This is a perfect time to update, upgrade, or replace your meal prep containers with more of the Best Meal Prep Containers – Gift Edition. Whether you’re treating yourself or the meal prepper in your life, this list will provide you plenty of options from cheap to expensive, full meal to portions, and silicone to glass and even ceramic.
Meal prep containers should fit the type of food you’re cooking. Many meals work better with individual compartments while others keep better with good insulation. Having a variety of meal prep containers available can also open up your meal routine. You feel more freedom to try new recipes when you know you have the perfect container for it.
Need more information before you select the best meal prep container for you or as a gift? Here is some helpful details for understanding the materials and their benefits:
Plastic containers:
- Lightweight and portable.
- Inexpensive and widely available.
- Durable and resistant to breakage.
Glass containers:
- Generally more durable and long-lasting compared to plastic.
- Environmentally friendly and recyclable.
- Non-reactive and doesn’t absorb odors or stains.
Silicone containers:
- Flexible and collapsible, saving storage space.
- Lightweight.
- Resistant to stains and odors.
Ceramic containers:
- Oven-safe and can withstand high temperatures.
- Resistant to odors and stains.
- Durable and long-lasting.
1. Bentgo® Modern – Versatile 4-Compartment Meal Prep Containers
Chic and modern, it’s even in the name, the Bentgo meal prep container is microwave safe, breaks out into pieces for easy washing, and has customizable compartments! This is a great choice for lunch meal prep. The leak resistance seals keep your bag clean so you can carry without concern. It also looks great. The bento style lunch box stands out in a modest way. The Bentgo comes in a variety of colors and is one of the best meal prep containers to give as a gift.
Meal Prep Container Price: $28
- CUSTOMIZABLE COMPARTMENTS: An optional divider provides a fourth compartment for creating portion-controlled meals
- LEAK-RESISTANT LUNCH BOX: Mess-free design comes with a leak-resistant seal that hugs the removable food tray to avoid spills
- PERFECT FOR ON THE GO: Confidently carry your Bentgo Modern in a purse, briefcase, or backpack for eating healthy wherever you go!
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2.W&P Porter Bowl Lunch Container
The W&P Porter silicone lunch bowl is perfect for soups and salads. The size is great for lunch or storing leftovers for the next day. Microwave and freezer safe, this modern food container is durable and last for years. The lid fits tight with a strap, although it is not as leak proof as other options.
Price: $20
- PREMIUM, FOOD-GRADE MATERIALS: Crafted from high-quality BPA-free plastic & silicone, the Porter Bowl is a game changer. The durable plastic base is wrapped in the highest quality protective silicone with a silicone snap-strap to secure the plastic lid
- SMART & STYLISH: The Porter Bowl’s sleek minimalist design & muted hues elevates the everyday – you can cut down on single-use plastics and look good doing it
- TAKE IT TO GO: Roomy, one-liter capacity packs everything from big salads and grain bowls to pasta and veggies. The unique dimensions make it ideal for commuting. 7.5″ diameter, 2.875″ tall, Capacity: 4 3/8 cups (1 liter)
- EASY TO CLEAN: The Porter Bowl is designed to make meal prep and cleanup a breeze; Throw it in the microwave, then rinse it out or toss it in the dishwasher (just don’t put it in the oven)
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3. Hydro Flask Insulated Food Jar
Leak proof, gorgeous design, and it comes in a variety of colors and sizes. The double insulation keeps food the perfect temperature for hours. It’s dishwasher safe so clean up is easy. The leak proof, twist on lid makes this a great option for soups, dips, and sauces. Throw it in your bag with your favorite meal and enjoy a warm lunch on a cold day. The powder ceramic coating on the outside is durable and the stainless steel shell can take a beating without showing wear.
Price: $22.46 – 33.69
- TempShield double-wall vacuum insulation
- Made with 18/8 pro-grade stainless steel to ensure pure taste and no flavor transfer
- Leakproof when closed
- Color Last powder coat is dishwasher safe, keeping your bottle slip-free and colorful
- BPA-Free & Toxin-Free
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4. Stasher Silicone Reusable Storage Bags
Looking for an alternative to plastic bags carry your lunch in? Try Stasher silicone resuable bags. These funky little bags are very versatile and can be used for anything. Microwave, dishwasher, and even oven (up to 400 degrees) safe so you can store food and reheat easily. The leak proof seal keeps moisture in and out. Most importantly they’re much more durable than traditional plastic bags and they can last a long time even with daily use. These are a great product to have alongside any of the best meal prep containers just for those extra crackers, chips, fruit slices, or sauces. For lunches on the go, they fit so nicely into any bag unlike hard plastic or glass containers.
Price: $36.88
- GO BAG GOES WITH YOU: Store a quick snack for the road, office supplies, or personal hygiene items; This leak-free, portable, accessible storage stays secure with a clip for your bag or beltloop; (18 Ounce)
- MORE GREEN, PLEASE: Preserve herbs and greens in a variety of ways, regrow veggie scraps, and store them in Stasher bags once harvested for an endless garden of green goodness;
- JUST THE STASH: Platinum food-grade silicone Stashers are dishwasher, microwave and oven safe to 400F; Eliminate single-use plastic by using Stasher for snacks, travel and low-waste items like reusable straws and utensils
- EASY TO CARE FOR: Reusable silicone Stashers go from the freezer to the microwave to the oven & dishwasher; Store low-waste items, like reusable straws & utensils, for a portable meal or, so you can refuse single-use plastic
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5. Caraway Glass Food Storage Set
The Caraway Glass meal prep containers make an amazing gift for meal prep enthusiasts. The elegant design, the optional compartments, and quality materials are above what most people are going to have for their lunch boxes. The sleek styling will stand out and materials will last for years. They are more expensive than other containers on this list and depending on your budget may not be right for you but if you want to give a great gift to someone this is a perfect option. Microwave, freezer, and oven safe (except for lids and inserts) this set ticks all of the boxes and looks great doing it. Definitely one of the best meal prep containers especially for gifts.
Price: $220.50
- KEEP YOUR FOOD FRESH: Look forward to leftovers with Caraway’s easy-to-store, non-toxic food storage containers. This 14 piece set looks great and most importantly keeps your food extra fresh and organized.
- CREATE YOUR OWN BENTO BOX: Build an on-the-go bento box with the 4 dot & dash inserts. They fit nicely in one of the glass food containers for a lunch that stays fresh and tightly sealed. Use the Storage Straps to add an extra layer of security.
- SAFE, NON-TOXIC CONTAINERS: Every piece of our food container set is free of toxic materials such as PTFE, PFOA, PFAS, and BPA. The containers are safe for microwave, oven, refrigerator, and freezer use. Lids and inserts are not microwave safe.
- WHAT’S IN THE BOX: Each set comes with 1 large container, 2 medium containers, 2 small containers, 2 dot inserts, 2 dash inserts, 2 container straps, and 3 complimentary organizers for easy kitchen storage.
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6. Glotoch 50 Pack 32 oz Meal Prep Containers
Sometimes a fancy glass or silicone container doesn’t fit the situation. Sometimes you a plastic container is all you need. These containers are reusable and versatile but if you don’t want to risk breaking, losing, or forgetting your quality containers they’re a good choice. These classic meal prep containers work for most situations. They’re not as great with the microwave or with preventing leaks but for general use of storing food and transporting your lunch to the work fridge until you’re ready to eat, they’re great.
Price: $19.43
- TO GO CONTAINERS with thoughtful design ensures this container set meets all your needs. Perfect for packing lunches, takeout, and delivery. Prep hot or cold meals: salad, sandwich, snack, fresh fruit, dip, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and leftovers. Prep meals worry-free, our food prep containers’ durable design has a high tolerance for bending, twisting, and temperature, plus our airtight, leak-proof lids seal tight, keeping your food safe and secure.
- 50 pack set of 32 oz. take out food containers, with 2 compartments to keep entrees and sides separated. Containers measure: (8.4” x 6” x 1.77”). Stackable and lightweight design allows for easy storage. Washable, reusable, and microwave safe. Containers can be reheated or frozen and withstand temperatures in the range of (-40°F to 270°F) or ( -40°C to 132°C). Strong crack resistant material is dishwasher safe and can be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher repeatedly.
- All of LUNCH CONTAINERS are made with you and your health in mind, made from the highest quality food-grade PP plastics] These containers are BPA free, temperature resistant and microwavable. Manufactured via injection molding, our products have airtight lids to seal and safely store food. Durability and flexibility, minimize cracking and prevent damage common among competing products. Plastic containers with lids are easy to clean. Eco-friendly and recyclable.
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7. Overnight Oats Jars with Spoon and Lid
Overnight oats are hugely popular. These jars are perfect for oats, fruits, salads, soups, and veggies. The tight fit, leak proof lid means you don’t have to worry about spillage while the clear jar is great for visualizing the food and showing off your meal prep skills. The handy detachable spoon is a great addition. Nothing is worse than forgetting the utensils you need to actually eat your lunch, besides forgetting your lunch entirely. These mason jar style containers can be used for storing food, pickling, or lunch. The measurement marks will help with portioning while the wide math will make it so much easier to actually get food in and out. Everything is dishwasher safe and ready to go!
Price: $14.39
- Thick Oats Container: Premium glass oatmeal container made of premium BPA free durable food-grade glass, these overnight canning jars are sturdy enough for everyday home use, the wide mouth mason jars is easy to use and clean.
- Various Uses: (15oz✖6pack) Glass container with lids & spoon is a good choice for dieters to control food intake. Perfect for storing cereal, milk, yogurt, oats, rice, coffee, tea, snacks, nuts, cookies, these overnight oats jars suitable for any office, restaurant, dormitory or family use.
- Airtight and Keep Food Fresher: Silicone lids with seal rings make these oatmeal container more airtight and leak proof. Luecmo Overnight Oats Jars can keep your food dry and fresh for a long time. Convenient and attractive in the kitchen, the Oatmeal Container also a great addition to your pantry organization.
- Wide Opening Mason Jars: Wide opening design make its easy to put in and take out your storage, easy to clean. Crafted of food-graded glass, BPA-Free, non-toxic, the storage jar’s body is transparent so it’s easy to see what’s stored inside and to know how much is left in the oats jar.
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8. Beanto Cutlery Set On-The-Go
Speaking of the utensils you need to eat your meal prep lunch, no set would be complete without reusable spork, knife and even chopsticks. The cute container stores the utensils safely and keeps them from getting dirty from everything else in your bag. Available in a handful different colors, these are a great companion to any of the best meal prep containers on our list. The microwave safe utensils are durable and dishwasher safe. Utensil sets often go forgotten about which make them a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the meal prepper in your life.
Price: $8.43
- Compact and Portable: Set includes chopsticks, knife, and a spork. Each utensil is durable with high heat-resistance and nests neatly into a slim travel case for easy portability.
- Perfect Companion: Our cutlery is the ideal companion to the Beanto Bowl. Creates an enjoyable dining experience when used together. Included silicone strap attaches cutlery to the Beanto Bowl (sold separately).
- Food Safety: Safe for microwave, refrigerator, and freezer. Made of FDA and LFGB certified food-grade safe materials. BPA-free and free from BPS, Lead, Cadmium, Latex, and Phthalates.
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