If you are curious about Healthy Keto Meals for Freezing Recipes then, you’ve come to the right place. I have become a freezer meals guru and they are my go-to source to easy cooking now.
If you are a working mom with a family, a senior like me who does not want to cook every day, or a person who works on a tight schedule the freezer meals are the answer for you. I was in the grind of cooking until I discovered freezer meals. I have over time learned a lot about freezing my meals in advance and I am going to share that knowledge as well as some recipes I like with you today.
This information will lighten your workload and save you money. When I realized that it did not take any more work to make 3 meals at one time than 1 I was able to cut my cooking time by 2/3rds. Think of the possibilities if you make 5 or more meals at one time and freeze 4 of them for later.
The most asked question is “How do you freeze meals?” and the answer is there are so many ways that are right and so few that are wrong that the questions are just too big to answer. I would start by doubling the ingredients for each meal for a week and freezing them. Go to the freezer and there are the same meals ready for the next week without you doing any more work.
So here are 10 easy tips to get you started.
10 Keys to Good Freezer Meals
1. Don’t make 50 freezer meals in one day!
2. Frozen Noodles do NOT taste good when they are reheated
3. Freeze Fruits and Vegetables in a separate bag, or don’t include them in the freezer meal at all.
4. Storing food in Freezer Bags is Best.
5. Loose meat is my favorite kind of food to freeze
6. DontForgot to put tonight’s freezer meal in the crockpot this morning?
7. ALWAYS place cooked food in the fridge before freezing.
8. Avoid already- frozen meat.
9. Arrange your freezer meals in your freezer- like books on a bookshelf.
10. Make Meals your family will actually eat.
Freezer Meals Supply List
There are a few supplies you will want to get started creating Healthy Keto Meals for Freezing.
Freezing Supplies
1. Freezer storage bags: Base your size on the number of people each meal will be used for.
2. Foil baking pans. Choose your size as above and look for them at any source, a foil is a foil.
3. Plastic storage containers. I get these at the local dollar store.
Kitchen Supplies
1. A 5-quart Slow Cooker – 5 will do, 7 if you want bigger meals
2. A few large mixing bowls – 4 qt or larger
3. Measuring cups and teaspoons
4. Food Processor
Start Slow
Don’t jump into making more than 2 meals at a time until you see what you will need and to avoid burnout on the project. One great way to do this is when you’re cooking dinner, just cook twice as much and freeze one.
10 FAQ About Healthy Keto Meals for Freezing Recipes
1. What is a freezer meal?
Freezer cooking is freezing meals or ingredients for a meal, in order to make mealtimes easier, most often done in bulk so you have a few meals at a time. Some start by simply doubling a recipe they are making, serving one immediately, and freezing the second for later.
2. Where do I start making freezer meals?
a. Make a double batch of one dinner each week and freeze one batch to enjoy at a later date.
b. Spend an hour making a lot of one thing that your family loves like meatballs or marinated chicken. Package them in meal-sized portions and freeze.
c. Follow a cooking plan.
3. Do you cook freezer meals first?
Since they’re frozen without any cooking ahead of time, they cook for the first time out of the freezer. That means they taste like freshly-prepared meals and not like leftovers at all.
4. How long do freezer meals last in the freezer?
The short answer is this: most food items will keep 3-6 months if wrapped and stored properly. Of course, if you’re anything like me, you enjoy “cooking” from the freezer so much that meals are barely kept for more than a month before they get eaten! With freezer cooking, it is rare that the food actually spoils.
5. Do you thaw freezer meals before cooking?
Most freezer meals need to be thawed before cooking. Thawed meals cook more evenly, quickly, and safely (The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service recommend thawing frozen meat before cooking it in a crockpot).
6. Can you freeze meals in Tupperware?
Don’t store food in single-use take out containers as they are made from thin plastic and not meant to be reused. Only freeze food in freezer-safe Tupperware containers since other boxes from the same brand not approved for freezing may deteriorate, chip & break at low temperatures.
7. What is the best container to freeze food in?
Zip-top bags are especially good for freezing food because you can more easily get all the air out of them than out of rigid containers. You can use them for everything from blanched spinach to chicken thighs and, after laying them flat to freeze, stack them to economize space.
8. How do you freeze food in foil pans?
Line your pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Leave extra foil hanging over all edges so that you can pull it completely over the top later. Place the food in the pan and then put the pan in the freezer, uncovered. When the casserole is frozen lift it out of the pan, using the foil wrap as handles.
9. Can I freeze food in foil?
Heavy-duty aluminum foil can be used as a freezer wrap. Because it can be torn or punctured easily it is wise to use an overwrap. Lightweight (household) aluminum foil is not satisfactory for home freezing.
10. Is it better to freeze casseroles cooked or uncooked?
If the casserole you’re making has raw meat in it, you should absolutely bake the dish to the full temperature before you cool and freeze it. If it has pre-cooked meat or no meat, you don’t have to cook it at all. Freeze the casserole uncooked, and save the cooking for later.
20 Healthy Keto Meals for Freezing Recipes
1. Meals for Freezing Recipes – The Best-Ever Healthy Lasagna Recipe
This version of the chicken lasagna recipe represents the best of both worlds, blending the cheesy, tomatoey comfort of the American version with the meatiness and relative healthfulness of the Italian take.
Recipe and Photos from Eat This
2. Keto Shredded Chicken – Mexican White Chilli
Keto Shredded Chicken White Chili is a great base for taco bowls and enchilada bakes, or just with a side of Mexican Cauliflower Rice – my favorite way to eat it.
Recipe and Photos from My Keto Kitchen
3. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Pot Roast With Green Beans
Recipe and Photos from The Family Freezer
4. Chocolate Espresso Pork Belly – Dump and Go Dinner
Recipe and Photos from Civilized Caveman
5. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Thai Coconut Curry Chicken
If keto (and paleo or whole30!., we cannot recommend enough that you serve it up with cauliflower rice. It’s wonderful this way, trust us. Just keep in mind that we prefer to rice our cauliflower slightly bigger here, so you get more of a ‘mouthful’ and it doesn’t completely blend into the curry.
Recipe and Photos from Gnom Gnom
6. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Keto Meatloaf Wrapped In Bacon
Keep reading and watch the quick cooking video of how you can throw this meal together. There’s even an option to make this keto.
bacon covered meatloaf because it’s a great place to hide extra veggies to sneak into your children’s dinner. Just wrap single slices between sheets of baking parchment and you have an easy and convenient meal. Just defrost the slices individually.
Once defrosted you can reheat them in the oven or you can fry them on both sides and serve with homemade tomato sauce/ketchup.
Recipe and Photos from Ditch the Carbs
7. Lasagna Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Recipe and Photos from Sweet Peas and Saffron
8. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Mediterranean Boneless Pork Chops
Recipe and Photos from Skinny Taste
9. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Buffalo Bleu Cheese Burgers
Recipe and Photos from Once A Month Meals
10. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Copycat Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli
You can't go wrong. My go-to favorite soup to order has always been the Pasta Fagioli, so I like to have a copycat Pasta Fagioli recipe in my back pocket whenever I have a soup craving and I can't make it to the restaurant chain!
Recipe and Photos from Eat This
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11. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken
Best of all you simply dump into in the crockpot for the day and go. When you come home you will have a delicious dinner that is ready for your family.
Recipe and Photos from Stock Piling Moms
12. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Recipe and Photos from Our Paleo Life
13. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
You can significantly lower the number of carbs if you use almond flour instead of wheat flour. The calculations below are made with wheat flour in mind.
Recipe and Photos from The Family Freezer
14. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Paleo Low Carb Stuffing for Thanksgiving
Don’t skip the Thanksgiving stuffing! This paleo low carb stuffing is full of flavor and incredibly easy to make. And there’s no need to bake or buy keto bread thanks to a secret ingredient!
Recipe and Photos from Low Carb Yum
15. 3-Ingredient Bacon and Egg Cups
Bacon and egg lovers, these breakfast cups are for you! Portable, mess-free and easy to make, what else could you ask for?
Recipe and Photos from Paleo Hacks
16. Paleo Breakfast Casserole
Recipe and Photos from Paleo Running Moma
17. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Keto Turkey and Egg Breakfast Skillet
Recipe and Photos from Paleo Hacks
18. “Cheesy” Broccoli Breakfast Muffins
Recipe and Photos from Paleo Hacks
19. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Keto Teriyaki Chicken
An easy low carb dinner that can be made in under 30 minutes! This keto teriyaki chicken is full of flavor, will cure that keto Chinese food craving, and perfect served with cauliflower fried rice.
Recipe and Photos from Jennifer Banz
20. Meals for Freezing Recipes – Crockpot Steak Bites
I perfected this delicious Crockpot Steak Bites recipe and want to share it with you. It is a family favorite.
Recipe and Photos from Stock Piling Moms
https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/crockpot-steak-bites/
