For the past couple of months, I’ve established a routine with fresh fruit (specifically, grapes and berries) that I’m finding makes my life a lot easier. About once a week (usually Sunday or Monday night), I’ll wash all of the grapes and berries that are in my fridge, divide them into one cup portions, and store them in portable containers or plastic bags. The whole process probably takes me 30 to 45 minutes but it really saves so much time later in the week. When I’m preparing my lunch or looking for a quick snack, there’s always something sweet and good for me ready in the fridge. Here are the detailed instructions with pictures!

fresh fruit
Step 1: Gather fresh fruit.
portable containers and plastic bags
Step 2: Gather portable containers and/or plastic bags.
berry mix
Step 3: Wash fruits. I like combining all of the berries into one mixture.
IKEA one cup bowl
Step 4: Divide the fruit into one cup portions. IKEA has some great small bowls that hold a little over a cup (pictured here).
completed fruit
Step 5: Pour contents of your IKEA one cup bowl into a portable container or plastic bag. Repeat until you’ve completed going through all of the fruit you’ve washed.
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Step 6: Enjoy! Instant dessert and/or snack! I like combining the berry mix with Yoplait yogurt. I find the French Vanilla and Coconut Creme Pie to be especially awesome with berries.