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table of contents
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what is batch cooking
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benefits of batch cooking
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batch cooking
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money-saving tips
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the bottom line
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what is batch cooking
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benefits of batch cooking
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take the stress out of dinner time
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who wants to come home after a long day and cook something from scratch? not me! it's even less pleasant if you have hangry children on your heels asking when dinner is going to be ready
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avoid processed convenience food
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bean dip
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salad dressings - making your own salad dressing is easy. it also allows you to make them oil-free
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sauces - these be used
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pasta salad
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a component in a salad
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if you prefer having meals ready to go all week
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breakfast ideas
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smoothie bags
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overnight oats - these are great to make in advance and have in the fridge. when you're ready
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chia seed pudding - these are super easy to make in a number of different flavours. great if you're looking
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vegan quiche - these are a delicious and nutritious grab and go breakfast. not sure how to make these? i've got you covered
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lunch & dinner ideas
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casseroles - an easy meal to heat up through the week. help future you by making two and popping one in the freezer
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bean burgers - whether to enjoy as is
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potato/pasta/bean salads - these make an side
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chickpea smash - mash some chickpeas
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curry - another great batching option. serve this flavourful meal over potatoes
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washed/prepped fruit - it helps to wash and prep fruit before putting it away. that way
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bliss - these are a popular snack
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your oven on low heat to make your own combinations
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now that you have some meal ideas and inspiration
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want to make the planning process a breeze? sign up to get my free batch-cooking workbook. it will guide you through the process in a way that will save you time and money
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prep tips
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cooking tips
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food storage tips
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date it - while you're labelling your pop the date on there too. this way you won't have to wonder if something in the fridge is still good. you'll know exactly how old it is
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if you've got food destined
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batch cooking
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what i freeze
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you might be wondering what you freeze. the answer is
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beans and legumes
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chili
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curry
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bean burgers
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bean balls
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waffles
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broth
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sauces - may need
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bliss balls
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applesauce
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citrus zest and
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juice
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freezer tips
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allow meals to cool before freezing
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popping a dish in the freezer may cause foods around it to partially and refreeze. a recipe
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unless it's a liquid
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utilize ice cube trays
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muffin tins
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muffin tins are great
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bags instead of disposables. you can even get reusable silicone freezer bags made by brands like stasher and e-z seal
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you don't need a ton of fancy equipment to have a successful batch cooking session. there are some tools that will make things a lot easier
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extra measuring and spoons
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food storage containers
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food labels
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i truly feel that a blender is an extremely valuable tool in any plant-based kitchen . use it
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pot/slow cooker
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food processor/mandolin
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money-saving tips
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before you set to work on your meal plan
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eat your batched food
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the bottom line
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time saving kitchen tips
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the ultimate batch cooking planner
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can you eat plant-based on a budget
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the essential guide to baking plant-based goodies
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share the love
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shares
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share
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tweet
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pin
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yummly
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mix
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but i hate leftovers
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what i batch cook
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how to batch cook
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helpful equipment
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but i hate leftovers
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reduce decision fatigue
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eliminate the need
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stay on track
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if your meals are prepped a of time
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save money
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what i batch cook
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as little as you like
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if you prefer having components that you pull together all week
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components
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soups and stews - always a winner
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snacks ideas
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how to batch cook
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planning
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shopping
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timing of this is up to you
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consider washing and drying all of your produce before putting it away to make it easier on yourself when it's time to cook
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prep
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mandolin - if you have these tools
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time to cook
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storage
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if you're feeling really keen
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grains
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soups
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stews
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casseroles
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blending once
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falafel
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perogies
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more
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leave room
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liquids will expand when fr en. when packaging soups
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remove as much air as possible
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in the fridge
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consider servings
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consider reusable
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helpful equipment
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anti-fatigue mats
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these aren't necessary
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blender/immersion blender
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utensils/pots/pans
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have a plan
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shop sales
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to staples
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if you found this post helpful
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share the love
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tweet
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