Delicious Packed Lunch Ideas

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If you’re like us you often spend so much time focusing on “what’s for dinner” that you forget entirely about the two other important meals of the day. Breakfast is simple enough, with so many options you can eat on the go. But what about lunch? Here are a few of our favorite easy lunch ideas that require very little prep and no reheating.

Easy Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

These ham and cheese rollups are so easy to make, but they look like they’re straight from the deli. Your kids’ classmates (or your co-workers) will be so jealous when they see this fun take on a traditional sandwich lunch.

Mason Jar Chicken Taco Salad

Since this chicken taco salad recipe calls for canned chicken breast, it requires no cooking at all. If you plan to pack your salad in a Mason jar (as the instructions suggest) but don’t plan to eat it from one, we suggest reversing the order of ingredients. That way it comes out right side up when you dump it onto a plate.

Crunchy Apple-Peanut Butter Wraps

So much better than your standard PB&J, these apple-peanut butter wraps are the perfect no-cook, no-measure, make-ahead lunch. They’re full of nutrients, whole grains, and plenty of protein. They can also be adapted using any spreads and fillings you desire.

Egg Salad Sandwich

Egg salad sandwiches are the quintessential comfort food. And they’re so incredibly easy to make. The egg salad itself whips up in no time. You can store it in the fridge for up to a week, pack the bread separately (preferably toasted and unrefrigerated), and enjoy a freshly-made sandwich whenever you’re ready for it.

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Protein Snack Pack

Who said Lunchables® were just for kids? Make your own bento-style, protein-packed lunch that’s perfect for those days when you’re constantly on the go. You can mix and match the ingredients based on what you have or what you’re in the mood for. These are also perfect for post-workout snacks and picnics.

Try some of these simple lunch ideas in the upcoming week!

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