20 Vegan Freezer Meal Prep Recipes (2024)

These 20 easy vegan recipes are perfect for freezer friendly meal prep! From burritos to soup, these vegan freezer meals are great in a pinch.

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20 Vegan Freezer Meal Prep Recipes

We’ve definitely returned to the hustle and bustle of autumn! This time of year always seems to get so busy and it feels like a sprint towards the holidays. I find it SO helpful to prepare as many meals as possible in advance to make sure I always have a well-balanced and delicious meal ready to go on those days when I just don’t have an hour to spend in the kitchen.

Having freezer meals prepared gives me such a sense of accomplishment! Know what I mean? Not only does meal prepping save a LOT of time during busy seasons, but it also saves me money because I’m way less likely to order takeout if I already have meals in the freezer.

To help you build up your collection of freezeable meal prep recipes, I’ve rounded up 20 of my favorite vegan meal prep ideas that hold up well in the freezer! From casseroles to soups to stuffed peppers, these vegan recipes will please your entire family, can be safely stored for weeks and taste delicious even when reheated.

Without further ado, let’s dive into my top 20 freezer friendly meal prep recipes!

Vegan Casserole Recipes

Most vegan casserole recipes are great for freezer friendly meal prep because they’re so straightforward to make. All your ingredients get layered into one baking dish, and it can just be assembled and stashed in the freezer. Typically when I plan to make any sort of casserole for meal prep, I will bake it 75% of the way through, then when I’m ready to eat it, I’ll pull it out of the freezer and reheat it in the oven and allow it to finish baking. Here are a few of my favorite vegan casseroles to make for meal prep!

1.Vegan Enchilada Casserole

2.Cheesy Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole

3. Teriyaki Tofu Tempeh Casserole by The Simple Veganista

4. Butternut Squash and Brown Rice Casserole by From My Bowl

Vegan Soups and Stews

What’s more comforting than knowing you have a delicious batch of chili stashed in the freezer on a snowy night? Most soups and stews freeze well, but these are some of my favorites for meal prep because they come together easily and are perfect for making a double batch. When you go to freeze your soup, I recommend separating the batch out into containers with 1-2 servings each. That way you don’t have to thaw out the entire soup if you just need to eat once.

5.Classic Vegan Chili

6.Vegan Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

7.Vegan Chicken Chili Verde

8.Slow Cooker Chickpea Peanut Stew

Freezer Friendly Burritos and Sandwiches

Sure it’s easy to grab a box of frozen burritos or burgers from the store, but it’s so much cheaper to make your own! Carve out some time on the weekend to make a big batch of veggie burgers or burritos, wrap them up in foil, and stash them in your freezer for quick and easy meals to keep on hand when you’re in a pinch!

9.Chipotle Tofu Burritos

10.Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers

11. Easy Black Bean Vegan Empanadas by Connoisseurus Veg

12. Moroccan Chickpea Hand Pies by Rainbow Nourishments

Vegan Meal Prep Pasta Recipes

Not all pastas freeze super well, so I’ve pulled together my favorite freezer friendly pasta recipes to help you take the guesswork out of it! In general, baked pastas will hold up fairly well in the freezer. You can even portion them out into smaller servings before popping the finished product in the freezer so that you can just pull out what you need.

13.Vegan Lasagna

14.Vegan Baked Ziti

15. Pumpkin Pasta Bake by Plant-Based on a Budget

16. Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta Bake by Home-Cooked Roots

Freezer Friendly Vegan Breakfast Recipes

Nothing’s worse than waking up late, rushing through your morning routine and feeling like you don’t have time to eat. No matter how late you’re running, it’s so important to make time to eat breakfast! That’s where keeping freezer friendly breakfasts on hand can be a real life-saver! Vegan breakfast burritos, pancakes and casseroles are all perfect to freeze and reheat when you need them!

17. Freezer Breakfast Burrito

18.Vegan Breakfast Casserole

19.Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chunk Baked Oatmeal

20.Banana Chocolate Chip Vegan French Toast Casserole

20 Vegan Freezer Meal Prep Recipes (2024)

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How long can meal preps be frozen? ›

Make a meal plan of about four days of safe storage in the fridge and about four months of safe storage in the freezer. Watch for changes (smell, color, texture, and mold) to your meal prep food as a sign that it's gone bad. If you're unsure if food has spoiled: when in doubt, throw it out.

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What do I need for freezer meals? ›

What You Need for Freezer Meal Prep

Freezer Bags – the simplest way to store your freezer meals is in a gallon freezer bag. ...
Stasher Bags – if you don't have these reusable bags in your home, they're a must! ...
Meal Prep Containers – I've loved prepping some meals and storing them in these glass containers.

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What is the best container to freeze food in? ›

Rigid containers and flexible bags or wrapping are two general types of packaging materials that are safe for freezing. Rigid containers made of plastic or glass are suitable for all packs and are especially good for liquid packs. Straight sides on rigid containers make the frozen food much easier to remove.

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Can you freeze raw chicken and veggies together? ›

Q4: Is it safe to freeze raw meat with veggies? Yes. If you're nervous about combining raw meat with other ingredients, let me assure you that it's perfectly safe. (Remember, people cook raw meat and vegetables together in their slow cookers and ovens all the time!)

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Is it better to freeze or refrigerate meal prep? ›

Fridge vs Freezer Storage

This includes prepped soups, stews, chicken and rice, and salads. The main drawback of storing meal prep food in the fridge is that it can dry out easily. A freezer is an ace option for meal preps that will be eaten more than four days later. This includes pizza, pasta, meat, and veggies.

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Is it safe to eat meal prep for 5 days? ›

Generally, most meal prepped foods will remain safe to eat for 3-5 days when stored in the refrigerator at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The lifespan can vary depending on the ingredients and methods of preparation.

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Are freezer meals worth it? ›

I have found that eating home-cooked vegetable-filled meals is not only healthier for me and my family, but also cheaper. Having a well-stocked freezer saves even more money by removing the temptation of takeout. It also saves prep, cooking, and cleanup time during the week so you can enjoy time with your family.

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What foods can be meal prepped and frozen? ›

What freezes best

Hearty soups and stews (e.g., beef and barley, lentil, bean)
Long-cooked braised dishes and stews (beef short ribs, osso buco, beef stew, chili, curries)
Casseroles and baked pastas (e.g., sausage and peppers, enchiladas, mac and cheese, lasagna)
Juicy meats cooked in (or to be served with) sauces.

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What vegetables freeze well? ›

You can freeze almost anything.

The best vegetables to consider are corn, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green beans, squash and winter greens such as spinach, kale, chard and collards. Onions, peppers, celery and herbs can also be frozen.

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How long do homemade freezer meals last? ›

Great news, according to the USDA, frozen meals are safe to eat indefinitely. However, after about three months, the quality (i.e. flavor and texture) of food can degrade. Therefore, we recommend eating foods within three months of stashing them in the freezer.

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What is the best way to package food for freezing? ›

Proper packaging helps maintain quality and prevent freezer burn. Aluminum foil, freezer paper, plastic containers, and plastic freezer bags will help food maintain optimum quality in the freezer. Plastic wrap alone will not provide enough protection by itself, but can be used to separate foods within another package.

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How do you package frozen meals? ›

Air-Tight Sealing: Prevent moisture infiltration by ensuring your packaging is air-tight. Vacuum sealing, air-tight bags, and heat-sealed pouches are excellent options to keep your products free from freezer burn. Label Clearly: Clearly label your packages as “Frozen” to alert handlers and consumers.

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How do you prevent freezer burn meal prep? ›

Chill food before freezing it

Not only that, it will affect any food close to the hot food, making a warm place on the surface for freezer burn to strike. Put your food in the fridge for one to two hours before putting it in the freezer for long-term storage.

20 Vegan Freezer Meal Prep Recipes (2024)