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Recipes tagged for meal prep, with ingredients and instructions to help you plan meals ahead.

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs & Roasted Potatoes

Paprika chicken thighs, crisp potato chunks and green beans cooked in manageable air fryer batches.

55 min · 41g estimated protein / serving

Apple Cinnamon Protein Waffles

Cottage cheese and oat waffles topped with warm cinnamon apples and a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

40 min · 25g estimated protein / serving

Banana Oat Cookie Drops

Two-ingredient banana oat cookies with cinnamon and a few chocolate chips.

12 min · 5g estimated protein / serving

BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potato

Smoky BBQ chicken with roasted sweet potato wedges and slaw.

35 min · 45g estimated protein / serving

BBQ Chicken Loaded Jackets

Crispy baked potatoes stacked with smoky chicken, yogurt drizzle, and spring onions.

32 min · 43g estimated protein / serving

Beef Chilli with Rice

Deep, smoky beef chilli with kidney beans, slow-cooked peppers, and cheddar.

25 min · 44g estimated protein / serving

Broccoli, Cheddar & Quinoa Bake

Cooked quinoa and broccoli set into a savoury egg-and-cheddar casserole with a golden cheese top.

70 min · 23g estimated protein / serving

Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls

Spicy shredded buffalo chicken over rice with ranch-style yogurt and celery.

26 min · 46g estimated protein / serving

Chicken & Vegetable Soup

Nourishing one-pot chicken broth loaded with seasonal veg and tender shredded chicken.

25 min · 36g estimated protein / serving

Chicken & White Bean Chilli

Shredded chicken and cannellini beans in a creamy, cumin-scented broth with green pepper, corn and lime.

45 min · 44g estimated protein / serving

Chicken Burrito Bowl

Spiced chicken, black beans, rice and salsa in a build-your-own protein bowl.

28 min · 46g estimated protein / serving

Chicken Khao Soi

A shortcut Northern Thai-style coconut curry noodle soup with tender chicken, crispy egg noodles and pickled greens.

55 min · 42g estimated protein / serving

Chicken Pad Prik King

Chicken and green beans coated in a concentrated red curry paste, with finely shredded lime leaves and jasmine rice.

35 min · 40g estimated protein / serving

Chicken Pesto Protein Pasta

Wholewheat pasta tossed with basil pesto, grilled chicken and cherry tomatoes.

24 min · 45g estimated protein / serving

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Warm-spiced chicken thighs over fluffy bulgur with tomato salad and garlic yogurt.

30 min · 44g estimated protein / serving

Chicken Souvlaki Bowl

Lemon-oregano grilled chicken with tzatziki, tomato salad and warm orzo.

28 min · 45g estimated protein / serving

Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl

Lean chicken in a homemade teriyaki glaze over rice with edamame.

24 min · 46g estimated protein / serving

Chicken Tikka Masala

Rich, aromatic tomato curry with tender chicken, served with fluffy basmati rice.

30 min · 44g estimated protein / serving

Chicken Tikka Protein Bowl

Yogurt-marinated chicken tikka over brown rice with cucumber salad and mint yogurt.

30 min · 45g estimated protein / serving

Chicken Yakitori Skewers

Charred chicken thigh skewers glazed in a sweet-savoury tare sauce.

26 min · 42g estimated protein / serving

Chicken, Tomato & Gnocchi Traybake

Crisp-edged potato gnocchi roast alongside chicken, cherry tomatoes and courgette, finished with basil and Parmesan.

45 min · 36g estimated protein / serving

Classic Beef Bolognese

Slow-simmered rich beef ragu with pappardelle pasta and a Parmesan finish.

30 min · 42g estimated protein / serving

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

A lightly sweetened wheat-flour banana loaf made with blended cottage cheese and cut into eight thick slices.

80 min · 8g estimated protein / serving

Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins

Spinach, pepper and cottage cheese baked into twelve tender egg muffins for four savoury breakfasts.

40 min · 25g estimated protein / serving

Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

Comforting pasta bake with tuna, sweetcorn, and a cheesy breadcrumb topping.

25 min · 38g estimated protein / serving

Crispy Chickpea Snack Bowl

Air-fried chickpeas tossed with smoked paprika, lemon, and yogurt dip.

12 min · 11g estimated protein / serving

Crispy Tofu Veg Stir-Fry

Golden tofu and rainbow veg in a savoury soy-garlic sauce over rice.

24 min · 24g estimated protein / serving

Dijon Herb Roast Chicken

Mustard-and-herb roasted chicken with green beans — simple French bistro flavour.

30 min · 47g estimated protein / serving

Dijon Salmon with Puy Lentils

Roasted salmon over earthy Puy lentils with a light mustard dressing.

30 min · 40g estimated protein / serving

Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs & Turkey

Scrambled eggs, lean turkey and black beans wrapped with peppers and cheddar for a breakfast you can prep ahead.

35 min · 31g estimated protein / serving

Gai Yang with Rice and Cucumber

Lemongrass-garlic grilled chicken thighs with jasmine rice, crisp cucumber and a lime-tamarind dipping sauce.

70 min · 41g estimated protein / serving

Golden Chickpea Curry

Fragrant coconut and tomato chickpea curry with spinach and warm Indian spices.

30 min · 22g estimated protein / serving

Greek Red Lentil Soup

Hearty Mediterranean lentil soup with lemon, olive oil, and crispy onion topping.

25 min · 26g estimated protein / serving

Lean Chicken Fried Rice

Wok-style fried rice with chicken, egg and veg using leftover rice.

20 min · 42g estimated protein / serving

Lean Turkey Bolognese

A lighter ragù with turkey mince and lots of veg over wholewheat spaghetti.

35 min · 44g estimated protein / serving

Lean Turkey Chilli

A hearty turkey and bean chilli loaded with veg and warm spices.

35 min · 44g estimated protein / serving

Lemon Oregano Chicken Skewers

Charred lemon-herb chicken skewers with a chickpea and cucumber salad.

26 min · 47g estimated protein / serving

Lentil Bolognese

A deeply savoury vegan ragu made with green lentils, red wine, and fresh herbs.

30 min · 25g estimated protein / serving

Loaded Beef Burrito Bowl

A hearty bowl of spiced beef, rice, black beans, cheese and avocado — built for big appetites.

25 min · 50g estimated protein / serving

Mango Chia Sunshine Cup

Chia pudding layered with mango, yogurt, and lime.

8 min · 10g estimated protein / serving

Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Traybake

One-tray chicken with orzo, cherry tomatoes, olives and feta.

35 min · 46g estimated protein / serving

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Roasted peppers filled with herbed rice, feta, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.

32 min · 16g estimated protein / serving

Mexican Beef Taco Bowls

Spiced beef mince over cilantro rice with black beans, salsa, and avocado.

26 min · 40g estimated protein / serving

Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oats

Soft banana baked oats with peanut butter and Greek yogurt, cut into four make-ahead breakfast portions.

50 min · 27g estimated protein / serving

Peanut Date Power Bites

No-bake date, oat, peanut butter, and cocoa bites for a fast sweet snack.

10 min · 7g estimated protein / serving

Pork Tenderloin, Apples & Sweet Potato

Roasted pork tenderloin with mustard, soft apple wedges and caramelised sweet potato, served as sliced medallions.

55 min · 36g estimated protein / serving

Protein Overnight Oats

No-cook make-ahead oats with Greek yogurt, chia seeds, banana, and honey.

5 min · 26g estimated protein / serving

Provençal Chicken Traybake

Lean chicken roasted with courgette, peppers and tomatoes in herbes de Provence.

30 min · 46g estimated protein / serving

Pumpkin & Red Lentil Curry

Tender pumpkin and red lentils simmered in a warming coconut curry with spinach and lime.

55 min · 20g estimated protein / serving

Red Lentil & Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

A savoury lentil, mushroom and pea filling under golden ridges of sweet potato mash.

75 min · 24g estimated protein / serving

Roasted Veg & Herb Couscous

Fluffy couscous tossed with roasted Mediterranean veg, herbs and lemon.

30 min · 12g estimated protein / serving

Salmon & Potato Fishcakes

Crisp crumb-coated patties made with canned salmon and mashed potato, served with a lemon-yogurt dip.

85 min · 31g estimated protein / serving

Slow Pulled BBQ Chicken

Tender shredded BBQ chicken to pile into wraps, bowls or over greens.

40 min · 47g estimated protein / serving

Smoky Chicken & Prawn Jambalaya

A tomato-based one-pot rice dish with chicken, prawns, peppers and celery, seasoned with paprika and thyme.

60 min · 45g estimated protein / serving

Smoky Pulled Pork Rice Bowl

Tender smoky pulled pork over rice with slaw — a comforting meal-prep favourite.

35 min · 44g estimated protein / serving

Smoky Turkey Chilli Bowl

A lean turkey chilli with beans and peppers — high protein and great for meal prep.

30 min · 42g estimated protein / serving

Spiced Rice Stuffed Peppers

Peppers baked until soft and filled with herby spiced rice and pine nuts.

40 min · 12g estimated protein / serving

Steak & Sweet Potato Power Plate

Seared steak with roasted sweet potato and greens — a big, balanced muscle-building plate.

30 min · 52g estimated protein / serving

Sweet Chilli Chicken Rice Boxes

Sticky chicken, sesame veg, and rice packed into grab-and-go meal prep boxes.

26 min · 39g estimated protein / serving

Tabbouleh & Grilled Chicken

Zesty parsley-bulgur tabbouleh piled next to lemony grilled chicken.

25 min · 43g estimated protein / serving

Tempeh Burrito Bowls

Smoky tempeh crumble, brown rice, black beans and colourful toppings in a filling plant-based bowl.

50 min · 33g estimated protein / serving

Teriyaki Salmon Donburi

Glazed salmon over rice with steamed greens and a sesame-soy finish.

25 min · 38g estimated protein / serving

Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers

Peppers baked with a turkey, bean and rice filling under melted cheese.

38 min · 40g estimated protein / serving

Thai Green Chicken Curry

Fragrant coconut Thai curry with chicken, green beans, and jasmine rice.

30 min · 38g estimated protein / serving

Thai Tofu Panang Curry

A vegetarian Panang adaptation with tofu, red pepper and a thick coconut-peanut sauce, served with jasmine rice.

40 min · 34g estimated protein / serving

Tiny Trail Mix Pots

Portioned nuts, seeds, dark chocolate, and dried fruit so snack size stays controlled.

5 min · 6g estimated protein / serving

Tofu Scramble Breakfast Boxes

Turmeric tofu scramble with spinach and tomatoes, paired with roasted sweet potato for a savoury vegan breakfast.

45 min · 33g estimated protein / serving

Tom Kha Gai

A fragrant coconut chicken soup with mushrooms, galangal, lemongrass and makrut lime leaves, finished with lime.

35 min · 35g estimated protein / serving

Tuna & Quinoa Power Salad

Protein-rich quinoa salad with tuna, chickpeas, cucumber and lemon.

18 min · 38g estimated protein / serving

Turkey & Black Bean Burritos

Hearty Mexican burritos stuffed with lean turkey, black beans, salsa, and cheese.

26 min · 45g estimated protein / serving

Turkey & Spinach Lasagne

Layers of tomato turkey ragù, pasta sheets and spinach cottage cheese under a golden mozzarella topping.

90 min · 36g estimated protein / serving

Turkey Burger Protein Bowl

Juicy turkey burger patties over salad with a lighter burger sauce.

25 min · 46g estimated protein / serving

Turkey Keema with Peas

Lean turkey mince simmered with warming spices and sweet peas — fast and high protein.

24 min · 42g estimated protein / serving

Turkey Meatball Marinara

Tender turkey meatballs simmered in rich tomato marinara over spaghetti.

25 min · 40g estimated protein / serving

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins & Mash

Mini turkey meatloaves with a tomato glaze, creamy mashed potatoes and peas in ready-to-portion servings.

45 min · 39g estimated protein / serving

Weeknight Veg Biryani

Fragrant layered basmati with roasted veg, warm spices and crispy onions.

35 min · 13g estimated protein / serving

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