These quick meal ideas are not what I would consider healthy or luxurious. However; sometimes I am in a huge rush or exhausted from the day. I may not want to cook a home made meal so find pantry or items in my refrigerator I can prepare in the microwave.
Microwave or quick meals in general may be helpful for those who want fast lunch or break room snacks to have at work. Sometimes my son does not eat his entire dinner or lunch so I make little snacks in between family meals such as these I have listed below.
I was never a big breakfast eater although I genuinely love breakfast food. I would end up skipping it and indulging in coffee only instead. I am trying to be healthier and want to have at least eat healthy for breakfast since I tend to snack and love junk food throughout the day. I am not really obsessed with eating healthy so now I am working on changing my habits so I can feel better overall.
These organic acai bowls are so helpful for me! Now I have a delicious breakfast option. I love things like omelets but am not always in the mood to cook. With these; you just thaw them out awhile then they're ready to eat. I just sent my child out the door with one for breakfast. So easy; plus they are vegan and gluten-free.
Sweet potatoes are so yummy to me although once I add my sugar and butter...I totally make them not so healthy. I also loooove a good sweet potato pie. Definitely one of my favorite snacks; plus I will eat the pies as breakfast if I purchase any. I have not stumbled upon any sweet potato pies at Costco just yet but I did find these for awesome sides.
This fried rice is perfect for lunches or side dishes. Each package inside the box is a pretty good size portion. I have to microwave these longer than the recommended cooking time on the box just fyi on this fried rice. It tastes so good when done.
For some reason grocery shopping was not a task I enjoyed at all in the past. Now that I have a membership for Costco I must say; I like shopping for food a lot more there. It seems like a variety of meals that are super easy to make are there which makes my life easier.
Having pho on a chilly day or when I want something light is always nice. Sometimes I get a craving for good pho; so I had to try this product when I seen it at a Costco shopping trip weeks back.
Both my mom and I liked it and have tried it a few times now. They come in individual bowls you can just cook in your microwave; complete with the sauces/spices needed.
I use these burger buns for microwaveable pot roast or pulled pork from Costco. It is easy for me to microwave the pot roast or pulled pork and then just put them on the burger buns. So delicious! I find myself constantly using this buns for other Costco microwaveable find so it is totally worth it to buy each time I visit a Costco.
I was the girl guilty of blowing too much money on multiple trips per week to coffee shops for a delicious caramel macchiato or caramel Frappuccino. The cost adds up!
One day while shopping at Costco they had a sample stand with this instant coffee that can be enjoyed hot or cold. A few days prior I was visiting a new city on a road trip with my son and was driving all over trying to find a coffee shop with a drive-thru for convenience. Our air bnb didn’t have coffee and I was craving some badly. These would have sure came in handy and be convenient to travel with as they are in individual packages.
These packets would be great if you want to keep them at your office. At home I microwave a Rae Dunn coffee mug for two minutes; add two packets of these…then whipped cream at the end.
Adding shredded cheese from Costco and sliced onions can helps make this chili even better. It is pretty decent without onion and is microwaveable. I recommend this chili for a quick go-to dinner.
I have tried this canned chili three times when it was colder out and I was too exhausted to make a meal. I warmed this chili up and added cheese and a bread on the side. Easy lunch or dinner! My son said he liked it so that is another plus.
These bubble teas come in packs of 8 cups and two flavors that I tried. They are convenient on your way to work or an option other than coffee. Bubble teas in my area are pretty pricey for just one at a tea shop so this seems to save money and makes things convenient.
Eating at home more to save money is my goal now so I have been stocking up on easy meals to make at home when I am not really in a big cooking mood or exhausted.
I love these burgers; I just add mayonnaise and ketchup after they cook in the microwave. They are a great snack for me after working or when I do not feel like cooking.
I never forget to get chocolate milk from Costco; it is sooo good! I was getting other brands before at other grocery stores. Never again since finding the Promised Land brand. I think it so delicious. Thankfully; they come in a pack of two.
Shopping at Costco is a lot of fun for me since I can try some food items I would have probably never purchased otherwise. At the locations I have visited; check out seems to go fast and smoothly.