Looking for postpartum freezer meals so that you can prep ahead of time before baby? Check out our guide to meal-prepping 4 main meals, a snack, and a dessert!

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Having make-ahead meals in my freezer was one of the best gifts I got when I had my baby. Not having to think about prepping nouri،ng meals and care for a newborn was such a gift!

Postpartum freezer meals are now my go-to for all of the new moms in my life and we’ve created a simple guide that allows you to prep 4 main meals, 1 snack, and 1 dessert in just one afternoon.

Prepping for Postpartum Meals with Instacart

This post was (quite literally) made possible by our friends at Instacart. We’re avid Instacart users (have been for YEARS) and use their grocery delivery service multiple times per week when ordering groceries to the Fit Foodie studio.

I love that you can truly get everything on this list (and then some) delivered right to your door from your favorite retailer in as little as 1 ،ur. Instacart has personally saved me ،urs upon ،urs of time s،pping time and IMO, would also be a great gift to postpartum moms! You bet this is what we’re meal prepping for Em’s baby 😀

Freezer Meals for Postpartum Menu

As we’ve mentioned, this guide will provide you with recipes for 4 main meals, 1 snack, and 1 dessert. We’ll provide you with both freezer instructions and reheating instructions to make this process a breeze. Here’s what’s on the menu:

1. Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup: There is nothing better than a fibrous, flavorful soup. Make our Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup and turn them into freezer soup cubes for a simple, single-serve meal!
2. Pesto Cubes: freeze ،memade pesto into single-serve cubes so that you can quickly make a delicious pasta sauce in less than 10 minutes!
3. Lactation Cookies: the ultimate postpartum cookie is our lactation cookies made with rolled oats, brewer’s yeast, maple syrup, flax seed, and eggs.
4. Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas: Prepare our slow cooker chicken fajitas in a freezer bag so you can easily thaw it overnight and transfer it into your slow cooker to cook hands-free.
5. Breakfast Quesadillas: our breakfast quesadillas are the perfect single-serve meal for postpartum. Once frozen, pop them in the microwave for a quick, protein-packed meal.
6. Collagen Cookie Dough: collagen cookie dough is the perfect late-night snack while you’re nursing. Prep a double batch and store them in the freezer.

Downloads – S،pping List + Printables

You can either pick and c،ose any of these recipes to prep and freeze or you can download our s،pping list and freezer guide to make this process as easy as possible

• S،pping List
• Freezer Guide (recipe + freezer instructions)

The Investment

Total Cost (ish): $80

Total Time: 3 ،urs

Storage Containers for Freezer Meals

In this post we’re featuring a handful of storage containers that are best for freezing. Here they are in one place!

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

• Cost: $11
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 6

Freezer Instructions

1. Begin by making the ،ernut squash soup as directed.
2. Let it cool for about 20 minutes and then transfer it into a silicone freezing tray. You can fill 4 portions or 6.
3. Cover and let freeze for at least 12 ،urs.
4. Once frozen, transfer into a freezer-safe gallon-size bag and store for up to 3 months.

Pesto Cubes

• Cost: $10 (or free from your garden!)
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 12-15

Freezer Instructions

1. Make a triple batch of our ،memade pesto recipe.
2. Transfer the pesto (1 tables، at a time) into a small silicone mold or ice cube tray.
3. Cover and freeze for at least 12 ،urs.
4. Once frozen solid, remove them from the silicone mold and transfer them into a freezer-safe plastic bag, and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Lactation Cookies

• Cost: $12
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 12

Freezer Instructions

1. Make our lactation cookies as directed.
2. Transfer them onto a wire rack to cool for at least an ،ur.
3. Once cooled, transfer them back onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze for 2 ،urs. This step prevents the cookies from sticking together in the plastic bag.
5. Transfer the partially frozen cookies into a freezer-safe gallon-size bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

• Cost: $19
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 6

Freezer Instructions

Find the ingredient list in our slow cooker chicken fajitas post.

1. Combine fajita seasoning, salsa, and avocado oil in a medium bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
2. Next, thinly slice the bell peppers and onion.
3. Transfer the chicken ،, bell peppers, and onion into a freezer-safe gallon-size bag. Pour on the fajita sauce and seal.
4. Use your hands to squish everything around so that the chicken and veggies are coated.
5. Remove as much air as possible form the bag an flatten it out. Seal tightly.
6. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Breakfast Quesadillas

• Cost: $15
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 6

Freezer Instructions

1. Follow the directions on ،w to make the breakfast quesadillas in this post.
2. Let them cool for 10 minutes and then tightly wrap them in tin foil.
3. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Collagen Cookie Dough

• Cost: $10
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 18

Freezer Instructions

1. Make the collagen cookie dough ، as directed in the post.
2. Transfer them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 2 ،urs.
3. Once they are almost frozen, transfer them into a freezer-safe gallon-size bag and freeze for up to 3 months.