Healthy Make-Ahead Meals for New and Moms-to-Be
You’re having a baby! Already, things are starting to feel a little out of your control: one minute you’re glowing and the next you’re nauseated. Half an hour later, you’re hit with a sudden undeniable craving for mango. Of course, in the midst of all this, you need to prepare for life with a newborn child.
To make things a little easier, EatingWell has put together a collection of freezable, healthy meals that you can prepare ahead of time (great nesting project!) and have on hand to feed your family during those first few crazy weeks at home with the baby. Bonus: Many of these recipes are rich in iron, folate and calcium (important nutrients for expectant moms). Enjoy these healthy pregnancy recipes from the EatingWell Test Kitchen—and simplify your life in a delicious way.
DOUBLE BONUS: Tips for Make-Ahead Meals and Tips For a Healthy Pregnancy Diet!
Main Dishes:
Baked Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Barbecue Pulled Chicken
EatingWell Sloppy Joes
Multi-Grain Waffles
Oven Barbecued Brisket
Southwestern Pumpkin Burgers
Turkey Kibbeh
Turkey-Mushroom Burgers
Updated Mac & Cheese
Soups/Stews:
Broccoli Chowder
Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew
Irish Lamb Stew
Multi-Bean Chili
Red Lentil Soup with a Spicy Sizzle
Roasted Tomato Soup
Slow-Cooker Black Bean-Mushroom Chili
Slow-Cooker Braised Pork with Salsa
Ultimate Beef Chili
Vegetable Lover’s Chicken Soup
Snacks/Baked Goods:
Apricot-Walnut Cereal Bars
Blueberry-Coconut-Macadamia Muffins
Cranberry-Nut Mini Loaves with Flaxseeds
Fig Nugget Muffins
Lima Bean Spread with Cumin & Herbs
Savory Breakfast Muffins
Squash Tea Bread
Toasted Pita Crisps
Whole-Wheat Scones
Zucchini-Walnut Loaf
Desserts:
Apricot-Almond Bars with Chocolate
Blueberry & White Chocolate Chunk Ginger Cookies
Leslie Malcoun’s Pecan Tartlets
Swirled Cheesecake Brownies
