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the lazy girl guide to meal prepping for a 5 day work week
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items No soggy salads allowed! This is how i stopped spending money on takeout every lunch break. My step-by-step tutorial gives you the exact blueprint, tools, and storage solutions to prep 5 days of healthy, fresh meals in under two hours on Sunday.
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Prep
The Batch Cooking Essentials
Pack & Preserve Freshness
Prep
Before you cook, you need the right tools to keep food fresh for a full 5 days. Do not skip high-quality, airtight storage.
Glass keeps food fresher than plastic and won't stain from pasta sauce.
Pyrex 10pc Glass Meal Prep Set: Clear Glass Food Storage Containers with Plastic Lids, Dishwasher-Safe
The compartments keep your mains and sides separate so nothing gets soggy.
Glass Food Storage Containers with Dividers,4 Pack Meal Prep Containers with Lids, Leak-Proof Lunch Boxes with Compartments,Glass Tupperware Bento Box,Microwave, Oven, Dishwasher & Freezer Safe
Their uniform shape makes it easy to save space by stacking and aligning containers. The locking design keeps the lid in place and prevents leaks.
Hold Everything Rectangular Glass Food Storage Containers, 10-Piece Set
Never dress your salads ahead of time! Keep your vinaigrettes in these tiny silicone containers and add them right before eating.
8pc (Set of 4) Condiment Food Storage Container Set - Figmint™
Fits in your lunchbag easily
Adrinfly Salad Dressing Containers 8 Piece Reusable 2 oz Easy Open Leak-Proof Twist Top Lids BPA Free Microwave, Food Storage SA1129B130
Use these to write the meal name and date on your containers. It keeps your fridge organized and reminds you what to eat first.
Reusable Chalkboard Labels for Food Containers (96-Pack) | MESS Brands
The Batch Cooking Essentials
The secret to 5-day prep is cooking smart, not hard. Choose versatile proteins and grains that hold up well in the fridge.
Essential for dividing your proteins evenly across all 5 days so you don't run out of food by Thursday.
Ozeri Pronto Digital Kitchen Food Scale
Roast your chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli all at the same time on separate pans to save hours of cooking.
Vesteel 20" x 14" x 1" Extra Large Baking Sheet Set of 2, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Cookie Sheet Baking Pan for Oven, Non-Stick & Dishwasher Safe - Walmart.com
Line your pans with these for zero-cleanup cooking. When you are done, just throw the paper away.
Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Sheets - 24
Pack & Preserve Freshness
How you stack and store your food determines if it survives until Friday. Follow these rules to maximize shelf life.
Toss these into your refrigerator crisper drawer. They absorb ethylene gas and keep your prepped veggies crisp for twice as long.
Classic 2-Pack Produce Saver
If you commute, keeping your food at a stable, cold temperature from your home fridge to your work fridge prevents bacteria growth.
Lifewit Medium Insulated Lunch Bag 9L Black
Fit & Fresh Remi Neoprene Lunch Bag - Mauve
Personal Note: Perfect for Friday's meal when you want to bring snacks (nuts, fruit, cheese) instead of a heavy microwave meal.
Bentgo Fresh Lunch Box