14 Food Storage Containers That'll Help You Meal Prep Like A Pro
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There are so many benefits of meal prepping–it saves you time and money rather than going out for lunch during the week. It's also a great way to try out our recipes. The thing is, it can be hard to store all of your prepared food in your fridge if you're stuck with clunky containers that don't match, and it's easy to think of an excuse for why you can't meal prep rather than just trying it out for yourself. We're here to answer all your questions and let you know the best products you should get that help you meal prep successfully, and might just make it your new favorite habit.
Why meal prep?
Besides saving you money and never having to figure out what to get for lunch again, meal prepping is a great way to control your portions. When it hits lunchtime and you've been sitting at your desk for so long, the fatigue might make you want to overeat. With the proper meal prep containers, you can separate your proteins, veggies, and other sides in their specific compartments so you'll be satisfied without feeling too full.
What food should I cook to meal prep?
Cooking your lunches ahead of time (we suggest on a Sunday, to get you ready for the week ahead!) gives you the opportunity to try out all of the recipes you haven't been able to get to. Our one-skillet dinners and easy instant pot meals are great ways to make enough food for the week with barely any clean up.
So where do I start?
Once you have the recipes you want to try out and all the ingredients for them, the storage is the next important thing. You want containers that will keep the food sealed with no leaks and won't take up all of the space in your fridge—that's where we come in! Here are 14 containers—in glass, fun colors, and interesting shapes—to help you.
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These can go in the microwave, dishwasher, and freezer and have three compartments each. This way you can portion control your protein, veggies, and healthy fats AKA put salad toppings apart from the lettuce without anything getting soggy!
Prepping for a family? Yeah, you're welcome: 50 containers for 19 bucks.
Nothing fancy, just your classic, reliable deli container, and these are deep enough for semi-solid foods like soup or stew.
You'll get five products for just one price: the lunch box, three full-sized meal prep containers, as well as a gel ice pack to keep your meals cold.
Every color is associated with a different type of food, so you can portion control without thinking twice about it.
This bento box-style container is microwave and dishwasher safe—except for the lid and the utensils. It's eco-friendly, leak proof, and comes with five different sized compartments perfect for fruit, veggies, sauces, and anything else you may want to pack.
Look how many compartments there are in this one kit! You can prep breakfast and lunch for the day. It also comes in all kinds of colors so each member of your family can have their own.
Amazon reviewers like these containers for their sturdiness, and they're super easy to stack so your cabinet stays tidy.
This 10-piece set of glass containers and lids come in a small and large side for packing main entrees and side dishes. The glass containers are also safe in the oven for up to 700℉.
These containers have domed lids, so you can pack the trays full of good grub.
If you're always packing salads, meet your match. This container has separate compartments for your lettuce, heavy vegetables, and dressing, so your croutons will never get soggy again.
These small containers and fun colors are perfect for your kid's school lunches. They're also easy to open so they'll have no trouble getting to their food.
Word on the street is that glass containers stain less and keep your food fresher for longer. Ever had tomato sauce stained boxes? Never again.
The idea behind this Rubbermaid kit is that it'll get you through 10 days of meal prepping with a space for all of your snacks, sides, and mains.
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