The Most Overlooked Part of Meal Prep

The days that lunch would magically appear in your backpack are over. And man did we take that for granted! 

Fast forward to adulthood, and suddenly we are responsible for all of it. Breakfast, lunch and dinner! And snacks, of course. But our weeks are busy, and the last thing that you want is for making meals to feel like a second full-time job. 

That's where meal prepping comes in. It has become a phenomenon, and food influencers like Taylor the Meal Prep Queen have built their whole career around the art of meal prep and easy healthy meals. At its heart, however, it is meant to be a strategic way to save time and to reduce daily stress. 

Meal Prep Doesn't Have to Look Perfect

The beauty of meal prepping is that it does not look the same for everyone. Some people spend hours on Sundays preparing every single meal for the week. Overnight oats for breakfast, a high protein meal prep lunch, and a dinner that is ready to pull from the fridge and heat up after a long day at work. Others may take the simpler approach, preparing just five lunches to grab throughout the work week. No matter how you meal prep, the goal is always preparation. 

The Most Overlooked Part of Meal Prep

One of the biggest mistakes that happens when people meal prep is focusing only on the meals. You might have your breakfast, lunch and dinner all set and planned out, but what happens when 3:00 comes around and the only option you have is the vending machine in your office?

Snacks get overlooked and deserve a place in your meal prep routine as well! It is important to remember those moments in between meals that hunger strikes and to have snacks ready to go that are nutritious and satisfying to keep you fueled throughout the day. 

Keep Snacks Simple

The good news is that snacks do not have to be nearly as elaborate as the meals that you are making. Some well rounded options include fruit, veggies and Ithaca’s Lemon Garlic Hummus, or some grab-and-go packs that require no prep at all! 

Absurd Snacks will fit in perfectly with this weekly routine. They are top 9 allergen free, pre-packaged and require no refrigeration, making them the perfect addition to toss into your lunch bag. The Maple Cinnamon snack mix flavor is perfect when you're craving a mid afternoon sweet treat, and still provides the plant-based protein and fiber needed to keep you satisfied until your next meal. 

Don't Forget the Snacks

Your mom might not be packing your lunch anymore, but that does not mean that your week has to feel chaotic. As you plan your week ahead, don't forget to stock up on some chickpea based snack mix with the full Absurd Snacks line up.