You’re probably accustomed to seeing meal prep ideas on the internet all focused on weight loss, but did you ever consider that meal prep can be great for healthy weight gain, too? If you’re working on gaining weight the healthy way by adding more protein, calories, and healthy carbs to your diet, meal prepping your lunches, dinners, and even your breakfasts is a great way to make healthy choices without straying.
By having all of your meals ready to go at the beginning of the week, you spend less time preparing a new meal every day in the kitchen, which means more time spent with family, working on hobbies, or just about anything else that seems to get pushed aside when it’s time to whip up lunch or dinner for the day.
Healthy weight gain can be a tough lifestyle change, but with the right tools in your arsenal, you’ll be fully prepared to improve your body in a safe and effective way. Check out our guide for 12 meal prep recipes for weight gain to find out how you can make each meal of the day a great one ahead of time.
Chipotle Chicken Meal Prep
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Prep this chipotle chicken on a Sunday and have lunches all week long that are healthy for weight loss and muscle gain.
1h 00m 
418 calories
Easy
Healthy
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Healthy Breakfast Hash
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Breakfast hash is delicious and nutritious while also being incredibly versatile. Whip up this protein and veggie-packed hash for breakfast and enjoy for healthy lunches all week long.
10 minutes 802 calories Easy
Healthy
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20 Minute Meal-Prep Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli
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Enjoy these healthy, nutritious meal prep boxes for lunch or dinner – each one is packed with healthy starch, protein, and steamed veggies for a simple dish that’s full of flavor.
20 minutes 350 calories Easy
Healthy
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Honey Garlic Shrimp Meal Prep
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Shrimp is a great protein for meal prep since it reheats well and makes for a healthy and tasty dish every time.
40 minutes 345 calories Easy
Healthy
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Breakfast Meal Prep
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Meal prep isn’t just reserved for lunch and dinner; you can prep your favorite breakfast staples like eggs, sausage, bacon, and potatoes for a hearty, delicious morning meal all week long.
50 minutes 360 calories Easy
Healthy
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Bodybuilding Chicken Parm
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This chicken parm is healthier than the traditional while still being loaded with protein for an indulgent meal guaranteed to spice up your dinner routine.
35 minutes 252 calories Easy
Healthy
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Easy Shrimp Fajita Bowl Meal Prep
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If you’re trying to gain weight the healthy way, salads just aren’t going to cut it. These easy shrimp fajita bowls are packed with protein and veggies and make for a delicious lunch or dinner all week long.
1h 10m 397 calories Easy
Healthy
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Workout Lasagna Individual Meal Prep
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This lasagna is made in individual portions so you can take it out of the refrigerator after a tough workout, heat it up, and load up on your calories, protein, and carbs in no time.
1h 20m 342 calories Easy
Healthy
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Low Carb Beef and Broccoli
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Just because you’re trying to gain weight, doesn’t mean you should be doing it by ordering takeout every night. Put away the delivery menu and make this takeout favorite at home instead for an upgraded version that’s guilt-free.
30 minutes 458 calories Easy
Healthy
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Meal Prep High-Protein Italian Pasta Bake
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This pasta bake clocks in at 32 grams of protein per serving, meaning it’s entirely possible to have a healthy pasta dish at home that also helps you hit your daily protein goal.
15 minutes 400 calories Easy
Healthy
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White Bean Turkey Chili
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Chili is the ideal meal prep dish, since the flavors just continue to develop and deepen the longer it sits in the fridge.
45 minutes 359 calories Easy
Healthy
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Easy Vegan Meal Prep Bowls
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Each of these recipes are easy to prep so you won’t spend all day in the kitchen, and offer four different options so you can have a different meal each day that still packs a protein punch.
25 minutes 613 calories Easy
Healthy
Visit the page to learn more: Easy Vegan Meal Prep Bowls.
