Im always on the hunt for food options. Especially ones that are easy to prepare and store long term. Here are some of my favorites!
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Coffee
Breakfasts to go
Snacks
Freezer slow cooker meals
Coffee
Coffee is life. That is all
Ever since discovering home cold brew, im obsessed. This is the pitcher system I use to steep the coffee overnight in the fridge. I do still pour it through a filter, but that step is unnecessary especially if you use course grounds!
So much better...
Cold Brew Mason Jar Coffee Maker 64oz Glass
Peets is by far the best coffee around. When making cold brew, its better to use whole beans that you grind yourself.
Peet's Coffee Dark Roast Whole Bean 10.5oz
I add this to my hot & iced coffee everyday. Is it the healthiest option out there? Honestly, maybe not. But it tastes good and its my one vice. Let me have it!
Hazelnut Flavored Coffee Creamer 32 oz. | Official COFFEE MATE®
Breakfasts to go
Being able to grab food and go-especially breakfast--is important for someone who leaves for work at 5:45am! Here are my favorite go tos
Overnight oats are so easy to make ahead and you'll always have breakfast on the go!
I like to use coconut milk and when im in the mood for it, ill add 1/2 mashed banana or chocolate oats to add more flavor. So easy!
5-Ingredient Blueberry Overnight Oats
These are the jars and lids I use for overnight oats. You can also buy sets separately. I especially like the plastic caps because they're very easy to clean and store without the risk of rusting.
Wide Mouth Mason Jars 16 oz (2 Pack) with White Lids
You will ALWAYS find some smoothie box bags in my freezer. Take all the guesswork out of making a smoothie and just add a liquid. My 2 favorites are the chocolate (cacoa) and the mango. I use coconut milk to blend the chocolate and orange juice to bl...
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I LOVE this blender for my smoothies! It is a bit loud, but what smoothie maker isnt?? Its easy to clean the blades and the cup. The smoothie setting makes it so that I can set up my drink while getting the rest of my things together.
I especially l...
Ninja SS101 Foodi Personal Smoothie Maker
Snacks
For when you're needing a no-prep snack! These snacks have a long shelf life and can be picked at when wanted.
These are so heavenly! They have them in milk chocolate too, but the dark chocolate ones are better imo!
I especially like the single serve packs even tho the bigger size is more economical. That way I only eat 1 serving at a time. Great snack to h...
A Handful of Tiny Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels
You have not LIVED until you have had cookie butter. Its like peanut butter with a holiday feel. Even better if you put it on a cracker or toast
Speculoos Cookie Butter
These are such a good snack! Savory and crunchy.
Enjoy the alone or with a dip
Organic Naan Crackers
Freezer slow cooker meals
The day I discovered freezer slow cooker meals, I knew Id be making them regularly. As a teacher, I know how busy September is. So I always start the month with making enough freezer meals to last the month. Its such a relief knowing there will alway...
I'm not the biggest fan of cooking, especially not every night. Prepping freezer bags ahead of time to throw in the slow cooker is a game changer for well night meals.
These are my favorite recipes to use on rotation for freezer slow cooker meals! ...
20 Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Freezer Meals That Will Save Your Sanity
These holders are a game changer for bulk meal prep. For slow cooker meal prep, i label my bags first then im able to add ingredients in an assembly line fashion. It definitely makes prepping easier and faster!
Baggy Rack Holder for Food Prep & Ziplock Bags
This isn't the slow cooker I have-- its the slow cooker I WANT to have!
It allows you to schedule when your meal starts cooking which is such an amazing feature for people who leave for work before 6am (like me!).
It also has a lock carry lid mak...