I’m Shopping Healthy Cooking Essentials Up to 80% Off

As much as I like to prepare my own healthy meals at home, I unfortunately don’t currently own many kitchen essentials that would make this process easier and more enjoyable. However, one of my main goals in 2025 is to focus on my health and practice cooking at home more. That’s why I’m investing in quality gadgets, like an air fryer, personal blender, cast iron skillet, and more heading into the new year. And I found a ton of these must-haves at Walmart starting at just $2.

Healthy Cooking Essentials at Walmart

• Kitchen Staple: Lodge x Dolly Parton Cast Iron Seasoned Skillet, $25
• 1,000+ Bought Since Yesterday: Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 3-Quart Air Fryer, $24 (was $40)
• Sellout Risk: Ninja Fit Personal Single-Serve Blender, $60 (was $70)
• Plaid Surface Glass Mason Jar, $2 (was $3)
• Pyrex 6-Piece Easy Grab Bake and Store Value Pack, $16
• McCook 12-Piece Granite German Stainless Steel Knife Set, $20 (was $100)
• Rubbermaid Easy Find 6-Piece Vented Lid Food Storage Container Set, $9 (was $10)
• Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, $50 (was $69)
• Hamilton Beach Stack and Press 2-Speed 3-Cup Food Chopper, $23
• Expert Grill Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer, $10

Lodge x Dolly Parton Cast Iron Seasoned Skillet

I know that cooking with cast iron skillets can offer various health benefits, so I’m snagging our favorite tried-and-true option from Lodge in this unique Dolly Parton design. It’s seasoned with 100% vegetable oil and can be used in the oven, on the stove, on a grill and more.

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 3-Quart Air Fryer

This air fryer from Drew Barrymore’s collection is a best-seller with over 9,100 perfect ratings, so I trust this particular air fryer to be a quality, space-saving pick. I’m getting one to cook crispy food without all the excess oils and butter, one of the many benefits of having an air fryer.

Ninja Fit Single-Serve Personal Blender

As a very busy person, I struggle with making healthy meals to enjoy on the go, which is why I’m snapping up Ninja’s single-serve personal blender that comes with a 16-ounce portable cup plus spout lid and 50-recipe cookbook. One shopper said it’s efficient and easy to clean, which makes it an even more enticing pick for my collection.

Plaid 16-Ounce Surface Glass Mason Jar

Mason jars are a great multi-purpose tool to have on hand, whether it’s for drinking water or coffee or making overnight oats—which is what I intend on using this one for. Its simple design goes a long way, and it’s durable and well-made, per shoppers.

Pyrex 6-Piece Easy Grab Bake and Store Value Pack

Baking easy, on-the-go recipes I can enjoy throughout the week is a big goal of mine. I love that this top-rated set from Pyrex comes with three durable tempered glass bowls—one small, medium and large—that are microwave-, dishwasher- and oven-safe, with secure BPA-free plastic lids to easily transport and store them.

McCook 12-Piece Granite German Stainless Steel Knife Set

This McCook knife set is made with high carbon German stainless steel and is currently a whopping 80% off, so I’m snagging it while it’s still in stock. Each knife comes with a sheath to safely store them and includes a chef’s knife, bread knife, paring knife, santoku knife, utility knife and paring knife, which gives me plenty of knives to expand my cooking prep knowledge.

Rubbermaid Easy Find 6-Piece Vented Lid Food Storage Container Set

I love that these BPA-free Rubbermaid containers come with microwave-safe vented lids so I don’t have to worry about my food splattering everywhere. The set includes one 3-cup and two 5-cup containers that are durable and great for daily use.

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

I’ve been eyeing this top-rated slow cooker from Drew Barrymore’s Beautiful line for a while, and I’m going to grab it before it sells out. Its 6-quart capacity lets me cook enough food for meal prep and host guests for dinner parties in the new year. It’s also easy to navigate with its touch-activated display and can be set to cook from 30 minutes to 24 hours.

Hamilton Beach Stack and Press 2-Speed 3-Cup Food Chopper

A huge part of the reason why I don’t cook as much as I’d like to right now is that I don’t always have the energy to chop vegetables, so I’m adding this multifunctional food chopper to my cart to avoid any more excuses in the new year. It’s not bulky like some other choppers, and I can chop, puree, mince and emulsify different ingredients.

Expert Grill Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer

While I mainly eat plant-based foods, I try to incorporate fish and chicken into my diet to get extra protein and vitamins. But getting fish and meat in my takeout orders is getting expensive, so I’m aiming to start cooking more of it on my own. I don’t currently own a meat thermometer, which feels like an essential to me to ensure my food is cooked properly, and shoppers love this $10 digital instant-read thermometer that’s easy to use and store.

Head to Walmart to shop more healthy cooking essentials for the new year and get more inspiration for your own day-to-day life.