13 Make-Ahead Meals and Snacks For Healthy Eating on the Go

Ready for some easy recipes for healthy eating on the go? These 13 make-ahead meals are perfect for busy people trying to eat healthier.

Weeknights are tough.

Whether you’re a mom, a working gal, or both…

Between work, weeknight activities, and lunch prepping…

It can be hard to find the motivation to hover over the stove for an hour to make a healthy meal.

So, healthy fast food…

While it sounds like an oxymoron, these recipes are both healthy and perfect for someone with a busy lifestyle.

Eating healthy on the go is possible when meals are made ahead of time and can be eaten on the go without all of the mess.

I have separated these 13 make-ahead meals into 4 categories (breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner).

Enjoy!

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Make-Ahead Breakfast Meals

1. Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups 

A high-protein snack is a fantastic way to begin the day. These little ham and cheese cups are loaded with protein, free of gluten, and enhanced with quinoa for a burst of energy.

With only 47 calories per serving, they can be given to the youngsters before they leave the house or consumed en route to the office.


by Iowa Girl Eats' Kristin. This recipe takes 28 minutes to prepare. Recipe available here.

2. Overnight Oats

The simplicity of this recipe is beautiful. It contains fruit for an extra energy boost in the morning, almonds for good fat, and whole grains for long-lasting vitality.

From Little Broken, by Katya. Making this recipe only takes five minutes. available recipe here.

The easiest way to make overnight oats is to use a wide-mouth mason jar.

They are great for making delicious salads, storing oats overnight, and making smoothies.

3. Paleo Stuffed Breakfast Peppers

This recipe has a ton of delicious ingredients, including broccoli, mushrooms, eggs, and bell peppers. Additionally, it makes a great lunch to consume quickly on the go and is easily reheated in the microwave.

It is also fully approved of by the paleo diet, should you choose to try it.

This cookbook also has more delicious Paleo-friendly recipes.

By Kiri at Paleo Grubs. It will take around 45 minutes to make. Recipe available here.

Make-Ahead Lunch Meals

4. Chicken and Vegetable Salad Rolls

This is a beautiful healthy recipe that is perfect for work or a light lunch with the girls.

These wraps contain avocados, carrots, bell peppers, and cilantro and are a delicious way to get a good lunch without adding to the waistline.

By Julie and Debbie at Cooks With Cocktails. It will take you 45 minutes to make. Recipe available here.

5. Skinny Starbucks Protein Bistro Box

Although the Starbucks bistro box is a convenient and healthful option, making your own is superior. This box has less cheese and more fruit than the original Starbucks box, and it is also less expensive.

Bento boxes make these a super easy, throw-together meal for lunch at work or for kids lunches.

By Amanda at The Skinny Fork. It only takes a few minutes to prepare. Available here.

6. Box Lunch

What makes lunch containers so great is their ability to minimize portion sizes.

Mix and match different kinds of foods each day in the box lunch to ensure the body is getting in a variety of nutrients and vitamins.

By Cassie from Back to Her Roots. This recipe will take 5-10 minutes to prepare. Recipe available here.

When creating make ahead meals on the go for the kids, make sure to use also use BPA-free containers.

These meal prep containers are safe for you and your kids to reuse + provide portion control

They are microwave friendly and dishwasher safe!

7. Mason Jar Salad

A delicious bowl of chipotle salsa is loved by all, but the additional butter and sodium that might make you gain weight are disliked. This bowl's exquisite chipotle flavor comes through without the need for any additional ingredients, which is what makes it so ideal.

This recipe is flavorful and filling since it uses chicken, quinoa, and sweet potatoes.

By Lina at Strictly Delicious. It takes around 25 minutes to make. Recipe available here.

If you need a good wide mouth mason jar, these are our favorites.

Make-Ahead Snack Meals

8. Roasted Chickpeas

Chickpeas are a great option for a tasty, easy, and healthful snack! Packed with fiber and protein, they are most commonly found in hummus.

This recipe was created by The Kitchn and will take 40 minutes to make. Recipe available here.

9. Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars

Granola bars are a favorite among all people, but the ones you buy at the grocery store are loaded with fats and preservatives.

This dish has oats, fruits, and doesn't even need to be baked! Because of the beneficial ratio of fat, carbs, and protein, they are incredibly satisfying and healthful!

By Arman at Big Man’s World. This recipe will take 10 minutes to make. Recipe available here.

10. Trail Mix Energy Bites

Energy bites are the ideal after-school treat for a busy woman. Nutritious items including natural peanut butter, dried fruit, and chia seeds are included in this version of trail mix.

By Ali at Gimme Some Oven. This recipe only takes 10 minutes to make. Recipe available here.

If your current goals involve losing a little weight and eating healthier, then these portion containers are really great.

They are modeled exactly like the ones on the 21-Day Fix and are perfect for make-ahead meals!

11. Apple Chips

Apples are already known for being one of the healthiest foods on the planet. This is a clever new way of getting more apples into your diet, and they also make a great snack to add to a kid’s lunchbox.

A mandoline is the easiest tool to make these yummy treats.

By Katerina at Diet Hood, this recipe takes 10 minutes to make. Recipe available here.

Make-Ahead Dinner Meals

12. Veggie Lasagna Cupcakes

In this recipe, the majority of the pasta is replaced with nutritious veggies like zucchini and eggplant. These lasagna cupcakes are a fantastic way to cut down on portions that are typically far too big!

By Marina at Yummy Mummy Kitchen. This recipe will take 45 minutes to make. Recipes available here.

13. Grilled Chicken Salad Lettuce Wrap

This wrap with grilled chicken is a delicious and nutritious way to conclude the day. Apples/grapes provide a good amount of carbohydrates, almonds provide healthy fats, and grilled chicken provides protein.

When making this dish, be sure to use non-fat, unsweetened Greek yogurt.

By Jenny B at Honey & Birch. This recipe will take 1 hour and 15 minutes to make. Recipe available here.

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