{"id":6953,"date":"2021-03-15T00:00:10","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T04:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/?p=6953"},"modified":"2022-07-13T16:49:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T20:49:38","slug":"50-packable-lunch-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/50-packable-lunch-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Packable Lunch Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are 50 packable lunch ideas that are quick, easy and healthy! Perfect for kids and adults if you’re tired of packing the same thing every day!<\/em><\/p>\n

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*Originally published Sept 2012*<\/p>\n

Hi Friends!<\/p>\n

Let’s chat about packable lunch ideas. Whether you’re looking for packed lunch ideas for adults or kids, lunch ideas for work, cold lunch ideas or healthy lunch sides, this post has you covered! I don’t follow strict lunch packing rules, but I do always try to include:<\/p>\n

-Fresh fruit
\n-A whole grain
\n-A protein source
\n-At least some vegetables<\/p>\n

I think a lot of people feel like they have to make their packed lunch with one big dish and some sides. I rarely do this. I generally pack 3-4 healthy lunch sides so I can enjoy a little bit of a lot of things. More fun to eat that way!<\/p>\n

If you need more packable lunch ideas for kids, I have a whole guide! Find it here: A Month of Packed Lunch Ideas for Kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Packable Lunch Ideas<\/h2>\n

Another benefit to packing my lunch for me personally is eating more vegetables. When I have the whole fridge and pantry to choose from, I typically avoided veggies and chose other things. Now that I have to eat whatever I bring with me, I just make sure to include veggies in my packable lunch ideas for the week and then I eat them! Simple as that!<\/p>\n

Here are 50 packable lunch ideas to inspire you to pack some fun new lunches! Within the list, ‘ve included links to recipes from the blog if I have them but those are by no means the only recipes you should try! Check out the general ideas and then do your own searches for those types of recipes that fit your taste preferences!<\/p>\n

Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work<\/h2>\n

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Protein-Packed Salads<\/strong> <\/span>
\nStrawberry Chicken Spinach Power Salad<\/a>
\nSteak Cobb Salad<\/a>
\nCrunchy Kale Salad with Couscous<\/a><\/p>\n

Hummus with Dippers
\n<\/strong><\/span>Greek Hummus Topping
\n<\/a>
\nTuna\/Chicken\/Chickpea Salad and Crackers
\n<\/strong><\/span>Curried Tuna Salad with Apples<\/a><\/p>\n

Meatballs<\/span><\/strong>
\nThai Chicken Meatballs<\/a>
\nApple Cheddar Turkey Meatballs<\/a>
\nPaleo Turkey Sweet Potato Meatballs<\/a>
\nCarrot Pineapple Turkey Meatballs<\/a><\/p>\n

Burgers<\/strong><\/span>
\nAvocado Chicken Burgers<\/a>
\nThai Peanut Salmon Burgers<\/a><\/p>\n

Muffins or Bars<\/strong><\/span>
\nLentil Banana Muffins<\/a>
\nCarrot Applesauce Muffins<\/a>
\nBanana Carrot Muffins<\/a>
\nSweet Potato White Bean Bars<\/a><\/p>\n

Soup<\/strong><\/span>
\nWhite Chicken Chili<\/a>
\nInstant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Soup<\/a>
\nSweet Potato Chicken Chili<\/a><\/p>\n

Roasted Chickpeas<\/span><\/strong>
\nHow To Roast Chickpeas\u00a0<\/a>
\nRoasted Chickpea Snack Mix<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pasta Salad<\/strong><\/span>
\nMaple Mustard Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad<\/a>
\nBroccoli Pesto Pasta Salad<\/a><\/p>\n

Frozen Smoothie (freeze in mason jar to thaw in lunchbox)<\/strong><\/span>
\nSilken Tofu Berry Smoothie<\/a>
\nKid-Friendly Smoothie Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

Pancakes\/Waffles with Nut Butter or Yogurt<\/strong><\/span>
\nGreen Smoothie Pancakes<\/a>
\nBanana Flax Waffles<\/a>
\nSweet Potato Waffles<\/a><\/p>\n

Wraps or Sandwiches<\/span><\/strong>
\nEgg Wraps<\/a>
\n5 Ways To Make Sandwiches More Fun<\/a>
\nHomemade Whole Wheat Tortillas<\/a><\/p>\n

Loaded Sweet Potato<\/span><\/strong>
\nPulled Pork Loaded Sweet Potatoes<\/a>
\nTop a baked sweet potato with leftover taco filling or chili<\/p>\n

Protein or Granola Bars<\/strong><\/span>
\nNo Bake Protein Bars<\/a>
\nHealthy Store-Bought Granola Bars for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n

Mac & Cheese<\/span><\/strong>
\nStovetop Mac & Cheese w\/ Sausage & Peas<\/a><\/p>\n

Healthy Bars\/Cookies<\/strong><\/span>
\nGluten-Free Pumpkin Yogurt Bars<\/a>
\nSweet Potato Protein Cookies<\/a><\/p>\n

Popcorn<\/strong><\/span>
\nSweet & Spicy Popcorn Snack Mix\u00a0<\/a>
\nHealthy Microwave Popcorn<\/a><\/p>\n

Pudding<\/strong><\/span>
\nChocolate Avocado Pudding\u00a0<\/a>
\nPeanut Butter Banana Chia Pudding<\/a><\/p>\n

Vegetables<\/strong><\/span>
\nEasy Spinach Balls<\/a>
\nMaple Bacon Roasted Carrots<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tacos<\/strong><\/span>
\nTurkey Walnut Taco Meat<\/a>
\nUltimate Hot Taco Layer Dip<\/a>
\nCurried Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos<\/a><\/p>\n

Noodles (Good Warm or Cold)
\n<\/span><\/strong>Instant Pot Asian Peanut Noodles<\/a>
\nChicken Pad Thai<\/a>
\nSweet & Spicy Shrimp With Soba Noodles<\/a><\/p>\n

Seafood Cakes<\/span><\/strong>
\nTuna Quinoa Cakes<\/a><\/p>\n

Lettuce Wraps<\/span><\/strong>
\nAsian Lettuce Wraps<\/a><\/p>\n

Egg Cups\/Baked Eggs<\/strong><\/span>
\nPaleo Breakfast Casserole\u00a0<\/a>
\nEgg Waffles<\/a><\/p>\n

Energy Balls<\/strong><\/span>
\nLemon Energy Balls<\/a>
\nMint Chocolate Energy Balls<\/a>
\n12 Kid-Friendly Energy Balls<\/a><\/p>\n

Roll-ups<\/span><\/strong>
\nBaked Ranch Chicken Taquitos<\/a><\/p>\n

More Simple Ideas<\/strong><\/span>
\nFruit + Greek yogurt
\nOvernight oats
\nHard-boiled or deviled eggs
\nRaw veggie sticks
\nHomemade trail mix
\nApples or celery + peanut butter
\nPeanut butter + crackers
\nString cheese
\nSpiced roasted nuts
\nCottage cheese + Tomatoes
\nChips + Guac or Salsa
\nLeftovers
\nSushi
\nJerky
\nHomemade ramen noodles
\nSpring rolls
\nBurrito bowl
\nFruit or Veggie chips
\nSweet potato + Almond butter
\nSteamed edamame<\/p>\n

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Do you pack your lunch?
\nI’d love to hear your favorite packable lunch ideas!<\/p>\n

Happy Packing!<\/p>\n

–Lindsay–<\/p>\n

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