In elementary and middle school I was a sandwich queen when it came to lunch. When I got to high school, I was a bit bored of sandwiches so I turned to leftovers. And while I’m still a fan of “meal prepping” by making way too much for dinner and bringing the leftovers for lunch, this summer I’ve become a big fan of making these “lunch boxes” for work.
They kind of remind me a bit of the snack or lunch packs you can buy from places like Starbucks? But this is way cheaper, plus cuts out extra waste. And you can fill them with pretty much anything! I’m a big fan of protein packed lunches because they keep me full all day and prevent any “hanger” (hunger + anger, not pretty). So I almost always bring a hard-boiled egg along with a few slices of cheddar or jack cheese. Then I like to add some veggies: sliced bell pepper, cucumber slices, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes. Then for a little crunch you can add nuts (like cashews or almonds). Or add half a peanut butter sandwich, or a piece of fruit. No matter what I bring, I’ll pack it all in a tupperware and I’m ready to go! Quick and easy lunches that are perfect for meal prep! Toss in a few extra snacks for a long day of class and band (like granola bars or some salami) and you’re good to go:)
This post isn’t really a recipe, so here’s a list of some go to options for the perfect lunch box:
- Hard-boiled egg (boil for 7 minutes for the perfect egg!)
- Sliced cheese
- Salami or pepperoni
- Half a peanut butter sandwich
- Nuts (like cashew, almonds, peanuts, mixed nuts)
- Sliced bell peppers
- Cucumber slices
- Baby carrots
- Cherry tomatoes
- Apple slices
- A kiwi
- A peach
Hi everyone! I’m Cecelia, a stressed out college kid in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I’m 19, and a self-declared band nerd and book lover who loves the stars, mountains, and being in the kitchen. It’s my happy place and where I find myself when I’m overwhelmed by studying organic chemistry and writing lab reports.
College Cooking with Celia 