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.
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My most popular lunch recipes
Healthy 5-Ingredient Meals {Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner!}
These healthy meals come together with 5 ingredients or less – cut down on your grocery bill with these quick and easy recipes! 5-Ingredient RecipesView Post
Best Ever Italian Pasta Salad {Crowd Pleaser!}
This Italian Pasta Salad will be a hit this summer with fresh veggies, salami and a zesty vinaigrette dressing – everyone will love it! IngredientsView Post
Chicken Quesadilla Recipe {Best Ever!!!}
These are the best chicken quesadillas on the internet, with tender sliced chicken, bell peppers, red onion and tex mex cheese. Ingredients and substitutions OliveView Post
Low Carb Taco Stuffed Avocados
These Low Carb Taco Stuffed Avocados are filled with seasoned ground turkey and topped with pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream. How to make tacoView Post
Healthy Double Stacked Turkey Tacos
These Healthy Double Stacked Turkey Tacos are so fun! The hard taco shell is wrapped inside a tortilla between a layer of homemade guac. IngredientsView Post
Panda Express Orange Chicken {Copycat}
This Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe tastes just like the takeout version with crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy orange sauce. Ingredients andView Post
Baked BBQ Chicken {Meal Prep}
This Baked BBQ Chicken is so easy and packed with flavour. Serve it with baby potatoes and kale salad for the best meal prep lunch!View Post
The Best Kale Salad on the Internet
This Kale Salad is the best meal prep lunch! It's got protein with lentils and halloumi cheese, lots of veggies and a tasty dressing. IngredientsView Post
Pumpkin Curry Soup
This Pumpkin Curry Soup comes together with coconut milk, canned pumpkin and curry paste. It's a delicious twist on fall comfort food! How to makeView Post
Low Carb Burger in a Bowl {Five Guys Copycat}
This Low Carb Burger in a Bowl is inspired by Five Guys and is a healthier low-calorie option for burger night – cheese and baconView Post
28 Healthy & Easy Ground Beef Recipes
These Healthy & Easy Ground Beef Recipes make tasty dinners or quick meal prep lunches! Try burgers, meatballs, or low carb options. Ground Beef RecipesView Post
The Best Kabocha Squash Soup
This is the BEST velvety Kabocha Squash Soup – the squash is roasted in the oven with loads of garlic, making the flavor so richView Post