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8.13.17

30 Packable Whole30 Lunches

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It’s that time of year – late summer.  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.

So yes, I’m probably the first to whine about the planning aspect of Whole30 and Paleo eating, believe me!  Lunch can feel like a chore – I know that feeling well.  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!) 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 30 Packable Whole30 and Paleo Lunches will have your needs covered.   So let’s all take a minute to embrace life outside of the sandwich and dig into some delicious Whole30 lunches!

*Just a note – many of these are “leftovers” lunches, meaning you make it ahead of time (or for dinner the night before) and then pack lunch portions as you need during the week.

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

Cold Lunches:

 Hot Lunches:

Okay I think we’re ready to get started!  Just click on each hyperlink to be directed to the respective recipe:

30 Packable Whole30 Lunches

Cold Lunches:

Chicken Salad with Bacon and Scallions via Paleo Running Momma

Slow Cooker Shredded Hawaiian Chicken via The Real Food Dietitians – leftovers are perfect cold over salad or in lettuce wraps!

Deviled Avocado Egg Salad via Paleo Running Momma

Spicy Tuna Spralized Vegetable Salad via Cotter Crunch

Zucchini Pasta with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce via Paleo Running Momma {warm or cold!}

Asian Chicken Cabbage Salad via I Heart Umami

Veggie Packed Avocado Lime Tuna Salad:

Berry Chicken Salad via Jay’s Baking Me Crazy

Green Kale Salad with Avocado via The Real Food Dieticians

Chicken Cobb Salad with Buffalo Ranch Dressing via Paleo Running Momma

Avocado Tuna Boats via Paleo Gluten Free Eats

Classic Egg Salad with Bacon & Scallions via Paleo Running Momma

Easy Whole30 Lettuce Wraps via The Movement Menu

Almond Butter Sesame Zucchini Noodles via Paleo Running Momma (add a protein if desired)

Chicken Salad Avocado Boats via The Movement Menu

Hot Lunches (to Reheat)

Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes via Paleo Running Momma (Pack potato and sloppy joe mix separately)

Thai Meatball and Egg Drop Soup via A Sauce Kitchen

Beef Chili via Bakerita (chili is perfect to pack and reheat!)

One Pan Crispy Bacon Wrapped Chicken via Paleo Running Momma (serve over salad!)

Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl via Peace Love and Low Carb

Whole30 Spaghetti Meat Sauce via Jay’s Baking Me Crazy

Lettuce Wraps {PF Changs Copycat} via 40 Aprons

Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash via Paleo Running Momma (Reheats well, or eat cold!)

Paleo Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice via Paleo Grubs

Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili via Paleo Running Momma

Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry via Wholesome Yum

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili With Sweet Potato via Paleo Running Momma

Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes via Paleo Running Momma (chili is perfect for reheating!)

Easy Tuna Cakes with Red Pepper Mayo via The Real Food Dietitians

Caramelized Onion Apple & Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash via Paleo Running Momma

30 delicious, filling packable Paleo and Whole30 lunches for when you're on the go, plus what to pack your lunch in to keep it fresh and ready to eat!  All gluten free, dairy free, paleo and Whole30 compliant

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What’s your go-to packable lunch?

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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. Kyndra Holley says

    August 13, 2017 at 10:01 am

    Great round up. Thanks for including me.

    Reply
  2. Maya | Wholesome Yum says

    August 13, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    I love this collection! I’m going to add some of these to my work lunch rotation right away. Thank you for including my chicken cabbage stir fry recipe.

    Reply
  3. Joanna Aday says

    August 13, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    Thanks soooo much for all the great ideas. It helps when you have someone in the family with food sensitivities, to have an expert helper! God bless!
    Joanna

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  4. Cheryl says

    August 13, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    Thanks so much for including my lettuce wraps, Michele! Making these for meal prep is SUCH a good idea!!

    Reply
  5. Jessica | The Real Food Dietitians says

    August 13, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    This so makes me want to pack all the lunches! There’s nothing better than opening your lunchbox to a lunch you can’t wait to dig into (and these definitely fall into that category).

    Thanks for including our Easy Tuna Cakes with Red Pepper Mayo, Greek Kale Salad with Avocado and Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken!

    Reply
  6. Mel _OutRunCf says

    August 14, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    These egg roll in a bowl are intriguing. I need to try that. I often make an egg casserole on Sunday and bring the leftovers. In the summer, I also cook extra meat and vegetables on the BBQ to bring with me to work. Quick and delicious 😉

    Reply
  7. Vanessa A says

    October 20, 2017 at 8:27 am

    Wow! These recipes look wonderful! Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      October 21, 2017 at 5:34 pm

      Hope you try a few 🙂

      Reply
  8. Christina says

    May 22, 2018 at 9:45 am

    Those Almond Butter Sesame Zoodles look awesome! I can’t tell by the recipe, though, what makes them packable? I want to take them to an outdoor event; would I pack it all separately and then combine just before eating?

    Reply
    • Michele says

      June 1, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      You can pack the zoodles and sauce separately or toss and take along with you, and serve cold or at room temp.

      Reply
  9. Jessica says

    January 30, 2019 at 12:12 am

    Thank you for the great ideas! My husband doesn’t always have a microwave at work and often works 12+ hour days, these cold lunch recipes (and more than several other recipes I saved) are awesome!

    Reply
  10. Fitoru Fitness says

    January 20, 2020 at 8:24 pm

    OMG Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes! I must thank you for sharing such nice recipes for a healthy life. I need to lose some pounds and I think that this can help me in achieving my goals.

    Reply
  11. https://www.restaurantthatdeliversnearme.website says

    September 6, 2020 at 9:07 am

    Great article about whole30 lunch recipes.

    Reply

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