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Meal Prep Musts
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items Here’s what I made this week to keep my family fed and myself mildly sane. These are the products I use for freezer prep, homemade convenience foods, and all the little kitchen systems that make future me say thank you.
Future me loves these. I use them to freeze prepped ingredients, fruit, and leftovers so busy weeknights are a little easier and food waste stays lower.
Freezer Storage Containers
One of my favorite “future me” tools. I can make a whole stack of homemade uncrustables in minutes, toss them in the freezer, and skip the morning lunch-packing chaos. My kids love them, and my wallet loves them even more.
CHICHAUS Uncrustable Sandwich Maker 3.7in Pink
For the weeks I pretend I’m the kind of mom who bakes her own bread. 😂 These are great for storing homemade loaves, rolls, and buns without using a bunch of disposable bags.
2 Pack Beeswax Sourdough Bread Bags 13x17''
Because apparently these kids expect snacks every single day. 😭 This mold makes it easy to prep homemade granola bars in batches so I always have something ready to grab when the snack requests start rolling in.
2 Pack 12-Cavity Silicone Granola Bar Mold
Not every recipe needs a pan the size of a parking lot. 😂 This is my go-to for smaller casseroles, breakfast bakes, brownies, and all the recipes that feed my family without leaving me with leftovers until next Tuesday.
Trudeau 8x8in Confetti Silicone Cake Pan
This is the loaf pan I reach for over and over. Perfect for homemade sandwich bread, banana bread, pumpkin bread, and freezer-friendly bakes. Simple, reliable, and gets the job done every time.
Trudeau Structure Loaf Pan Silicone Medium
Because apparently if breakfast is donut-shaped, everyone suddenly becomes cooperative. 😂 I use this pan for baked donuts, protein-packed breakfast treats, and fun weekend baking that feels fancy without being complicated.
Trudeau Jumbo Donut Pan 6 Cavity Nonstick
Because apparently buying another bag of brown sugar is easier than checking if I already have one. 😭 These jars and labels help me see what I have, stay organized, and make my pantry look way more put together than I actually feel.
5 Pack Glass Pantry Jars w/ 132 Labels & Bamboo Lids
Helps me keep portions consistent when I’m meal prepping lunches for the week.
Ultrean Digital Kitchen Food Scale, 11lb
Perfect for prepping ingredients ahead so lunch assembly takes five minutes instead of fifty.
COOK WITH COLOR 12-Pc Prep Bowls with Lids
Keeps my lunch cold when I’m running errands, chasing kids, or pretending I’m organized.
Lunch Bag Women Insulated Cooler Tote Beige
My go-to for protein shakes when I need something quick and can’t sit down for a real meal.
VELOMIX 4-Pack 20oz Protein Shaker Bottles
I use these constantly for sauces, dressings, and dump-and-bake recipes.
Pyrex Essentials 2-Pack Glass Measuring Cups (1 & 2 Cup)
Great for dressings, dips, and keeping meal prep from getting soggy.
16 pcs Mini Ketchup Bottles 25ML Sauce Containers
Because moms deserve snacks too, not just whatever the kids leave behind.
Quest Cheesy Protein Crackers Variety Pack
This half sheet pan has earned its place in my kitchen. It’s my go-to for sheet pan dinners, chicken and veggies, freezer prep, and all the random things I need to get in the oven before someone asks what’s for dinner again. The size is perfect for e...
Half Baking Sheet
I swear these bowls are in my sink, dishwasher, or on my counter at all times. 😭 I use them for mixing casseroles, prepping ingredients, making pasta salad, tossing chicken, baking, and basically every recipe that feeds this crew. Simple, durable, a...
Stainless Mixing Bowls - Amazon.co.uk
If your family eats casseroles like mine does, get the deep one. 😭 The extra depth means I can pile in pasta, chicken, rice, cheese, and whatever else I’m feeding these people without worrying about it overflowing in my oven. It’s become one of my m...
Ello Color Lock Glass 9x13 Deep Bakeware Dish, Windy Blue