Packing My Lunch Every Day
Hi friends, it’s time to link up with Adrienne, Dara, Joanne and Jen to share all about our go-to lunches.
I work full-time as an early childhood educator, and I pack my lunch for work every single day, so I like to have a few healthy work lunch ideas ready to go.
Our preschool is located on a quiet suburban street. There is nowhere close by to buy food, and that’s actually totally ok with me. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to resist cafes or fast food places with delicious options right at my doorstep. The temptation would be too great, and the expense would be too crazy.
Healthy Work Lunch Ideas
My Go-To Healthy Work Lunch Ideas
I love eating fresh fruit, and in summer I kind of live on salads for lunch. Although there have definitely been plenty of times during my lunch break when I’ve stared at yet another salad and wished it would turn into a Big Mac.
But overall, salads really are my go-to. They must have protein, though. Egg, tuna, chicken or beef (usually any leftover protein from the night before dinner) are usually my pick. I also try to remember to add cheese because salads without cheese just feel a little bit sad to me.
Earlier this year, I discovered crispy rice tuna avocado bowls. For a while, they were constantly on my lunch menu, and then I paused. Writing this is actually making me think I should start making them again soon because they really are delicious.
Winter Lunches
Once the weather gets colder, I switch to soups. I’ll make a big batch and freeze portions so I can just grab one. Easy peasy. Future me is always very grateful when I do this.
The Fridge Sweep Lunch
Some days, though, lunch is just a fridge sweep. I put random leftovers and bits and pieces into my lunch container. Whatever needs using up is the go.
It’s also a win because it avoids food waste, which I’m always trying to be more mindful of. My husband, being a chef, has a radar for anything in the fridge that needs to be eaten, especially anything close to its best-before or use-by date. Let’s not even talk about the milk. Yikes!
Avocado, Always!
I’m also very loyal to avocado. It’s good for cholesterol and works with so many easy lunch options. I love it on sourdough with tomato and fetta or simply on toast with Vegemite.
Making Lunch Feel More Intentional
This year, I decided I wanted to do nicer things for myself, and one of those things was putting more intention into my lunches. I kind of got into a rut over the last few years, where I would just grab whatever and put it into any plastic container.
When my kids were in school, I would lovingly prepare their lunches, and they would have their lunch bags in their current preferred pop culture theme. The last lunch bag I ever bought was BMO from Adventure Time. Sometimes I’d also add a funny note.
At the beginning of this year, when motivation was at its peak, I thought, “Why don’t I do something nice for myself?” So I asked for a proper pretty lunch bag, matching utensils, and a drink tumbler with a straw for Christmas.
I love using them every day. When I pack my lunch, I don’t write myself notes because that would be weird, but I do like having things that make my lunch feel a little more special.
These healthy work lunch ideas are nothing earth-shattering, but I enjoy them.
Who doesn’t love a good lunch on a busy day? For me, food is always a highlight of my workday😋
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