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
Low Carb Mexican Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Low Carb Mexican Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a healthy meal prep lunch idea for those busy work weeks – they're also a great wayView Post
Sheet Pan Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Dressing
These Sheet Pan Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Dressing are a delicious, vegan make-ahead lunch idea that can be made almost all on one pan!View Post
Chicken and Kale Caesar Wraps
These veggie-filled Chicken and Kale Caesar Wraps are the perfect on-the-go lunch and include a lighter vegetarian caesar dressing! Ingredients in Kale Caesar WrapsView Post
30-Minute One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet
This 30-Minute One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet is a delicious, low calorie, quick and easy meal to throw together after a long day! Fresh basil takesView Post
Freezer-Friendly Meal Prep: Baked Turkey Meatballs
These Baked Turkey Meatballs are awesome for freezer-friendly meal prep! In this recipe for meatballs in the oven, I show you how to include them inView Post
Sheet Pan Sausage & Root Vegetables
This Sheet Pan Sausage & Root Vegetable Scramble is a delicious quick and easy dinner cooked all on one pan in the oven with a hintView Post
Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Arugula Salad
This Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Arugula Salad is a filling, low carb salad that uses a super easy balsamic dressing that doubles as a marinade –View Post
Philly Cheesesteak Salad Bowls
Salad. That was probably one of my least favourite words growing up. Though I'm a giant fan of all kinds of veggies, I really alwaysView Post
Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
This Ahi Tuna Salad is a colorful, vibrant dish served with seared tuna steaks, sliced avocado, crunchy wontons and a sushi-style sesame ginger dressing. Ingredients inView Post
Meal Prep Instant Pot Taco Bowls
These Meal Prep Instant Pot Taco Bowls are like a filling version of taco salad made in one pot! Cook the meat ahead of time,View Post
Easiest Cashew Chicken Stir Fry {Meal Prep}
This Cashew Chicken Stir Fry is better than takeout, and the perfect meal prep idea. You probably already have all the sauce ingredients on handView Post
Chipotle Sweet Potato & Quinoa Lunch Bowls
These Chipotle Sweet Potato & Quinoa Lunch Bowls are the ultimate make-ahead lunch, filled with tons of veggies and chicken, then drizzled with a spicy chipotleView Post
