Discover the perfect companions for your AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) journey from these key kitchen essentials. From meal prep containers to eco-friendly reusable snack bags, the products below are tailored to complement an AIP lifestyle with convenience and practicality. Compact small appliances and personal blenders are also available, making it effortless to create nutrient-rich, AIP-compliant dishes.
Food storage
Whether you batch cook, meal prep, cook all your own meals or subscribe to food delivery – you’ll need to store your food somehow. Below are options that range from low to high depending on your budget and taste.
Stackable food containers
A staple of batch cooking, stackable food containers can make batch cooking much easier and can optimize the space in your fridge/freezer.
Note: while plastic food containers can be used for food storage (and are normally less expensive) – it’s recommended to never microwave your food in them.
Rubbermaid Brilliance BPA Free Food Storage Containers with Lids
Rubbermaid Brilliance 100% leak-proof food storage containers feature BPA-free Tritan lids and bases with 360-degree clarity
Set of 5 3.2-cup
Pyrex Simply Store Glass Food Storage Container Set with Lid
Rectangular Glass Storage Containers with Lid, BPA-Free Lid, Dishwasher, Microwave and Freezer Safe
Set of 5 1 11 cup 2 6-cup 2 3- cup
PROMOZE Meal Prep Plastic Microwavable Food Containers & Lids
Black Rectangular Reusable Storage Bento Lunch Boxes -BPA-free Food Grade- Freezer Dishwasher Safe
Set of 50 24-oz.
Reusable snack bags
Finding AIP snacks can be challenging at times – so if you make them instead, having small reusable snack bags makes them simpler to carry around. The reusability of the snack bags is better for the environment as well.
rezip 8-Piece Deluxe Bundle Reusable Storage Bags
BPA-Free, Food Grade, Leakproof, Freezer and Dishwasher Safe; 2 Mini Stand-up, 2 Stand-up Snack (1-cup), 2 Flat Snack, 2 Flat Lunch Bags
8 pieces
IDEATECH 18 Pack Reusable Storage Bags
Stand Up Reusable Sandwich Bags, BPA Free Freezer Lunch Bags, Reusable Bags Silicone for Travel, Food
18 pieces
Lerine 10 Pack Dishwasher Safe Reusable Bags
Silicone Leakproof Reusable Freezer Bags, BPA Free, 3 Gallon, 4 Sandwich, 3 Snack Bags
10 pieces
rezip 5-Piece Flat Starter Reusable BPA-Free Food Grade Storage Bag Kit
Leakproof, Freezer Safe, Dishwasher Safe, Travel Friendly, (3) Lunch (3.5-Cup/28-Ounce), (2) Snack 1-Cup/8-Ounce
5 pieces
KORRTFID Reusable Storage Bag Drying Rack
Retractable Metal Bottle Drying Rack
Reusable Bag Drying Rack, Bottle Drying Rack for Kitchen, Easily Assembled and Disassembled for Storage
Small appliances
Preparing healthy, nutritious foods from scratch is the most time consuming part of maintaining the auto-immune protocol lifestyle, however there are some appliances that can make the food preparation and cooking process much easier. Here are some favorites.
Instant pot
The flexibility of being able to steam, make soups, pressure cook (and more) all within one simple appliance is why the instant pot should be a staple appliance in any household attempting to follow AIP. The prices are reasonable (depending on the size of the instant pot) and you can usually find them on sale several times during the year.
7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, Includes App With Over 800 Recipes, Stainless Steel
Good for singles
Formerly Known as Duo, 7-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, & Warmer, Includes App With Over 800 Recipes
Good for couples
7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, Includes App With Over 800 Recipes, Stainless Steel
Good for families
Air Fryer
The air fryer is popular for a reason – being able to get the flavor, taste and crunch of fried foods without actually deep-frying them can make the more restrictive diets like AIP more bearable.
Crisps, roasts, reheats, and dehydrates for quick, easy meals. Temperature ranges from 105°F – 400°F. Includes nonstick basket, crisper plate and 20-page recipe booklet
Good for singles
Instant Vortex Air Fryer 5.7-QT
From the makers of Instant Pot. Customizable smart cooking programs for one-touch wings, roasted veggies, garlicky potatoes, cookies, cinnamon buns and more. Includes dishwasher-safe basket and app with over 100 Recipes
Good for couples
Air Fryer with 2 independent frying basket that lets you cook 2 foods in 2 ways at the same time. Includes 6 versatile cooking programs: air fry, air broil, roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate
Good for families
Personal blenders
When you’re running short on time and need a quick pick-me-up, a smoothie can be a simple (and healthy) option. Whether it’s a combination of bananas, avocado, blueberry – or any other items on the aip ‘allow’ list – use a personal blender to whip up a smoothie in no time at all.
Powerful 700-watt motor effortlessly crushes ice and blends frozen fruits and veggies. Personal blender for shakes, smoothies. Comes with single serve portable cups and lids. BPA-Free and dishwasher-safe
Comes with 2 20-oz. cups
Ninja Fit Compact Personal Blender
Personal blender for shakes, smoothies, food prep and frozen blending. Powerful 700-watt push-to-blend motor base. Crush ice and pulverize frozen ingredients for frozen drinks, smoothies, frozen treats and more.
Comes with 2 16-oz. cups
Personal Blender for Shakes, Smoothies, Food Prep, and Frozen Blending, 600 Watt
Comes with 1 24-oz. cup