okay strap in i’m about to get wordy.
pictured above is what a normal meal-prep cycle will look like for me. i have pre-portioned proteins (2.5lbs ground beef, 6x5oz salmon filets, and 6 chicken thighs). i use these when i make dinner because i cook fresh every night, i only meal prep breakfast and lunch.
this time i made:
breakfast sandwiches (x6)
breakfast burritos (x15)
italian sandwich flatbread pockets (x9)
-autumn squash soup (x idek how much, over 5 quarts)
-sliced blocks of cheese for snacks with crackers/veggies
disclaimer: your issues may be different than mine! i have the “if i don’t have something ready right this second i will simply not eat” kind so all of this is in the freezer and available whenever, in addition to things like applesauce pouches, granola bars, a protein shake, cereal, ramen, etc.
further disclaimer: i’m recovering from an ED so i don’t track macros or anything because i fear that would send me back so instead i focus on “fed” and “balanced” and “mostly not shit for me”. i tried to be specific in the recipes but even the brands you use can change the macros by a large margin so it’ll likely change if you decide to make your own
recipes, ingredients, methods, price and time breakdown, etc are listed in comments below!
by welsiekade
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Breakfast Burritos: makes ~15
INGREDIENTS:
◦ 2 medium sweet potatoes
◦ 2 large or 4 smallish russet potatoes
◦ 2tbsp neutral oil
◦ spices of choice, salt and pepper
◦ 24 eggs
◦ 4tbsp butter
◦ guacamole
◦ salsa
◦ sour cream
◦ sausage of choice (i used jimmy dean precooked turkey sausage crumbles for convenience this time)
◦ shredded cheese
◦ tortilla of choice (i use la banderita larger size)
METHOD:
-preheat oven to 400°F or 204°C
-dice both sweet and regular potatoes and place in large bowl
-coat with 2tbsp neutral oil and season to preference (i use chili powder, cayenne, blackened seasoning, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper)
-bake at 400°F (204°C) on a rimmed baking sheet for around 45 minutes, flipping midway
-while the potatoes are in the oven, beat 24 eggs and preheat a deep skillet over medium-low heat with the 4tbsp butter
-once skillet is warm and the butter is melted, add the beaten egg mixture and scramble eggs until desired doneness (i undercook mine slightly so they survive the microwave later)
-if using fresh sausage, cook according to directions and allow to cool
-once eggs are cooked, remove to a separate shallow dish to cool quickly
-remove potatoes from oven, allow to cool
ASSEMBLY: (ASSEMBLE WHEN ALL INGREDIENTS ARE COOL, DO NOT WRAP HOT THE TEXTURE WILL BE VERY BAD)
-add ~1 tbsp guacamole to the tortilla and top with 1/3 cup potato mixture. add salsa and sour cream, then top with ~1/2 cup eggs, 1/4 cup sausage, and a sprinkle of shredded cheese. roll and wrap in aluminum foil
REHEATING (BEST RESULTS)
-thaw overnight in the fridge. remove foil and wrap in a paper towel and reheat 2 minutes on 5 power, and then 30 seconds on 8 power or until hot throughout.
This is the kind of ADHD I have! Executive dysfunction! If I open the fridge and I don’t have something I can just stick into the microwave or eat cold I just close the refrigerator and say never mind, not eating!
I also do a lot on the front end. I like organizing a budget and meal plan with time spent making sure I don’t have wasted ingredients. It’s fun for me. Then the boyfriend and I prep for a day, which we’ve gotten pretty good at, and I can eat that week. We plan for him to make some of his own meals since I can eat the same thing every single day and he can’t. I just have no bandwidth at the end of a work day to do anything besides putting my meal in the microwave.
How much did you pay for all that salmon?
You are the epitome of what this sub strives for! Thank you for sharing and putting so much care into your post. I’m definitely going to give your recipes a try.
Saving this post. I can’t wait to make your breakfast burritos! Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like someone has a special interest, hyperfocus, and energy burst that actually works for them! I’m soooooo jealous!
For someone with ADHD, you look pretty organized.