Quick + Healthy Meal Ideas

I was going to label this post ‘breakfast options’, but then I realized you can eat any of these for lunch, dinner or a snack as well, because no food is designated or restricted to a specific time of day. Case in point: my son had leftover hibachi for breakfast recently and pizza the day before that ;).

That aside, I find that a lot of my clients, family and friends struggle with lunchtime and wanting something that is equally quick and easy as it is healthy. The following meals are great for just that, and like I said, you can interchange them for any meal of the day.

These all have simple, yet satisfying ingredients and are super easy to make. I’m linking products so you’re familiar with the recommendation, but all of these foods can be bought at your local food store or target.

Also, remember any time you see meals that don’t have something you like, you can swap it out. The best way to make your food choices and lifestyle work for you is by doing what fits with your current likes, desires and routines.

Now, without further ado, here are 6 simple and quick meals for when you want something easy, but healthy:

1. Hard boiled eggs, avocado and a piece of sourdough toast, sweet potato or fruit

2. Forager brand cashew milk yogurt with berries and nuts or Purely Elizabeth granola (my preference). This one is my personal favorite flavor.

3. Grain-free or gluten-free wraps like Siete or Mikey brands with any filling:

1. Turkey and avocado

2. Tuna or chicken salad and cucumbers

3. Hummus and veggies

4. Scrambled eggs and avocado or veggies

4. Sourdough avocado toast with toppings of choice (eggs, radishes, feta cheese, micro greens). If you’re looking for a gluten-free brand, I’ve heard great things about Bread Srsly, although I’ve never personally tried it. Getting from a local bakery is also a great option!

5. Overnight oats. Purely Elizabeth also makes the BEST, and it’s the definition of easy and healthy. You don’t even need to make your oats the night before- you can add your (dairy-free) milk and granola to a bowl, pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes and then mix and eat as is or add toppings like nuts, seeds and fruit.

6. Mini charcuterie board with crackers (Simple Mills is a favorite in our house), cheese if you’re able to tolerate, nuts, olives, anything you choose! Think of this as a snack box like you would get from Starbucks. You can add hard boiled eggs, grapes, apples, meats- the options are limitless :).

All of these meals also have something in common. Aside from being healthy and easy, they all contain at least 4 out of what I refer to as the FEEL-GOOD FIVE nutrients that make a meal satisfying, blood-sugar stabilizing and nutrient-dense. These include protein, healthy fat, fiber, carbohydrates or starches and greens.