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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Coconut Mango Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
These Coconut Mango Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with basmati rice, corn salsa and an easy mango marinade are a delicious way to prep your lunchesView Post
Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice Meal Prep Bowls
These Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice Meal Prep Bowls are a delicious one pot option for work week lunches – all you need is rice,View Post
Meal Prep Fiesta Chicken Rice Bowls (Video!)
These Fiesta Chicken Rice Bowls take just 30 minutes to make and are perfect for meal prep! This dish is a simple mix of rice,View Post
Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
These Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with broccoli and jasmine rice are a delicious lunch idea that can be prepped ahead on one panView Post
20+ Healthy Meal Prep Lunch Ideas for Work
These Healthy Meal Prep Lunch Ideas for Work are the perfect way to stay on track with your weekly meal planning – these meal prepView Post
Grab & Go Vegetarian Minestrone Soup Jars
These Grab & Go Vegetarian Minestrone Soup Jars are a high-protein recipe idea for the busy work week – 30 minutes of meal prep onView Post
Sweet Potato, Squash and Kale Buddha Bowl
This Sweet Potato, Squash and Kale Buddha Bowl is a delicious way to enjoy roasted fall root vegetables – just add some cilantro-tahini dressing and crispyView Post
Instant Pot Enchilada Quinoa Casserole
This Instant Pot Enchilada Casserole is a delicious one pot Mexican chicken recipe that is ready in 30 minutes or less – it's also gluten-free!View Post
Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls (Video!)
These Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a healthier, low-carb version of Thai takeout with spiralized zucchini, matchstick carrots, red cabbage and anView Post
PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a super easy copycat of the restaurant version – and they are also a healthy, low carb dinnerView Post
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Jars (Video!)
These Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Jars with artichokes and sundried tomatoes are the perfect packable lunch – they're also high protein, vegetarian and gluten-free! Ingredients inView Post
Peanut Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
These Peanut Chicken Meal Prep Bowls come together with sautéed chicken, a rainbow of veggies and a delicious peanut sauce for a healthy make ahead, low carbView Post
