Healthy lunches to bring to work w/ no microwave

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  • Becca224
    Becca224 Posts: 36
    Maybe try something like dry biscuits, crackers or like salada's (big square cracker things) and then put tuppoings on. ussually I just put some cream cheese with salmon, tuna, turkey or ham but you can also add some salad toppings as well.
  • brutiful
    brutiful Posts: 12
    pasta salads! super versatile (if you can think it, you can do it... italian/thai/mexican/etc), easy to make, and you can choc em full of fresh veggies.
  • SAMSON25
    SAMSON25 Posts: 58 Member
    Aside from everyone else's suggestions of sandwiches and the like, (and NO salads haha) some good snack/meal substitutions that I've found are:

    Larabars (cherry pie, apple pie, pbj, coconut)
    Bear Naked Granola (fruit & nut, vanilla crunch)
    Almonds/nuts
    Protein bars
    Fruit - always a good option : )

    I know this isn't exactly what you're looking for, but hope it helps nonetheless.
  • HausOfTina
    HausOfTina Posts: 92
    I really like to bring apples, applesauce, other fruits... and also dry cereal in a bag with a bottle of water! :) worked for me today! :)
  • Hollie_downunder
    Hollie_downunder Posts: 192
    At work i literally live off:

    Canned tuna on crackers - usually Ryvitas
    with cottage cheese
    and baby spinach leaves

    sometimes i just have the cottage cheese ontop without the tuna or vice versa, or canned chicken (sounds gross but if you get 100% chicken breast shredded its surprisingly nice!)

    also laughing cow cheese triangles light - only about 35cals each - and fruit for snacks. sometimes a pack of sugar snap peas also

    Hope you can get some inspriation! :)
  • BringingSherriBack
    BringingSherriBack Posts: 607 Member
    cottage cheese
    fruit
    wraps made with low carb tortillas, meat and cheese
    tuna salad w/ crackers
    raw veggies with dip/dressing or salsa
    cold chicken
  • julieh1973
    julieh1973 Posts: 121 Member
    cereal since you have fridge for your milk
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    I make quinoa salads, perfect for eating cold. Basically cooked quinoa plus any veggies and some sort of dressing. I make a big batch and pack for a few days.

    The one I had today included black beans, a can of fire roasted tomatoes and corn, plus taco seasoning.
    I also make one with olives, chick peas, cuccumbers and feta cheese with greek dressing.
  • Bunnybeesweet
    Bunnybeesweet Posts: 165 Member
    Microwaves destroy food anyway. Bring a thermos of soup if you want something hot.
  • KRaemondH
    KRaemondH Posts: 120 Member
    I work 3rd shifts at a Hospital so all we have for food options outside of bring my own food is vending machines and take out. Saving money is always a good factor to keep in mind so I pack my own lunches (which is always easier and healthier anyways lol) We don't have a working microwave so these options might help you out too.
    These are must haves in my lunch options. These sizes are basically a zip lock SNACK BAG size filled up. These are just examples
    1 - 2 veggies ex: (Celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, sliced bell peppers, baby carrots)
    1 Serving of whole grain ex: (1 slice of sprouted grain bread, 2 popcorn cakes with popcorn sprinkle seasonings on them, popped potato chips/1 serving)
    1 fruit ex: (medium whole apple, watermelon, orange slices with the rine, frozen grapes, melon of any type)
    Fun snack ex: (square of DARK chocolate to eat with coffee, mini box of raisins, HOME MADE DESSERT so I know whats in it lol)
    My normal main dish is
    - salad of 2 cups lettuce, 2 cups cooked and chilled frozen mixed veggies, some bits of sun dried tomatoes and 1 tbsp dressing. Some cheese can be added too depending on my mood.
    - If I want meat I do 1/2 cup quinoa or brown rice, salsa and grilled chicken breast or ground chicken breast.
    - If I want pasta I'll do a Greek pasta salad with low fat feta crumbles, different chopped veggies, some chicken breast (if I want meat) thin sliced red onions and some pepper vinagerette. You can use low fat or fat free Italian dressing. As much to your liking.
    - egg salad sandwiches with veggie mayo or olive oil pepper mayo with some lettuce and even some turkey bacon!
    Add black beans to anything on here too :)
    These are just some normal things that I take. Maybe that gives you some ideas!
  • suerun11
    suerun11 Posts: 136 Member
    I just packed my lunch for tomorrow, so this is fun. I like snacky quick stuff but I am always on the run and don't have a lunch hour. I work a 12 hour shift and take my own small ice chest. So I try to eat oatmeal with fruit or egg whites before I leave for work.
    Then I eat through out the day like this...

    Oiko's Yogurt
    turkey breast sandwich on multigrain bread
    raw almonds and string cheese
    A preblended protein shake with whey powder, a banana, blueberries and black berries
    Luna bar
    shakeology shake premixed with almond milk
    a piece of fruit

    Good luck with your lunch!
  • slammalee
    slammalee Posts: 14 Member
    Aside from everyone else's suggestions of sandwiches and the like, (and NO salads haha) some good snack/meal substitutions that I've found are:

    Larabars (cherry pie, apple pie, pbj, coconut)
    Bear Naked Granola (fruit & nut, vanilla crunch)
    Almonds/nuts
    Protein bars
    Fruit - always a good option : )

    I know this isn't exactly what you're looking for, but hope it helps nonetheless.

    Thanks- I've seen people write about Larabars but I can NEVER find them! Where do you get them?
  • slammalee
    slammalee Posts: 14 Member
    Thank you for all the replies!! I'll have lunch ideas for ever now! :o)
  • suerun11
    suerun11 Posts: 136 Member
    I get my luna bars at Sam's Club or Target:)
  • mkvilmin
    mkvilmin Posts: 46
    1 can of tuna mixed with 1 T sweet Relish and 1 T lite mayo. Mix it up grab 16 lite wheat thins and a bunch of grapes. Yummo.
  • Perfectdiamonds1
    Perfectdiamonds1 Posts: 347 Member
    No microwave? Ok, so fish is out of the question. What? Everybody loves the guy who microwaves fish at the office.

    Just love that person:sad:
  • NeedANewFocus
    NeedANewFocus Posts: 898 Member
    Love the ideas on this thread. Cold pasta dishes and roasted veggie salads are some of my favorites!

    Peanut butter on a spoon is regular for me too. lol
  • hoppinglark
    hoppinglark Posts: 213 Member
    Do you drive to work?

    I sometimes place things I want hot in a Mason/ Ball jar
    and put the Jar inbetween the folds of my cars solar shield,
    it acts like a parabolic solar cooker, and the Jars are Dishwasher safe.
  • slammalee
    slammalee Posts: 14 Member
    I get my luna bars at Sam's Club or Target:)

    Thanks!
  • slammalee
    slammalee Posts: 14 Member
    Do you drive to work?

    I sometimes place things I want hot in a Mason/ Ball jar
    and put the Jar inbetween the folds of my cars solar shield,
    it acts like a parabolic solar cooker, and the Jars are Dishwasher safe.

    My commute to work is about an hour on good days- that's a good idea!
  • givenst2
    givenst2 Posts: 1
    stuffed peppers...red pepper green yellow or orange. stuffed with whatever type of salad you'd like....chicken salad, tuna salad, broccoli salad, etc....no microwave, keep cool with ice pack or frozen water bottle in lunch box.

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