It seems like everyone is meal prepping these days. It’s now a “trend.” But the funny thing is, I remember my grandmother meal prepping! I think it’s always been a tactic of busy mothers everywhere and in any time!
It’s something I’ve attempted to do since my kids were little to save me time, money and energy. I don’t do well unless I have a plan. And if I don’t meal prep once a week, the kids usually end up with Mac and cheese on a busy day and I usually end up eating chocolate for dinner. Whoops! When I meal prep for the week I always feel so much healthier and in control.
There are many benefits of meal prepping:
- Save Money
- Save Time
- Eat Healthier
Whether you’re doing meal prep for weight loss or meal prep for time and budget savings, it’s a great way to organize feeding yourself and your family. Finding these cheap meal prep containers and products has been a huge lifesaver for me though. They cut my meal prep time in half and allow me to use even more easy meal prep ideas every week.
But before you move on to meal prepping and organizing your fridge, be sure your home is in order. Using the Marie Kondo method of Konmari has helped me to declutter, and this includes my kitchen, especially my pantry and my fridge!
And if you need some healthy meal prep ideas, read this for some more inspiration!
Cheap Meal Prep Containers and Products
There are so many products out there for meal prep that are overpriced and overhyped. But these are great cheap meal prep products you need in your kitchen!
Meal Prep Planner
🌸DIMENSIONS: 6" wide x 9" tall x .3" thick, 9.0 oz. More inspirational office supplies for women available in our Amazon store! 🌸60 SHEETS PER PAD: Enough weekly...
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There’s not really any meal prepping going on unless there’s a meal prep plan to go with it right? This one is simple and easy to use and helps keep me on track.
Meal Prep Cookbook
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If you need some good healthy meal prep recipes, this Meal Prep Cookbook is full of them! It even walks you through how to meal prep.
The Best Meal Prep Containers
Save Time and Money – Whether you want to save time and money or just prefer home cooking over fast food, PrepNaturals glass food storage containers set is perfect for you....
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The very first thing you’ll need to purchase to start your meal prep journey are some good glass meal prep containers. I love these ones because they stack nicely in my fridge, wash well, and feel really sturdy. It’s best to use glass because 1. they last longer 2. you can microwave them 3. they’re environmentally friendly, and 4. they’re dishwasher safe. These meal prep containers come in a 5 pack, so you may want to buy a few sets.
Disposable Meal Prep Lunch Containers
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✅ SAVE TIME & MONEY: 21-Pack of Bento Boxes features 3 compartments in one container. Each meal prep container can store a total of 24oz (12-6-6 oz) which are the perfectly...
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If you need disposable lunch meal prep containers, these are great ones. And if you want to reuse them, you can just wash them out by hand.
Glass Mason Jars
Jar with Lid and Band, Regular Mouth, 12 Jars
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I love glass mason jars for quick things like prepped salads or prepped smoothies. I can squeeze them into the fridge anywhere and they double as cups if needed!
Plastic Cups With Lids
16 oz plastic crystal clear drink cups with flat lids (with X hole for straws) - 100 sets (100 cups and 100 lids) This clear plastic cup is made of Polyethylene...
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If you need disposable cups, these ones are great for smoothie prep and smoothies on the go!
A Good Food Chopper
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN: Easy push down handle allows for quick chops– Chop anything from hard cheese, nuts, or vegetables in seconds. Base allows you to chop with or without...
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Meal prep is a thousand times easier with a good food chopper! I’ve owned a few of them and I really like this Cuisinart one.
Spiralizer
Creates uniform, curly noodles from zucchinis, cucumbers and other long vegetables, as well as round vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes Great for making curly fries,...
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Spiralizers are awesome. Substitute carb-filled pasta with spiralized noodles. This is a great tip, especially if you’re trying to eat a Keto friendly diet.
A Good Set of Knives
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE: Experience precision with the Cuisinart Stainless Steel Hollow Handle 15-Piece Cutlery Block Set with high-carbon stainless steel blades, allowing for...
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If you’re not into food choppers, you at least need a good set of knives for chopping all those tasty fruits and veggies! This Cuisinart set is really nice. I also bought a set from IKEA that actually really love!
Sturdy Cutting Boards
ULTRA DURABLE STRENGTH: 3rd Party Tested for durability, thick cutting boards have a nonporous surface that won’t splinter or peel, unlike wood cutting boards or a bamboo...
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With all the chopping you’re going to be doing, a good set of sturdy, dishwasher-safe cutting boards are essential! I love that these ones have a good grip and don’t slide.
Kitchen Shears
PLASTIC GUARD INCLUDED: These KitchenAid Soft Grip Handle Shears comes with a protective, plastic blade guard STAINLESS STEEL BLADES: The blades are crafted from stainless...
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Sometimes when I don’t feel like pulling out my knives and cutting board, I just use my kitchen shears. I’m always surprised by what these bad boys can cut!
A Crockpot
1800-watt 3/5-cubic-foot 4-slice cooker with 8 preset functions and Element IQ technology. The lid should be left unlocked while cooking, as the additional pressure can...
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Crockpots are an essential addition to your meal prep plan. They allow you to cook dinner while you’re away. Nothing is better than coming home to dinner already cooked for you!
An Instant Pot
7 Cooking Functions: Pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, make rice, yogurt, or simply keep your meal warm—all in one appliance Customizable Smart Programs: Tackle...
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Has anyone else jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon? I am obsessed with mine! and also obsessed with…
An Air Fryer
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Totally 100% obsessed with my Air Fryer! I now cook almost everything in it. It’s like having a tiny little oven that cooks things in half the time without heating up my whole house with the oven. Plus, no preheating. For meal prep, I love seasoning some chicken and cooking it in the air fryer. Then I put it in one of the glass containers to use in salads, casseroles, or other meals.
Reusable Chalkboard Labels
CONTENT: Consists of 168 sticker labels in 8 shapes and 2 Chalks Markers(a white chalk marker and a black permanent marker).90 of these chalkboard labels are in the size of...
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These reusable chalkboard labels are great for labeling your meal prep containers for easy access.
Reusable Silicone Bags
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These reusable silicone bags are great for storing chopped veggies or smoothie packs in the freezer. I wouldn’t recommend them for super messy food, because you do have to wash them.
Silicone Cupcake Liners
MULTIPLE SHAPES & COLORFUL - Square, Rectangle and Round. Vibrant colors and different shapes silicone cupcake cups brighten kids' bento boxes, even picky eaters love eating...
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Silicone cupcake liners have so many uses. I like to bake banana muffins in advance and freeze them. You can also use them as dividers for lunches.
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