My go-to products for meal prep

Mason Jars

My Go-To Products for Meal Prep

Over time, I’ve tested quite a few containers, lunch boxes, and kitchen tools — and these are the ones I actually use and love in my own kitchen.

Whether you're just getting started or want to upgrade a few essentials, here are some of my favorite meal prep products that make prepping, storing, and packing meals easier (and a little more fun):

If I'd start again, I would buy this beautiful set. I love the pattern and it just makes my kitchen very beautiful and the glasses even more fun to use. I have the exact same ones and use them all every day. Perfect for smaller things like portioned nuts, dips and sauces, jam and little giveaways to friends etc. But you def. also need bigger ones with a little more room for bigger portions and cut veggies, fruit etc. These won"t fit in here.

Mason Jars

another favorite is this wide mouth glass, I use it for granola, sprouted oats and for soups a lot

This Mason Jar is perfect for prepping salads (you start with the dressing on the bottom and make different layers of your favorite veggies on top!

You'll need at least one very big airtight cookie jar if your family loves baked goods like cookies or home made crackers. I bake multiple times a week, so we need a lot of storage. I found this at Amazon but also have another very nice one from William & Sonoma.

cookie jar (airtight)

These are my go-to sizes for overnight oats (that I have at least 3 times a week). Look for glasses around 10oz for overnight oats.

perfect for overnight oats

These colorful and cute glass mixing bowls are super versatile, and they are so pretty you can even serve food in them when guests are over for dinner. I use them for salads, cooked quinoa and mille or rice, Soups and everything that needs little more space. You can even prepare your doughs in them. So cool!

glass mixing bowls for meal prep

I am also a big fan of snapware, as a mom, things have to work in my kitchen and I don't want to deal with lids that don't work or that are hard to open.

glas container meal prep

And for regular meals, leftovers or chopped veggies I have several of these, some with divider, some without. You find them in all styles and shapes for a good price on Amazon. Target also offoers a good selection!

Last but not least we have tested and owned a few items for the girls. Some weren't durable, others never made it home again from school :-( both of our kids love their planet boxes. I love that I can just throw it in the dishwasher, over and over again and it still looks the same after a couple of years, crazy right?

They come with 2 little extra containers that we love to use for dips, frozen peas or dried fruit!

You can see many of my products that I own in action on my insta. I made a hightlight story about meal prepping if you want to check it out! @wholefood.journey.

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Gluten-Free Cassava Crackers

Gluten-Free Cracker

Why spend $6–10 on tiny boxes of GF crackers full of questionable ingredients when you can make your own for a fraction of the price? These cassava crackers are organic, gluten-free, and super budget-friendly. I’m done letting the food industry take advantage of people with dietary needs—there are better options, and we can make them ourselves!

GF Crackers (Knäckebrot)

- makes 2 baking sheets -

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Rolling Pin

• Parchment Paper

• Bakind Sheets

• Airtight Glass Container

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups organic cassava flour

• 1 cup flax seeds organic

• 1 cup organic sesame seeds

• 1 cup pumpkin seeds

• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 2 cups boiling, filtered water

• 1/2 cup EV olive oil for brushing

• flaky salt, for sprinkling

• Fresh or dried rosemary, chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 300ºF.

• Stir together the flour, seeds, and salt in a large bowl.

• Add the olive oil and water, stir to combine, don’t over mix.. Let sit 10 minutes, then knead with your hands in the bowl into a smooth ball. Divide in two.

• Roll one piece of dough between two pieces of parchment paper into a large, thin sheet that’s about the size of a baking sheet. If the dough cracks or tears, just squish it back together. Repeat with the other piece of dough.

• Brush the dough all over with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky salt. (Rosemary optional)

• Bake the crackers until light golden, about 40-50 minutes

• Let the crackers cool, then break them into 2 to 3-inch pieces. If the crackers aren’t crisp enough after cooling, just return them to the oven for another 10 minutes or so.

• Store the crackers airtight glass container (will stay crunchy for at least 2 weeks, but be sure, they won't last that long!)

These can be topped with anything you love! Cream cheese, avocado, salsa, hummus, sliced turkey, you name it.

It reminds me of our Knäckebrot (crisp bread) back home in Europe. Hope you’ll love how easy they are to make.

Enjoy,

xx Mandy

Home Made Gluten Free Gnocchi

home made gnocchi with sage butter

Homemade Gluten Free Gnocchi with Sage Butter

Ingredients (for 3 people) :

• 1 kg starchy potatoes

• 150 g flour (plus extra for dusting) (I used my GF flour mix plus extra rice flour)

• 2 egg yolks

• 80 g butter or more if desired

• ½ bunch of fresh sage

• Salt & pepper

• Parmesan cheese/nutritional yeast (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Potatoes

Place the potatoes (with skin) in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain and let cool slightly, then peel.

2. Prepare the Dough

Lightly flour your work surface. Press the still-warm potatoes through a potato ricer onto the floured surface. Add egg yolks, flour, a very generous pinch of salt. Gently knead the ingredients together until a smooth dough forms—avoid overworking it. The dough should be dry, not sticky. If sticky, use more flour.

3. Shape the Gnocchi

Cut off a portion of the dough and roll it into a finger-thick rope. Slice into bite-sized pieces using a knife. Repeat with the remaining dough. Place on a tray with parchment paper.

4. Cook the Gnocchi

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Drop in the gnocchi and cook until they rise to the surface—this means they’re done. Scoop them out with a slotted spoon.

5. Make the Sage Butter

While the gnocchi are cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Finely slice the sage leaves and add them to the butter. Let them sizzle gently—reduce the heat if needed to avoid browning the butter too much.

6. Finish & Serve

Add the cooked gluten free gnocchi to the sage butter. Increase the heat slightly and toss gently to coat. Grate in some fresh Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

- for extra fun, you can experiment with sweet potatoes. Enjoy!! xx M

gluten free gnocchi on a tray