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20 hand-held lunch ideas

84 · Dec 17, 2019 · 1 Comment

helping inspire your mid-day meal by rounding up 20 hand-held lunch ideas!

I know how lunch can be a total pain point for you guys (and I can totally relate!).

Since we’re in the thick of the holiday season, I thought it would be helpful to round up some mid-day meal ideas for you all so you don’t have to stress trying to come up with ideas while you’re also shopping, wrapping and decorating!

Hope you can find something you love to add to your rotation!

Roasted Veggie and Quinoa Wrap with Cilantro Lime Cashew Sauce

roasted veggie and quinoa wrap with cilantro lime cashew sauce // cait's plate

My Favorite Whole Wheat Grilled Cheese

my favorite whole wheat grilled cheese - packs a good 3 food groups into one sandwich! // cait's plate

Easy Mediterranean Pita Pockets

easy mediterranean pita pockets - easy, filling and delicious! // cait's plate

Whole Wheat Corn, Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadillas

5 meals to make when you don't feel like cooking // cait's plate

Favorite Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

my favorite chicken caesar salad wrap // cait's plate

The Ultimate Veggie Sandwich

the ultimate veggie sandwich - loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats, this sandwich is sure to please even the biggest meat eaters in your house! // cait's plate

My Favorite Turkey Sandwich

my favorite turkey sandwich // cait's plate

Easy Whole Grain Rainbow Toast

easy whole grain rainbow toast // cait's plate

Chickpea Mediterranean Gyros

chickpea mediterranean gyros

Favorite Tuna Salad Sandwich

my favorite tuna melt // cait's plate

Caprese Salad Pita Pockets

Whole Grain Chickpea & Arugula Toasts

Ultimate Veggie-Packed Burrito

ultimate veggie-packed burrito || cait's plate

Easy Chicken Salad Sandwich

easy chicken salad // cait's plate

Sweet Onion & Roasted Brussel Sprout Flatbreads

sweet onion & roasted brussel sprout flatbreads // cait's plate

Greek Chicken & Watermelon Gyros

greek chicken & watermelon gyros // cait's plate

Mediterranean Falafel Pita with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

Mediterranean Falafel Pita with Spiced Yogurt Sauce // cait's plate

Vegetarian Harvest Wrap

vegetarian harvest wrap // cait's plate

Turkey Apple Cheddar Sandwich

turkey apple cheddar & arugula sandwich // cait's plate

Vegetarian Pizza Sub

vegetarian pizza sub // cait's plate

Want more? Check out my Lunchbox category for more than 25 more packable lunch ideas!

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  1. martutz says

    Dec. 20th, 2019 at 1:26 am

    Great dishes I’m also struggling for a healthier lifestyle, I’ve even start running with SportMe, a marathon training app, and I’m on the right track now. Nutrition is an important part of my losing weight plan, and your blog posts are a huge inspiration!

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