When you don’t have time to cook everything from scratch, it’s essential to have some go-to brands in your back pocket. Or in this case, your freezer. Dr. Praeger’s makes frozen dishes for every lifestyle that are ready when you are and will nourish everyone in the family.

The History of Dr. Praeger’s

Dr. Praeger’s was founded in 1994 by two heart surgeons who decided to get into the food business. Motivated by what they saw in their practices and eager to help families adopt more sensible eating habits, they sourced nutritious ingredients and crafted easy-to-prepare dishes for all. More than 25 years later, not much has changed when it comes to the brand’s goals, but they’ve expanded their product line to meet the demands of our modern lifestyles so a healthy meal is always within reach.

Dr. Praeger’s Company Mission

Dr. Praeger’s mission is simple: to bring healthy and delicious frozen food to everyone.

Benefits of Dr. Praeger’s

There are plenty of reasons to give Dr. Praeger’s a try.

Made with recognizable, whole food ingredients like vegetables, herbs, and grains
Accommodates a range of lifestyles and dietary needs including gluten-free, pescararian, vegetarian, and vegan
Herbs and spices add zesty flavor to simple recipes
Versatile options include main dishes, sides, and family-friendly snacks

Top Dr. Praeger’s Products

For quick meals or snacks, these recipes will satisfy everyone in the family.

Oatmeal Littles, Blueberry

Made with whole grain oats and sweet blueberries, these gluten-free bites are ready in minutes and can be enjoyed plain or dipped into syrup. Thrive Market member Courtney from New York calls them “a must in my house,” and says her kids “gobble them right up!”

Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Littles

In a fun dinosaur shape, this recipe delivers 4g of dietary fiber and savory flavor for lunches, dinners, or afternoon snacks. Lindsay from Alabama says “I’m a sweet potato fanatic and these do not disappoint.”

Veggie Burgers, Black Bean

With black beans and tri-color quinoa, these patties are a hearty gluten-free and vegan main with smoky flavor thanks to chipotle. Blythe from Massachusetts says “these are my favorite veggie burgers! It’s so hard to find a good gluten free veggie burger that’s flavorful. These black bean quinoa burgers really hit the spot!

Family-Friendly Recipe Ideas

Our blog is filled with tips for solving the dilemma of picky eaters, the best school snacks, and more.

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Dr. Praeger's, Spinach Littles