Chef, RD, and meal prep expert Allison Schaaf recognizes that not all foods need to be made from scratch.  After all, part of a successful meal plan is making sure you have time to actually  prepare everything! In this episode she shares 3 foods she always makes from scratch and 3 foods she buys, and the reasons why.  We hope these tips make your next meal plan easier!   Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/  Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777   To shop resources mentioned in this podcast visit- https://prepdish.com/podcastshop/ Check out Thrive Market for their marinara and other clean pantry staples: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8743240-13895805 (<- affiliate link) Here is Allison’s favorite mayo,  Primal Kitchen: https://www.primalkitchen.com/collections/mayo *Pancake Recipes* Gluten Free Banana Pancakes https://prepdish.com/gluten-free-banana-pancakes/   Plantain Pancakes https://prepdish.com/prep-dish-plantain-pancakes/ *Popsicle Recipes* Watermelon “Mojito” Popsicles https://prepdish.com/watermelon-mojito-popsicles/   Fantastic Fudgesicles https://prepdish.com/fantastic-fudgesicles/   Whole Fruit Popsicles https://prepdish.com/summertime-sweet-success-whole-fruit-popsicles/