The 6 Best Kitchen Utensils for Meal Prepping

Food scales are the ultimate tool for portion control—they give you clear insight into your fuel consumption. This particular food scale shows weight in 4 different units, so you can precisely track your nutrition intake.

Weck jars are a favorite for anyone who likes to prep food in advance. They are a favorite of top chefs everywhere. Their tight seals make them spill-resistant and highly portable—perfect for lunch at the office or breakfast on the go! Plus, the jar aesthetic is uber cool.

Muffin pans are more versatile than implied. Egg bites, mini-quiches, muffins, and more can be made in batches ahead of time. The result is delicious, healthy, and easy to grab. This muffin pan, in particular, has silicone cups, so you don’t have to worry about using liners.

Getting your measurements right is essential in any kind of cooking, but it’s vital if you’re working with a specific meal or diet plan. This set of measuring cups and spoons comes with a leveler that doubles as a tiny ruler so your measurement can get as close to perfect as possible. Portion size control at a glance!

Meal prep usually involves heaps chopping, which means you’re going to want a good set of knives. This colorful set of ceramic-coated knives is pretty, practical, and well-priced. The ceramic coating helps keep the knives sharp, giving you a consistently good cutting experience.

If you’re a knife purist, you may prefer these higher-end metal knives from Global. This set comes with 4 stainless steel knives— a bread knife, a chef’s knife, a serrated utility knife, and a pairing knife. The ice-tempered blades are designed to resist rust, corrosion, and stains.

A mandoline slicer is a meal prep must-have because it makes veggie slicing slick and speedy. This particular model offers 11 different functions: 3 mandoline settings, a juicer, an egg-slicer, 2 spiralizers, and 3 grater settings. Remember to always wear the included safety glove when using mandoline settings.