Cool lunch ideas for those on the go.

Finding the motivation for most things at this time of the year is hard, especially when it comes to making food. The team at Krazy Kiwi Kook Box have put together these awesome, healthy and yummy lunch ideas o help us all over this little hump before the summer festive season starts.

Read our other articles to find healthy, budget-friendly lunchbox ideas, here and here and here.

Quinoa and Veggie Power Bowls

ingredients

• Cooked quinoa
• Cherry tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Avocado
• Chickpeas
• Feta cheese
• Lemon vinaigrette

instructions

• Prepare a batch of cooked quinoa.
• In a lunch container, add a base of quinoa.
• Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado slices, and chickpeas.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette.

Chicken and Avocado Wraps

ingredients

• Whole grain tortillas
• Cooked chicken breast (sliced or shredded)
• Avocado
• Mixed greens
• Hummus
• Cherry tomatoes

 instructions

• Spread hummus over the tortilla.
• Layer with mixed greens, chicken, avocado slices, and halved cherry tomatoes.
• Roll up tightly and wrap in parchment paper or foil.

Greek Yogurt Parfait

ingredients

• Greek yogurt
• Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• Granola
• Honey
• Chia seeds

 instructions

• Layer Greek yogurt in a container.
• Top with a mix of fresh berries.
• Sprinkle with granola and chia seeds.
• Drizzle with honey just before eating.

Veggie and Hummus Pita Pockets

ingredients

• Whole grain pita bread
• Hummus
• Carrot sticks
• Cucumber slices
• Bell pepper strips
• Spinach leaves

instructions

• Cut the pita bread in half and open the pockets.
• Spread hummus inside each pocket.
• Fill with carrot sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and spinach leaves.

Brown Rice Sushi Bowls

ingredients

• Cooked brown rice
• Cucumber
• Carrots
• Avocado
• Nori sheets (cut into small pieces)
• Soy sauce or tamari
• Sesame seeds

instructions

• Add a base of cooked brown rice to a lunch container.
• Top with cucumber sticks, carrot ribbons, avocado slices, and small pieces of nori.
• Drizzle with soy sauce or tamari and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

 Chickpea Salad

ingredients

• Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• Cherry tomatoes
• Red onion
• Cucumber
• Fresh parsley
• Lemon juice
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

instructions

• Combine chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and cucumber in a bowl.
• Add chopped fresh parsley.
• Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Mix well and pack in a lunch container.

These lunch ideas are not only healthy and filling, but also quick to prepare, making them perfect for busy work or school days.