High protein lunch ideas I can bring to work?
I work in an office with a microwave and small fridge. Need lunch ideas that are high protein (40g+), easy to prep ahead, and won't stink up the break room. What are your go-tos?
My go-tos that don't smell:
- Chicken salad wraps (prep chicken Sunday)
- Greek yogurt + nuts + berries (no heating needed)
- Turkey and cheese roll-ups with veggies
- Tuna salad on crackers (ok this one might smell a little lol)
Mason jar salads with grilled chicken. Dressing on bottom, protein and heavy stuff in middle, greens on top. Stays fresh for 4-5 days.
I do the lazy version: 2 scoops protein powder + a pre-packed salad from the store + handful of nuts. 50g protein, zero prep, tastes fine.
Cottage cheese bowls! 1 cup cottage cheese (28g protein) + fruit + granola. Or go savory with tomato and everything bagel seasoning. No heating needed.
Egg muffins! Make a batch Sunday — eggs + veggies + cheese in muffin tins. 3 of them = 24g protein, reheat in 30 seconds. Add a Greek yogurt and you're at 40g+.
Bro just bring a container of leftover dinner. Whatever you ate last night + extra protein. I reheat stir fry, chili, pasta with meat, whatever. Not glamorous but effective.
Love all of these! The mason jar salad and cottage cheese bowl ideas are genius. Starting a rotation this week. Thanks everyone!
For the dairy-free crowd: edamame (18g per cup), hemp hearts (10g per 3 tbsp), and tempeh (20g per serving) are great protein sources for cold lunches.