The $15 Meal Prep Container I Use for Easy, No-Stress Breakfasts

I’m decidedly not a morning person. In fact, I often sleep through my alarms. Out of necessity, I typically skip breakfast in an effort to start my day on time, but recently, I’ve been feeling my stomach rumbling long before lunch. Searching for a way to get in my morning meal without having to wake up early, I searched for a breakfast I could batch on Sundays and eat throughout the week. 

Then, while scrolling through social media, I found my answer. In a TikTok video, food influencer Emily Mariko made a giant batch of her viral overnight oats recipe, inspiring me to do the same. But first, I needed to snag a jumbo food storage container like the one Mariko uses for meal prep.

Lock & Lock Airtight Tall Food Storage Container

According to Mariko’s Substack, she eats overnight oats three times a week, so it’s no surprise that the ultra-organized creator would prepare large batches. Her recipe is simple: oats, chia seeds, flax seeds, milk, maple syrup and yogurt. She typically uses Glasslock containers for storage, but in this video, she uses a rectangular container much larger than anything Glasslock makes. I tracked down a similar oversized, airtight container, and right now, it's $15 at Amazon.

Measuring 10 by 7 by 6 inches, this Lock & Lock container has a relatively small fridge footprint but a generous capacity. It can hold up to 19 cups at a time, making it great for any foods that keep well in the fridge or freezer, like soups and stews. “I tend to cook big batches of food, and this container is big enough to hold the massive amounts of food I make,” said one happy shopper.

The BPA-free plastic container is microwave-, freezer- and dishwasher-safe. It’s also incredibly durable. In fact, according to the brand, it can last up to 3 million uses. Best of all, shoppers say you can trust its airtight seal. The lid has four snaps and a silicone lining to prevent leaks and spills while locking in freshness.

Shoppers have found countless creative uses for this sizable container. One customer claims it keeps bread “fresh for a couple of weeks, maybe longer if I hadn't finished it.” Others use theirs to store pantry goods like beans, flours, and grains. “It fits a full bag of party-size potato chips,” noted another shopper.

Batching food is a great way to save time throughout the week, which is why this oversized container from Lock & Lock is essential in any busy kitchen. This large container can help you save time and take your meal prep game to the next level. Snag yours today.

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Snapware Total Solution 10-Piece Plastic Food Storage Container Set

Rubbermaid 42-Piece Food Storage Container Set

GladWare Deep Dish Food Storage Containers, Set of 3

Vtopmart Glass Food Storage Containers, Set of 8

Rubbermaid 28-Piece Food Storage Container Set

At the time of publishing, the price was $15.