Back-to-School Meal Prep with Turkey: Quick and Healthy Ideas

While you might want to cling to the last few weeks of summer without a single thought of the dreaded phrase *gulp* “back-to-school,” we know that planning ahead makes the transition much easier. Yes, it’s hard to return to reality after an incredible summer exploring BC’s backyard, but this time can also be akin to a second New Years—a time to reset, slow down, and work on our goals before the end of the year.

Return to your #LocalRoots over the last few weeks of summer with healthy, delicious turkey meals and snacks perfect for our return to normal routines. Take the time to meal prep, batch cook, whip up and freeze a variety of kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing recipes that will make those initial weeks a breeze!

BREAKFAST BOOSTERS

Breakfast is one of our favourite meals at BC Turkey because we know the value of a protein-packed start to the day, and fueling our bodies with the nutritional benefits of turkey is a no brainer. Most of our farmers don’t even eat breakfast until after the birds are checked, ensuring their health and wellness before moving onto their own food.

One great way to get a step ahead of the back-to-school craziness is to bake up some quick, family-friendly recipes that freeze beautifully. Thanks to turkey’s neutral flavour profile it can go with anything cheesy as well as whatever spices your kids love!

And these are also great options for working professionals, university students, and just about anyone who wants to give themselves a head start to their day.

SNACKS & GRAB AND GO

One big change that often accompanies this back-to-school or back-to-work season is extracurricular activities. This can be sports, hobbies, yoga in the park or other afternoon things, and one of the best ways to keep your body full and satisfied is with turkey snacks!

Grab and go boxes prepped on a Sunday are an ideal way to offer ease of mind on more busy evenings. A quick and easily prepared after-school snack is also a great way to keep you, and your family, fueled for busy weeknights ahead. And since variety is the spice of life, once you get the hang of getting these snacks made in batches, you can also switch it up with different flavour combos and the perfectly in-season produce!

After all, when you shop local you support the environment as much as our local agricultural sector.

WRAPS & MORE

Kids aren’t the only ones who want an exciting midday meal—nothign makes that back-to-the-office transition more fun than a tasty, delicious lunch! Thankfully we’ve got a handful of easy wraps and other ideas that are kid-friendly and workplace approved.

Wraps are an easy option, especially if you switch it up a little with a new cut or flavour combinations. You can easily prep quite a few with deli slices, or, make the most of these end-of-summer days and grill up a batch of turkey breasts and other cuts for easy lunch protein.

Whatever delicious, nutritious turkey recipes you whip up for you and your family, we hope this transition back to regular routines and some more hectic schedules is as easy as you can make it. Hopefully, these meal prep recipes and healthy ideas offered some reprieve!