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Avocado Caprese Pasta Salad
Try this healthy spin on a pasta salad with tomatoes, avocado, and basil. As is, this recipe is currently vegan—but if you do eat cheese, we recommend throwing some fresh mozzarella on top.
Check out the recipe from Emilie Eats here.
Taco Salad in a Jar
Currently very trendy, mason jars are actually very functional salad containers. For any salad, start by putting the dressing on the bottom (so it doesn’t make everything soggy), layer on whatever ingredients you like, and then seal the jar. When you get to the office, simply shake it up, and your salad is ready to go.
Check out the recipe from SkinnyMs. here.
Greek Chicken and Hummus Wrap
Wraps are a somewhat healthier substitution for bread and a great option for grab-and-go. This one is the perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors with hummus, cucumbers, tomato, feta, and chicken.
Check out the recipe from Cooking Classy here.
Butternut Squash Quinoa
Quinoa is one of the best secrets to easy meal prep, because you can cook a batch at the beginning of the week and make endless lunches from it using different ingredients. Here’s a vegetarian option with butternut squash, kale, cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese.
Check out the recipe from Stuck on Sweet here.
Sesame Peanut Zoodles
If you’ve never tried zoodles, now’s the time. Currently all the rage, zoodles—zucchini noodles—are a healthier alternative to regular pasta, and tasty to boot. Cold noodle dishes like this one are great for work because you don’t have to worry about reheating them.
Check out the recipe from The Lemon Bowl here.
Chicken Caesar Ciabatta Sandwich
A twist on the classic Caesar salad, this sandwich uses ciabatta bread to add some extra flavor and heartiness. This meal is easy to make and will keep you full even during long days at the office.
Check out the recipe here.
Avocado Quinoa Harvest Bowl
Another quinoa-based dish, this harvest bowl features pumpkin seeds and tahini dressing to spice things up.
Check out the recipe from In It 4 the Long Run here.
Roasted Chicken and Veggies
This recipe seems almost too simple. Throw chicken and a mix of veggies (we suggest cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts) on a pan in the oven. Take it out after 20 minutes and voilà, your meal is ready! This dish is especially good for meal prep, as you can store it in the fridge for several days without it going bad.
Check out the recipe from Gimme Delicious here.
Apple Sandwiches with Almond Butter
A fun twist on the classic PB&J, these apple and almond butter sandwiches will satisfy your sweet tooth, with the granola adding some oomph to keep you full throughout the day.
Check out the recipe from Garnish With Lemon here.
Overstuffed Veggie Sandwich
A veggie sandwich may sound boring, but this one is anything but. Chock full of avocado, bean sprouts, tomato, cucumber, carrots, and Muenster cheese, this sandwich makes for a hearty yet nutritious lunch.
Check out the recipe from SkinnyMs. here.
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You might not know that what you eat for lunch directly affects your productivity at work. A study cited in the British Journal of Health Psychology reveals that the more fruits and vegetables people consume, the happier, more engaged, and more creative they tend to be. The reason behind this is that certain less-healthy foods such as pasta and cereal release their glucose quickly, leading you to feel a burst of energy but then a slump. Other foods, such as high-fat cheeseburgers and pizza provide you with more sustained energy but require more work from your digestive system, resulting in reduced oxygen levels in the brain, which makes you feel groggy.
We know that it can be hard to come up with healthy meals to pack for lunch at work, and you may be tempted to grab take-out from the nearest sandwich shop. Yet not only does packing lunch save you a lot of money, it also often leads to more nutritious meal choices. Here are some of our favorite healthy lunch ideas that will give you the energy you need to be productive at work.
For more healthy recipe ideas, follow our Healthy @ Work board on Pinterest.
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