So, I generally have the same thing all 4 evenings I work in a week. It makes meal prepping a little easier on Sundays. That’s the day I prepare the meals for my Monday through Thursday schedule. I generally make one thing for lunches to have before I leave for work, then do my meal packs that I bring with me.
In the picture, you can see that I did things super easy last week. I made pepperoni and cream cheese sandwiches, ham, cheese and pickle rollups, and chopped celery.
For my work meal packs, I have 4 containers with three sections each. This works out nicely for me but, if I need other containers, I do have a number of small square and round ones. I also have a thermal soup container.
There are so many ways to create easy work (or school/travel) meals, I thought I would share some ideas with you. These are in no particular order, and you can make any combination of foods you like.
| pepperoni sandwiches | celery | grapes |
| ham, cheese & pickle rollups | celery & carrots | hard boiled eggs |
| crackers and peanut/almond butter | salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mozz, & a wee bit of healthy oil | pudding with banana/berries and cream |
| cucumber slices | ham & cheese cubes | trail mix |
| protein balls/bars | pickles | soft boiled eggs |
| meatballs | shredded chicken | tuna salad |
| orange sections | grapefruit sections | lemon slices (for drinks) |
| folded up small tortillas, shredded lettuce, tomato, cucumber, cheese & meat | crackers, cheese, & pepperoni | celery & peanut butter |
| peanut butter filled dates | cantaloupe chunks | watermelon chunks |
| honey dew chunks | berries | kiwi |
| radishes | pickled beets | rollups with deli meat & cheese, lettuce, tomato & cucumber |
| nuts | seeds | raw pod peas/green beans |
| grape/cherry tomatoes | raisins/cranberries | popcorn |
| kale/sweat potato chips | Bell pepper slices | Homemade fruit cocktail |
| Homemade applesauce | string cheese | protein cookie |
Save money by using up leftovers in your meal packs. This can make those bits and pieces you have left over stretch further.
These ideas will get you started. I am also interested in what you put into your meal packs? Anything I missed? What is your favorite meal combo?
~ Shannon
