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
30-Minute One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet
This 30-Minute One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet is a delicious, low calorie meal that you can enjoy as lunch meal prep or for dinner. How toView Post
Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
These Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a delicious low carb lunch idea that comes together in 30 minutes! Â How to makeView Post
Sheet Pan Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Dressing
These Sheet Pan Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Dressing are a delicious, vegan lunch idea that can be made almost all on one pan! HowView Post
Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tacos
These Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tacos are Mexican inspired – made with fire-roasted tomatoes & chipotle, they're gluten-free and ready in 30 minutes! Ingredients inView Post
Warm Tahini Kale and Quinoa Bowl + Roasted Chickpeas
This Warm Tahini Kale and Quinoa Bowl with roasted chickpeas, vegetables and avocado is the ultimate healthy comfort food! How to make warm tahini kaleView Post
Low Carb Mexican Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Low Carb Mexican-inspired Chicken Lettuce Wraps make the perfect 30 minute healthy dinner idea, and the chicken works well for meal prep! What lettuceView Post
Easiest Cashew Chicken Stir Fry {Meal Prep}
Cashew Chicken Stir Fry is better than takeout, and the perfect meal prep idea. You probably already have the sauce ingredient on hand too! HowView Post
Spiralized Zucchini Chicken Noodle Soup Jars
These Spiralized Zucchini Chicken Noodle Soup Jars are a perfect low-carb meal prep idea. Just add boiling water, microwave and enjoy! Â Ingredients in thisView Post
Freezer-Friendly Meal Prep: Baked Turkey Meatballs
These Baked Turkey Meatballs are freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep! I show you how to pair them with zucchini noodles too. Ingredients in baked turkeyView Post
Sheet Pan Sausage & Root Vegetables
This Sheet Pan Sausage & Root Vegetable Scramble is a quick and easy dinner cooked all on one pan in the oven with rosemary and garlic. 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! Â Ingredients in Kale Caesar WrapsView Post
Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken
This Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken is a healthy, low carb dinner idea – it comes together on one pan in 30 minutes and is greatView Post
