17 Fall Freezer Meals for Healthy Make Ahead Meals

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With school back in session and the cooler weather making its way in, these Fall freezer meals can be a lifesaver and a huge time saver.

These easy freezable meals can be made ahead of time, placed in a freezer bag, and then pulled out and cooked when you’re ready to eat. Take some time to do some freezer meal planning for the month so that you can have quick meals ready to go when you need them the most.

From hearty soups and chili to hearty filling casseroles and meaty mains, these freezer meals for Fall are easy to make, easy to freeze, and easy to cook for satisfying Fall dinners.

You’ll find a great assortment of freezer meal recipes that are:

  1. healthy eating friendly
  2. family-friendly
  3. fairly easy to make with common ingredients
  4. good freezable recipes for Fall meal prep

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Why You’ll Love These Healthy Freezer Meals for Fall

  • Fall flavors and meals – this list includes classic Fall recipes that freeze well and freezer meal recipes with Fall foods and flavors.
  • Comfort foods – you’ll find lots of soups, stews, and casseroles that freeze well and give you that warm and cozy feeling when eating.
  • Just reheat – many of these freezer meals are cooked ahead so that when you need them, it’s super convenient – all you have to do is reheat and serve.
  • Clean Ingredients – while a few of these freezer meals do contain canned ingredients the majority are just simple veggies, protein, and spices. Suggestions are offered when needed for ingredients to make the recipes as healthy as possible.
  • Multiple ways to cook – from crockpot freezer meals to the instant pot, oven to stovetop, most of these meals can be prepared in multiple ways making it super convenient for you to find the way that fits your lifestyle so that you can get dinner on the table.

More Fall Recipes for Family Meals

Here’s a few more favorite Fall recipes that have good meal planning ideas for your family! Many of these recipes can be made into freezer meals too!

Fall Meal Plan for Healthy Eating with a Family

Healthy Fall Dinner Recipes

Best Soups for Fall for Clean Eating

Favorite Fall Freezer Meals

This is my handpicked list of the BEST healthy make ahead meals out there!

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1- Instant Pot Fajita Chicken and Rice Freezer Meal

This fajita chicken and white rice freezer meal is made in the instant pot. Meal prep it beforehand and store it in the freezer foe when you need a quick dinner to make. All you have to do is pull it out of the freezer and cook it on HIGH for 8 minutes!

2- Easy Beef Freezer Crockpot Meal

This is one of the BEST easy Fall freezer meals! For this easy beef freezer crockpot meal you simply season the roast, add onions, and freeze. Then cook in the crockpot when you are ready. It makes beautiful fall-apart roast beef to serve as a main course with mashed potatoes or rice, or shredded on sandwiches, tacos, or burrito bowls.

3- 5 Minute Freezer Chicken Soup

This freezer friendly chicken soup is hearty and healthy. It’s the perfect frozen meal for making in bulk and freezing because it comes together quickly. I like to have a bunch of these on hand for the Fall months to serve along with these immune-boosting teas for when anyone gets sick.

4- Healthy Freezer Chili

This make ahead chili is the best Fall freezer dinner! I like that you can freeze the chili either cooked or uncooked. And it uses turkey rather than ground beef. You can use homemade tomato sauce to make it a little healthier.

5- Freezer-Friendly Kielbasa Soup

Your family will be big fans of this kielbasa soup loaded with veggies. You can make it ahead of time and throw it in the freezer. When you’re ready to eat it, you have the option to cook it in the instant pot, crock pot, or stove.

6- Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

This soup screams Fall! Easy to make and freezer friendly, this roasted butternut squash soup will be the perfect meal on those chilly nights.

7- Pressure Cooker Carrot Ginger Soup

Loaded with fresh carrots and ginger, this fall soup is cooked in an instant pot and can easily be prepped for the freezer.

8- Freezer Lasagna

Make your own freezer lasagna at home and enjoy it on those busy weeknights when you don’t have time to put everything together. This is another family favorite make ahead meal for Fall.

9- Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato

Flavorful and filling, this sweet potato shepherd’s pie is a great make-ahead meal and can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 months. The sweet potato in this makes it taste extra cozy and like Fall. Reheat in the microwave or oven when you need a filling meal to feed the family.

10- Baked Ziti with Meatballs

The kids will LOVE this one. Prep the ziti with meatballs ahead of time and when you’re ready to eat you can just throw it in the oven to bake during those busy Fall days.

1 1 – Spicy Roasted Tomato White Bean Stew

This hearty and healthy white bean and tomato stew is a favorite for comforting Fall meals. It keeps in the freezer for up to 3 months. It can then be reheated on the stove or in the microwave for a quick and easy meal on busy nights.

12 – Tater Tot Casserole

A good tater tot casserole dish is always a great option when it comes to a filling dinner. This easy casserole also makes a great make ahead freezer meal for the fall. Just freeze in the baking dish and reheat whenever your ready. I like to use this clean cream of mushroom soup and these tater tots for this recipe to make it healthier.

13 – Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken pot pie is a go-to Fall dinner because it’s filling and flavorful and great for a busy day. This chicken pot pie soup stores in the freezer for up to 3 months. The pie crust crackers are genius and really make this recipe worth 5-stars.

14 – Vegetarian Enchiladas Verdes

Vegetarian enchiladas are a healthy comfort meal that the whole family can enjoy. To freeze, make the dish but don’t bake it. Store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just bake when you’re ready to enjoy and you have the perfect healthy dinner.

15 – Slow Cooker 3 Bean Chili

Enjoy this three bean chili during the fall months when you want a hearty dish to feed the family. Let the slow cooker do all the hard work for you and then you can store it in freezer bags. When you’re ready to eat, just quick thaw and reheat for a warming crockpot meal on a cold night. This is one of my favorite Fall crockpot freezer meals.

16 – White Chicken Chili

White chicken chili has become a favorite for the fall and winter months. This recipe brings in a bit of spice and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

17 – Loaded Zucchini Potato Soup

Easily whip up a batch of soup of this loaded zucchini potato soup and store it in freezer-friendly containers or soup cubes like these. To reheat, you can set it in the fridge to thaw and then warm it on the stove.

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