35 Whole30 Meal Prep Recipes (Whole Breakfasts, Whole30 Lunches) (2024)

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Cheryl MalikPosted: 02/01/18Updated: 02/02/23

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These Whole30 meal prep recipes will make your Whole30 lunches and Whole30 breakfasts SO much easier. Instead of having no idea what to do for lunch, these Whole30 meal prep recipes will leave you stoked about your next meal!

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On a Whole30, meal prepping is unavoidable. Unless your job is to sit around all day, day after day, and whip up brand new recipes from scratch every time you get the least bit hungry, you’vegot to prep if you’re going to succeed.

Like the adage I see passed around the Whole30 community regularly, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

Clever… but damn true, too.

The reality is, though, that it’s really pretty easy to meal prep for a Whole30, especially for breakfast and lunch. Make a big batch of something, portion it out, andboom, you’re ready for the week. When it’s time to head to work in the morning, just open the fridge, grab a couple containers, and you’re set.

And in my family, we refuse to settle for boring meal prep. There’s no way we’d make it eating one-pan chicken and veggies every week – nope. We go big with buffalo chicken ranch meal prep and my healthy Greek meal prep, or my Whole30 sweet potato apple breakfast bake or hashbrown casserole. No one is suffering here, y’all. Not a soul.

That’s why I’ve rounded up my 35 favorite Whole30 meal prep recipes, to help you plan to succeed rather than eat the nearest office donut. Right? From one-pan meals to heavenly, flavorful meal prep ideas, this is the only list of Whole30 meal prep recipes you need.

Buffalo Chicken Ranch Whole30 Meal Prep from 40 Aprons

Greek Healthy Meal Prep Recipe from 40 Aprons. Make sure you use coconut yogurt for the tzatziki and baba ganoush instead of hummus.

Whole30 Cup Zoodles from 40 Aprons

Whole30 Sweet Potato Apple Breakfast Bake from 40 Aprons. My favorite Whole30 breakfast of all time. I could eat this every single day for the rest of my life!

Whole30 Breakfast Bake with Sausage, Eggs, Spinach, and Mushrooms from 40 Aprons

Whole30 Lettuce Wraps from 40 Aprons. A favorite lunch from my readers!

Herb-Roasted Sweet Potato Salad from 40 Aprons. A great side for any of the meatballs or proteins below.

Whole30 Hash Brown and Sausage Breakfast Casserole from 40 Aprons

Whole30 Casserole with Chicken, Broccoli, “Rice,” and Mushrooms from 40 Aprons. SO GOOD and it’s a meal in itself!

Perfect Paleo Instant Pot Carnitas from 40 Aprons. My fave carnitas recipe and so good for lunches during the week. Top with a quick avocado smash and a bit of salsa, and you’re pretty good to go!

If you don’t have an Instant Pot, my paleo carnitas made with pork loin are a reader fave. From 40 Aprons, of course.

Whole30 Pumpkin Breakfast Bake (Sweet Potato, Apple, Vanilla Bean) from 40 Aprons

Whole30 Egg Roll in a Bowl with Creamy Chile Sauce from 40 Aprons. An all-time reader fave and a leftovers fave in our home!

Whole30 Zuppa Toscana from 40 Aprons. Another reader fave that reheats so, so well.

Whole30 Indian Saag Chicken from 40 Aprons. Reheats SO well. Serve over plenty of steamed cauliflower rice.

Whole30 Chimichurri Meatballs from 40 Aprons

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Healthy Roasted Chicken and Veggies from Gimme Delicious

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Whole30 Chicken Salad from Jay’s Baking Me Crazy. Our all-time favorite chicken salad recipe. We make at least a couple batches every Whole30.

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Chicken Zucchini Poppers from One Lovely Life. Make a bunch, package them up with Whole30 ranch dressing, and some roasted veggies. Yum yum yum.

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Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep Magic from Pinch of Yum

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Cilantro Lime Chicken with Cauliflower Rice from Fit Foodie Finds

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California Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps with Basil-Mayo from Iowa Girl Eats. Of course, use compliant bacon and mayo, like my one-minute Whole30 mayonnaise!

Chili-Rubbed Sockeye Salmon with Strawberry Kiwi Salsa from Ingredients of a Fit Chicken

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Paleo Smoked Tuna Salad from Jay’s Baking Me Crazy. Serve over romaine or spinach with more veggies on the side – grape tomatoes would be delicious!

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Paleo Buffalo Chicken Casserole from Jay’s Baking Me Crazy

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Thai Turkey Meatball Prep from Meal Prep on Fleek

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Egg, Sausage, Bell Pepper, and Avocado Breakfast Meal Prep from Meal Prep on Fleek

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Chipotle Ranch Chicken Burgers. Package with plenty of roasted veggies and extra ranch for drizzling over them!

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Asian Turkey Meatballs with Whole30 Teriyaki Sauce from Little Bits of

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Sausage Lovers Hashbrown Casserole from Meal Prep on Fleek

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Beef & Broccoli Easy Stir Fry from Paleo Running Momma

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Paleo Cauliflower Fried Rice from Jay’s Baking Me Crazy

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One Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Green Beans from Paleo Made Painless

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One Pan Roasted Salmon, Asparagus, and Potatoes from Meal Prep on Fleek

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Carrot Meatballs with Mint Cauliflower Rice from Meal Prep on Fleek

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Lemongrass Steak Banh Mi Bowls from The Defined Dish

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In addition to being a certified health coach, certified yoga instructor, and mom of 3, Cheryl is also the recipe developer, editor-in-chief, food photographer, and passionate foodie behind 40 Aprons. Having spent the last 10+ years as a food blogger, she's become known for her flavorful recipes, detailed instructions, gorgeous photography, and down-to-earth approach to food and cooking in general.

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  1. 35 Whole30 Meal Prep Recipes (Whole Breakfasts, Whole30 Lunches) (42)Emily says

    The fit foodie find recipe isnt whole30, is it? the cauli rice has beans in it.

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    • 35 Whole30 Meal Prep Recipes (Whole Breakfasts, Whole30 Lunches) (43)Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Good catch! You can just omit the beans. 🙂

      Reply

  2. 35 Whole30 Meal Prep Recipes (Whole Breakfasts, Whole30 Lunches) (44)fitoru fitness says

    What all those recipes look good! I think I will definitely try one of them, because I really need something new for the weekly menu.

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    • 35 Whole30 Meal Prep Recipes (Whole Breakfasts, Whole30 Lunches) (45)Cheryl Malik says

      Do it! They are all so tasty!

      Reply

  3. 35 Whole30 Meal Prep Recipes (Whole Breakfasts, Whole30 Lunches) (46)Merrell McGinness says

    Guuurl….you get me! All of your recipes sound amazing. I’m a total novice to meal planning. Do you pick one recipe per week?! One for breakfast and one for lunch? I get easily overwhelmed when making life changes but desperately want to try a whole 30 again. First go around I little meal prep and it was miserable. How many hours in the kitchen should i expect? We often want to do family hikes on sundays and saturdays get pretty full too. Just trying to figure out a strategy that will actually work for me!

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    • 35 Whole30 Meal Prep Recipes (Whole Breakfasts, Whole30 Lunches) (47)Amelia Camurati says

      IDEALLY, yes, you make everything on the weekends, but if the weekend is your family and de-stress time, make YOUR meal prep day be another day! Maybe you don’t work weekdays, so Tuesday is easiest for you. You can pick a couple recipes for variety, but the more ingredients they share, the less work it will be for you!

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  4. 35 Whole30 Meal Prep Recipes (Whole Breakfasts, Whole30 Lunches) (48)Kris says

    Thank you so much for sharing these recipes. The carnitas I’ve made twice now and they are by far my favorite Carnitas recipe, and I have tried alot!!

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  5. 35 Whole30 Meal Prep Recipes (Whole Breakfasts, Whole30 Lunches) (49)Michelle says

    This is such an awesome post! Can’t wait to try some of these out! Thanks!

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    • 35 Whole30 Meal Prep Recipes (Whole Breakfasts, Whole30 Lunches) (50)Cheryl Malik says

      I hope you try a few (slash all of them!). Thank you Michelle!

      Reply

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FAQs

What is the Whole30 program for 30 days? ›

The Original Whole30 has two phases: 30 days of elimination and 10 (or more) days of reintroduction. During elimination, your meals will include meat, seafood, and eggs; lots of vegetables and fruit; natural, healthy fats; and fresh herbs, spices, and seasonings.

What are the whole 30 rules? ›

The Whole30 diet is a strict 30-day elimination diet that many people turn to for weight loss or help with digestive concerns. The program encourages you to cut out alcohol, sugar, grains, legumes, dairy, and additives from your diet for 30 days. It is advertised as a total lifestyle change, rather than a simple diet.

What is the hardest day of the Whole30 diet? ›

On Days 10 and 11, you are statistically the most likely to quit your Whole30. (That's why they're “the hardest days.”) By this point, the newness of the program has worn off, and though you've made it through most of the unpleasant physical milestones, you've yet to experience significant benefits.

How much weight can you lose on Whole30 in a month? ›

Whole30 is a great way to reset your eating habits and jump start your weight loss journey. While results will vary from person to person, many people report losing 10-15 pounds in the first month.

What is banned on Whole30? ›

Whole30 is a 30-day elimination diet with rules including the removal of alcohol, sugar, legumes, grains, dairy, and all processed foods. Followers of the diet have noted weight loss and increased energy, along with the identification of any problem foods.

Are eggs allowed on Whole30? ›

What can you eat on Whole30? Eat real food. As defined by Whole30, that includes meat, seafood, eggs, vegetables, fruit, healthy fats (like olive and coconut oils, and ghee), herbs, spices, and seasonings.

Do you actually lose weight on Whole30? ›

Whole30 has gained a reputation as an effective program for weight loss and overall health improvement. Many individuals have reported successful weight loss outcomes while following the Whole30 guidelines.

What foods can you eat on the Whole30 diet? ›

Foods you'll eat while on the Whole30 diet include:
  • Meat.
  • Seafood.
  • Eggs.
  • Vegetables.
  • Fruits.
  • Juices.
  • Some legumes, like green beans, sugar snap peas, and snow peas.
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How long does it take to see results from Whole30? ›

It can take several weeks before you learn to trust the “hungry” and “full” signals your body is sending you—and you may not have been eating enough in the beginning, because you were afraid of all that fat. Many Whole30'ers report that they didn't feel or see “the magic” until day 45, 60, or beyond.

Are potatoes OK on Whole30? ›

Are Potatoes Whole30? Yes! As of January 2021, all varieties of potatoes are included in the Whole30 diet. Yet, the catch is that fries and chips are not included in the diet as they are not considered to be “real” or whole foods.

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