By The 22 Best Meal Prep Containers You Can Find on Amazon
Whether you’re dipping your toes into the world of meal prepping or you’ve been a champion meal prepper since your early school days, keeping the best meal prep containers in your kitchen is key to stress-free food prep. This kitchen tool is the ultimate meal prep essential, so shopping for the right ones should get you excited to come home and cook.
The ultimate goal of buying a meal prep container is avoiding the horror depicted in many a 2000s-era food storage container infomercial. You know, when a mountain of mismatched plastic containers comes tumbling down as soon as the actor opens the cabinet? The solution to this oft-dramatized but extremely real problem is simple: Buy a few sets of versatile, sturdy food storage containers that will stand the test of time, and ditch the rest.
Take stock of what kind of containers you actually need based on the foods you typically meal prep. Would you benefit more from salad containers, stackable containers, or smaller ones with dividers? Do you use a lot of plastic baggies? Do you want something more utilitarian and takeout-esque, or are you more drawn toward sleeker, more stylish options?
Below, we’ve scoured Amazon for the best meal prep containers (according to tens of thousands of five-star reviews) that will check all of your boxes for streamlined, simple meal planning and prepping. Each of these products has at least a four-star rating and boasts 100 reviews or more. We also opted for containers that are made without BPAs, and plenty of other eco-conscious options too.
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Amazon1 Pyrex Simply Store Glass Food Storage Containers (18-Pack)
A list of meal prep containers is never complete without an option from Pyrex—which are probably the best glass containers out there. If you’re thinking about overhauling your container cabinet, look no further than this 18-piece set—which has nearly 10,000 five-star reviews. Pyrex is known for being shatterproof and durable, so if you’re hesitant to buy glass because of your clumsiness, these are a good starter option.
$44$32 at Amazon -
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Amazon2 Wellife Biodegradable Food Containers (60-Pack)
Let’s be honest: Sometimes you just need a disposable option. And that’s okay! This 60-pack of containers is made from sugarcane bagasse (the pulpy material that remains after sugar is extracted from sugarcane stalks), with no added dyes or bleach. Toss ‘em into your compost bin after using them and they’ll degrade in no time.
$33 at Amazon
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Amazon3 S’well Glass Prep Bowls (4-Pack)
If you’re into warm grain bowls, salads, and stir fries, add these 12-oz glass bowls from S’well to your cart. Besides being streamlined and stylish, they boast pop-top, airtight lids. So yes, you can be that person who shakes up their desk salad at the office every day.
$24 at Amazon
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Amazon4 Stasher Platinum Storage Bags (4-Pack)
Stasher has become a household name in recent years—and for good reason. Its heavy-duty, PVC- and BPA-free silicone bags make phasing out plastic bags simple and stylish (as far as kitchen containers go). This four-pack has all the sizes you’ll need to store dry meal prep items (like granola or crackers) or cut veggies. The half-gallon size is also great for freezing soups and stews, and the air lock seal will ensure that your freezer stays clean.
$64 at Amazon
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Amazon5 Glasslock Assorted Container Set (18-Pack)
These containers—which boast nearly 4,200 five-star reviews—are glass, which makes them a more eco-conscious choice. The set includes a variety of sizes and different shapes for just about anything you’re whipping up. Plus. they’re microwave- and oven-safe, and the fold-down locks ensure that your food stays inside without leaking. One reviewer calls this storage kit “the best you can buy.”
$52 at Amazon
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Amazon6 Iteryn Bento Box
This supremely cute bento box includes three stackable containers and utensils—all in one space-savvy size. “Overall 10/10. Durable, break resistant, great portions, came with utensils. Leakproof tested, 7/10. Normal walking and sloshing didn’t cause leakage, snap dribble when inverted. This will be my daily go-to,” wrote one reviewer.
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Amazon7 Fine Dine Glass Meal Prep Containers (3-Pack)
Made with borosilicate glass, these rectangular containers (with have more than 2,600 five-star reviews) are safe to go just about anywhere. The lids are made with BPA-free plastic and have a rubber gasket for a secure, airtight seal, making them freezer-safe too. One reviewer suggests using these to store yeast, herbs, and other long-lasting items that would otherwise get lost in your fridge or freezer.
$19 at Amazon
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Amazon8 Glotoch Plastic Food Storage Containers (24-Pack)
We’re already dreaming up the creative curries, soups, noodles, chilis, and salad kits that could fill up these 16-oz. plastic containers. One five-star reviewer wrote, “They stack well, both full and empty. I’ve run them through the dishwasher without any warping issues, and they haven’t stained, so they are reusable. I use them for meal prepping lunches. Make a bunch of different sides, store them in the fridge, and then dish out what I want throughout the week.”
$15 at Amazon
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Amazon9 Easy Lunchboxes 3-Compartment Bento Box Kit
You pretty much can’t go wrong with these bento-style plastic containers, thanks to the 7,800 five-star reviews singing their praises. These containers are an ideal option if you (or your little ones) eat more snack-oriented meals, rather than a larger portion of one thing (say a salad or grain bowl). They’re also an efficient and easy choice, given that they’re microwave- and dishwasher-safe.
$30 at Amazon
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Amazon10 S’nack by S’well Stainless Steel Food Container
If your idea of meal prep is just…snacking, there’s a container for that. S’well’s high-quality 10-oz. snack container is insulated to keep cold items chilly for 10 hours, or hot for four hours. What’s more, the exterior is condensation-free and leakproof, so you can toss it in your bag for on-the-go eats.
$19 at Amazon
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Amazon11 1790 Glass Food Storage Containers (18-Pack)
Heavy-duty glass containers are not only more eco-conscious than their plastic counterparts, but, in our humble opinions, they make our meals look more appetizing too. This highly rated set includes round, square, and rectangular containers of different capacities for both meal prep and your pantry essentials. “Solid heavy glass with tight-sealed lids,” one customer writes. “I bring them to work in my backpack and don’t have to worry about anything leaking out—exactly what I was looking for.”
$40 at Amazon
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Amazon12 Healthy Packers Ultimate Bento Box
“If you want a lunchbox for an adult or child, this one is great,” one reviewer writes, adding that she loves the fun colors, the leakproof seals, and the ice-pack layer that lives in the middle of the box to keep its contents cool. You’re also free to pop these in the freezer, microwave, and dishwasher without worry.
$18 at Amazon
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Amazon13 Bayco Glass Metal Prep Containers (9-Pack)
Ideal for snacky meals, kids’ lunches, and people who don’t like when their food touches, this set of nine glass containers comes with two-compartment and three-compartment options. These have more than 3,100 five-star reviews, with one reviewer saying, “There are different configurations by different sellers but I think this one is the most practical and the best priced. Lids are a tight seal and whole set washed and dried well in my dishwasher. They nested well with lids and fit stacked my cabinet.”
$40 at Amazon
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Amazon14 Clean Lunch’N Large Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box
A quick lunch or breakfast will fit like a dream in this two-compartment stainless steel container. Reviewers mention that it’s easier to clean than some plastic options, and cold foods easily stay chilled.
$27 at Amazon
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Amazon15 Rubbermaid Take-Alongs Food Storage Container (9-Pack)
Shallow rectangular containers like this set from Rubbermaid is a great option if you like to store your prepped food separately until mealtime (or when you pack your lunch). “I’ve had these containers for a year or more. They work, never spill, and go through the dishwasher just fine,” says a customer. Its size also means it’ll fit at least a week’s worth of meals, and the locking lids help keep all of your food together in the fridge.
$15 at Amazon
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Amazon16 1790 Plastic Food Containers (16-Pack)
If stacking containers is your favorite form of real-life Jenga, a food storage container set that nests is key to prevent tumbling. This 16-piece set has sturdy locks and plenty of sizes to fit everything from salad dressings to a full dinner portion, making it one of the best meal prep containers out there. One reviewer says they love this storage set so much they’ve ordered it 14 times (seriously). “[Wouldn’t] change a thing,” they wrote. “They’re perfect.”
$18 at Amazon
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Amazon17 S’well Eats 2-in-1 Nesting Food Bowls
S’well’s nesting food bowls serve as excellent insulators for hot breakfasts, soups, and more. The outer bowl is made with stainless steel to keep the 14-oz. inner compartment temperature-controlled. One five-star reviewer said, “The inner compartment is perfect for my breakfast. I make [it] before leaving home but usually do not want to eat breakfast until 10 a.m. When I have my breakfast, my [food is] still hot (not piping hot, but good temp). The inner plastic container is just the right size for my needs.”
$50$38 at Amazon
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Amazon18 Fit & Fresh FitPak Insulated Cooler Lunch Box
For the aspirational meal prepper who doesn’t know where to start, there’s this insulated lunch container. It comes with six containers (8-oz. and 16-oz.), an ice pack, and a water bottle. Reviewers appreciate that this kit can hold at least three meals—and a drink—at a time. And yes, other meal prep containers will fit in the bag when the included set is in the dishwasher.
$39 at Amazon
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Amazon19 Urban Green Glass Containers (2-Pack)
A duo of two-compartment glass containers like these is a great option for eco-conscious meal prep. One reviewer said, “Every parent needs oven-to-table-to-fridge glassware with stackable flat wooden lids. Aesthetically beautiful—my kitchen looks gorgeous. I get many compliments!” Just to note: The bamboo lid on these containers is unfinished, so moisture is not their friend. To stave off moisture and condensation, these are best for meals you will eat that same day.
$37 at Amazon
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Amazon20 Fit Meal Prep 16-oz. Food Storage Containers (36-Pack)
One fear among budget-savvy meal preppers: unnecessary BPAs and phthalates in plastic packaging. These pint-size containers have none of that, plus they’re microwave- and dishwasher-safe. One reviewer’s take: “Reasons to love this product: They are leakproof. You can identify the items inside at a glance. They stack and allow you to utilize space [efficiently]. The lids are uniform, cutting down on search time. Only drawback: I didn’t order enough of them.”
$20 at Amazon
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Amazon21 LocknLock Airtight Container
Shoppers use these containers to store smaller groceries, like eggs and butter. According to one reviewer, the tight seal and leakproof lids will keep your butter from smelling (or tasting) like whatever else is lurking in your fridge (onions, pizza—you name it).
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Amazon22 Comfy Package Plastic Storage Containers (24-Pack)
To store sauces, stews, cut produce, and virtually anything else, these 32-oz. containers (which are reminiscent of your corner deli and local Chinese takeout spot) are up to the task. “These containers did not weaken with heat and so far have held up in the freezer,” wrote one reviewer. “Even after they have gone through the dishwasher, they remain dimensionally stable and I have used them again and again. I highly recommend these containers for their versatility and durability.”
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$25 at Amazon
