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I didn’t expect a cookie scoop to change my meal prep routine.

It’s risky to admit around here, but I struggle with meal prep. I find the process tedious. So if I want to have healthy snacks, lean protein and complex carbs on hand for the week—both to save time and hundreds of dollars in delivery fees—I need to make the process fast, efficient and frictionless. Enter the cookie scoop. And not just any cookie scoop: I swear by OXO’s.

OXO Good Grips Medium Cookie Scoop

$20 $17 at Amazon

Even though cookie scoops are associated with baking, they’re actually a clever way to parcel out many different types of food, which makes a monotonous process easier for me. OXO’s clever, spring-loaded disher comes in three useful sizes: a small 1-tablespoon scoopa medium 1.5-tablespoon scoop and a large 3-tablespoon scoop. The edge of each scoop is sharp enough to cut through dense or sticky foods, but the real secret to the OXO cookie scoop’s success is its signature “Good Grip” handles. They give me a secure, non-slip hold and are surprisingly comfortable to squeeze. This is a huge advantage over less thoughtfully designed cookie scoops, where uncoated steel handles become painful to press after a few minutes.

Batch cooking actually flies by with a selection of cookie scoops at hand. I can knock out dozens of uniform spinach-loaded meatballs or falafel with the medium scoop in minutes, with confidence that they’ll cook evenly because they’re the same size. The biggest size evenly portions rice into my lunch containers, or makes larger items, like turkey burgers, consistent with ease. Instead of trying to guess how much almond butter or hummus to add to a snack plate, I can easily give myself a heart-healthy portion with the smallest scoop.

And, of course, I use the cookie scoops for dessert, too. I make energy balls almost every week as a delicious, fueling snack to get me through the day—I love these cranberry-orange ones. Filling the wells of a muffin tin is a spill-free breeze, and I can dish up gelato if my ice cream scoop is in the dishwasher. Plus, I can freeze off pre-scooped cookie dough galore to bake for the occasional treat, and the result of consistently sized baked goods feels extra professional. What’s not to love? Whether you’re trying to make meal prep faster or want to level up your baking, OXO’s cookie scoop is up to the task.

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