Some of my go-to items are storage solutions, including my favorite glass meal prep containers and Stasher’s reusable silicone bags, as well as time-saving appliances and cookware like the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker and this microwavable cookware from Anyday. And I highly recommend freezing extra portions of comfort food in Souper Cubes to save for those rainy days when you don’t feel like cooking—the silicone molds are absolutely worth the hype. Since I write about products for a living, brands often send me samples to test. But all of the kitchen gadgets below are things I actually bought myself, so these are my tried-and-true recommendations. Whether you’re a long-time meal prepper or just testing the waters with make-ahead recipes, these 10 meal prep tools will save you so much time and energy. I use them to store cereal, pasta, grains, nuts, oats, and protein powder—and I even keep individually packaged snacks (like granola bars) in a large version to keep my cabinets tidy. Even though they’re plastic, they feel high-end and give my pantry a cohesive look. I love that I can easily see how much I have left of each ingredient, so I waste no time opening various containers trying to figure out what needs to be restocked. I could go on and on about my favorite features, but I’ll just name a few: It has a powerful 1,200-watt motor, so I never have to worry about it struggling to blend my post-workout smoothies. The 24-ounce cups are portable yet big enough to fit lots of frozen fruit and leafy greens, while the smaller 14-ounce cup has a built-in tamper to prevent thick mixtures from getting stuck to the sides. Plus, the programmed settings mean I can simply press a button and walk away while it blends—the suction on the bottom of the base prevents it from moving around my counter.
