Freezer Friendly Recipes

One of the best ways to reduce food costs is to reduce food waste, and my favorite way to do this is to cook freezer-friendly recipes. Being able to stash my leftovers in the freezer means not having to eat the same thing for five days in a row and I love being able to reach into my freezer for an easy-to-reheat meal when I’m too tired to cook. Having a freezer full of pre-cooked single-portion leftovers makes life so much easier and keeps me from wasting money on take-out or delivery. If you also love this type of meal prep, we’ve got a massive list of our favorite freezer-friendly recipes for you, including breakfast recipes, soups & stews, main dish recipes, and dessert recipes. Enjoy!

Breakfast Recipes

If mornings are difficult for you, I highly suggest meal prepping some breakfast items to stash in your freezer. Then, when you’re scrambling in the morning with your eyes half-closed you can just grab something out of the freezer, reheat it in the microwave while waiting for the coffee to brew, and breakfast is done! Here are our favorite freezer-friendly breakfast recipes:

Freezer Friendly Breakfast Burritos

Freezer Friendly Breakfast Burritos

Make ahead breakfast burritos are an easy reheatable and portable breakfast meal prep idea. Including options for vegetarian or other add-ins! BudgetBytes.com

4.84 from 18 votes

$11.29 recipe / $1.41 each Get the Recipe

Don’t waste time in the drive-through line, just pop one of these hearty breakfast burritos into the microwave and go! They’re customizable, totally filling, and perfect if you have a big appetite in the morning.

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

This cozy apple cinnamon baked oatmeal is the perfect hot breakfast for cool fall mornings, and it's great for meal prep, too!

4.69 from 29 votes

$5.92 recipe / $0.99 serving Get the Recipe

Oatmeal lovers unite! This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is so hearty and delicious! You can eat this hot or cold, alone or with milk poured over top. It’s definitely a step above your usual bowl of goopy oats!

Country Breakfast Bowls

Country Breakfast Bowls

Country breakfast bowls combine roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, salsa, and cheese for an easy freezer-friendly make ahead breakfast meal prep!

4.89 from 63 votes

$7.76 recipe / $1.29 serving Get the Recipe

If you love a savory breakfast, you’ll love these Country Breakfast Bowls. Full of roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheese, and salsa, it’s like a big diner breakfast but homemade!

Homemade Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins

These homemade blueberry muffins are fluffy and moist with a deliciously crunchy crumble topping. They're freezer-friendly, too!

4.85 from 13 votes

$3.83 recipe / $0.48 each Get the Recipe

Skip the coffee shop muffins and make these incredible homemade Blueberry Muffins instead! You can make a whole batch for about the price of one muffin at a cafe and they freeze beautifully so you can enjoy one every day without them getting stale!

White Chocolate Strawberry Scones

White Chocolate Strawberry Scones

These homemade White Chocolate Strawberry Scones are the perfect treat for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day or any other day of the year!

4.65 from 28 votes

$3.29 recipe / $0.41 each Get the Recipe

If you like a sweet treat with your morning coffee, these Strawberry White Chocolate Scones are to die for. Not to mention, they’re incredibly easy to make!

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

The rich and sweet flavor of banana bread infused into a healthy baked oatmeal. This Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is perfect for breakfast meal prep!

4.87 from 83 votes

$3.24 recipe / $0.54 serving Get the Recipe

If you love banana bread but want something with a little less sugar and a little more balanced for breakfast, you have to try this Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal. It’s perfect to portion and freeze for a quick reheatable breakfast!

5 Ingredient Freezer Biscuits

5 Ingredient Freezer Biscuits

5 Ingredient Freezer Biscuits are the fastest and easiest way to have fresh, warm, and fluffy biscuits for breakfast any day of the week.

4.91 from 43 votes

$4.14 recipe / $0.35 each Get the Recipe

Who doesn’t want fresh homemade biscuits on demand? These freezer-friendly biscuits are a breeze to make and then you can bake one, two, or however many you need at a time, straight from the freezer!

Veggie Packed Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

Veggie Packed Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

Meal prep six days of breakfast at once with these Veggie Packed Freezer Ready Breakfast Sandwiches to stay on track on those busy mornings!

4.80 from 48 votes

$7.52 recipe / $1.25 each Get the Recipe

Love egg mcmuffins but wish they had more vegetables? These freezer breakfast sandwiches are for you. It’s so easy to make a big batch that can feed you for weeks!

Soups & Stews

Soups and stews are made for meal prepping! They’re so easy to make, you get a lot of portions in one batch, and they freeze great. Just make sure to divide them into single portion containers before freezing so you can take one out at a time without having to thaw the whole pot.

Cabbage Soup

Cabbage Soup

Forget the cabbage soup diet, you'll want to eat this super healthy vegetable-filled cabbage soup just because it tastes incredible! 

4.85 from 120 votes

$7.89 recipe / $0.99 serving Get the Recipe

If you want to get all of your daily veggies in one easy and delicious bowl, this cabbage soup is IT! It’s incredibly delicious, packed with nutrients, and will warm you up even on the coldest days.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla SOup

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup offers a deep, comforting, smoky flavor with simple ingredients and minimal effort. 

4.91 from 51 votes

$9.79 recipe / $1.63 serving Get the Recipe

Let your slow cooker do all the work with this zesty Chicken Tortilla Soup! Freeze this one without the toppings, then just add them to your bowl after reheating.

Tomato Lentil Soup

Tomato Lentil Soup

This tomato lentil soup is full of vegetables and herbs for a simple, flavorful, and warming winter soup. Makes great leftovers!

4.89 from 36 votes

$4.74 recipe / $0.79 serving Get the Recipe

Lentils are my go-to low cost source of protein. They’re easy to cook, filling, and go with so many different flavors. This hearty tomato lentil soup is packed with vegetables and will not leave you wanting!

Taco Soup

Taco Soup

Taco soup is an easy and hearty soup with all the flavor of your favorite tacos in a warm and delicious bowl of soup.

5 from 7 votes

$11.84 recipe / $1.97 serving Get the Recipe

Taco Soup is such a classic comfort food, which makes it perfect to stash in your freezer. You’ll be so happy to find it waiting for you on days when you’re cold, tired, and hungry!

Chicken Stew

Chicken Stew

This chicken stew is a rich and hearty mix of tender chicken thighs, vegetables, and a light but flavorful herb-infused gravy.

4.91 from 136 votes

$12.22 recipe / $2.04 serving Get the Recipe

Chicken Stew is the ultimate comfort food and it’s definitely one that I’m always in the mood for. Having some of this stew stashed in the freezer means I will never go hungry!

Vegan Lentil Stew

Vegan Lentil Stew

A rich and hearty medley of vegetables, lentils, and herbs makes this freezer-friendly Vegan Lentil Stew the perfect cold-weather comfort food. 

4.89 from 184 votes

$5.08 recipe / $0.64 serving Get the Recipe

This Vegan Lentil Stew is just as hearty and comforting as beef stew, but 100% plant-based. If you want to keep your freezer stashed with cozy comfort meals, this one is it!

Chunky Lentil And Vegetable soup

Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup

This Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup is packed with hearty flavor, texture, and good-for-you vegetables! 

4.92 from 149 votes

$5.24 recipe / $0.52 serving Get the Recipe

Soups and stews are a great way to pack extra vegetables into your daily routine and this chunky lentil and vegetable soup is one of the best. It’s so colorful, flavorful, and full of delicious textures! Keep this one in your freezer for any time you need to add a little variety to your diet.

Smoky Potato Chickpea Stew

Smoky Potato Chickpea Stew

This Smoky Potato Chickpea Stew is a hearty and filling plant-based dish that will keep you full and warm this winter!

4.94 from 115 votes

$5.74 recipe / $0.96 serving Get the Recipe

This Smoky Potato Chickpea Stew is truly a meal in a bowl because it’s packed with greens, starchy potatoes, and protein-filled beans, all in a delicious and flavorful tomato broth. This soup will sat-is-fy!

Pollo Guisado

Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew)

Warm your bones and fill your belly with Pollo Guisado, a hearty Puerto Rican chicken stew packed with flavor that's easy to make and ready to devour in under an hour.

4.83 from 17 votes

$9.37 recipe / $2.34 serving Get the Recipe

If you want F-L-A-V-O-R then you need to keep this Puerto Rican Chicken Stew on hand in your freezer. It’s lip-licking good and will keep you full and satisfied!

Main Dish Recipes

If brothy soups and stews aren’t your thing, here are some classic main dish recipes that will fill you up and keep you satisfied! You can freeze them alone, or pair with some easy freezable sides to make an entire quick reheatable meal!

Classic Homemade Meatloaf

Classic Meatloaf

This classic meatloaf recipe is just like the traditional meatloaf grandma used to make. Tender and juicy with the perfect tomato glaze!

4.81 from 105 votes

$9.56 recipe / $0.96 per slice Get the Recipe

Meatloaf will always top my list of freezer-friendly main dishes. it’s so satisfying and comforting, and the flavor never misses!

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers

These Stuffed Bell Peppers are a classic comfort food that’s hearty, filling, has incredible flavors, and can easily feed a large family.

4.77 from 21 votes

$12.21 recipe / $2.03 serving Get the Recipe

Stuffed Bell Peppers were made for meal prepping! They’re like an entire meal in one delicious little bundle, already pre-portioned and ready for stashing in the freezer!

Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna Roll Ups are a fun take on the classic Italian dish. Perfectly portioned for meal prep, customizable, and freezer-friendly!

4.74 from 65 votes

$12.26 recipe / $1.53 serving Get the Recipe

Lasagna roll ups are like perfectly portioned lasagna that is just waiting to be frozen for later! I’ve actually done a happy dance when finding some lasagna roll ups in the back of my freezer before.