Description
Embrace the flavors of autumn with these fantastic macro-friendly fall power lunch boxes! This recipe is designed to make healthy eating simple and delicious, perfect for anyone looking to stay on track with their macros without spending hours in the kitchen. Each serving provides about 28 grams of protein. These lunch boxes are all about convenience and balanced nutrition, ensuring you have a satisfying and energizing meal ready to go. They’re ideal for busy weekdays, meal prepping on the weekend, or simply enjoying a wholesome lunch that tastes great.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Prepare Your Components: Ensure your quinoa is cooked and cooled, your chicken is cooked and shredded or diced, and your sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts are roasted and cooled. Hard-boil your eggs if you haven’t already.
2. Divide the Greens: Place 1 cup of mixed greens into each of your four meal prep containers. This forms the base of your lunch box.
3. Add Cooked Quinoa: Evenly distribute the 2 cups of cooked quinoa among the four containers, placing about 1/2 cup in each.
4. Incorporate Protein: Add approximately 1/4 pound of cooked chicken to each container, placing it alongside the quinoa and greens.
5. Layer in Vegetables: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts equally among the four containers.
6. Sprinkle Toppings: Add 1/8 cup of dried cranberries and 1/8 cup of chopped pecans to each lunch box for a delightful crunch and touch of sweetness.
7. Include Hard-Boiled Eggs: Place two hard-boiled egg halves into each container.
8. Dress Separately: Pour the apple cider vinaigrette into small, separate dressing containers. This prevents the greens from getting soggy. Season each lunch box with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste before sealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lunch box
- Protein: 28
Keywords: meal prep, healthy, lunch, fall, chicken, quinoa, macros, easy, power bowl, salad