Meal prep protein ideas for lunch to take to work

WorkInProgress909

besides chicken.. what other protein do you use for meal prep which would be acceptable to take to work, and how do you prepare it

tdr82

I'm pretty boring and stick with boiled eggs, tins of flavoured tuna and almonds. I also keep some rice crackers to have with peanut butter.
I have been meaning though to make my own protein bars as the store ones are pretty expensive for what they are.

10inprogress

To add from what Tdr82 started: edamame, pork chops, lentils, shrimp, smoked salmon. The last two might depend on personal space. Since you don't need to reheat them I personally don't think they give off much of an odor but everyone is different.

tdr82

10inprogress wrote: »

To add from what Tdr82 started: edamame, pork chops, lentils, shrimp, smoked salmon. The last two might depend on personal space. Since you don't need to reheat them I personally don't think they give off much of an odor but everyone is different.

that's true. tuna is always appealing for all.

Edamame though, never thought of that and I love edamame. Thanks

tdr82

*isn't appealing

langgris

Thanks all for the protein ideas - I was wondering the same as my MFP stats show too little protein and too much sugar.

I find the sugar difficult to avoid - no sweets or chocolate but I do like home made fruit cake, muesli bars and all sorts of fresh fruit. Should I be cutting back on this and getting to the suggested target?

RodaRose

LLNN122 wrote: »

besides chicken.. what other protein do you use for meal prep which would be acceptable to take to work, and how do you prepare it

Packed in separate containers
Lunch 1: ricotta or cottage cheese or yogurt with sliced almonds and a piece of fruit
Lunch 2: crackers, peanut butter or cheese, piece of fruit
Lunch 3: cold ham, apple sauce, cut up carrots or broccoli
Lunch 4: bowl of black bean soup prepared ahead of time, dried apricots
Lunch 5: can of chic peas, raisins on the side.

RodaRose

langgris wrote: »

Thanks all for the protein ideas - I was wondering the same as my MFP stats show too little protein and too much sugar.

I find the sugar difficult to avoid - no sweets or chocolate but I do like home made fruit cake, muesli bars and all sorts of fresh fruit. Should I be cutting back on this and getting to the suggested target?

If you like to cook you can make a cheese tart for more protein:
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/8787/cheeseboard-and-onion-tart

dizzieblondeuk

The other night, I steamed a salmon fillet, let it cool a little, flaked it and mixed it into a honey mustard vinaigrette (1/2 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp white wine vinegar and 1 tbsp olive oil). Ate it cold with a salad for lunch the next day - yummy! Today, I just grabbed some rye crispbreads and cottage cheese, with a few tomatoes and celery sticks. I always have small pots of Greek yogurt with me - I think I get a decent amount of protein most days for lunch. It definitely helps me avoid those afternoon slumps.