Simple & Unforgettable Breakfasts
The most important meal of the day merits special attention. And almost everyone’s breakfast starts with a hot beverage or a luscious smoothie. So, add a breakfast jump start to your meal prep with homemade Walnut Milk. This hearty and delicious milk alternative is so easy to make and stores in the fridge for up to five days. It’s the perfect dairy-free addition to your coffee, tea, or favorite smoothie.
One simple but elegant breakfast idea is Walnut and Oat Crusted Veggie Egg Cups. Make these flavorful and satisfying egg cups part of your meal prep, and you’ll have the perfect grab-and-go breakfast on hand all week.
The simplest breakfast is one you assemble the night before. These Chia Overnight Oats are sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla, and topped with crunchy walnuts. The mild seeds will plump up overnight and absorb the bright flavors of this simple and nutritious breakfast-to-go.
Effortless Lunches and Scrumptious Dinners
Creating your week’s lunch and dinner meal schedule is so much easier when you prepare meals in advance.
For example, this Toasted Walnut, Black Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad is not only a beautiful, tasty, and sumptuous protein-packed vegetarian meal, but also every bit of it can be prepared and assembled in advance.
Make this satisfying and versatile Walnut ‘Meat’ part of your plant-forward meal prep, and use it as a base for a vast array of main courses. It’s perfect for Meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday. But how about a California Walnut “Chorizo” Burrito or a Wild Wild West California Walnut Veggie Burger on Wednesday, Greek Walnut Meatballs with Tzatziki Thursday, or Plant-Forward Pizza Friday? You’ll be amazed at how much you can do with this wholesome, plant-based meat alternative.
Spectacular Snacks
Meal prep is particularly easy with these delectable snacks. These Walnut Cranberry Granola Bars are easy to make ahead, and the combination of walnuts, oats, coconut, and sweet dried fruits makes the perfect chewy granola bar.
This Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Hummus seems to be everyone’s favorite these days. But who knew this savory snack could be so easy to make? Toss all your ingredients in a food processor for the freshest hummus ever! Prepare your favorite chopped veggies in advance for a delicious and nutritious snack all week long.
Simply Divine Dessert
No meal prep would be complete without dessert. On that score, brownies and cookies win every time. Sure to be a big hit are these recipes for Classic California Walnut Brownie and these Gluten-Free Walnut Brownie Cookies. The latter are not only gluten-free but also unbelievably easy to prepare. And you’ll love the rich flavor of sea-salt-enriched chocolate with toasted walnuts. Pro tip: double up on this recipe. Once baked, these cookies will disappear quickly!
A little meal prep goes a long way – and with walnuts, the possibilities are truly endless.
