Easy Lunch Prep

Hello again! Have you ever tried meal prepping? It can save you a lot of time during the workweek (and the weekend!) Read on for some meal prep tips from a gal who does not know how to cook…

Getting Started

• To start prepping, make sure you have enough containers to hold your food. This will save you money over disposable options. I like to use glass containers; I’ve had this set from Ikea for several years. They are dishwasher safe and stack well. You also don’t have to worry about them being stained.

• It’s also great to invest in a set of reusable utensils like this adorable terrazzo set from W&P. Rinse them well at work to avoid festering smells in your lunch bag.

• Speaking of lunch bags, here’s an adorable corduroy one. Keep napkins in the large front pocket so they’re right where you need them.

• Don’t forget a bottle of hand sanitizer and a small packet of floss picks.

Meal Ideas

Great meals are a balanced mix of protein, carbs and fats to give you long-lasting energy at work without making you sleepy. Try these simple recipes.

Tuna Wraps

Ingredients

• one packet of tuna (flavor of your choice)

• one low-carb tortilla (these also come in different flavors)

• chopped salad kit

  Dump one packet of tuna on a tortilla and add one serving of the chopped salad (hold the dressing for now unless eating immediately). Tuck in the ends of the tortilla and roll it up, then cut in half and place in your container. Take the dressing with you to dip the wrap in. Pack some chips on the side for a bit of extra crunch.

  Mini Fancy Charcuterie

  Ingredients

• one hummus single

• baby carrots

• Mini cheese

• mixed nuts

• salami (if desired)

  Meatballs and Rice

  Ingredients

• plant-based meatballs

• microwave basmati rice

• green curry sauce

  Cook the plant-based meatballs and basmati rice according to package directions. Combine with green curry sauce in container.

Want to add something sweet to finish the meal? Try a cup of dry breakfast cereal! It’s low in calorie and has a satisfying crunch. My favorite are Honeycomb and Oreo O’s. Another option if you are still a little hungry later in the afternoon is to pack a Greek yogurt like Chobani Flip. They come in a bunch of interesting flavors with toppings to mix into the yogurt; try Cookie Dough or Peanut Butter Cup.

Meal-prepping has become very popular for a reason. There’s no need to waste energy going and buying food every day when you can stock up on a few ingredients to have on hand all the time. Bon appétit!

Have you tried meal-prepping? How did it go? Let me know in the comments below!