Some meals are good the day you make them. Others are even better the second time around. If you love meal prepping or stocking your freezer, these high-protein freezer meals are some of my favorite recipes from my new cookbook, The High-Protein Plate. They’re the kind of dishes you can cook once, freeze, and pull out on busy nights when you want something homemade without starting from scratch.

The Best High-Protein Freezer Meals to Prep Ahead

Freezer-friendly meals are one of the easiest ways to make weeknight cooking simpler. When you already have something homemade waiting in the freezer, dinner becomes as easy as reheating and serving. These recipes from The High-Protein Plate were designed with real life in mind—simple ingredients, balanced nutrition, and plenty of protein to keep you satisfied.

I got a DM from the friend of a new mom who wanted to prep a few freezer-friendly meals and snacks to help her friend navigate life with a new baby. I thought that was so sweet and rather than just DM-ing her back I thought I’d write a post with the best prep-ahead and freezer-friendly meals for all of us to use!

Below are a few of my favorite freezer-friendly recipes from the cookbook that hold up beautifully when stored ahead of time.

Tips for Freezing High-Protein Meals

The good news is that I included storage and freezing instructions for every recipe in the book, so you have plenty of details for each of the recipes below. But in general, here are a few tips for freezing your meals:

• Let meals cool completely before freezing
• Store in airtight containers
• Label with the date and reheating instructions
• Freeze in individual portions for easier meals

Beast Meal-Prep Recipes for Breakfast

Prepping breakfast for the week (or for an expecting mom) is a power move. For me, eating a high-protein breakfast sets the tone for the day. A chaotic morning that causes me to skip breakfast just leads to a chaotic day! Having a few options in the fridge and in the freezer is the best to fall back on.

• Honey-Blackberry Overnight Oats – my go-to right now! hyper-fixation for sure – store in the fridge for the week
• Maple Chicken Breakfast Patties – to freeze, let them cool completely then place layer of patties between parchment and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months
• Ready-When-You-Are Breakfast Sandwiches – survived on these postpartum – store in the fridge for up to 1 month! You can reheat in the oven, microwave OR air fryer, all instructions are included in the book
• Make-Ahead Coconut-Mango Chia Pudding – not freezer-friendly but amazing to have in the fridge! Lasts up to 1 week
• Cheesy Bacon and Chive Egg Muffins – these are a current family favorite! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 1 month
• Cinnamon Apple Protein Pancakes – great in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 1 month

Best Freezer-Friendly Recipes for Dinner

These meals are where you can really make a difference in your day to day effort to hit your protein goals. I love making double dinner and saving half for lunch during the week or freezing half for future me!

• Beef Bolognese – this one is also on the blog. Cool completely before storing in individual portions or a large ziploc bag or airtight container for up to 3 months in the freezer.
• Oven Baked Beefy Burritos – store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months
• Slow Cooker Picadillo – cool completely and freeze in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 3 months
• Sloppy Joe Bowls – cool completely and freeze in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 3 months
• Slow Cooker Beef Stew – cool completely and freeze in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 3 months
• Hearty Protein-Packed Chili – cool completely and freeze in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 3 months

Prep-Ahead Snack Recipes (& Desserts!)

Now obviously I don’t want you to focus on hitting your protein goal through snacks and sweets alone, but making sure they include protein will not only help you hit your goal but keep your blood sugar balanced until your next meal.

• Birthday Cake Bliss Balls – store in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for 3 months
• Banana Bread Protein Muffins – these are such a staple in our house! Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days, in the fridge for 5 days, or freezer for 2 months.
• Sweet and Salty Candy Bark – the ultimate treat to keep stocked in your freezer (at all times!). Store in the freezer for up to 3 months

Want the Full Recipes?

These are just a few of the freezer-friendly recipes from my cookbook, The High-Protein Plate. Inside the book you’ll find 100 high-protein recipes designed for real life—including meal prep ideas, quick weeknight dinners, and nourishing breakfasts.

If you’re looking to stock your freezer with meals that actually taste good after reheating, the cookbook walks you through exactly how to do it.