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June 13, 2024 · Leave a Comment

6 Awesome Lunch Ideas That Are Not Sandwiches

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When I was working in an office and even when I started working from home, I started to bore of eating a sandwich every single day– Monday through Friday. These days, I try to mix up what I’m eating (although a lot of time it is leftovers!), so I thought I would share 6 lunch ideas that are not sandwiches if you are looking to mix up your lunch routine!

Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soup

Who doesn’t love those top ramen instant noodle bowls? This is like a homemade, healthy, elevated version of that! This one is great because you can easily meal prep multiple jars– PLUS it’s a healthy lunch and will help you to get in some extra veggies! This is one of my favorite lunch ideas because it is so easy to throw together and is very office friendly.

6 Awesome Lunch Ideas That Are Not Sandwiches
Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soup (Easy, Healthy Meal Prep!)

Pita Pizza

This one is always a favorite at our house and comes together so easily!

I just use a whole wheat pita, top with pizza sauce, cheese, and whatever toppings you desire and pop it in the air fryer at 350 for about 10 minutes and it’s good to go!

6 Awesome Lunch Ideas That Are Not Sandwiches

Firecracker Salmon in Rice Paper

This one does take a little bit more work and cooking prep, but it’s SO tasty! Salmon and green onions are wrapped in rice paper and pan fried.

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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

I love this one because you could prep a big bowl of this summery and veggie packed orzo salad and eat on it for several days! You could even add a protein like grilled chicken.

Mediterranean Orzo Salad
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Caesar Salad Wrap

I know, I know, I’m towing the line of a sandwich here, but it’s a wrap!! Not a sandwich!

To a wrap, I add some shredded rotisserie chicken, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing!

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Costco Chicken Bake Copycat

Also requires a bit more cooking, so may not be ideal if you are short on time, but you could prep a bunch of these, cook them and then refrigerate or freeze and heat up in the air fryer when you are ready to eat!

Costco Chicken Bake Copycat Recipe
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I’m Sara Ann and am a big fan of fresh flowers, traveling, and eating a pint of Ben & Jerry’s in one sitting. I share my life, loves, ideas, and everything in between with the hope to inspire and help make the lives of regular folks (maybe like you!) simpler, happier, and healthier.

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RASPBERRY FUDGE POPSICLES 🥑🍫
Raspberry Part:
-~6 oz of fresh/frozen raspberries
-2 tbsp of sugar (I used coconut sugar)
•add raspberries and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and let boil for about 5-7 minutes, stirring often to get a jammy consistency

Chocolate Part
1 avocado
1/2 cup milk
2-3 tbsp cocoa powder (depending on how chocolatey you want it!)
Splash of vanilla
Pinch of salt
Maple syrup to taste
•add all to a blender and blend until smooth

•layer chocolate and raspberry portions in a popsicle mold. You can use a toothpick or wooden skewer to swirl the layer a bit before adding sticks and freezing for at least 6 hours
•you may need to run warm water outside of your molds to help remove the popsicles when you’re ready to enjoy ❤️

This makes 6 popsicles with the molds I have but it may vary depending on the size you are using. You also may have leftover raspberry sauce!! It’s really good on Greek yogurt for a parfait or on ice cream 😉 #healthydessert #kidrecipes #toddlermom #easyrecipe
I’m still not sure on the status of raw berries rn I’m still not sure on the status of raw berries rn so I guess let’s cook some raspberries up and make some raspberry-fudge pudding popsicles with a secret healthy ingredient 🤫🥑

RASPBERRY FUDGE POPSICLES 🥑🍫
Raspberry Part:
-~6 oz of fresh/frozen raspberries
-2 tbsp of sugar (I used coconut sugar)
•add raspberries and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and let boil for about 5-7 minutes, stirring often to get a jammy consistency

Chocolate Part
1 avocado
1/2 cup milk
2-3 tbsp cocoa powder (depending on how chocolatey you want it!)
Splash of vanilla
Pinch of salt
Maple syrup to taste
•add all to a blender and blend until smooth

•layer chocolate and raspberry portions in a popsicle mold. You can use a toothpick or wooden skewer to swirl the layer a bit before adding sticks and freezing for at least 6 hours
•you may need to run warm water outside of your molds to help remove the popsicles when you’re ready to enjoy ❤️

This makes 6 popsicles with the molds I have but it may vary depending on the size you are using. You also may have leftover raspberry sauce!! It’s really good on Greek yogurt for a parfait or on ice cream 😉 #healthydessert #kidrecipes #toddlermom #easyrecipe
Let’s cook some raspberries up and make some raspb Let’s cook some raspberries up and make some raspberry-fudge pudding popsicles with a secret healthy ingredient 🤫🥑

RASPBERRY FUDGE POPSICLES 🥑🍫
Raspberry Part:
-~6 oz of fresh/frozen raspberries
-2 tbsp of sugar (I used coconut sugar)
•add raspberries and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and let boil for about 5-7 minutes, stirring often to get a jammy consistency

Chocolate Part
1 avocado
1/2 cup milk
2-3 tbsp cocoa powder (depending on how chocolatey you want it!)
Splash of vanilla
Pinch of salt
Maple syrup to taste
•add all to a blender and blend until smooth

•layer chocolate and raspberry portions in a popsicle mold. You can use a toothpick or wooden skewer to swirl the layer a bit before adding sticks and freezing for at least 6 hours
•you may need to run warm water outside of your molds to help remove the popsicles when you’re ready to enjoy ❤️

This makes 6 popsicles with the molds I have but it may vary depending on the size you are using. You also may have leftover raspberry sauce!! It’s really good on Greek yogurt for a parfait or on ice cream 😉 #healthydessert #kidrecipes #toddlermom #easyrecipe
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