August 16, 2019

CSE-Approved Freezer Meals

It’s finalllllllyyyyyy HERE! Our list of make-ahead CSE-approved freezer meals is below!

WINTER RECIPE BOOK

Snacks

  • Breakfast Sandwiches by the Dozen (Assemble and freeze. Place in the fridge the night before eating and heat in the oven.)

  • Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Bake and freeze. Add the side item when ready to eat.)

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

  • PB&J Power Bites

  • Triple-Chip Butterscotch Bites

  • Sweet Coconutty Energy Bites

Breakfasts

  • Chocolate Waffles (Make and freeze waffles. Reheat in the microwave or toaster. Add the toppings fresh when ready to eat.)

  • Lemon Chia Pancakes (Make and freeze pancakes. Reheat in the microwave or toaster. Freeze the topping in single serving containers.)

  • Savory Stuffed Waffles (Make the egg fresh.)

  • Silver Dollar Pancakes (Make and freeze pancakes and toppings in single serving containers. Reheat in the microwave or toaster. Make the eggs fresh.)

Entrees

  • Aloha Chicken Kabobs (Assemble the kabobs and freeze raw. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before cooking. The rice freezes well too!)

  • Best Ever Chili (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh.)

  • Boss Baked Mac & Cheese (Make and freeze before baking. Let thaw completely in the fridge overnight before baking.)

  • Cashew Kung Pao Chicken (Cook the meat with the sauce and prepare the rice. Freeze the rice and the chicken separately. Let thaw in the fridge overnight. Heat rice in a pot and the chicken mixture in a skillet. Roast the broccoli fresh.)

  • Cheesy Broccoli & Bacon Penne (Prepare as directed and freeze the entire meal. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in a large pot over medium heat, stirring frequently.)

  • Chicken Stir-Fry (Cook the chicken and rice; freeze separately. Chop all the veggies and add to a zip top bag with the coconut oil, coconut aminos and garlic. When ready to eat, place the veggies and chicken in a skillet over medium heat and cook until heated through. Top with cashews and green onion.)

  • Cincinnati Style Chili (Make the chili and freeze. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Cook spaghetti squash and add toppings fresh.)

  • Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh.)

  • Hearty Tuna Casserole (Freeze before baking. Let thaw completely in the fridge overnight before baking.)

  • Homemade Honey Wheat Bread (Bake, slice and freeze.)

  • Italian Calzones (Assemble, cook and freeze each one individually in foil. Let thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the oven at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until heated through. Enjoy sauce on the side.)

  • Meatball Subs (Make and freeze the meatballs. Let thaw overnight and then follow the recipe using the rest of the ingredients fresh.)

  • Meatballs & Mashed Potatoes (Cook the meatballs and mashed potatoes. Freeze separately. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat the potatoes in the microwave or a pot. Reheat the meatballs in a skillet or crockpot for 4 hours on high.)

  • Pasta E Fagioli (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh.)

  • Parmesan Chicken (Cook the potatoes and asparagus fresh.)

  • Pesto Tomato & Broccoli Fusilli (Prepare as directed and freeze the entire meal. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in a large pot over medium heat, stirring frequently.)

  • Roasted Cauliflower Soup (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh.)

  • Spaghetti Squash & Bacon Fritters (Make the fritters and freeze with parchment paper in between each one. When ready to eat, place in the toaster until heated through. Add toppings and sides fresh.)

  • Spaghetti Pizza Pie (Make and freeze before baking. Let thaw completely in the fridge overnight before baking.)

  • Supreme Pizza Popovers (Assemble, cook and freeze each one individually in foil. Let thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the oven at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until heated through. Enjoy sauce on the side.)

  • Sweet Potato Pie (Make and freeze before baking. Let thaw completely in the fridge overnight before baking.)

SPRING RECIPE BOOK

Snacks

  • Almond Joy Cookie Dough Bites

  • Caramel Peanut Butter Dip (Freeze in individual containers.)

  • Lemon Coconut Bliss Bites

  • Salted Caramel Bites

  • Blueberry Muffins & Eggs (Make and freeze muffins. Make eggs fresh.)

Breakfasts

  • Blueberry Protein Pancakes (Make and freeze pancakes into individual servings. Reheat in the microwave or toaster. Serve with fresh toppings.)

  • Cheesy Baked Frittata (Bake and freeze in individual servings. Slice the strawberries fresh.)

  • Kalein’ It Waffles (Make and freeze waffles in individual servings.Reheat in the microwave or toaster.)

  • Hot Cocoa Pancakes (Make and freeze pancakes into individual servings. Reheat in the microwave or toaster. Slice the strawberries fresh.)

  • Country Breakfast Skillet (Cook and freeze into individual servings. Cook the egg and add toppings fresh)

Entrees

  • Baked Salmon Bites (Bake the salmon bites and freeze. To reheat, bake at 425 degrees for 12 minutes.Make the dipping sauce and freeze into individual servings.)

  • BBQ-Lime Glazed Salmon Kabobs (Assemble and freeze without cooking. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Grill.)

  • Cajun Chicken Sausage Jambalaya (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh.)

  • Chicken & Rice Enchiladas (Make and freeze without baking without toppings. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.)

  • Colorful Chili (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh. Make and freeze the cashew sour cream.)

  • Crispy Chicken Nuggets (Bake the chicken nuggets and freeze. To reheat, bake at 425 degrees for 12 minutes. Make the sauce and freeze into individual containers. Make the sweet potatoes and broccoli fresh.)

  • Honey Stung Chicken (Make and freeze the Honey Stung Chicken. To reheat, bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Make the salad fresh.)

  • Hot Turkey & Swiss (Make and freeze sandwiches in a greased 9x13 pan before cooking. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight then cover with foil bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove foil, spray tops with cooking spray and bake another 5 minutes. Make the salad fresh.)

  • Loaded Potato & Bacon Chowder (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh. Make and freeze the cashew sour cream.)

  • Mediterranean Meatball Gyro (Bake and freeze meatballs. To reheat, bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Make and freeze Tzatziki Sauce into individual servings. Make the Tomato & Cucumber Salad fresh)

  • Mexican Rice Skillet (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh. Make and freeze the cashew sour cream.)

  • Lemon Butter Chicken (Make and freeze the lemon chicken. To thaw place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Make the rice and freeze or make fresh. Make the broccolini fresh.)

  • Smokey Mesquite Meatballs (Make and freeze meatballs. To reheat, bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Make the cauliflower mash fresh.)

SUMMER RECIPE BOOK

Snacks

  • Almond Flax Protein Bites

  • Almond Poppy Seed Bites

  • Chocolate Almond Joy Bites

  • Coconutty Cinnamon Oat Bites

  • No-Bake Cookie Protein Bites

  • PB Fit Bites

Breakfasts

  • Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes (Make and freeze pancakes into individual servings. Reheat in the microwave or toaster. Freeze the topping in single serving containers and thaw in the fridge overnight.)

  • Blueberry Power Waffles (Make and freeze waffles into individual servings. Reheat in the microwave or toaster. Freeze the topping in single serving containers and thaw in the fridge overnight.)

  • Egg White, Pepper Jack & Avocado Sandwich (Make the sandwich without the avocado and spinach. Wrap each one in foil and freeze. Thaw in fridge overnight before eating. Reheat in the oven at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Add avocado and spinach fresh.)

  • Green Machine Pancakes (Make and freeze pancakes into individual servings. Reheat in the microwave or toaster.)

  • Loaded Breakfast Burrito Bowl (Make and freeze. Let thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat on a griddle or skillet.)

  • Strawberry Cream French Toast (Make and freeze toast into individual servings. Reheat in the toaster. Make the topping fresh.)

Entrees

  • Coconut Curry (Place veggies, Curry Simmer Sauce, cooked chicken and cooked rice into a large bag or container and freeze. To reheat, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Serve with fresh toppings.)

  • Fire-Roasted Chicken Enchiladas (Assemble and freeze before baking. Let thaw in the fridge overnight then bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve with fresh toppings.)

  • Honey-Lime Chicken Enchiladas (Assemble and freeze before baking. Let thaw in the fridge overnight, then bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with fresh toppings and fresh baked asparagus.)

  • Marinated Steak Tacos (Add marinade and steak to a bag. Marinate and freeze. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before grilling. Grill and add toppings fresh.)

  • Porcupine Meatballs (Make meatballs and freeze before baking. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before baking. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Bake spaghetti squash fresh.)

  • Sesame Chicken Bowl (Place veggies, marinade, cooked chicken and cooked rice into a large bag or container and freeze. To reheat, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Serve with fresh toppings.)

  • Twice-Baked Southwest Sweet Potatoes (Make and freeze before baking a second time. Let thaw in the fridge overnight, then bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with fresh toppings.)

  • Waffled Omelet (Make and freeze without toppings. To reheat, pop it back into the waffle iron until heated through. Top with fresh toppings.)

FALL RECIPE BOOK

Snacks

  • Almond-Coconut Brownie Bites

  • Apple Crumb Muffins (Make and freeze muffins. Place in the fridge to thaw.)

  • Coconut Cashew Macaroon Bites

  • Cookie Crumb Granola (Make and freeze. Place in the fridge to thaw.)

  • Fall Cookie Dough Bites

  • Turkey Muffins (Make and freeze. Place in the fridge to thaw.)

  • Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites

Breakfasts

  • Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes (Make and freeze pancakes into individual servings. Reheat in the microwave or toaster. Serve with fresh toppings.)

  • Bacon, Egg & Avocado Sandwich (Make the sandwich without the avocado, tomato and greens. Wrap each one in foil and freeze. Thaw in fridge overnight before eating. Reheat in the oven at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Add avocado, tomato and greens fresh.)

  • Breakfast Burritos (Make and freeze. Place in the fridge to thaw. To reheat, bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes.)

  • Cinna-Berry Breakfast Squares (Make and freeze into individual servings. Thaw in the fridge and microwave to reheat. Make toppings and sides fresh.)

  • Pumpkin French Toast (Make and freeze toast into individual servings. Reheat in the toaster. Make the topping fresh.)

  • Pumpkin Protein Waffles (Make and freeze waffles into individual servings. Reheat in the microwave or toaster. Make toppings fresh.)

Entrees

  • Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry (Add the veggies, marinade and cooked steak to a zip top bag and freeze. To reheat, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours.)

  • Buffalo Chicken & Mozz Meatballs (Make and freeze meatballs. To reheat, bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Make the potato wedges fresh. Serve sides and toppings fresh.)

  • Cheddar Ranch Chicken & Potatoes (Make and freeze before baking. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before baking. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.)

  • Chinese Sesame Chicken (Add the cooked Chinese Sesame Chicken and cooked rice in a zip top bag and freeze. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Make the cauliflower rice and toppings fresh.)

  • Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh.)

  • Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup (Make the soup and freeze. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh. Make the sandwich fresh.)

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings and sides fresh.)

  • Shepherd’s Pie (Make and freeze before baking. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before baking. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.)

  • Thai Chicken Soup (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh.)

  • Taco Soup (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh.)

  • Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels (Bake and freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight before eating. Microwave or bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.)

  • Stacked Chicken Enchiladas (Make and freeze before baking. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before baking. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.)

  • Tomato Basil Spaghetti & Meatballs (Make sauce and broil meatballs for 3-4 minutes. Place meatballs and sauce in a freezer container or zip top bag. Freeze. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Make the roasted spaghetti squash fresh.)

  • Turkey Pot Pies (Make and freeze before baking. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before baking. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.)

  • White Chicken Chili (Make and freeze without toppings. To thaw, place in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours. Add toppings fresh.)

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