Healthy lunch ideas
Welcome to the ultimate lunch guide! On this page you'll find a variety of healthy lunch ideas ranging from chicken meal prep bowls to delicious soups and salads, plus wraps, sandwiches and tacos. You'll learn what makes up a delicious, healthy lunch you'll want to eat all week long as well as how to prep ahead so you can stay organized during the week and ensure that you're eating healthy. Find all the best lunch ideas below!
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Healthy meal prep bowls
Sandwiches & wraps
Tips for making the best lunches
Make a plan
Meal planning is the best way I stay on track with lunch ideas. I will usually fill in what I plan to make for lunch in a meal planner and then make one or two lunch recipes for the week in advance. To incorporate even more variety, I plan to eat leftovers from dinner a couple times a week too!
Pick easy ideas
The best way to stick to lunch meal prep is to not overdo it. Choose a recipe that's easy to make & comes together in less than an hour from start to finish. The last thing you want to do is waste a whole day in your kitchen; it will feel like a huge burden and will be unsustainable in the long run.
Minimize the mess
As with picking an easy idea for your weekly lunches, choose recipes that will also save you time and mess in the kitchen. I usually whip up a one pot or sheet pan recipe because they cook in/on one dish, which minimizes clean up. The less dishes you have to do, the more motivated you'll be!
Salads for lunch
The best healthy lunch ideas for work
Meal prep saves you time, money and stress, and it's a great way to get organized and live a healthy lifestyle for the long term! If you're looking for more creative fun lunches then you need to check out these Healthy Meal Prep Lunch Ideas for Work. They are the perfect way to stay on track with your weekly meal planning – this post is filled with meal prep bowls, salads, soups and more that are creative, delicious ways to stay organized during busy work weeks.
My Favorite Lunch Prep Tools
My most popular lunch recipes
Instant Pot Golden Turmeric Lentil Soup
This Instant Pot Golden Turmeric Lentil Soup is a delicious, vibrant vegan soup made with coconut milk and spices. Dump it all in one pot andView Post
Mason Jar Instant Noodles
These Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soups are the perfect on-the-go work lunch and packed full of raw veggies, quick-cook vermicelli noodles & shredded chicken! IngredientsView Post
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
These Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a delicious make ahead lunch idea that comes together in one pot – and theView Post
Easy Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread
This Easy Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread is a deliciously light summer dinner idea made easy by using pre-made flatbread, steak, gorgonzola cheese, mushrooms, red onion and arugula!View Post
Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
These Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a low carb make ahead lunch idea seasoned with a simple lemon-oregano marinade, and they're readyView Post
Korean Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
These Korean Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a healthy make ahead lunch idea made up of chicken thighs, sesame coleslaw and jasmine rice! HowView Post
Spicy Shrimp Stacks with Mango Salsa
These Spicy Shrimp Stacks with Mango Salsa are a fun twist on a spicy California roll, topped with guacamole & drizzled with Bang Bang sauce! IngredientsView Post
Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef (Chipotle Copycat)
These Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef Burrito Bowls are just like the kind you get at Chipotle! By using a natural pressure release, the beef stays tender,View Post
Sweet Chili Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
These Sweet Chili Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with jasmine rice, bean sprouts & cilantro are a delicious make-ahead lunch idea! Ingredients in sweet chili chickenView Post
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Chili
This Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Chili is a healthy, vegetarian spin on comfort food that's perfect for chilly weather! Dump everything in your crockpot andView Post
Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars
These Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars are a delicious lunch option and a healthier way to satisfy your cheeseburger cravings – and theView Post
Sheet Pan Sriracha Ranch Chicken
This Sheet Pan Sriracha Ranch Chicken is a super easy and healthy 30-minute dinner and doubles as your weekly lunch prep! How to make sriracha ranch chickenView Post
