https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 02:00:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690218 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:51:08 +0000 looch 2690218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't eat the same thing all week, I get burnt out by the second serving and don't want to even look at it by Friday!</p> <p>I do a combination of leftovers (where the night before I specifically make enough for my husband and I to bring) or sandwiches. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690214 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:47:05 +0000 skinnycow 2690214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to buy a couple prepackaged salad kits (kale and asian) from costco and divide them out into individual portions for the week. I usually make shredded chicken in the crock pot/instant pot to add to the salads. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690104 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 23:26:03 +0000 bhbee 2690104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love homemade freezer burritos! I do beans, a little cheese and diced jalapeño. Heat up and add taco sauce for spice. I make the refried beans in the slow cooker (budget bytes recipe) and that makes about 10 burritos I assemble and freeze at once. I could eat Mexican daily and this gives me a fix without being junky. I never have energy to make myself lunch after fixing kid lunches so popping in microwave is totally my speed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690095 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 22:29:58 +0000 gingerbebe 2690095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yeah! I like making avocado toast. An avocado and a hard boiled egg and a slice or two of bread in the purse. We had a toaster at work and I could mash up the avocado and slice up the egg and then put some salt and pepper and hot sauce on it at my desk. Washed down with a hot cup of tea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690083 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 21:57:27 +0000 Ms. RV 2690083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like baby carrots and hummus and a couple of hard boiled eggs. Or guacamole instead of hummus. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690046 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 20:09:57 +0000 caterw 2690046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been really into salad kits lately... half the bag plus some protein on top is super filling even for this nursing mama. </p> <p>I also have been making big batches of grain (bulgur wheat/ quinoa/ brown rice) salads with lentils or chickpeas in them and adding some cheese or other fancy toppings. Today I did bulgur, lentils, feta, peas, and mint but I also like it with walnuts and cranberries. I usually add some veggies or fruit on the side. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690043 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 20:01:49 +0000 erinbaderin 2690043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Peanut butter and honey on a wrap is my go-to when I don't have leftovers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690042 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 19:58:08 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2690042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SLR: these are so good!! </p> <p>I like those sandwich thin bread rounds. I add some turkey and salami or cheese. I heat it up just a few second sounds to melt the cheese and it's pretty good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690041 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 19:52:13 +0000 periwinklebee 2690041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: This is a great idea, will have to try it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690039 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 19:50:29 +0000 periwinklebee 2690039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This time of year I like to make a double or triple batch of soup/stew over the weekend in a large Dutch oven and then heat it up for lunch. I recently bought this cookbook and love it - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1628601078/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1628601078/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1</a></p> <p>Sometimes I don't have much on hand but there aren't good food options that close to my office so I'll just pack things like nuts, cheese, hard boiled eggs, carrot slices, olives - stuff that we usually have on hand - works fine in a pinch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690036 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 19:43:00 +0000 lawbee11 2690036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tend to snack several times a day rather than eat a big lunch. Maybe that's weird? I usually bring oatmeal, Greek yogurt, apple with peanut butter, carrot sticks, and either hard boiled eggs or lunch meat and cheese. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690035 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 19:41:52 +0000 SLR 2690035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This chicken salad from Costco, a couple slices of wheat bread, and some raw veggies are my go to for lunches that are quick to pack.</p> <p>I'm also a big fan of PB and banana sandwiches. </p> [attach=2783/17/oko79s.337x600.IMG_1858.PNG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690017 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:14:08 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2690017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Thanks for the tip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690015 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:13:06 +0000 Mrsbells 2690015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@madisonbee: a good way to keep it from getting soggy is use the cheese slices and lettuce leaves as a buffer. So the bread doesn't come in contact with anything moist. Then i wrap it in foil and put it in a ziploc. I make mine the night before </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2690005 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:50:19 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2690005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, all!! :grin: I'm hungry now.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2689998 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:39:23 +0000 jhd 2689998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was teaching full time I bagged up cut up veggies and fruit on Sundays. I would take those with hummus, string cheese, crackers, nuts, yogurt, trail mix etc for snacky type lunches.</p> <p>I also did stuff like a big crock pot of chili or soup and freeze in individual portions to take to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2689992 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:20:06 +0000 yoursilverlining 2689992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with others who have said to keep desk snacks on hand too. Oh thing in addition to items mentioned above are the single serving things of almond or peanut butter. It's not as cheap as buying a jar, but sure is convenient to have on hand. </p> <p>We have a great cafe at my work too but I try to avoid or supplement only as eating out adds up!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2689989 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:15:45 +0000 MaryM 2689989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@madisonbee: They're another thing I usually buy on sale or from amazon. </p> <p>I have celiac, so most things are a little pricey for me. I prefer the taste of Kind bars, but they're not as filling as larabars. </p> <p>I actually prefer for "desk snacks" to be things that aren't my favorite. If I love them, I'll constantly eat them and go through them really quickly. </p> <p>If I can tolerate them but they're not my favorite, I'm more likely to save them for when I'm actually hungry and not eat them just because I'm bored and want a snack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2689988 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:13:38 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2689988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: oooooh that sandwich sounds good. I'll try that sometime and prep the ingredients beforehand, minus the bread so it doesn't get soggy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2689985 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:10:43 +0000 Mrsbells 2689985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@madisonbee: Not sure if this counts as quick but i love making a good cesar sandwich. I put in spicy deli meats like chipotle chicken and pastrami and then pile on lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, cesar dressing and white cheddar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2689984 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:10:07 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2689984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: How do you like Larabars? The flavors sound great, but they're so $$. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2689983 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:09:05 +0000 MaryM 2689983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are certain things I try to keep in my desk at all times so I'm not eating out every day. </p> <p>Soup, microwave popcorn, Larabars, bags of nuts. </p> <p>If I find a good deal, sometimes I'll also stock a few GoPicnic boxes (they're not cheap, but are still cheaper than eating out) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2689976 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:04:29 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2689976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: A can of soup is a good idea! I need to remember to check my pantry sometimes. :silly: </p> <p>@gingerbebe: I would love to do that...but I would have to portion it for myself. DH will eat salad for dinner, but maybe once a week. </p> <p>@yoursilverlining: Mmmmm....taco salad is perfect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2689971 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:59:43 +0000 yoursilverlining 2689971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My two favorites for lunch are chili and taco salad. </p> <p>Chili can be made so many different ways and you can always bring a little baggie of tortilla chips, half an avocado or some shredded cheese to jazz it up further. I find chili to be really filling too – I don’t use a lot of meat in mine, but do use a fair amount of beans and tons of veggies. </p> <p>Taco salad – lettuce in one container and then I heat up meat, black beans, diced jalapenos, onions and black olives. Top with hot sauce and olive oil (kept in a 3rd tiny Tupperware, a handful of chips and half an avocado. I always find this to be more filling that it seems like it should be and it’s a nice balance of protein and good fats and not too many carbs (just a small handful of crushed chips on top is plenty). </p> <p>Both of these I make on Sunday, pack up into tupperwares on Sunday and then just grab each morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2689967 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:54:06 +0000 gingerbebe 2689967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been assembly lining salads on Sunday and then Wednesday if we run out. Lettuce, shredded carrots, cukes and cherry tomatoes as the base. Then we make 2-3 different salads with the other ingredients/toppings. We add eggs and avocado and chicken and bacon for Cobbs. Apples, glazed walnuts, chicken and raisins for Waldorf. Chicken, peanuts, peppers, crunchy wonton noodles for Chinese chicken. We just grab whatever dressing we want (we keep many kinds) and go. </p> <p>This time of year I also like a good homemade soup or stew in a thermos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2689966 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:53:21 +0000 MaryM 2689966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually have leftovers from dinner. When we have more than a serving or two of something leftover, I'll throw some in the freezer so I can mix it up more down the line. </p> <p>If I don't have any meals ready, I'll do yogurt with cereal mixed in and nuts, or PBJ. I also try to keep a can of soup on hand just in case I forget to bring anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-quickon-the-go-lunch#post-2689960 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:48:56 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2689960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My biggest struggle during my work week is what to eat for lunch. My goal for February is to not buy cafeteria food at our hospital (even though it's super delicious!). </p> <p>I usually bring a Lean Cuisine or leftovers, but what have you found to be quick, healthy, and filling during your work days? </p>