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BPA Free Plastic Reusable Food Storage Mel Prep Containers Manufacturer By Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping Institute, Brigitt Earley of Good Housekeeping | Meal prepping not only makes meal times easy-breezy, but can also make it easier to meet any dietary or fitness goals you may have set for yourself, since you’re more likely to have healthier meals on hand. There’s really no one-size-fits all approach — meal prepping can look different depending on your preferences. Some people like to batch-cook large recipes for easy portioning while others make individually-curated meals for the week, and some simply prep ingredients so they’re ready to go when you need them. No matter what your preference is, a quality set of meal prep containers will take you a long way. The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances Lab have tested more than 120 food storage
containers for both wet and dry storage. Our tests assess airtightness and leak-ability, as well as ease of use, which includes how well they transfer from freezer to microwave and how they clean. The containers that proved to be the best for meal prep not only scored high for being airtight and leakproof, but they were slim, stackable, clear (so you can easily see what's inside while they're in the fridge), and easy to transport. Containers that were microwave-, oven-, food prep containers freezer-, and dishwasher- safe all scored bonus points. According to Lab tests and reviews, here are the best meal prep containers 1 compartment meal prep containers you can buy in 2021. When it comes to lunch at work, even the purest of intentions to eat healthily and save money can fall by the wayside when a new food truck pulls outside the office or there’s a birthday cake in the break room. Meal prepping can make the difference between sticking to your goals and a major afternoon sugar crash. The good news is that prepping your lunches for the workweek can be easy, delicious and even fun, especially when you equip your kitchen with the right tools.
This list provides the kitchen gear you need to efficiently and easily meal prep for work every week. When your kitchen is well stocked, you’ll even look forward to meal-prep Sundays and trying new recipes. Benefits of bringing your lunch to work takeaway meal prep containers Why take the time to meal prep over the weekend? There are a few reasons you may want to start bringing your own lunch to work. Bringing your own lunch is a great way to save money. You can buy all the food you need for a week at the grocery store at a fraction of the price of buying a sandwich or salad every day at work. And despite the time investment over the weekend to prepare your lunch, if you choose a simple recipe, you're likely to save yourself time during the week. There’s no need to choose where and when to have lunch each day or to try to pop out between meetings. In addition, meal prep containers box planning and bringing your own meals is a great way to eat a bit healthier. When you stick to prepping wholesome, well-rounded meals, you’re less likely to give into temptations at lunchtime. Everything you need to meal prep for work
Best cutting board for meal prep Gorilla Grip Oversized Cutting Boards: available at AmazonThe first step in any recipe is a bit of prep work, and when you're cooking in big batches for the week ahead, that can mean a lot of chopping and dicing. More space to work with is always better to prevent spills and keep yourself organized. This trio of cutting boards from Gorilla Grip has a size for every prep job. Plus, the boards have rubberized grips that ensure safety and keep your board from slipping out from under you. Best rice cooker for meal prep Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker: available at AmazonWhen you have several meals to put together for the week, why not take one component off the list? A rice cooker can perfectly cook any grain, from fluffy white rice to toothsome farro. This rice cooker happens to be a seven-in-one tool that also pressure cooks, steams and even makes yogurt. An Instant Pot is fantastic for regular meal preppers who want to save time without sacrificing the flavor of long, slow cooking. If you don't need the extra features of an Instant Pot, this Aroma Housewares 20-Cup Rice Cooker is an affordable and straightforward appliance for cooking grains. Best blender for big-batch cooking
Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender: available at AmazonA high-speed blender can help you make big batches of creamy soups and sauces. Plus, you can meal prep the ingredients for your favorite fruit smoothies in individual freezer-safe bags. In the morning, dump the bag contents into your blender, add liquid and blend until smooth. This Vitamix model is large enough to handle multiple servings and powerful enough to easily take down even solidly frozen ingredients. Best cast iron skillet Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet: available at AmazonThis is a do- anything pan that's so useful and handy, you'll want to leave it on your stove at all times. It comes pre-seasoned from Lodge so there's little extra work to maintain its finish. In fact, the more you use it, the more nonstick the surface becomes. You can rely on this skillet for everything from weekend pancakes to one-pot meals to even baking bread. Add a silicone handle to prevent burns when removing the skillet from the oven. Best meal prep containers Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Glass Food Storage Containers: available at AmazonChoosing the right set of containers to stash your freshly prepped meals is an essential step to outfitting your kitchen with the right gear for meal prepping. This set of glass containers from Rubbermaid includes 11 containers in different sizes and shapes for every dish. You can safely
microwave these glass containers and pop them in the dishwasher for easy cleaning when you're done. Best compartment containers for meal prep Bentgo Salad Lunch Container: available at AmazonThere's nothing worse than opening up your homemade salad when you're ravenous at lunchtime, only to find wilted greens and watery veggies. The best way to keep your salad perky is to stash the components in separate compartments. This clever container has a place for every part of your salad, including plenty of room for greens, protein and crunchy or fruity toppings. There's even a spot for your dressing to prevent spills. Best reusable food storage bags to bring to work Stasher Platinum Silicone Food-Grade Reusable Storage Bags: available at AmazonMeal prep isn't only about lunch — there's snack time too. The best way to tote your pretzels, homemade granola bars or carrot sticks is with a reusable silicone snack bag. These thick, food-grade silicone bags from Stasher are dishwasher-, microwave- and freezer-safe. They're also durable and come in a variety of sizes, colors and patterns so you can always identify your snack from the pack. Best lunch box to transport your meal prep
ThinkFit Insulated Meal Prep Lunch Box: available at AmazonOnce everything is prepared and packaged, you'll need the right carrying case to tote your meals to the office for the week. Keeping the cooked food within a safe temperature range is important for food safety, and this spacious insulated cooler from ThinkFit has you covered. It even comes with six more perfectly sized containers that fit snugly inside with two ice packs to stay cool for hours. Lizzy Briskin is a writer for BestReviews. BestReviews is a product review company with a singular mission: to help simplify your purchasing decisions and save you time and money BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. BestReviews and its newspaper partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links.