Between late-night study sessions, early-morning lectures, part-time jobs, and having a social life, you’re busy. As a college student, you have a tight schedule and eat what you can when you can. But on the flip side of that, having ramen every night isn’t a long-term (or healthy) plan.
The good news? With a little planning, healthy eating doesn’t have to fall to the bottom of your to-do list. Here are a few meal prep hacks that can save the day without sacrificing your GPA.
Why Meal Prep is a Student’s Best Friend
By spending a little time upfront, you can avoid that last-minute “what am I eating?” panic before you need to rush out the door. Meal prepping helps keep you fueled and focused and has the added benefit of allowing you to stick to a budget.
Meal Prep Essentials
Meal prep for busy students doesn’t require a ton of tools to get started. With just the following basics, you’ll be well on your way:
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Reusable containers: Stock up on sturdy, microwave-safe containers.
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Grocery list strategy: Plan out your meals and write down everything you’ll need to cook them. Listing ingredients by categories, such as veggies or proteins, could mean a more efficient shopping experience.
Want to skip the prep altogether? Let Farm Fresh Meals do the heavy lifting for you. Our nutritious meals arrive at your doorstep ready to eat–just warm and enjoy.
Lunch and Dinner Ideas
Order From Farm Fresh Meals
Whether you’re paleo, Whole30, keto, gluten-free, or just trying to eat a little bit healthier, we have delicious options to choose from. There are two ways to get our meals made from organic, farm-to-table ingredients: à la carte as you need or through a subscription that offers savings.
Mix & Match
Want to feel a little more involved in your meals? Pair our delivered dishes with your own appetizers, sides, or toppings. For mix-and-match options, here are a few good meal prep ideas for college students:
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Cut up different fruits for a quick fruit salad–great for a refreshing side.
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Roast some veggies for easy grab-and-go additions to any meal; think broccoli, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Hard boil a few eggs to slice onto our salads.
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Make a pot of quinoa or brown rice for a quick addition to our protein-based dishes.
Save Time and Stress With Meal Delivery
Let’s be honest; you may not even have time to chop fruits or roast some vegetables every week, let alone for grocery shopping and cleaning up. Our meal delivery service is a game-changer for students, what with:
Zero Grocery Store Runs
Skip the store entirely and everything that comes with it, including lugging full grocery bags across campus.
No Cooking Burnout
Making dinner every day for the rest of your life can easily lead to cooking burnout. Our meal delivery service keeps mealtime fun and interesting.
Flexible Ordering
Subscribe to just four meal deliveries each week or up your order to suit your needs, schedule, and appetite. Our rotating menu and flexible ordering mean you’ll always have something new and delicious on hand.
Your Ultimate Meal Prep Hack? Farm Fresh Meals
Whether you’re looking to dip your toes into the meal prep world or are ready to go all in, we can help you stay energized, healthy, and stress-free. Additionally, for every meal you order from Farm Fresh Meals, we make a donation to Feeding America. That’s some seriously good karma to carry into your next exam. Create an account and place an order today to power through the semester!