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 Barbacoa Beef (Chipotle Copycat)
These Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef Burrito Bowls are just like Chipotle! Using a natural pressure release, the beef stays tender and flavourful. How to make barbacoaView Post
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Shredded Chicken Tacos
These Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Shredded Chicken Tacos are so delicious – they've got less than 10 ingredients and are ready in 30 minutes! IngredientsView Post
Coconut Mango Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
 These Coconut Mango Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with basmati rice, black bean salsa, avocado and mango sauce make for delicious lunches! How to make coconutView 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
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
Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice Meal Prep Bowls
These Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice Meal Prep Bowls come together in one pot – all you need is rice, chicken and frozen veggies! IngredientsView Post
Meal Prep Fiesta Chicken Rice Bowls {Video!}
These Fiesta Chicken Rice Bowls will spice up your meal prep – they’re ready in just 30 minutes and are packed full of Tex MexView Post
Creamiest Crockpot Chicken and Rice {Healthy Dump Dinner}
Crockpot Chicken and Rice is so easy to make in your slow cooker – no soup can is required! Just add frozen veggies, sour creamView Post
Chickpea Salad Wrap {with Sweet Potato and Avocado}
These curried Chickpea Salad Wraps with sweet potato and avocado are the perfect grab and go lunch, and easily made vegetarian! Ingredients and substitutions WholeView Post
20+ Healthy Meal Prep Lunch Ideas for Work
These Healthy Meal Prep Lunch Ideas for Work are perfect for busy weeks – these meal prep bowls are creative and delicious! Download my lunchView Post
PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps {Perfect Copycat}
These copycat PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps are made with ground chicken, mushrooms and water chestnuts – they're healthy & low carb! PF Chang's lettuceView Post
5 Easy Quinoa Salad Recipes {+Meal Prep Tips}
These Quinoa Salad Recipes are full of protein! Choose from 5 flavours: southwest, curried, Mediterranean, caprese, or green goddess. Making quinoa Choose the type ofView Post