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 Recipes
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 Olive
Build Your Own Buddha Bowl {Vegan}
Build Your Own Buddha Bowl with delicious fresh veggies that are roasted on a sheet pan. You’ll love the homemade tahini dressing! Ingredients and substitutions
24 Vegetarian Meals Even Meat Eaters Will Love
These Healthy Vegetarian Meals are the tastiest way to eat more veggies – you'll want to make them all the time, Meatless Mondays or not!
Easy Breakfast Sandwich Recipes {3 Ways!}
These Easy Breakfast Sandwich Recipes are perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly. Try Sausage & Swiss, Bacon & Cheddar or Veggie! Ingredients and substitutions English
Broccoli Salad {High Protein + Meal Prep}
This High Protein Broccoli Salad is perfect for meal prep – it’s so filling with lentils, bacon and quinoa in a creamy dressing! Ingredients and
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 and
28 High Protein Recipes Perfect for Meal Prep
These Meal Prep High Protein Recipes are delicious ways to get more protein in your diet – you'll love these healthy meals and snack ideas!
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 taco
Healthy Chicken Corn Chowder {One Pot}
This Healthy Chicken Corn Chowder is a one pot meal perfect for summer – it's an extra creamy soup that's satisfying and delicious! Ingredients and
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!
The Best Breakfast Tacos {Ready in 30 Minutes}
Who says tacos can't be eaten for breakfast? These Breakfast Tacos are the best – they're filled with eggs, bacon, and all the fixings! Ingredients
