January Meal Prep, Made Easy: 6 Biscuit Ideas + 8 Bonus Hacks
January has a reputation.
It’s the month of fresh starts, ambitious goals, and well-intended plans to eat better, cook more, and “be organized.” And while we love that energy, real life tends to step in pretty quickly — busy schedules, cold weather, and decision fatigue can turn even the best meal prep intentions into takeout menus by week two.
At Lazy Daisy Foods, we believe meal prep doesn’t have to mean bland food, complicated systems, or giving up comfort. In fact, the best January meal prep is the kind you actually enjoy eating.
That’s where Lazy Daisy’s Bake-At-Home Buttermilk Biscuits come in. Warm, fluffy, and endlessly versatile, they’re the perfect shortcut for turning everyday meals into something comforting — without adding more work to your week.
Here are 6 biscuit ideas to help make January meal prep easier, cozier, and far more realistic — plus 8 bonus hacks that will make all your meal preps easier and something you’ll actually stick to (unlike that resolution list).
1. Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches for Busy Mornings
January mornings are no joke. It’s dark, cold, and somehow harder to get out of bed than usual.
One of the easiest ways to stay on track with your routine is to prep breakfast ahead of time, and biscuits make it simple.
Bake a batch of Lazy Daisy’s Bake-At-Home Biscuits , slice them in half, and assemble breakfast sandwiches with eggs, cheese, and your favourite protein or veggies. Wrap individually and freeze.
In the morning, reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven and go.
Meal prep doesn’t need to feel like punishment — especially before 9 a.m.
2. Mini Pot Pies Using Leftovers
January is peak comfort food season, and nothing says comfort quite like a pot pie.
This is one of our favourite leftover makeover ideas. Use cooked chicken or roasted vegetables, add gravy or a creamy soup base, and portion into small oven-safe dishes. Top each one with half a thawed biscuit and bake until golden and bubbly.
You’ve just turned leftovers into a brand-new meal.
It’s cozy, practical, and feels way more special than “leftovers.”
3. Comfort Meal Prep Bowls (Yes, Biscuits Belong Here)
Meal prep bowls don’t have to be all greens and grains.
Pair a freshly baked biscuit with roasted vegetables, protein, soup, or even a small salad to create balanced, comforting meal prep bowls you’ll actually look forward to.
Think:
- Soup + biscuit
- Roasted veggies + biscuit
- Chili + biscuit
This approach keeps meals flexible while still feeling satisfying.
Sometimes the difference between skipping lunch and enjoying it is one warm biscuit.
4. Two-Bite Biscuit Snack Packs
January afternoons are notorious for energy crashes, and having a ready-to-go snack can make all the difference. Our Two-Bite Biscuits are ideal for portioned snack packs you can grab throughout the week.
Pack them for:
- Lunchboxes
- Mid-afternoon cravings
- Late-night “just one bite” moments
- After-school treats
Sometimes all you need is something warm and buttery to get that afternoon energy back up.
5. Make-Ahead Biscuit Sliders (Lunches That Reheat Well)
Bake a batch of Lazy Daisy Bake-At-Home Biscuits, split them, and build mini sliders with fillings like:
- Ham & cheese
- Chicken & cheddar
- Roasted veggies & cheese
Wrap individually and store in the fridge or freezer. When you’re ready to eat, reheat and you’ve got a satisfying, comfort-food lunch that feels way more exciting than a cold sandwich.
This kind of prep takes one session and pays off all week — which is exactly the energy January needs.
6. The Zero-Prep Side That Makes Everything Better
Some days, meal prep is simply about making dinner feel complete.
Keeping a pack of Bake-At-Home Biscuits in your freezer means you always have a quick, no-prep side ready to go. Bake them alongside soup, stew, chili, or even a simple salad, and suddenly the whole meal feels intentional.
Bonus Meal Prep Hacks To Make Your Life Easier
- Build Meals Around One Protein: Cook one main protein for the week and use it in different ways.
- Prep Base Ingredients, Not Full Meals: Roast veggies, cook grains, prep sauces, and mix as needed.
- Double Anything You Cook: Future you will be grateful.
- Use the Freezer Strategically: Freeze meals in single portions.
- Label Everything: Date + meal name saves confusion later.
- Keep One Emergency Meal: Always have a backup ready.
- Prep Snacks Like Meals: Snacks matter just as much as dinners.
- Pick a Weekly Prep Day: Consistency beats perfection.
Try a few of these meal prep hacks, tag @lazydaisyto, and let’s all pretend January is going exactly as planned.