50 Freezable Whole30 Recipes (2024)

On December 18, 2023 by Once a Month Meals

50 Freezable Whole30 Recipes (1)

Whole30 is an incredible journey. You learn so much about your body and how it relates to food. But there is no denying that it is an uphill journey. Depending on your starting point, the grade can be quite steep! But as with any worthwhile undertaking, careful planning can help you stay the course.

We have compiled FIFTYWhole30 compliant recipes from which to choose, making it simple for you to get started, keep going, or finish up – wherever you are on the journey.

We have a wide variety of Paleo and Whole30 recipes and meal plans available so that you can stock the freezer and stick to your plan. With a Membership*, you can even create your own custom meal plans based on your needs.

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Need more Whole30 recipes and inspiration? Here is another 101!!!

Breakfast

  • Sweet Potato Sausage and Egg Scramble
  • Paleo “Hashbrown” Scramble
  • Bacon and Kale Breakfast Casserole
  • Berries, Nuts, and Coconut Shreds
  • Beef “Sausage” and Broccoli Egg Muffins
  • Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole
  • Bacon and Leek Egg Casserole

Lunch

  • Citrus Chicken Salad Strips
  • Turkey and Sweet Potato Patties
  • Hearty Paleo Vegetable Soup (Instant Pot Version)
  • Tomato and Butternut Squash Soup
  • Paleo Chicken Salad with Apricots and Almonds
  • Chicken Artichoke Soup with Basil
  • Tomato Basil Beef Soup (Instant Pot Version)
  • Asian Chicken Soup
  • Cabbage and Winter Vegetable Soup
  • Veggie Packed Roasted Red Pepper Soup
  • Ginger Chicken Breast over Green Spinach

Dinner

  • Paleo Crockpot Meatballs (OAMM staff favorite!) (Instant Pot Version)
  • Chili Pot Roast
  • Paleo Taco Salad
  • Shredded Chicken with Summer Vegetables
  • Thai Curry with Beef Brisket (Instant Pot Version)
  • Paleo Steak Kebabs
  • Tropical Chicken Meatloaf
  • Sundried Tomato and Spinach Burgers
  • Spiced Chicken, Kale, and Roasted Squash
  • Stuffed Acorn Squash (Instant Pot Version)
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Instant Pot Version)
  • Paleo Mediterranean Steak
  • Slow Cooker Thai Chicken (Instant Pot Version)
  • Paleo Buffalo Chicken Wings (Instant Pot Version)
  • Spicy Salmon with Heirloom Tomato Salsa
  • Pineapple Salsa Chicken Bake
  • Garlic Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
  • Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken (Instant Pot Version)
  • Apple Cherry Pork Loin (Instant Pot Version)
  • Mexican Pork and Sweet Potato Stew (Instant Pot Version)
  • Paleo Jalapeno Chicken Burgers
  • Turkey with Cauliflower Carrot Herb Mash
  • Seaton Sunday Roast Chicken

Sides and Add Ons

  • Spiced Roasted Cauliflower
  • Bacon and Brussel Sprout Hash
  • Roasted Garlic Herb Green Beans
  • Homemade Worcestershire Sauce
  • Best Burger Seasoning
  • 5-minute Homemade Salsa
  • Homemade Beef Sausage
  • Homemade Chicken Stock
  • Healthy Homemade Ketchup

Meal Plans

  • Winter Instant Pot Paleo Mini Meal Plan Vol. 1
  • Spring Paleo Mini Meal Plan Vol. 1
  • Spring Paleo Freezer Meal Plan Vol. 8
  • Winter Paleo Freezer Mini Meal Plan Vol. 2
  • Spring Paleo Freezer Meal PlanVol. 3
  • Winter Paleo Slow Cooker Mini Freezer Meal Plan Vol. 1
  • Fall Paleo Freezer Meal Plan Vol. 2

Read more on Tricia’s Whole30 journey:

  • How Doing a Whole30 Cured my Migraines
  • Jumping on the Whole30 Bus
  • Whole30: A New Beginning
  • Whole30: Week Two Updates
  • Whole30 Journey: The Final Countdown
  • Whole30 Journey: The Finale

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  1. Oh my goodness, I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am to see this!! I was literally just looking up paleo freezer meals to try and do the Whole 30 challenge and was becoming frustrated with the whole thing! Thanks so much! I wasn’t a member, but after this post I will be now =)

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    1. Glad to hear we could help Crystal! Let us know how your journey goes. 🙂

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  2. Just wondering, how much time should I allot for the cooking day for the whole30 menu? New to the monthly cooking plan, and am so excited to try it out!

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    1. Hi Tiffany, are you trying to do the whole 50 recipes? Or one of the menus inside of it? A normal menu has 15 recipes and will take you between 8=12 hours. A mini menu has 5 recipes can get done in just a few hours- maybe 2-3 hours. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

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  3. I am into day 12 of the Whole30 and a friend put me onto this site and I have to say I love it!! I love to do a big cook up at least one day a week or fortnight and then have lots of freezer filler choices and your recipes are just fantastic.

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  4. Are all the recipes and menus in the Whole Foods menu inline with the Whole 30 guidelines?

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    1. Hi Alanna! No, the Whole Foods menu isn’t Whole30 compliant. There may be a few recipes but the Paleo menu is going to be closer to Whole30 compliant. We actually have a few Paleo menus that are fully Whole30 compliant- http://onceamonthmeals.com/pal… and http://onceamonthmeals.com/pal…. Hope that helps!

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      1. Unfortunately, they are dead links…

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        1. Hi Mindy! Yes, those are links from 2014 and things have changed a bit 🙂 Here are some Whole 30 Paleo menus if you are looking for some:

  5. You mentioned tips for a W30…avoid temptation by keeping W30 compliant snacks in your purse (and your car, and your desk, etc)…you find after a week or two that you’re not really hungry between meals, so you might not think about it. When someone puts a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts on the table, you’ll wish you had an apple in your purse!

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    1. Great tip Tara, thanks!

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  6. so if I were to want to do these all in one weekend how would i go about doing that? would I just have to click on each recipe and write down what I needed… or is there an easier way, like the other menus have?

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    1. You can go to any menu and swap these recipes into that menu. However, I should warn you that we recommend 15 recipes in a full cooking day (8-12 hours) so 50 in a weekend could be really overwhelming! Let us know how your Whole30 goes!

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      1. I too want to know if there is an easier way to do this also? I found you through stuffimakemyhusband.com and she gives a food list, but not sure exactly how many meals it really gives. I want to have my whole30 days all planned out before beginning to make it more successful. Any tips? I have done Whole30 before, but it was exhausting to say the least. I have NEVER done freezer cooking, so I am a little confused on exactly how much food it will make and what I need to buy. Thanks!

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        1. Welcome! You would want to swap some of these recipes into any menu- you can find them here- http://onceamonthmeals.com/men…. Our system will give you grocery lists, etc so you won’t need to figure out how much to buy. You can get started here- http://onceamonthmeals.com/mem…. Feel free to email us with more questions at info at onceamonthmeals.com and we can walk you through it!

  7. I would be very grateful if you would do a similar roundup of 50 AIP freezable meals. Starting AIP in a week and will be kick-starting with some delivered food that freezes well (Pete’s Pale), but woud much rather make ahead and freeze myself Thanks!

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    1. Kristina – We are hoping to add more AIP friendly meals in the near future. I am also doing the AIP Paleo Protocol as well. Here is one of my favorite recipes that I eat for breakfast most mornings. http://onceamonthmeals.com/swe

  8. I am planning on starting the whole30 soon. I am not a fan of sweet potatoes. Wondering if there is a good substitute? Something perhaps a little less sweet tasting. Thank you

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    1. Becky – Good luck on W30! You could certainly just omit the sweet potatoes, or use parsnips instead.

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  9. I think I love you.
    I needed this so bad! Just started whole 30 and not quite prepared and a little overwhelmed and bam you are there saving my ass! Going home to prep (after work) THANKYOU!!!!!

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  10. A substitute for chili or green chili peppers? I can’t have these or paprika, bell peppers, or tomatoes. Are there substitutes or can I leave them out? I think I might need more of an auto immune protocol? Thank you for everyone’s hard work because I could never put this together as my brain has a hard time with this sort of thing.

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    1. Cyndi – I also eat AIP and quite honestly in most recipes I simply omit the ingredients that aren’t compliant.

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  11. Thank you I love your site and have been wanting to do whole30. This is amazing!!! Thank you for your hard amazing work!!!!

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    1. You are so welcome Whitney! We wish you well on your W30 journey!

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  12. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this! I need to be able to prep as many meals as possible ahead of time and freeze them because I just do NOT have any time to cook during the week for my family. This entire post is going to get me through my year, and get me through my first Whole 30. Bless you!

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    1. Glad to hear it, Christina! Happy New Year!

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  13. The chicken and avocado lettuce wraps recipe looks great. Do you have any suggestions for what to substitute for the yogurt to make it Whole30 compliant?

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    1. Coconut milk or coconut yogurt

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      1. Hi there. We would love to look into this further for you. Can you share which recipe you are referring to?

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  14. This looks amazing! It’s definitely going on the menu for this week because we found dried figs with nothing added at the dollar store 🙂 I also grabbed Mediterranean Paleo Cooking for my Kindle, and I can’t wait to start cooking up some of the recipes for my fiancee, whose mom is Lebanese. Thanks for posting this!http://thepaleohack.blogspot.c

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    1. That sounds great! Let us know what she thinks!

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  15. I was wondering if you have a list of other materials needed to complete these meals? Like containers or special items to create the dishes on the menu.

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    1. Here are a couple blog posts you might enjoy:

      Basic Equipment: https://onceamonthmeals.com/blog/series/get-started/get-started-basic-equipment-to-have-on-hand-for-once-a-month-cooking/

      Extra Equipment: https://onceamonthmeals.com/blog/series/get-started/get-started-extra-equipment-for-once-a-month-cooking/

      Freezing Containers: https://onceamonthmeals.com/blog/series/get-started/get-started-freezing-containers/

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  16. I am picky so I think this will be really difficult for me. I’ll probably have to switch ingredients – like bacon for sausage.

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    1. That’s a great idea!

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  17. WHats the best container to use for freezing these dishes??

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    1. Here is a great resource for what containers to freeze in: https://onceamonthmeals.com/blog/series/kitchen-tips/works-for-me-wednesday-freezing-containers/

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50 Freezable Whole30 Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How much is the Whole30 meal plan? ›

How much does the Whole30 plan cost? We have 3 options: monthly – $30, quarterly – $60 and annual – $99. The renewal subscription charges are then $21, $48 and $90 respectively.

How do you freeze single serving meals? ›

Individually-sized meals should be frozen in airtight lidded plastic containers to limit the amount of outside oxygen flowing into the dish. It's also wise to double-wrap your plastic containers in a layer of freezer-proof plastic wrap if you're planning on storing the dish for more than a week.

How do you cook then freeze meals? ›

Reusable freezer bags are great for sauces – freezing them flat also helps with space as you can stack them on top of each other. Muffin trays are also useful if you want to defrost smaller portions at a time. Cool the food quickly after cooking and before freezing.

How much can you eat on Whole30? ›

Unlike many other diets, there is no need to track calories, measure portions, or count points. Also, weighing yourself is strictly reserved for days 1 and 30 of the program. Following the Whole30 diet involves eating as much as you'd like from the approved list of foods while avoiding certain foods for 1 month.

What are the cons of the Whole30 diet? ›

The cons of Whole30:
  • Very restrictive, which may make eating out or socializing difficult.
  • May be difficult to get adequate calcium for bone health.
  • Restricts many cultural foods.
  • May be time intensive due to food label reading, meal planning and meal prep.
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Is Chick Fil A Whole30 approved? ›

Chick-fil-A

They're off-limits because they contain ingredients like cornstarch, molasses, and soybean oil. Even the fruit cups contain added sugar, and the salads have ingredients like soybean oils and cornstarch.

What meals can I batch cook and freeze? ›

Freezable family recipes
  • Sausage pasta bake. A star rating of 4.4 out of 5. ...
  • Meatballs in tomato, cardamom & lime sauce. A star rating of 3.8 out of 5. ...
  • Chicken & chorizo ragu. ...
  • Broccoli stem falafel bowl. ...
  • Creamy halloumi & tomato curry. ...
  • Chicken & bacon pie. ...
  • App onlyCheesy potato patchwork pie. ...
  • Peanut butter chicken.

Can I make meals and freeze them? ›

Start Small & Work Your Way Up. Avoid prepping and freezing a huge batch the first time you freeze a new recipe or food. It's much better to experiment with small portions and see how you like it reheated before you make larger batches. If you're not sure if something will freeze well, just freeze 1-2 portions.

Can you freeze mashed potatoes? ›

Yes, you can. Freezing mashed potatoes is a great way to plan for the holidays or avoid wasting any leftovers.

What foods don't freeze well? ›

Foods That Do Not Freeze Well
FoodsUsual UseCondition After Thawing
Cream or custard fillingsPies, baked goodsSeparates, watery, lumpy
Milk saucesFor casseroles or graviesMay curdle or separate
Sour creamAs topping, in saladsSeparates, watery
Cheese or crumb toppingsOn casserolesSoggy
11 more rows

What dishes are best to freeze? ›

Soups, stews, lasagna, empanadas, and pie dough are some of our favorites to freeze—check out more ideas below.

What food dishes freeze well? ›

Here are 10 faves for the freezer – most will keep for up to six months.
  • Fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs**
  • Stocks and soups.
  • Hot and cold sauces (such as marinara and pesto**)
  • Chili and stews.
  • Baked pasta dishes**
  • Cookie dough (shape into balls before freezing)**
  • Baked brownies.
  • Bread, rolls and flour tortillas.

What is the hardest day of the Whole30 diet? ›

On Days 10 and 11, you are statistically the most likely to quit your Whole30. (That's why they're “the hardest days.”) By this point, the newness of the program has worn off, and though you've made it through most of the unpleasant physical milestones, you've yet to experience significant benefits.

Can you overeat on Whole30? ›

However, it is possible to eat too much fat on a Whole30, and that can negatively affect your hunger levels, energy, and digestion. We see this most often when people mindlessly snack on nuts and seeds.

Can you eat too many potatoes on Whole30? ›

If this is your context, use white potatoes sparingly in your Whole30 meal plan, if at all. Plus, if you eat mashed potatoes with every dinner, you'll miss out on a world of colorful, nutrient-dense vegetables to explore. Bust out of your potato rut and discover a newfound love of Brussels sprouts, asparagus, or kale!

Is Whole30 worth it? ›

A Quick Review

While there are some beneficial aspects of the Whole30 diet that are good—namely that it promotes minimally processed foods—there are also downsides. You may crave the foods that you eliminated, and ultimately, it's not a sustainable way of eating.

How much does the real plans cost? ›

How much does Real Plans cost? We are a subscription service so we automatically charge at every billing interval. For regular plans, we have 3 options: monthly – $19, quarterly – $42 (translates to $14/mo) and annual – $84 (translates to $7/mo).

How much weight can I expect to lose on Whole30? ›

My first round of Whole30, I dropped 11 pounds and 13 inches; my second round, I dropped 6 pounds and 5 inches; and my third round, I maintained a healthy weight and dropped 3 inches.

Is a Whole Foods diet expensive? ›

While Whole Foods is expensive, to some people, it may be worth the money. If you're someone who cares a lot about eating organic foods, or if you have a special diet to follow, then it may be worth racking up a $200 grocery bill instead of $120 to get the items you want.

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