50 Freezable Whole30 Recipes (2024)

On December 18, 2023 by Once a Month Meals

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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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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Glad to hear we could help Crystal! Let us know how your journey goes. 🙂
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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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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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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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Welcome Welcome Jackie! Day 12 – Rock on! Having food prepped and ready to go is truly the key to “surviving” a Whole 30! Keep us updated on your progress!
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Are all the recipes and menus in the Whole Foods menu inline with the Whole 30 guidelines?
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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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Unfortunately, they are dead links…
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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:

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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Great tip Tara, thanks!
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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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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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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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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!

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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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…
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See Also
An Index of the Best Paleo Recipes from My Natural Family

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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Becky – Good luck on W30! You could certainly just omit the sweet potatoes, or use parsnips instead.
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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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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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Cyndi – I also eat AIP and quite honestly in most recipes I simply omit the ingredients that aren’t compliant.
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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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You are so welcome Whitney! We wish you well on your W30 journey!
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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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Glad to hear it, Christina! Happy New Year!
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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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Coconut milk or coconut yogurt
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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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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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That sounds great! Let us know what she thinks!
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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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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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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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That’s a great idea!
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WHats the best container to use for freezing these dishes??
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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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FAQs

Is quinoa Whole30 approved? ›

Quinoa falls into the category of plants that we call pseudo-cereals. These products are not botanically grains, but contain compounds that may cause similar issues in sensitive individuals, so they are not compatible with the Plant-Based Whole30. (See also “amaranth” and “buckwheat.”)

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What are the rules for the Whole30 diet? ›

On Whole30, you can eat meat, vegetables, fruit, tree nuts and seeds, and healthy fats. However, you must avoid sugar, grains, legumes, dairy, alcohol, and processed food additives. Although it would be difficult and very restrictive to maintain long term, the Whole30 is designed to be done only for 30 days.

Can you eat cheese on Whole30? ›

On the Whole30 diet, you can't have: dairy (say good-bye to cheese), legumes (so no beans, pea, chickpeas, lentils peanuts or peanut butter, soy sauce, tofu, and anything else soy-related), grains (wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley, and even gluten-free grains like quinoa, buckwheat, and amaranth), added sugars (from ...

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Is rice a Whole30? ›

No grains.

This includes wheat, rye, barley, oats, corn, rice, millet, bulgur, sorghum, sprouted grains, and all gluten-free pseudo-cereals like quinoa, amaranth, and buckwheat. This also includes all the ways we add wheat, corn, and rice into our foods in the form of bran, germ, starch, and so on.

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Is Chick-Fil-A Whole30 approved? ›

While Chick-fil-A can be very keto-friendly, and many people consider it a healthier fast-food option, their Whole30 options are actually very limited. Unlike fast-food spots like McDonald's or Wendy's, there are no real meat options since Chick-fil-A strictly serves chicken.

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Is anything at Chick-Fil-A Whole30 approved? ›

What Whole30 menu items to order at Chick-fil-A: It's probably best to skip Chick-fil-A altogether during your Whole30, Yawitz says. But, if you find yourself there, you could ask if they could make the grilled nuggets without the marinade on a Cobb Salad with no bacon, cheese, crispy red peppers, or corn.

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Why do I feel so bad on Whole30? ›

In the first week or so on the Whole30 diet, your body is adjusting, physically and psychologically, which can lead to needing some major down-time. Around day six is when exhaustion and cravings typically hit their hardest, Hartwig says. That's because your body has been so reliant on using sugar, not fat, for energy.

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What is the one bite rule on Whole30? ›

“One bite of pizza, one spoonful of ice cream, one sip of beer within the 30-day period and you've broken the 'reset'—and have to start over again on Day 1,” Whole30 instructs.

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What is the hardest day of the Whole30 program? ›

Day 10 & 11 – The Hardest Days

These days are notoriously the hardest days on Whole30 because you've gone through almost two weeks of the program, but haven't seen any of the benefits yet.

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Can I have almond milk on Whole30? ›

It's got only four ingredients: water, organic almonds, organic acacia gum, and sea salt. You've seen this in literally every grocery store, and now you know: Yes, you can drink it while doing Whole30. Silk's unsweetened vanilla carton is fair game, too.

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Can you eat peanut butter on Whole30? ›

Though peanuts and peanut butter aren't allowed on the Whole30 program, other nuts and nut butters are. Cashew butter is loaded with nutrients like healthy fats, magnesium, manganese, and copper.

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Can you eat bananas on Whole30? ›

What about bananas? Yes, both pickles and bananas are allowed on Whole30. Yet if they are a potential trigger food for you (for instance, the sweetness of bananas sets off a craving for other treats or makes you want to binge on the fruit), then you may consider including them on your “don't eat” list.

Is popcorn approved on Whole30? ›

CAN YOU EAT POPCORN ON WHOLE30? No — popcorn is made from a whole grain (dried corn AKA popcorn kernels), and grains are eliminated on the Whole30 diet.

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Can you ear potatoes on Whole30? ›

Yes! As of January 2021, all varieties of potatoes are included in the Whole30 diet. Yet, the catch is that fries and chips are not included in the diet as they are not considered to be “real” or whole foods.

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Do you lose weight on Whole30? ›

That said, plenty of people who try the Whole30 diet do end up losing some weight. “The benefit of Whole30 is that it encourages eating whole foods, which are foods in their most natural state,” says Sara Haas, RDN, a nutrition expert with formal training in the culinary arts.

50 Freezable Whole30 Recipes (2024)

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.

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

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Sides and Add Ons

Meal Plans

Read more on Tricia’s Whole30 journey:

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FAQs

Is quinoa Whole30 approved? ›

Can you eat peanut butter on Whole30? ›