Forget about writing on your freezer meals with pens and Sharpie markers. Here are some brand-new freezer labels that you can save, fill out on the computer, and then print! Best of all, they’re FREE.
You guys, I am so proud of myself. I’m not tech-savvy at all, but I figured out how to create freezer labels that can be filled out on the computer and then printed!
Reasons These Labels Are Amazing:
- I can type the ingredient list and directions instead of relying on my messy handwriting.
- I can save the labels and reuse them when I make the same meals again.
- They can be printed on regular computer paper so they’re super cheap!
Click this link to download my freezer labels for free: FREE FREEZER LABEL PDF FILE
To Use:
- Click the link above and save the document to your computer. (On my Mac, this is done by pressing “control” + “save as” or clicking the save icon on the lower right side of the screen.)
- Open the document on your computer and type in each recipe’s name, expiration date (I use three months from the prep date), ingredient list and cooking instructions.
- Print the labels, cut them out (they print four per page), and tape them to your freezer bags or casserole dishes with clear shipping tape.
Don’t forget to save them for later so you can reuse the labels that you made for meals that you love!
When I first starting making freezer meals, I would write on the freezer bag or casserole dish cover with a Sharpie. That worked OK for my meals, but it was a mess on meals for family and friends. These fillable freezer labels are such a huge improvement!
I have to point out that these labels are not formatted to print on sticker labels. I like printing them on computer paper and taping them to my meals because it is such a cheap option. I make a lot of freezer meals and the cost of sticker labels adds up.
If you’re interested in sticker labels, I recommend checking out the ones that I designed for my CROCK’D Slow Cooker Freezer Meals eCookbook. Every recipe inside has its own filled out label that is formatted to print on Avery Water-Resistant Sticker Labels.
Thoughts or questions? Please leave a comment below and I’ll respond as soon as I can. I’d love to hear from you.
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I love these labels, they work great. I love that they can be filled in on the computer.
I printed them out on full sheet labels, then just cut them apart. That’s just my preference.
Thanks Kelly!
YAY! these are awesome, thanks! I LOVE your recipes… they are helping me very much during a busy season of life with twin babies, a 4yo and a difficult health diagnosis! I need simple, healthy, inexpensive and delicious meals! Your soups are my very fave!
How do you determine the due date of a meal?
I use three months from the prep date.
Thank you so much for all of your hard work!! Love the new labels!!
Kelly, we have loved the recipes we’ve tried, I have found though that taping the recipe to the bag did not work as well for me, instead I stick it in a cheap zipper sandwich bag and stick the whole bag inside the food bag. You can reuse your recipe, just stick it in a new sandwich bag the next time. I haven’t compared the cost, but this may be cheaper than packing tape, and it saves me lots of time. Of course, your new printable labels will be a huge time saver as well. Thanks for sharing your great… Read more »
Great, thanks for sharing. If you try the tape again, I would make sure it is clear shipping tape. There are a couple different types of clear tape, and its thickness is the best. The printable sticker labels in my Crock’d eCookbook are also fun.
I downloaded the labels and saved to my computer but I can’t type on them. What am I doing wrong?
I can’t print on them either, did you ever get it figured out?
I use a Mac and at first it opened up to preview which doesn’t allow editing so I sent to documents on iCloud and it worked! I love these! Thanks Kelly!