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8.12.18

20 Easy Whole30 + Paleo Lunch Recipes

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I have the worst memory, that is for sure!  I could’ve sworn that I never put together a roundup of Whole30 and Paleo lunch recipes, as of this morning.

I legitimately laughed out loud when I realized after searching that I’ve posted not just one, but two other lunch roundups prior to this one, on the exact same week over the past two summers!

Consistency can be a good thing though, because there’s nothing I need more this time of year than some good fresh lunch recipes to throw into the meal-prep rotation!  Let’s face it – school is creeping up, and I’m faced with the reality that I’ve let my schedule sliiiiide just a little bit, meaning less structure, less meal planning and prep.

We definitely all need a bit of a break from it sometimes anyway, planning and packing non-boring Whole30 lunches isn’t exactly the most inspiring task I’ve come across since my first Whole30.  Whether it’s for myself, kids, or husband, I’m always in need of new ideas.

Lunch often feels like a chore – to put it very mildly 😉  It’s typically not our favorite meal of the day, since it’s often rushed, and you might also feel limited with what you can eat if you’ll be out of the house.  With just a little bit of planning though (we can do this!) paleo and Whole30  lunches can be delicious, filling, healthy, and easy to prepare.

Whether you’re packing your lunch for work, school, or simply because you’ll be out of the house all day these 20 Whole30 + Paleo lunch recipes will have your needs covered.  And don’t worry – I’ve freshened up my old roundups to reflect new recipes from the past year!  I wonder if I’ll have lunch amnesia next year as well – time will tell!

*Just a note –  Every single one of these recipes can be prepped ahead of time or fully made ahead of time, and reheated as needed throughout the week.  I separated them into cold and hot lunches so there’s something for you no matter what you’re craving!

**Also, find my other two lunch roundups here and here 🙂

But first, what to pack your lunch in? (Click Pictures for Info)

Cold Lunches:

 Hot Lunches:

Okay, let’s get started with some of my favorite Whole30 + Paleo lunch recipes!

20 Whole30 + Paleo Lunch Recipes

Cold Lunches

1. Chicken salad with Bacon and Scallions via Paleo Running Momma – a personal fave!

2. Shrimp Cobb Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette via Paleo Running Momma

3. Classic Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps with Bacon and Scallions via Paleo Running Momma

4. Almond Butter Sesame Zoodles – via Paleo Running Momma – Great warm or cold!

5. Greek Chicken Salad via Jay’s Baking Me Crazy

6. Healthy Lettuce Wraps via 40 Aprons

7. Caesar Chicken Collard Wraps  via the Defined Dish 

8. Grilled Chicken Roasted Cauliflower Meal Prep Bowls via Food Faith Fitness

9 . Asian Chopped Salad via The Healthy Little Peach

10. BBQ Ranch Chopped Salad with Brussels sprouts and Kale via The Real Food Dietitians

Hot lunches:

11. Salisbury Steak Meatballs via Paleo Running Momma

12. Beef, Veggie & Bacon Bowls with Fried Plantains via Paleo Running Momma

13. Mexican Cauliflower Fried Rice via Paleo Running Momma

14. Spinach Artichoke Twice Baked Potatoes via Paleo Running Momma

15. Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes via Paleo Running Momma

16. White Chicken Chili with White Sweet Potatoes via Paleo Running Momma

17. Paleo Hamburger Soup via Food Faith Fitness

18. Instant Pot BBQ Chicken via Paleo Running Momma

19. Fajita Chicken Bowls via Jay’s Baking Me Crazy

20. Pumpkin Chili via Paleo Running Momma

I hope you try and enjoy several of these recipes!  Let me know in the comments if there’s another meal roundup you’re interested in seeing.

20 Easy Whole30 Paleo Lunch Recipes

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. Brandi says

    August 12, 2018 at 9:53 am

    You are amazing. This helps so much, can’t thank you enough.

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  2. Linda says

    August 12, 2018 at 11:02 am

    I totally agree, lunch always seems like a chore. We tired of sandwiches many years ago, so I’m constantly on the search for creative lunch ideas. Thanks, Michele, for filling this void.
    I would like to see a roundup of egg-free breakfasts, memory not a strong suit here either, as, perhaps you have already put this together at an earlier date. A refresher would be welcomed. Thank you!

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  3. Grace says

    August 12, 2018 at 3:58 pm

    Oh my gosh, I can actually make these recipes! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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  4. Joanne says

    August 12, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    So many delicious recipes, and have to make your pumpkin chili soon.

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  5. Tiffany Bell says

    August 13, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    Thanks for sharing Michele! 🙂 How about a roundup of Paleo/Whole 30 Crockpot or Instant Pot recipes?

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  6. Cherie G says

    August 15, 2018 at 8:35 am

    Thank you, Michelle. Have been doing great over the summer but was feeling a little shaky about keeping up clean eating heading back to work, and adding in my sons busy schedule of school and football! My calm is floating back over me now that I have these great lunch recipes I know I can trust to be healthy and yummy!

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  7. Andykaufmancharactertony says

    August 22, 2018 at 11:05 am

    Thanks John I appreciate that!andy kaufman character tony

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  8. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

    August 23, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    Definitely going to have to try making collard wraps sometime! So many good ideas here 🙂

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  9. Kathryn barwick says

    October 7, 2019 at 6:25 am

    Fantastic recipes. I have only just started eating pales. Your recipes are so delicious

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