There is absolutely nothing wrong with a big green salad. But sometimes another container of lettuce just isn’t what you want to see when lunchtime rolls around. That’s where these non-lettuce salads come in. We’re talking pasta salads, quinoa salads, chickpea salads, potato salad, crunchy broccoli salad, chicken salad, lentil salad, and more. Some include […]
Budget-Friendly Fried Rice With Chicken
If you want a meal prep recipe that’s inexpensive, flexible, and actually satisfying to eat a few days in a row, chicken fried rice is hard to beat. This budget-friendly chicken fried rice uses simple ingredients like rice, eggs, frozen vegetables, chicken, and soy sauce—nothing fancy, and most of it is easy to keep on […]
5 Easy Tuna Meal Preps5 Easy Tuna Meal Prep Ideas for Quick, No-Fuss Lunches
Tuna is one of those ingredients that can make meal prep incredibly easy. Canned tuna is inexpensive, shelf-stable, and ready whenever you are. Fresh ahi tuna can make lunch feel a little more special. And both can go in completely different directions: sandwiches, pasta salads, poke bowls, lettuce wraps, or even a simple snack box. […]
Basil Lime Chicken & Peach Kale Salad
I had been dreaming about a peach salad for weeks before I finally made this one, and it turned out to be exactly what I wanted: bright, crunchy, a little sweet, a little savory, and very summery. This basil lime chicken and peach kale salad has juicy peaches, kale, sautéed chickpeas, corn, toasted almonds, feta, […]
Breakfast Ideas: Our Master List of Go-To Meals
Breakfast is one of the hardest meals for meal prep. And that’s not because there are no breakfast ideas. It’s because it’s that meal when we are naturally so pressed for time because more often than not, we are trying to get out the door, not wind down for the day. The challenge is one […]
Dorm-Friendly Meal Prep: Easy Meals Under $3 for Busy College Students
College life is busy enough… between classes, deadlines, clubs, and trying to have some kind of social life, cooking often becomes the first thing to go. And when you’re tired or stressed, it’s so tempting to grab takeout… until you realize you’ve spent $15 (again!) on something you could have made in your dorm for […]
Breakfast Meal Prep: Overnight Oats Master Recipe
I only started taking breakfast meal prep seriously after discovering the real power of overnight oats. And I was skeptical at first. Cold oatmeal? That did not sound particularly exciting. But the promise of opening the refrigerator and finding breakfast already made was enough to get me to try it. And once I did, I […]
Easy Chickpea Pita Pockets for Meal Prep
This chickpea pita pocket is not the first appearance of its kind on Workweek Lunch. Think of this one as the new and improved version. When we had this in our meal rotation, my partner said it was his favorite of the week! I can’t wait for you to try this easy, fast and versatile […]
18 Quick and Easy Snack Ideas for Kids that Adults Like, Too
Snacks are essential to fueling children throughout the school day, but finding snack ideas for kids that are uncomplicated and guaranteed to please is no easy feat. You might spend a lot of time making something you’re sure they’d like, only to find it still in their lunchbox when they get home. And then in that […]
15 Secrets To Meal Prepping For School For Teachers, Parents & Students
When it comes to managing a busy school schedule, meal prepping for school can be a game-changer. Getting into good habits can make a big difference during the school year. That’s because regardless of whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or a student, planning and preparing your meals in advance can save you time, money, […]
Easy-to-Make Healthy Snacks and Meal Prep
The work snack dilemma we’ve all experienced It’s 2 P.M. and you’re starting to feel hungry again. But you don’t have any snacks on hand so you reach for whatever’s nearest—usually snacks from the vending machine (which is hardly ever what we’re really craving to satisfy hunger in the moment). But did you ever think […]
10 Easy Recipes with Zucchini
Zucchini gets a lot of attention in the summer, when it’s readily available in the farmers markets and in home gardens. Zucchini recipes come in handy because this vegetable tends to grow abundantly, leaving people with this question: What do I do with all this zucchini? Oh, there are so many ways to use this […]
24 Vegan Meal Prep Ideas Under 40 Minutes
Vegan meal prep, or any meal prep at all, really, can start to feel pretty repetitive if you don’t have the right recipes to fill up your week. Variety is the KEY to blocking boredom! That’s why we’ve rounded up 24 delicious vegan meal prep ideas to add to your rotation and keep things interesting. […]
Budget-Friendly Fiesta Salsa Rice And Beans
Need an affordable meal prep that doesn’t taste like you’re “settling”? This Fiesta Salsa Rice and Beans recipe is one of those dependable meals we come back to again and again. It’s colorful, satisfying, packed with pantry staples, and incredibly flexible depending on what you already have in your kitchen. One of the things we […]
Budget Friendly Lentil Tomato Sweet Potato Curry
As soon as the weather starts to cool down, this is one of the recipes I find myself making on repeat. It’s hearty without feeling heavy, packed with pantry staples, and reheats beautifully… which is exactly what I want from a meal prep recipe. This Lentil Tomato Sweet Potato Curry combines tender lentils, sweet potatoes, […]
Best Lunchboxes And Meal Prep Equipment For Teachers And Students
Whether you’re headed to the office, a classroom, campus, or running errands all day, having a reliable lunch setup makes bringing your own meals so much easier. The right lunch bag and food containers help keep meals fresh, prevent leaks, and make meal prep feel effortless instead of frustrating. After years of testing meal prep […]
