so, many of you know that i start my new job tomorrow. this new position gives me the great opportunity to start packing healthy lunches and snacks (the old job provided lunch--think white bread turkey sandwiches or chicken fingers over salad...). to not get into a ham-and-cheese sandwich rut, however, i need to start thinking outside of the box.
this week i did swing by the deli counter for some sliced meats, so i will have a sandwich for a couple of meals. i also made some healthy apple-cinnamon muffins (i put cinnamon in the batter, too; these are cora's favs!) that i can grab for breakfast, in addition to some fruit or yogurt for a mid-morning snack. i also enjoy toasting a whole-wheat english muffin topped with crunchy peanut butter for breakfast (finish it with banana slices and my toes curl...). for an afternoon snack, i plan to make giada's white-bean dip that i can pair with some whole-grain crackers. other days i can pair the crackers with a light cheddar-cheese stick to mix it up.
what are some good lunch and snack ideas that other people have used? a couple of weeks ago, i made ellie krieger's homemade nutty granola--awesome!--and paired it with vanilla yogurt. i'd love to hear more ideas!
Great blog! I'm a big foodie, too. Do you like tuna? I mix tuna with plain yogurt (instead of mayo) and throw chopped walnuts and some olives for flavor. This makes a great dip for crackers, or even celery sticks. -Ali
ReplyDeletethat's so healthy! i actually don't care for canned tuna, but the hubs does. i'll keep it in mind for him. thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteA - Can't wait to try the nutty granola! My mom actually has a recipe as well, I believe from Cooking Light. I'll have to pass it along to you!
ReplyDeleteOnce the weather cools down, I like to make big pots of soup (like this one http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Creamy-White-Bean-and-Chorizo-Soup-233903) over the weekend, eat it for dinner Sunday night and then have soup and salad for lunch during the week.
ReplyDeletesince my day is not always planned around lunch, and i may only have a few minutes away from the bench, i usually pack a simple peanut butter and banana sandwich (pb&b!) - my favorite! i also bring plenty of fruits and veggies for quick snacking (grapes, cherries, carrots, broccoli, celery, etc.). i usually have a granola bar or yogurt for snacks, but i'd love to make my own granola instead of buying them. what are your favorite recipes?
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