Healthy Packed Lunches for School & Work
Ditch the boring brown bag standbys and liven up your lunch with these 15 clean and simple options.
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Peanut butter and jelly…again? This year, take a pass on the same old boring lunchbox go-to’s, and upgrade to these quick and easy outside-the-box options. We’ve pulled together some inspired lunch options that are as delicious as they are healthy. Many of these can be made ahead!
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Southwest Chicken Salad with Whipped Avocado Dressing
Black beans, corn, cheddar and crunchy tortilla chips are the hallmark ingredients of our killer Southwest salad.
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Chicken, Spinach & Ricotta Quesadillas
This hearty whole-grain covered feast will keep you full for hours. Now that’s a meal!
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Harvest Squash & Quinoa Salad
This hearty salad layered in a Mason jar is super easy for transporting; store it in your fridge for up to 5 days!
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Egg & Ham Turnovers
These grab-and-go breakfast turnovers are stocked with protein and colorful veggies. Why not have breakfast for lunch?
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Bangkok Curry Bowls with Rice Noodles & Vegetables
Simply prepare the broth before leaving the house, store in a heat-proof container and pour over top when you’re ready.
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Carrot Cumin Coconut Soup
Soups are the perfect grab-and-go midday meal and can accompany just about any lunch side, from your favorite panini to the classic kale Caesar.
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Pita Paninis with Tuna, Sprouts, Zucchini and Avocado Cream
These loaded paninis, or “little breads” in Italian, make the perfect on-the-go lunch. The options are endless!
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Meatball Sub with Roasted Veggies & Tomato Sauce
Bursting with meaty goodness and doused in tasty red sauce, you’ll need two napkins and a fork for this one!
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Quinoa Salad with Cherries & Creamy Vinaigrette
Make this ahead and have lunch on hand for several days – simply refrigerate salad and dressing separately and combine in the morning or right before eating.
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Turkey Paninis with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sassier than the average sandwich, these paninis make for a delicious, clean quick-fix meal.
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Personal Pizza with Garlic, Spinach & Mozzarella
These quick and easy pizzas use pita bread for a traditionally thin and crispy crust.
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Mediterranean Tuna & White Bean Salad Collard Wraps
To lighten up your tuna wraps, swap tortillas for vibrant collard greens.
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Spring Romaine Boats with Chicken & Quinoa
These sassy little lettuce cups are brimming with fiery radish and tangy goat cheese. Plus, they’re perfectly portable for busy weeknights on the run.
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Portobello & Adzuki Bean Salad
This easy veggie salad features adzuki beans, which are incredibly high in fiber and protein.
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Chile Chicken Tortillas
Our handy Chicken Tortillas cost only $2 per serving and take 11 minutes to make. Talk about a quick and easy lunch!
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