No-heat lunches for work

nancybuss

I'm going to check that link - thanks!!!

I keep a blender at work and have Shakeology often.

VryIrishGirl76

Love all the ideas here!

teamAmelia

You can pick up a decent thermos pretty cheap if you like soups, chilis, stews...that kind of thing.

Or purchase one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006H5V7ZY/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

best thing EVER! I keep it right at my desk, plug it in around 10-10:30am, and my lunch is heated up by noon-12:30

:laugh: How big is it? I would feel self-conscious w a big crockpot on my desk. And, I don't think that I could sit there for two hours while my food is cooking and smelling so good. :laugh:

jaecobb86

I like to take a pouch of low sodium tuna ( one small pouch is actually one serving and like 60 calories!) some hummus, carrots, crackers, an apple and yogurt. It gets me through!

Happy eating!

GettingMooreInShape

I LOVE my thermos! They make really nice ones now. I'm eating homemade, warm chili on my lunch break right now Tastes so good!
I also like to pack beef stew, tortilla soup, white chicken chili, anything with lots of veggies and protein. Stays nice and warm until lunchtime and doesn't leak.

LoraF83

I like to slice up an apple and dip it in PB. I also bring some prosciutto and wrap it around laughing cow cheese wedges. I add a piece of string cheese too. It's a nice, filling lunch.

briabner

make chicken salad with shredded chicken, plain non fat greek yogurt, and load it up with veggies. I usually add onion, celery, and grapes.

leadiax3

Greek yogurt mixed with frozen bluberries or strawberries then add granola or nut late.r

gobonas99

You can pick up a decent thermos pretty cheap if you like soups, chilis, stews...that kind of thing.

Or purchase one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006H5V7ZY/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

best thing EVER! I keep it right at my desk, plug it in around 10-10:30am, and my lunch is heated up by noon-12:30

:laugh: How big is it? I would feel self-conscious w a big crockpot on my desk. And, I don't think that I could sit there for two hours while my food is cooking and smelling so good. :laugh:

Ohhhh..no...it is a "baby" crockpot. It is about 5" high and about 5.5" in diameter...it holds 20 oz max. The cord wraps around the base and tucks into the bottom, so when not in use, you don't have a cord flapping around. It has a cute little handle to carry it back and forth, or you can just take the inner container back and forth (which has its own lid - and you can also buy extra ones so you can be using one and have a second in the dishwasher). You don't really smell the food cooking - the inner container has a lid, and then you screw the outer lid on...do there are two lids between you and the food while it is cooking. :happy:

tinamariecleg

Turkey on sprouted grain bread and an apple

GettingMooreInShape

Oh, and the best part with soups, stews, and chili, you can make BIG batches, freeze in individual containers, then defrost one at a time. You can measure your serving sizes before freezing and it makes tracking calories/portions super easy.
Microwave or heat up in a pan before work, fill your thermos, and you're good to go! Especially nice with the cold weather coming.

ryry_

Today I'm eating

Ham and cheese sammich
Wasabi and Soy Sauce Almonds
Yoplait Greek Yogurt
Crack Barrel Cheese Stick

wdwmindy

I usually grab a GoPicnic meal once a week, Target and my local grocery store sell them. gopicnic.com
Smuckers low sugar Uncrustable PB&J and some fresh fruit
Bumblebee tuna salad and crackers kit, again with some fresh fruit
Low carb tortilla with turkey breast, ranch dressing and romaine and a greek yogurt

arghbowl

I like to take a pouch of low sodium tuna ( one small pouch is actually one serving and like 60 calories!) some hummus, carrots, crackers, an apple and yogurt. It gets me through!

Happy eating!

I live off of those pouches when I work on the ambo.

bcattoes

Sandwich wrap; hummus or pb and veggie sticks, string cheese, boiled eggs

Buy a thermos to bring hot dishes.

UrbanLotus

Sandwiches/wraps - I recently started using the roll-ups wraps from Costco, they are so good! Add deli slices of roasted chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and taztziki from Trader Joe's, yum!

I also bring a bunch of stuff to snack on/for breakfast - yogurt, avocado, fruit, veggies, almonds, hard boiled eggs

PRMinx

I roast a bunch of chicken every weekend and then pull it for salads.

Lately, my go to weekday lunch at work has been a chopped salad with kale, green onion, red cabbage, shredded carrots and cilantro. I throw some of the chicken on top and use my own Thai dressing (recipe below).

Thai dressing (about 6 servings):

2 T peanut butter
2 T soy sauce
1 T honey
1 T minced ginger
1-2 T honey (to taste)
1 clove minced garlic
srichacha to taste
1/4-1/2 cup water (depending on the thickness you like).

Edit: Sorry! Just realized you aren't into salads. :-/

kikicooks

Sandwiches(nut butters and you won't even need a cooler), wraps, yogurt, fruit, hummus with crackers and/or veggies, cheese and crackers, string cheese, nuts/seeds, hardboiled eggs, granola bars, cottage cheese.

keem88

wraps/sandwiches of different variety - veg, turkey, chickpea salad, tuna salad, eggplant, egg salad etc
cold pasta salads
i am a weirdo and i prefer soups cold
hummus and crackers or veggie strips
cereal and milk with fruit
cold leftovers (i love those too).
pb&j

Saucy_lil_Minx

One of my Favs!

Dill Cucumber Dip (1/2 cup grated cucumber {salt it, wait 5 minutes, put it in a dish cloth, or hands. and squeeze out all the extra water}, 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt, and 2 tbsp. of fresh dill chopped)

4 rice cakes

4 pieces of smoked salmon, or if you like lamb 4 thin slices of lamb left over from last nights dinner!

Smear a little sauce on the rice cakes, place the piece of salmon on top, and enjoy.

I use this Tazatiki Sauce on lots of stuff!