15 Easy Make-Ahead Meals & Snacks For Healthy Low Calorie Meals On The Go
The busy working individual sometimes runs short of time. These 15 quick recipes were created to save time as well as give you a choice of healthy low calorie meals.
1. Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups
These cups are packed with proteins and quinoa which gives you that much-needed energy you need to keep you going throughout the day. You can eat these on your work commute or even have the children grab them as they head out the door.
Calories per serving: 47
The recipe’s here.
2. Overnight Oats
This meal contains oats, nuts, and fruit. You have all the nutrients you need to last you till lunchtime without the need to grab a snack.
Calories per serving: 150
The recipe’s here.
3. Paleo Stuffed Breakfast Peppers
This one reads like a meal prep recipe for weight loss. You have broccoli, eggs, mushrooms and bell peppers. Toss these into the microwave and gather your work things as it cooks.
Calories per serving: 186 kcal
The recipe’s here.
4. Chicken and Vegetable Salad Rolls
If you are planning to have a quick bite in the office, a roll will come in handy. Get some carrots, guacamole, bell peppers and cilantro in your wrap.
The recipe’s here.
5. Freezer Breakfast Quesadilla
Quesadilla is a filling meal that will take you all the way to lunch without the yearning for a snack. You can make it for yourself as well as for the children for a quick breakfast before everyone has to run out the door.
The recipe’s here.
6. Skinny Starbucks Protein Bistro Box
A homemade bistro box is always better than the one you buy. You can add as much fruit as you like and go slow on the cheese. Moreover, it will cost a lot less than getting one from Starbucks. You can also fix your children’s lunches fast with this recipe.
Calories per serving: 361
The recipe’s here.
7. Box Lunch
When you are busy working and pulling double duty, you need a properly planned healthy meal. Box lunches that contain healthy low-calorie meals are what you need. Have a variety of different foods in your box every day.
The recipe’s here.
8. Sweet Tuna Salad
Instead of running out for a calorie-filled lunch at the restaurant around the corner, make and pack a quick one. This one is not only delicious but is packed with healthy fats and vitamins.
The recipe’s here.
9. Mason Jar Salad
What if you could have your beloved chipotle bowl minus the fattening butter and sodium? This bowl is the answer to that question. It comes with sweet potatoes, quinoa, and chicken. Also, it takes less than 20 minutes to prepare this delicious healthy filling meal.
Calories per serving: 293.3
The recipe’s here.
10. Roasted Chickpeas
Instead of eating unhealthy snacks, how about making your own healthy version? Chickpeas are delicious and are healthy weight loss snacks. Roast them in the oven for a yummy snack you can enjoy at any time of the day. You will love the crispy salty goodness of roasted chickpeas.
Calories per serving: 179
The recipe’s here.
11. Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars
Granola bars are arguably some of the most popular snacks. However, store-bought ones may not be a very healthy option. The homemade granola bar comes packed with oats and fruits giving a wholesome filling snack. What’s more, you do not need to bake it so it will save you lots of time.
The recipe’s here.
12. Trail Mix Energy Bites
The busy woman needs a little energy boost every once in a while. Homemade healthy snacks are good for the woman who wants to manage her weight and overall health. These energy bites contain dried fruit, chia seeds, and natural peanut butter.
The recipe’s here.
13. Apple Chips
Healthy foods such as the apple are bound to give you healthy snacks recipes. Just one a day is said to keep the doctor away. If you want to eat more apples, you can make apple chips to snack on. This is also an ingenious way of making your child eat their apple.
Calories per serving: 94
The recipe’s here.
14. Veggie Lasagna Cupcakes
Instead of the pasta, you get to make this delicious lasagna with vegetables such as eggplant and zucchini. Make this one for dinner instead of eating a large meal that will mess up your waist.
Calories per serving: 58
The recipe’s here.
15. Grilled Chicken Salad Lettuce Wrap
This is one of those healthy weight loss meal prep ideas that your whole family will love. You have grilled chicken, fruits such as apples or grapes and almonds. Your dinner has proteins, healthy fats and healthy carbs in a single wrap.
The recipe’s here.
Conclusion
These recipes will get you healthy meals as well as snacks on the go that support their healthy living.
I love these snacks. The Box Lunch is perfect for my kids especially now that home schooling has started.