meal prep that actually survives the freezer

tested this the hard way, mostly by reheating sad mush and taking notes

1
Chicken Enchilada Soup (Budget Bytes)
freezes in individual containers great, just don't add the tortilla strips until you reheat
2
Bean and Cheese Burritos
trust the process, wrap tight in foil then a freezer bag, microwave straight from frozen wrapped in a damp paper towel
3
breakfast burritos
(double it) you will eat these faster than you think
4
baked oatmeal
5
high protein egg muffins
get watery on reheat if you overfill the tin, less is more here
6
country breakfast bowls
7
homemade chili
the one thing on this list that might taste better after a freeze, something about the beans
8
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Soup
9
cabbage soup
surprise winner honestly. most soups get grainy from freezing but this one comes back almost fresh, no dairy or starch to break down maybe

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