The High Protein Meal Prep Hack I Wish I Started 3 Years Ago

Summary

Key Points

• —The video introduces two efficient meal prep strategies: "backbone prep," which involves preparing core protein, carb, and fat sources to mix and match, and "making more than you need," by cooking extra portions for leftovers. 0:24
• —The main protein for the week is a budget-friendly chipotle pork, prepared easily in a slow cooker, with advice on buying and freezing meat in bulk. 2:28
• —The video emphasizes the importance of having a wide array of spices to easily change the flavor profile of meals using the same base ingredients. 2:58
• —A slow cooker and a rice cooker are highly recommended as essential kitchen tools for their convenience in hands-off cooking. 3:34
• —A Nando's-inspired coleslaw is prepped using a mix of fresh vegetables and a flavorful dressing, designed to be incorporated into multiple meals. 4:33
• —All recipes featured in the video are available on the creator's Patreon, with free access for a week before moving to a paid archive tier. 5:00
• —The first meal is a creamy, stovetop-adapted macaroni and cheese, thickened naturally with pasta starch, featuring the prepped chipotle pork and yielding multiple portions. 6:32
• —Key tips for the macaroni and cheese include using evaporated milk, incorporating emulsifying cheese like Laughing Cow, and grating cheese fresh to avoid unnecessary starch. 6:44
• —The second meal is a hearty pork and slaw roll, utilizing the prepped pork and coleslaw, served in a baguette with a cottage cheese-based spread. 9:39
• —The final meal is a versatile "using up" bowl, combining the remaining prepped pork and coleslaw with freshly cooked potatoes and any leftover vegetables from the fridge at the end of the week. 13:15