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 7 Easy Meal Prep Ideas for Your Foldable Lunch Box (That You’ll Actually Want to Eat)

Delicious, sustainable, and stress-free — these meal prep ideas for collapsible containers will keep you fueled, organized, and feeling good about what you eat (and how you pack it).

Hi, I’m Rachel — founder of BYOB, the foldable food container you’ve probably seen on Instagram.

I started BYOB because I was done watching our kitchens and landfills overflow with cracked plastic and missing-lid containers. I wanted something smarter, safer, and more stylish — a lunch box you’d actually be proud to bring out at work, on a plane, or at the park.

The result? A non-toxic, microwave safe, foldable food container that makes meal prep with collapsible containers not just practical… but honestly kind of fun.

In this blog, I’ll show you:

• 7 easy, crave-worthy recipes you can prep in advance

• How to pack and reheat meals in microwave-safe collapsible containers

• Why non-toxic meal prep containers matter for your health (and the planet)

Key Takeaways

• 7 meal prep recipes designed for collapsible, non-toxic containers

• Time-saving tips to store, reheat, and enjoy meals without extra dishes

• How BYOB’s foldable food container makes meal prep easier and more sustainable

1. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad — Fresh & Ready in Minutes

(all my 2-year-old's favorite ingredients)

See how I pack this on Instagram →

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed & drained

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ cucumber, diced

• ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

• ¼ cup crumbled feta

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt & pepper

→ link to a well-known healthy recipe blog version.

Why it’s perfect for BYOB: The leakproof, attached lid means you can dress the salad ahead without soggy veggies, and the collapsible design makes it easy to store in the fridge.

2. Veggie Pesto Pasta — Microwave Safe & Delicious

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini work great)

• 1 cup steamed broccoli florets

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes

• ¼ cup pesto

Meal Prep Tip:
Store in BYOB, then reheat directly — the platinum silicone makes it safe in both microwave and oven.

Learn more about BYOB’s oven and microwave safety here.

3. Overnight Oats with Berries — Breakfast in Your Collapsible Container

(great breakfast jump start for my uber busy hubby)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup rolled oats

• ½ cup almond milk

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• ½ cup mixed berries

→ link to Harvard School of Public Health’s fiber benefits page

Why BYOB Works: Slim profile means no bulky jars in your fridge — just stack, collapse, and enjoy.

4. Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowls — Plant-Based Protein Prep

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, pressed & cubed

• 2 cups cooked brown rice

• 1 cup steamed broccoli

• ¼ cup teriyaki sauce

Bonus Tip: Keep the sauce in a separate silicone snack cup inside BYOB until you’re ready to heat — no mushy rice.

5. Southwest Quinoa Salad — Flavor That Improves with Time

(I'm game for all things quinoa)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked quinoa

• 1 cup black beans

• 1 cup corn

• 1 diced bell pepper

• Cilantro, lime, olive oil, chili powder

Why BYOB Wins: Stack multiple non-toxic meal prep containers without hogging fridge space.

6. Hummus Snack Box — Healthy Meal Prep for Any Time of Day

(a favorite of my 10-year-old)

Ingredients:

• Hummus

• Sliced cucumbers, carrots, peppers

• Pita wedges

• Olives

Packing Tip: Keep bread separate until serving for freshness.

7. Caprese Chicken — The Jealousy-Inducing Desk Lunch

(had to include chicken for my 23-year-old, the only meat eater in our household)

Ingredients:

• Grilled chicken breast

• Mozzarella balls

• Cherry tomatoes

• Fresh basil

• Balsamic glaze

BYOB Advantage: Heat chicken without wilting basil thanks to microwave safe collapsible container design.

Why BYOB Is Perfect for Meal Prep

Let’s be real: Meal prep is only as good as your container.
That’s why BYOB is designed to be:

• Collapsible to save space

• Leakproof with an attached lid

• Made from platinum silicone (food safe & non-toxic)

• Microwave + oven safe for reheating

• Chic enough for work, travel, or home

Shop the BYOB foldable food container here →

Living Better with BYOB

I started BYOB because I was tired of watching our planet get buried under plastic. I wanted a better solution — one that didn’t just work, but looked and felt good too. If you’re ready to make the switch to smarter, more sustainable living, I’d love for you to try BYOB.

You can shop the full collection here and follow us on Instagram for real-life inspiration.