55+ Healthy Freezer-Friendly Recipes

Can I interest you in some healthy freezer-friendly recipes?

This is one of the easiest ways to meal plan and to make your favorite entrees, soups and snacks, ahead of time.

And it sets you up for success with easy, quick, healthy and satisfying meals ready whenever you need them.

Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Recipes

Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins

Tender, delicious chocolate chip muffins that are healthier than your typical muffin, made with Greek yogurt, whole grains, and mini chocolate chips.

If you can’t eat them all, they’re great for a freezer-friendly snack or addition to a breakfast meal.

Toss them in an airtight freezer bag and voila! Muffins all the time.

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls

These soft and gooey whole wheat cinnamon rolls are packed with nutritious ingredients, yet will satisfy any cinnamon roll craving.

It’s the perfect homemade breakfast recipe for holidays, birthdays, and celebrating the weekend.

Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites

These copycat Starbucks egg bites are slow cooked in the oven, yet reminiscent of tender sous vide breakfast bites with ham, bell peppers and a flavorful egg base.

Try these other freezer-friendly breakfast recipes

• Mini Healthy Sausage Biscuits
• Healthy Breakfast Burritos
• Vegan Breakfast Burritos
• Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
• Chocolate Chip Baked Oats

Freezer Friendly Casserole and One Pot Recipes

Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice

These Instant Pot red beans and rice are some of my favorite jazzed up Instant Pot beans!

Made with dry red beans (no soaking!), vegetarian smoked sausage, and an array of Cajun spices for a meal to remember.

Get this family favorite cooking in 10 minutes or less. 

Spaghetti Pie

This Spaghetti Pie is super customizable and makes for an incredible freezer-friendly comfort meal.

While it calls for turkey or sausage, you can also use pepperoni or make it vegetarian without any meat at all.

It’s also made with whole grain pasta and cottage cheese to give it a healthier spin.

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

A mouth-watering vegetarian take on shepherd’s pie (cottage pie).

This cozy dish has a saucy layer of vegan ground and veggies, piled high with silky smooth mashed potatoes.

Make this cozy dish for your family or friends – it’s always a crowd pleaser!

Borracho Beans

Tender and creamy borracho beans (or frijoles borrachos) are an easy Mexican dish made from pinto beans simmered in a beer broth with bacon, onions, tomatoes and spices.

Serve with a side of cornbread or flour tortillas for the perfect Tex-Mex dinner!

Try these other freezer-friendly casseroles and one pot recipes

• Falafel
• Unstuffed Peppers
• Taco Skillet
• Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
• Baked Ziti with Meatballs
• Guinness Pot Roast
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
• Sweet Potato Lasagna
• Instant Pot Beef Stew
• Lentil Carrot Meatloaf
• Chinese Chicken Curry
• Spinach Dal
• Vegan Red Curry with Coconut Milk
• A collection of freezer meals

Freezer-Friendly Soup Recipes

Frozen Pea Soup

This silky frozen pea soup couldn’t be easier to make. Just 7 ingredients and 25 minutes!

It’s delicious, healthy, and satisfying. Frozen peas add bright flavor and color. Serve hot or cold.

Curry Sweet Potato Soup

The best sweet potato soup! It can be made on the stove-top or in the Instant Pot and is wonderful for any time of the year, even summer.

The ingredients are simple, yet it’s packed with flavor.

This is a recipe that should definitely make it on your make ahead freezer meal list.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

An elevated version of the classic broccoli cheddar soup with a few special ingredients.

It’s creamy, cheesy and has big chunks of broccoli throughout.

You’ll thank yourself for prepping this one ahead of time.

Try these other freezer-friendly soup recipes

• Stuffed Pepper Soup
• Chicken Manchow Soup
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Italian Lentil Soup
• Pumpkin Sundried Tomato Lentil Soup
• Creamy Chicken Dijon Stew
• Savory Pumpkin Stew
• Vegan Minestrone
• Slow Cooker Vegan Chili
• Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
• Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Soup
• Vegetable Soup

Freezer-Friendly Meat Recipes

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

This Pork Carnitas recipe is tender, flavorful, and perfect for serving in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tamales or salads.

The best part is you can make carnitas in the oven, slow cooker or instant pot.

Try these other freezer-friendly meat recipes

• Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa
• Instant Pot Salsa Verde Beef
• Healthy Meat Sauce
• Instant Pot Shredded BBQ Chicken
• Marinated Chicken Breasts
• Sweet and Sour Meatballs
• Thai Ground Chicken Meatballs
• Copycat Chipotle Chicken
• Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
• Chicken Tikka Masala
• Instant Pot Picadillo
• Sweet and Sour Pork