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January Meal Prep Essentials: Containers and Tools for an Easier Week

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The containers and tools that make Sunday meal prep quick and the week ahead easier. Glass that goes from fridge to oven, sheet pans that don't warp, and a few hands-off cookers for big batches.
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Containers That Last

Leak-proof containers that stack, reheat, and survive the dishwasher.
 
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Glass doesn't stain or hold smells, and these go straight from fridge to microwave or oven (without the lids).
Pyrex Simply Store (9-Pack) Mixed Sized Glass Food
 
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Great for freezing soup or marinating chicken flat, and it washes out in the dishwasher.
Stasher Reusable Half Gallon Silicone Bag

Prep Tools

The tools that cut chopping and roasting time in half.
 
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Heavy enough that it won't warp at high heat. One pan of veggies and one of protein covers a week of bowls.
Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet
 
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Dices onions, peppers, and cucumbers in seconds. A huge time saver when you're prepping for the week.
Fullstar Pro Core Veg Chopper & Mandoline
 
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Dry greens keep for days instead of going soggy. Wash and spin the whole week's salad in one go.
OXO Good Grips 6.22 Qt Salad Spinner

Cook Once, Eat All Week

Hands-off cookers and bakeware for big batches.
 
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Dried lentils, beans, and rice for the whole week in under an hour, no soaking needed.
Instant Pot Duo 6 Qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker
 
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Big enough for a double batch of soup or chili. Set it in the morning and dinner plus lunches are done.
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Manual Oval Slow Cooker, Black
 
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Egg bites and protein muffins pop right out, and the metal frame keeps it steady going in and out of the oven.
2 Pcs Silicone Muffin Pan w/ Metal Frame

Read on the Blog

My tested meal prep recipes to fill all these containers.
 
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My go-to Sunday prep: one sheet pan of chicken and veggies, five lunches ready.
Meal Prep Mediterranean Chicken Bowls (Easy, Ready for the Week)
 
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Twenty-five filling soups that freeze well, perfect for the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
25 High Protein Soups for Meal Prep and Easy Dinners
 
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Twenty layered jar lunches that stay fresh until Friday.
20 Mason Jar Meal Prep Ideas for Easy Work Lunches
 
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High-protein muffins that bake in that silicone pan and freeze for grab-and-go breakfasts.
20 Sweet and Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins for Meal Prep