Lunch Box Series 20: 4 Ways To Use Our Nesting Containers
If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from packing hundreds of lunches (and cleaning them up), it’s this: the right container makes all the difference.
Enter: our Nesting Containers. This set of four is designed to work hard in your kitchen, fridge, and lunch bag - with each size just right for different meals and snacks. They’re compact, leakproof, lightweight, and stack neatly inside one another (no more rogue lids in the drawer, thank you).
Whether you're prepping for work, uni, school, or a picnic in the park, they make packing feel less like a chore and more like a flex. Read on to discover how we love to use each one!
.01: The Largest One
Think of this as your main meal container. It’s roomy enough for a full-size lunch or dinner-style leftovers and deep enough to fit bulkier items like pasta or hearty salads with all the toppings! It’s what we reach for when we know we’re going to be out all day and need something substantial.
Try it with:
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Lamb kofta & tabouleh salad with feta and a side of hummus
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Leftover stir-fry and rice
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A pesto pasta salad with plenty of veg
.02: The Medium-Large One
This is your breakfast or light lunch go-to. It fits a generous serving of overnight oats, yoghurt and granola, or a roast vege quiche (or two). It’s great when you want something filling but don’t need a huge meal - think mid-morning meetings, uni days, or early starts when breakfast happens at your desk.
Try it with:
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Carrot cake overnight oats or bircher muesli
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Greek yoghurt with homemade granola and berries
.03: The Medium-Small One
Perfect for snack time - sweet, savoury, or a little bit of both. It’s a great size for muffins, chopped fruit, trail mix, popcorn, or some cheese and crackers. This one comes in handy when you need something to tide you over between meals, or to add variety to a lunch box.
Try it with:
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Sliced apple with nut butter
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Crackers with cubes of cheese
.04: The Smallest One
Small but mighty, this one’s made for the little extras that take your lunch from basic to brilliant. Whether it’s a salad dressing, a spoonful of peanut butter, a dip, or even a sneaky treat - this container keeps it all sealed and sorted. And yes, it’s completely leakproof.
Try it with:
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Hummus or tzatziki for veggie sticks
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Salad dressing (no soggy salads around here)
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Peanut butter stuffed dates
These containers were made to mix, match, and make lunch packing easier - no matter your routine. From breakfast on the go to desk lunches and after-school snacks, they keep everything fresh, mess-free, and perfectly portioned!
Shop our full Nesting Container sets now and follow along at @packedby_elaandearth for more everyday packing tips, behind-the-scenes peeks, and real lunches from the Ela & Earth team. See you over there!
