Unpopular opinion: meal prep containers don't actually save you that much time

I spent a whole Sunday batch cooking breakfast burritos and realized I was spending just as long reheating and washing containers as I used to making eggs fresh. After 3 weeks of this routine I gave up and went back to cooking per meal. Has anyone else found the prep time vs cleanup math doesn't actually work out?

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patricia26213d ago

Haven't you ever considered that the real time savings come from not having to think about what to eat every single day? I meal prep on Sundays and it takes about 2 hours for the whole week, plus my dishes are done in one load instead of a pile every night. The microwave cleanup is just one bowl versus a whole pan and spatula.

evan_cooper7313d ago

One bowl vs a whole pan and a spatula" - living that fancy life, huh.