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    10 Clean Eating Meal Prep Recipes for the Week Ahead

    Modified: May 8, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Busy week ahead? No problem! Meal prep is the secret weapon to staying on track without stress. With these 10 clean eating recipes, you’ll have fresh, wholesome meals ready to go—no last-minute takeout needed. From protein-packed bowls to creamy oats and puddings, these recipes make eating clean and delicious totally effortless!

    Protein-Rich Breakfast Casserole

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    Skip the chaos in the morning and whip up this gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast casserole! This egg casserole is a protein-packed, make-ahead breakfast for busy days. It’s grain-free, light, and lightly seasoned but with maximum flavor.

    Get the recipe: Easy Breakfast casserole

    Chocolate Topped Protein Overnight Oats

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    Fuel up your breakfast with these delicious high protein overnight oats without protein powder! Thick and rich these protein overnight oats are topped with a thick, creamy, chocolate ganache for maximum indulgence.

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Topped Overnight Oats

    Dairy-Free Creamy Coffee Chia Pudding

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    Indulge in this creamy, coffee chia pudding first thing in the morning or for an afternoon energy boost. This dairy-free chia pudding recipe is easy, make-ahead meal that can satisfy a sweet tooth just as well as it can fuel you up!

    Get the recipe: Dairy-free chia pudding

    Paleo and Dairy-Free Mini Quiche Cups

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    Savory flavor in every bite and are easy to make in advance. These dairy-free mini quiche cups have an almond flour crust and are filled with scrambled eggs, veggies, and sundried tomatoes. To learn more: Quiche Cups

    Gluten-Free Poke Bowl With Air Fryer Salmon

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    Tender bites of glazed salmon paired with bright, crunchy vegetables, and sliced avocados, this gluten-free poke bowl is a tasty lunch! Made with air fryer salmon bites and great for meal prep, this teriyaki poke bowl is packed with flavor and nutrients.

    Get the recipe: Easy Poke Bowl

    Dairy-Free Beef and Zucchini Casserole

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    Weeknight dinners just got better with this veggie-packed, high-protein, beef and zucchini casserole. Lean ground beef coated in a rich and creamy tomato sauce spread of zucchini and sweet potato noodles. You can make this dairy-free casserole in advance as well making busy weeknights that much easier. To learn more: Beef and Zucchini Casserole

    Quick and Easy Teriyaki Steak Bites

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    Tender juicy steak and a savory, slightly sweet teriyaki sauce. These garlic teriyaki steak bites are a tasty way to enjoy steak. Serve them as an appetizer or whip them up as part of your weekly meal prep, these steak bites (that are made in just 20 minutes!) are always a hit. Plus, they’re made in just one skillet! To learn more: Teriyaki Steak

    Slow Cooker Juicy Chipotle Chicken

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    The meal prep recipe you didn’t know you needed. This slow cooker chipotle chicken is sweetened with honey, super juicy has just the right amount of heat. Use it for quesadillas, bowls, or a new taco night, it’s a shredded chicken recipe you’ll soon rely on. To learn more: Chipotle Chicken

    High-Protein Blueberry Chia Pudding

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    Made with frozen blueberries and nutrient-dense chia seeds this dairy-free chia pudding is not only good for you but incredibly easy to make too! So why not give it a try and see how it can power up your day!

    Get the recipe: Blueberry Chia Pudding

    Dairy-Free Banana Cinnamon Chia Pudding

    Banana chia pudding in a mason jar with a spoon in it and sliced bananas, and cinnamon on top and the jar on a wooden board.
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    Indulge in this creamy banana chia pudding recipe as a make-ahead breakfast or easy snack! This chia pudding recipe is naturally sweetened with bananas and just a hint of pure maple syrup for the perfect flavor combo.

    Get the recipe: Banana Chia Pudding

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