{"id":61697,"date":"2017-09-13T11:15:43","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T15:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=61697"},"modified":"2021-09-18T05:40:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-18T09:40:02","slug":"3-ingredient-recipes-meal-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/3-ingredient-recipes-meal-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"3-Ingredient Recipes to Save You Time and Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Meal prepping<\/a> might take a little planning<\/a>, but it doesn\u2019t have to take up all your time \u2014 or your money. You can easily throw together these 3-ingredient recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert with items you probably have in your kitchen. Not only are they super simple to make, but by prepping a big batch, you\u2019ll have meals that last all week<\/a>. Better yet, they\u2019re so tasty you\u2019ll actually want to keep eating \u2018em.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>8 Healthy Snack Ideas Your Kids Will Love<\/a><\/p>\n

3-Ingredient Recipes for Quick, Easy Meals<\/h2>\n

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1. Flourless Peanut Butter Muffins<\/a><\/h3>\n

Start your day on a sweet, satisfying note. These vegan-friendly, gluten-free<\/a> muffins are perfect for nibbling on the go. With no added sugar and just three ingredients (nut butter, bananas and dates), you\u2019ll have 12 muffins for a good-for-you breakfast that\u2019ll carry you through the week. And they take less than a half hour to make. Photo and recipe: Melissa \/ My Whole Food Life<\/em><\/p>\n

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2. Easy Coconut Yogurt<\/a><\/h3>\n

Just because you\u2019re dairy-free, doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t enjoy the creaminess of yogurt. This recipe makes it easy to do so \u2014 plus you can personalize the mix to your tastes. All you need is coconut milk and a\u00a0probiotic<\/a> capsule. Mix it up, let it sit for about 24 to 48 hours with a cheesecloth, then refrigerate and you’re good to go. Throw some berries, maple syrup, vanilla or healthy granola <\/a>on top for an even tastier a.m. meal. Photo and recipe: Dana \/ Minimalist Baker<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>10 Yogurt Parfaits That Are Almost Too Pretty to Eat<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Cottage Cheese Pancake<\/a><\/h3>\n

Got 12 minutes? Then you can whip up these flapjacks, featuring cottage cheese, eggs and oats<\/a>. Mix one of our favorite 3-ingredient recipes together in a blender, spoon two to three tablespoons of batter for each pancake in a frying pan and you\u2019ll have a healthy brunch right at home. The best part: They have more than 37 grams of protein and will last even longer in the freezer. Photo and recipe: Hauke Fox \/ Hurry the Food Up<\/em><\/p>\n

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4. Zucchini Chips<\/a><\/h3>\n

When you need a snack but want to keep calories down and nutrients up, grab these veggie-based chips. Simply slice zucchini, lay it out on a plate, brush with olive oil<\/a> (coating them thoroughly will help the crisp factor) and sprinkle with sea salt. Then toss them in the microwave for about five to seven minutes. Consider your salty craving handled. Photo and recipe: Elviira \/ Low Carb, So Simple<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>12 Healthy Homemade Chips Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Mexican Lime Chicken<\/a><\/h3>\n

Yes, you can make chicken breast<\/a> extra flavorful with the help of just two more items: taco seasoning and lime. Coat your poultry in spices, sprinkle with citrus and bake a big batch (this recipe calls for 1.25 pounds of meat) for 20 minutes. Enjoy on its own, over a salad or in tortillas for Taco Tuesday. Photo and recipe: Megan \/ With Salt and Wit<\/em><\/p>\n

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6. Oven-Braised Beef with Tomatoes and Garlic<\/a><\/h3>\n

Comfort food done right \u2014 and light. This dish requires only what\u2019s in the name (a boneless beef roast, canned tomatoes and a head of garlic). Even tastier heated up the next day, you can spruce it up by serving with orzo, mashed potatoes or some whole-wheat pasta. Photo and recipe: Deb Perelman \/ Smitten Kitchen<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>7 Comfort-Food Inspired Spaghetti Squash Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo: Perry Santanachote \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. 3-Ingredient Salmon<\/a><\/h3>\n

Cooking the perfect fish fillet doesn\u2019t require anything fancy. Just a squeeze of lemon and some Italian seasoning goes a long way (plus, perhaps a pinch of salt and pepper). The key is to let the salmon<\/a> marinate in the lemon juice for about an hour, then bake it in the oven at 500 degrees for a mere 10 minutes.\u00a0Recipe: Davida \/ The Healthy Maven<\/em><\/p>\n

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8. Baby Bok Choy with Shrimp<\/a><\/h3>\n

Easy, flavorful and fast, this shrimp and bok choy recipe takes just a few minutes to make. And it packs healthy fats, vitamins A, B, C and K, and lots of carotenoids (nutrients responsible for healthy eyes and skin). Add minced garlic to a hot frying pan first, then your shrimp, followed by your greens. Dinner (or lunch) made easy. Photo and recipe: Bee \/ Rasa Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>What\u2019s for Dinner? 8 Seafood Recipes, Plus Wine Pairings<\/a><\/p>\n

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9. Paleo Flatbread<\/a><\/h3>\n

Whether you want to make homemade pizza<\/a> or a crunchy panini, this paleo-approved<\/a> recipe will come in handy. Make a few servings of the recipe, which calls for coconut flour, eggs and baking powder (plus salt and herbs to taste). Then add your favorite toppings for lunch, dinner or even a quick breakfast pie<\/a>. Photo and Recipe: Arman \/ The Big Man\u2019s World<\/em><\/p>\n

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10. Roasted Potatoes with Crunchy Onions<\/a><\/h3>\n

What\u2019s a delicious dinner without a side of crispy potatoes? This oh-so-easy recipe is oh-so-irresistible \u2014 and gives you that fry fix. Simply mix potassium-rich baby potatoes with olive oil and onion soup mix. The onions will get nice and crisp, adding that coveted crunch to your meal. Photo and recipe: Karen \/ The Food Charlatan<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>8 Delicious Takes on French Fries (Better Than Fast Food!)<\/a><\/p>\n

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11. Homemade Larabars<\/a><\/h3>\n

Skip pricey protein bars and snacks laced with chemicals in favor of this\u00a0homemade 3-ingredient recipe<\/a>. Nuts, dates and dried fruit offer fiber and protein to keep you full, and sweetness to satisfy your taste buds. Fill a pan with the mixture and let it sit in the fridge for about an hour. Then, the grab-and-go bite is yours when you need it most. Photo and recipe: Renee Blaire \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n

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12. Paleo Pumpkin Fudge<\/a><\/h3>\n

Yes, you can have dessert and feel good about what you\u2019re eating. These five-minute cake bars call for just pumpkin puree (a top source of fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C<\/a>), coconut flour and coconut sugar. Top with cinnamon if you\u2019re looking for a little spice in your life. Photo and recipe: Arman \/ The Big Man\u2019s World<\/em><\/p>\n

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Meal prep just got easier thanks to these 3-ingredient recipes. Whip \u2018em up quick and you have healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert all week. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":61759,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[423,428,425,27,424,9],"tags":[33,39,155,151,317,292,71,341,388],"class_list":["post-61697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breakfast","category-dessert","category-dinner","category-healthy","category-lunch","category-recipes","tag-breakfast","tag-dessert","tag-dinner","tag-lunch","tag-meal-planning","tag-meal-prep","tag-nutrition","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61697","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61697"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61697\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61759"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61697"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61697"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61697"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}