Food. It’s by far the trickiest category in our budget. When life gets busy or kids come along, prepping healthy meals from scratch can fall by the wayside. That’s why I’ve assembled a master list of the many freezer meals out there on the web. These meals are great for:

• Saving money by eating out less.
• Eating healthier by preparing meals from scratch.
• Introducing new meal ideas and flavors to your dinner table.
• Blessing someone else with a frozen meal during a time of transition (i.e. giving birth, moving, illness, loss of a loved one).

Let’s take a look at this round up of tasty meals you can pile in your freezer and toss in the slow-cooker whenever you wish.

The Ultimate List of Freezer Meals - 38 Delicious Recipes to Help You Save Money and Simplify Your Life

From breakfast to dinner to vegetarian to gluten-free, this master list of recipes is sure to ramp up your monthly meal plan and save a bundle in your budget.

Freezer Meals

• 20-Minute Tuscan Pasta - From Six Sisters Stuff
• DIY Uncrustable Freezer Sandwiches - From Princess Pinky Girl
• Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole - From Money Saving Mom
• Easy Taco Casserole - From Eating On a Dime
• Homemade Frozen Pizzas - From Intentional By Grace
• Hearty Baked Penne Pasta - From Thriving Home
• Lemon Pesto Chicken - From Frugal Living Mom
• Freezer-Friendly Whole Wheat Calzones - From Thriving Home
• Chicken Enchiladas - From Craft Eat
• Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole - From Eating On a Dime
• Lasagna Freezer Meal - From About a Mom
• Chicken, Broccoli, Bacon and Potato Bake - From Kylee Cooks
• Mexican Lasagna Recipe - From Cleverly Simple
• Chicken & Steak Fajitas - From Smart Money Mom
• Make Ahead Macaroni and Cheese - From Hip Homeschool Moms
• Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches - From Moms With Crock Pots
• Crock Pot Pineapple Chicken - From Moms With Crock Pots
• Crock Pot Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, and Green Beans - From Moms With Crock Pots
• Honey Soy Pork Tenderloin Crock Pot Recipe - From Eating On a Dime
• Simple Meatloaf Recipe - From One Hundred Dollars A Month

Breakfast

• 10 Three-Ingredient Smoothies - From Hello Glow
• Freezer Breakfast Burritos - From Yummy Healthy Easy
• Breakfast Quesadillas - From Slender Kitchen
• Healthy Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Avocado Burritos - From Ambitious Kitchen
• Freezer-Friendly Everything Bagel Bombs - From Host the Toast
• French Toast Casserole Bake - From Organize Yourself Skinny

Vegetarian

• Garden Vegetable Lasagna - From Tastes Lovely
• Curried Vegetable and Chickpea Stew - From The Kitchn
• Ultimate Vegan Chili - From Love and Lentils
• Broccoli Quinoa Casserole - From Eat Good 4 Life
• Hearty White Bean Vegetable Soup - From Hello Glow
• Baked Eggplant Parmesan - From Martha Stewart

Gluten-Free

• 4-Ingredient Chicken Verde - From Following In My Shoes
• Slow-Cooker Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps - From Once a Month Meals
• Hawaiian Grilled Chicken - From The Girl Who Ate Everything
• Crock Pot Turkey Meatballs - From Sally’s Baking Addiction
• Salsa Verde Beef Tacos - From Grain Changer
• Chicken Parmesan Casserole - From Thriving Home

Time to Get Cookin’

Now that you’ve seen our master list of freezer meals, it’s time for you to add a few new items to your grocery list and get cookin’. Or should I say, get freezin’?

Bookmark this list or pin it to make sure you can stop back in for references. After browsing these sites, I found a gold mine of information on healthy and frugal eating. Be sure to follow any of the sites listed above that catch your eye for more tasty meal ideas, too.

Got any favorite freezer meals?

Were you ever the recipient of a frozen meal during a time of transition? Share your recipe or your story with us in the comments below!