Published 9/24/2023 Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Instacart. We were compensated and all opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting Fit Foodie Finds! Having make-ahead meals in my freezer was one of the best gifts I got when I had my baby. Not having to think about prepping nourishing meals and care for a newborn was such a gift! Postpartum freezer meals are now my go-to for all of the new moms in my life and we’ve created a simple guide that allows you to prep 4 main meals, 1 snack, and 1 dessert in just one afternoon.
Prepping for Postpartum Meals with Instacart
This post was (quite literally) made possible by our friends at Instacart. We’re avid Instacart users (have been for YEARS) and use their grocery delivery service multiple times per week when ordering groceries to the Fit Foodie studio. I love that you can truly get everything on this list (and then some) delivered right to your door from your favorite retailer in as little as 1 hour. Instacart has personally saved me hours upon hours of time shopping time and IMO, would also be a great gift to postpartum moms! You bet this is what we’re meal prepping for Em’s baby 😀
Freezer Meals for Postpartum Menu
As we’ve mentioned, this guide will provide you with recipes for 4 main meals, 1 snack, and 1 dessert. We’ll provide you with both freezer instructions and reheating instructions to make this process a breeze. Here’s what’s on the menu: Add the chicken to the skillet and cook the chicken for 8 minutes on the first side. Flip the chicken and place 2-3 slices of tomato on top, followed by mozzarella slices. Cook the chicken for an additional 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165ºF. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Top the chicken with fresh avocado, basil, and micro greens. Serve immediately.
Downloads – Shopping List + Printables
You can either pick and choose any of these recipes to prep and freeze or you can download our shopping list and freezer guide to make this process as easy as possible
Shopping List Freezer Guide (recipe + freezer instructions)
The Investment
Total Cost (ish): $80 Total Time: 3 hours
Storage Containers for Freezer Meals
In this post we’re featuring a handful of storage containers that are best for freezing. Here they are in one place!
Freezer-Safe Gallon Size Bags Silicone Freezer Tray for Soup Small Silicone Freezer Tray Reusable Silicone Storage Bags
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Cost: $11 Prep Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6
Freezer Instructions
Pesto Cubes
Cost: $10 (or free from your garden!) Prep Time: 30 minutes Servings: 12-15
Freezer Instructions
Lactation Cookies
Cost: $12 Prep Time: 30 minutes Servings: 12
Freezer Instructions
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Cost: $19 Prep Time: 20 minutes Servings: 6
Freezer Instructions
Find the ingredient list in our slow cooker chicken fajitas post. Freezing Tray Serve it as a pasta sauce: Melt around 6 cubes in a medium saucepan. Then, add 1/2 cup of pasta water. Toss the pesto sauce with around 8 oz. of cooked pasta. Ice Cube Tray
Breakfast Quesadillas
Cost: $15 Prep Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6
Freezer Instructions
Collagen Cookie Dough
Cost: $10 Prep Time: 15 minutes Servings: 18
Freezer Instructions
Oven: preheat oven to 350ºF. Place frozen quesadilla in the oven fully wrapped in tin foil. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the quesadilla is thawed and hot.
