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10 High Protein Lunch Ideas to Grab and Go

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I don’t know about you but lunch for me has to be easy. I need something I can make within minutes or prep the night before. If I don’t, my lunch consists of chips, protein bars and gummy bears.

Each of these recipes can be eaten on-the-go or out and about. With everything from filling wraps, to flavorful sandwiches to meal prep bowls, they come together quickly and prevent you from endless grazing in the pantry. Save the gummy bears and chips for the side 😉.

Why we love this lunch list!

  • Easy to eat on the go.
  • High protein, filling and flavorful.

Our Favorite Lunch Recipes:

Close-up of a tray filled with assorted fajita wraps, each containing grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, beans, avocados, and fresh cilantro. The wraps are neatly arranged, showcasing vibrant colors and fresh ingredients, with an avocado half visible at the bottom.

Fajita Wraps

These chicken Fajita Wraps are made with a flavorful fajita filling, charro beans and are gluten and dairy-free. This easy recipe comes together on one sheet pan and is perfect for meal prep whether making burritos or using the filling in other ways throughout the week.
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A stack of chicken and cottage cheese egg salad sandwich halves on whole wheat bread with crisp green lettuce. A wooden skewer holds them together. They're artfully arranged on a white rustic board, surrounded by pickles and fresh dill sprigs.

Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

This Cottage Cheese Egg Salad makes the perfect lunch or post workout snack. This low calorie, high protein version has all the flavor, texture and creaminess you'd expect from a classic egg salad recipe. Turn into egg salad sandwiches, add to a salad or eat right out of the bowl. 
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Four wraps filled with cooked burgers, lettuce, cheese, pickles and Big Mac sauce with a side of fries.

Big Mac Wrap

These Big Mac Wraps are the perfect snack wrap for the entire family to love. Made with air fried frozen burgers, the most delicious Big Mac sauce and all the burger fixings, these delicious wraps are everything we love about the famous burger. Ready in 10 minutes and full of delicious flavor, these are a great way to skip the drive-thru.
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A tall sandwich filled with shredded Buffalo Ranch chicken salad, fresh green lettuce, and creamy dressing is stacked on a white plate. The sandwich is made with thick slices of toasted bread, and a jar of sauce is blurred in the background.

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad

This Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad brings heat, flavor and crunch. High in protein and easy to make, this chicken salad is delicious on a sandwich, in a wrap or over a bed of greens.
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3 assembled ground turkey bowl with tomato, cucumber, kale, pickled red onion and peanut sauce.

Ground Turkey Bowls

These Ground Turkey Bowls are filled with lean protein, fiber and so much flavor from a homemade peanut sauce. Made with kale and sweet potatoes, these healthy bowls are the best way to meal prep or enjoy an easy weeknight dinner. 
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Bowl of California chicken salad with two spoons.

California Chicken Salad

This creamy, crunchy and sweet California Chicken Salad is the perfect on the go lunch. Serve it with bread, buns, in a salad or even as a dip with your favorite chips or crackers. 
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These Chicken Pesto Sliders are stacked mini sandwiches with turkey, cheese, and pesto on soft rolls. Each slider is topped with pickle slices and secured with a toothpick, elegantly arranged on a white plate against a bright background.

Chicken Sliders

These Chicken Sliders are made with Hawaiian rolls, deli chicken, mozzarella cheese and a homemade spinach pesto. A great party food, these cute little sliders make the perfect game day appetizer or easy dinner.
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A chicken cutlet sandwich with whole-grain bread, layered with lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, and a crispy fried patty, drizzled with sauce. It is held together by a wooden skewer and placed on a white plate with a striped napkin underneath.

Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

These Chicken Cutlet Sandwiches are freshly breaded, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and slathered with a homemade dairy-free ranch dressing. Add your favorite sandwich toppings and prepare to be amazed.
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A clear container holds a vibrant mix of sliced beef, green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and red peppers drizzled with a creamy sauce—classic Philly cheesesteak bowl flavors. A fork rests inside on a reddish tile surface.

Philly Cheesesteak Bowls

These low-carb Philly Cheesesteak Bowls are made with juicy steak, mushrooms, bell peppers and a homemade cheese sauce for an easy high protein meal you can eat all week.
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A bowl of creamy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad garnished with fresh dill, with metal tongs resting inside. Nearby, sliced pickles are on a plate, and a glass of water with lemon sits beside a green cloth.

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad recipe is creamy, flavorful and full of delicious dill pickles for pickle lovers. Made with rotisserie chicken and a high protein cottage cheese dressing, this is great recipe to make when you need something quick, easy and filling. 
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