Freezer Food

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Postpartum freezer bags are a convenient way to prepare meals and snacks in advance so that you can focus on recovery and caring for your baby without the stress of cooking. These bags typically contain pre-prepared ingredients or fully cooked meals that can be easily reheated. Here are a few types and ideas for what you can include in your postpartum freezer stash:

  • Soups and Stews: Cut all ingredients Portion out servings of hearty soups or stews like chicken noodle, lentil, or vegetable soup. Freeze in quart-sized bags or containers. When you’re ready to eat, just thaw and heat on the stove.

  • Stir-Fry Packs: Chop vegetables and add them to a bag with your choice of protein (like chicken, beef, or tofu). Include a small baggie of sauce inside the larger bag. This way, you just need to stir-fry and cook rice or noodles when you're ready.

  • Energy Bites: Make no-bake energy bites with ingredients like oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. Freeze them on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for easy grab-and-go snacks.

  • Smoothie Packs: Pre-portion fruit, greens, and add-ins like flax seeds or protein powder into freezer bags. When you're ready for a smoothie, just dump the contents into a blender with your choice of liquid (e.g., milk, juice, or water).

  • Muffins/Cookies: Bake a batch of your favorite muffins, let them cool, and then freeze them in freezer bags. You can reheat them in the microwave or oven for a quick snack.

  • Burritos: Wrap meat or protein of choice, cheese, and any other fillings you like in tortillas. Wrap each burrito individually in foil or plastic wrap, and then place them in a freezer bag. They can be reheated in the microwave or oven.

  • Pre cut veggies: Onions, ginger, garlic and other prep heavy cutting up items can be chopped up and placed in freezer bags to use as needed and reduce prep time by alot!

RECIPE LINKS

https://www.tamingtwins.com/slow-cooker-dump-bag-recipes/

https://myfoodbook.com.au/tips/how-to-make-slow-cooker-dump-meals

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/jul/13/defrost-and-dump-slow-cooker-recipes-for-the-time-poor

TIPS

● Label Everything: Write the name of the meal, the date it was prepared, and any cooking instructions on the freezer bag.

● Freeze Flat: Lay bags flat in the freezer so they take up less space and thaw more quickly.

● Portion Wisely: Consider how much you’ll want to eat in one sitting and portion accordingly to avoid waste.

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