Nicole Addison a registered dietician and food content creator has shared her ideas on creating fun and delicious Lunchables for adults.
Essentials for making a great work lunch:
- Easy to make- this helps you create a sustainable habit
- Stores well- will it store well despite being sat in your bag for a couple of hours?
- Reheats well- can you reheat it well in a microwave or can it be enjoyed cold?
- Variety- pack a variety of different items instead of one main dish.
- Balanced and nutritious- key for balanced energy levels, think about different food groups
Formula for healthy adult Lunchables:
Protein + Fibre-Rich Carbohydrate + Fruit and Veggies + Snack/Sweet Treat
Aim for 1-2 items in each group depending on your needs.
Protein examples: boiled eggs, tuna, chicken, deli meat, cheese dips, chickpeas
Fibre rich carbohydrate: crackers, popcorn, pitta or tortilla chips, rice, sweet potatoes
Fruits and veggies: Berries, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, apple slices, grapes
Snack/sweet treat: pretzels, tortilla chips, cookie bars, granola or oatmeal bars
Here are some complete Lunchable ideas:
Idea 1:
Protein: chicken nuggets, cheese
Fruit/veggie: cucumbers, apple
Carb: crackers
Sweet treat: chocolate
Idea 2:
Protein: spicy tuna salad
Fruit/veggie: cucumbers
Carb: crackers
Idea 3:
Protein: turkey feta meatballs, hummus
Fruit/veggie: Mediterranean salad
Carb: pitta
