I'm a personal trainer who shops at Trader Joe's. Here are 11 things I buy for easy meal prep.

As a personal trainer, I think chicken meatballs and Greek yogurt are two of the best things to buy at Trader Joe's for easy meal prep. Emily Roethle I'm a personal trainer who loves to meal prep using items from Trader Joe's. When I need protein, I reach for Trader Joe's tofu, chicken meatballs, and marinated chickpeas. The store's frozen brown rice is my go-to base for grain bowls. As a personal trainer , group fitness instructor, and yoga teacher who also works full-time at a nonprofit, my schedule is packed. Meal prepping is essential as I juggle classes, meetings, and more. Trader Joe's has been my go-to store for high-protein, nutritious meal prep essentials for more than a decade. Plus, as someone who generally eats a plant-based diet, Trader Joe's has plenty of options. Here are some of the items that always make the cut when I'm meal-prepping.