It’s often hard to find healthy options to eat when you’re on the go, especially when you have kids in tow and aren’t able to prepare meals from scratch at home the night before (or even earlier that day). Luckily, there are plenty of ways to pack healthy lunches that are quick and easy, as well as kid-friendly and delicious. These 5 ideas are great lunchtime solutions for busy moms.
1) Chicken Salad
Chicken salad is a great option because it can be eaten on its own, with or without bread. You can also use it as the filling for a sandwich. It's easy to make and will last all week in the fridge. This recipe is even healthier than most because it calls for low-fat mayonnaise, low-sugar cranberry sauce and dried apricots instead of high calorie nuts or raisins.
2) Turkey Wraps
Turkey wraps are a great option for lunch. They are light, healthy, and easy to make. The best part is that you can prepare them in advance so they're ready to go when you're running out the door in the morning.
3) Greek Yogurt Parfait
If you're looking for a healthy and filling lunch idea, try this simple Greek yogurt parfait. Start with a layer of plain or vanilla yogurt and top it with your favorite fresh fruit. If you want to add some extra protein, mix in peanut butter or flaxseed meal before layering on the yogurt.
4) Quinoa Bowl
-2 cups cooked quinoa
-1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries or raisins
-1/3 cup sliced almonds
-1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
-Salt, to taste
5) Crockpot Meals
Crockpot meals are perfect for busy days. They're a great way to have a meal prepared for you when you get home from work. All you need to do is fill your crockpot with the ingredients in the recipe, set the timer and come home to a delicious meal! Crockpot recipes are also very versatile- so if you don't like one ingredient, just substitute it for something else. There's plenty of healthy crockpot recipes out there that make eating healthy quick and easy!
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