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
Tell Me!
What’s your go-to packable lunch?
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Great round up. Thanks for including me.
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.
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
Thanks so much for including my lettuce wraps, Michele! Making these for meal prep is SUCH a good idea!!
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!
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 😉
Wow! These recipes look wonderful! Thank you!!
Hope you try a few 🙂
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?
You can pack the zoodles and sauce separately or toss and take along with you, and serve cold or at room temp.
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!
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.