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Getting ready for baby’s arrival is so exciting! You’ve prepared everything for baby but don’t forget about yourself and the rest of your family! Those first few weeks are tough, and you will be so tired. Don’t worry about what to make for dinning or having to cook. Instead, these delicious and super easy freezer meals to make before baby comes are just what you need to fuel up and avoid cooking!
You will have plenty to do once baby is born. You don’t want to be grocery shopping, figuring out what to make or holding baby near a hot stove. Even if your baby is a good sleeper, spend your energy showering, with your family or napping instead of preparing meals. Freezer meals to make before baby comes is an excellent way to set yourself and your family up for success while you care for a newborn.
Prepping these meals is easy, they are delicious, and they will give you the fuel you need to take care of your little baby. I meal prepped before I had my first baby and I was so glad that I did!My husband was fine living on frozen pizza but my recovering and lactating body needed way more. We didn’t live close to a store or anywhere to get take out, so having extra meals already made was amazing!
7 Freezer Meals to Make Before Baby Comes
Make all of these yummy freezer meals according to recipe and freeze them for a later date! It’s really that simple! You can even grab some tinfoil bakeware to put your freezer meal in so that you don’t have to do any dishes after! If you don’t have a lot of freezer space like me, you can use freezer storage bags and transfer the meal before cooking. These are the yummy freezer meals I’m making before baby two arrives!
1| Chili
Chili is a staple in my home year round, but it’s excellent as a post-delivery freezer meal. It freezes and recooks super well! It’s also filled with nutritious ingredients that will refuel your body with protein, fiber, and vitamins. This recipe is easy and delicious! Find it HERE!
2| Baked Ziti
Bring on those carbs! Your body needs them to nurse, recover and fuel your body! This baked ziti recipe is yummy and easy. I like to swap the beef for precooked mild Italian sausage. Find the recipe HERE!
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3| Lentil Soup
This soup is so so good. I make it all the time and it freezes and reheats really well! Lentils have great fiber, iron, folate and protein. Plus, this soup is really filling and super easy to make! Find the recipe HERE!
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4| Lasagna
A freezer meals to make before baby list wouldn’t be complete without lasagna! You can add chopped veggies like zucchini and carrots to add some extra health factors. I love this easy recipe HERE!
5| Muffin Egg Bites
Does anyone else LOVE the sous vide egg bites at Starbucks? I’d eat them every day if I could! These are a great copycat recipe, complete with protein and veggies to fill you up. If you don’t like red peppers or spinach, you can easily swap them for your favorite veggies! Grab the recipe HERE!
6| Meatballs
Meatballs freeze super well! You can make these meatballs or just roll the balls and freeze them raw. I have some extra frozen veggies to steam for a side, or you could make some pasta to freeze (like the ziti recipe). Grab the recipe HERE!
7| Healthy Stuffed Manicotti
This recipe uses spinach and cottage cheese which are healthier options than normal manicotti. This is a great comfort recovery meal and is also good for you! It’s super easy to make. Check it out HERE!
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