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Postpartum Freezer Prep for Families Who Hate Reheated Meals

ByHannah Lawson

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Postpartum freezer prep can feel overwhelming, especially when your family isn’t a fan of typical freezer meals like casseroles or lasagna.

I totally understand—my family doesn’t eat traditional freezer meals either!

Here’s how I’m filling my freezer with things my family will happily eat.

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How I’m Filling my Freezer Differently This Time

This time I’m focusing on stocking the freezer with ingredients like frozen fruit, butter, or meat that I can use in many ways postpartum.

I’m also cooking and freezing things that taste completely fresh when they come out of the freezer, and I know we will enjoy!

For us these are things like:

✔️ Homemade granola (to eat with milk or yogurt for breakfast or lunch)

✔️ Breakfast muffins (especially great for a ready to go breakfast for the toddlers who wake up so hungry!)

✔️ Homemade pancakes

✔️ Homemade bread

✔️ Homemade mini pot pies (These are one of the foods that tastes great from the freezer! My husband loves them, but the store bought ones are not that healthy, so I made some homemade ones as a treat!)

✔️ Homemade chicken sausage

Postpartum Freezer Prep at the Pace of Life!

Postpartum freezer prep doesn’t have to be an exhausting marathon!

Instead, add small steps into your regular cooking routine. When making muffins, granola, or chicken for your normal weekly meals, simply double the recipe and freeze half!

This easy, incremental approach prevents overwhelm and still sets you up for postpartum success!

Delicious Freezer-Friendly Foods Your Family Will Enjoy

Below are my go-to recipes to use for postpartum freezer prep that freeze wonderfully and I know we will eat!

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Cookie + Kate
Homemade Granola
This delicious homemade granola turns out perfectly every time!
Check out this recipe
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Quick & Easy Banana Muffins - Sally’s Baking Addiction
Sally’s Baking Addiction
Quick & Easy Banana Muffins – Sally’s Baking Addiction
I like to substitute coconut sugar instead of brown sugar in this recipe for a healthy swap, they are really yummy that way!
Check out this recipe
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Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins - Sally’s Baking Addiction
Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins – Sally’s Baking Addiction
These blueberry oatmeal muffins are simple and satisfying. Made with fresh berries, oats, and zero refined sugar, you can feel good eating one! I find they turn out a little on the moist side, so I usually lessen the milk when I make these.
Check out this recipe
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The Best Sourdough Pancakes
The Best Sourdough Pancakes
The best sourdough pancakes recipe is simple to whip up with just a few basic ingredients. Light and fluffy with a little bit of crispiness.
Check out this recipe
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Classic Crusty Sourdough
This crusty artisan sourdough bread is what I make every week for our family, I’ve just been making an extra loaf each time, allowing them to cool and freezing them for later!
Check out this recipe
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The Best Classic Chicken Pot Pie - The Wholesome Dish
The Best Classic Chicken Pot Pie – The Wholesome Dish
This really is hands down the most delicious homemade chicken pot pie! I split it into 4 portions using 6” disposable pans, covered first with plastic wrap and then with foil before freezing!
Check out this recipe

These are the 6” disposable pie pans I used.

The reheating instructions for the mini chicken pot pies are: “Remove plastic wrap and loosely replace foil, bake at 400F for 30 minutes covered and 15 minutes uncovered.”

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Easy Flaky Butter Pie Crust
Easy Flaky Butter Pie Crust
Here is my favorite flaky pie crust!
Check out this recipe
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Homemade Chicken Sausage
Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage
This chicken breakfast sausage is delicious from frozen—and SO budget friendly! I just let it cool and freeze for a little on a baking sheet before putting it in a freezer bag so the pieces don’t stick together!
Check out this recipe

Postpartum freezer prep doesn’t have to mean filling your freezer with casseroles no one enjoys!

Postpartum isn’t the best time to experiment with lots of new recipes. Think through what your family gravitates towards naturally and stock up on what you know will freeze well and be eaten!

I hope some of these ideas are useful as you prepare!

If you’re interested in reading my birth stories you can find them here, and here!