I love to cook, but as a busy working parent, I don’t always have the time for it. And while meal prepping sounds great in theory, I’m not someone who can eat the same thing day after day without getting bored. So instead, I lean heavily on dinner shortcuts and quick, low-effort meals: a Costco rotisserie chicken here, a few Trader Joe's freezer finds there, and the occasional hands-off sheet pan or Instant Pot recipe to get something on the table fast. Then, the Whole Foods Market meal prep hack started popping up all over my social media feeds, and it immediately caught my attention. If you’re not familiar with it, the concept is simple. Whole Foods launched a $35 “Family Meal” deal back in October 2025 at 485-plus locations. It includes four servings of one protein and two sides from the prepared foods section . It flew under the radar at first, but recently went viral, likely because grocery prices continue to go up and people — me included — are looking for ways to save both time and money.…