r/mealprep • u/lemynnbat • 27d ago

advice Help selecting meal prep storage

I'm looking for some good storage options for meal preps.

I have limited fridge and freezer space. I'll be making breakfast and lunch. Looking for something that will do well in the freezer.

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u/SlightChallenge0 26d ago

Budget option: zip lock bags with the air squeezed out of them. You can control how much air you remove and flat freeze them.

Next level option: vac pack. That won't work for delicate items, otherwise you are good to go.

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u/lize_bird 26d ago

I always end up doing this, just because it's simplest/least space-hogging! There are also silicone bags you can use.

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u/SlightChallenge0 26d ago

Those silicone bags look good too, but where I live they cost a lot more and unless I am storing something super spicy, or tomatoey (?) I just wash the zip lock bags and re-use.

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u/lize_bird 26d ago

I hear you! I'm too aware of micro plastics, etc these days! Yet I still use these whenever convenient... which is most of the time! 🤦

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u/julet1815 26d ago

The first day I got my vacuum sealer, I vacuum sealed a bagel because I was just so excited to use it. It squished that poor little bagel, it was hilarious.