amounts of money - by not having to buy breakfast or lunch out! When I've prepped my oats & yogurt or eggs in these container and eating healthier and saving money! Get the Rubbermaid Containers here!

Here are more of my favorite meal prep recipes:

• ​Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins - I love making a batch of these muffins, freezing and taking out for a breakfast or snack.
• ​Healthy Taco Casserole - Made with either cauliflower rice or regular rice, this simple ground beef skillet meal is QUICK and healthy!
• ​Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches - the perfect way to customize breakfast sandwiches with what you like. Freeze well and great for busy mornings!
• ​Sheet Pan Chicken & Sweet Potatoes with veggies - one of my favorite fall dinners! This chicken & veggie dinner cooks on one sheet pan. Great for reheating when time is tight!

I hope these tips and ideas have inspired you to eat healthy without feeling deprived. I look forward to bringing you more healthy food inspiration, recipes and tips in the near future!

Enjoy the recipes, live well, love yourself...

Erin

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