Healthy Living

If you’re someone who prefers a lighter midday meal, these lunch recipes are worth adding to your menu! These dishes are highly rated by EatingWell fans so you can trust that they’ll be delicious. Whether you’re in the mood for a veggie-packed sandwich. refreshing salad or flavorful wrap, there are countless options that will suit any occasion. Try tasty meals like our Veggie Wraps or No-Cook White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad for a light lunch that will leave you satisfied.

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Garlic-Miso Chicken Soup

This chicken-miso soup is a nourishing bowl that’s fresh and comforting. Sweet carrots, tender chicken and plenty of spinach simmer in a light broth, then get a savory boost from umami-rich white miso stirred in at the end.

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Everything Bagel Tuna Salad

The classic lunchtime favorite gets a flavorful upgrade. A mix of mayonnaise and Greek-style yogurt keeps it creamy, while Dijon mustard and lemon juice add brightness. Capers and everything bagel seasoning bring a salty, savory punch that pairs perfectly with flaky tuna. Enjoy it on toast, piled onto greens or tucked into a sandwich for an easy, protein-packed meal.

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Chopped Salad with Italian Vinaigrette

This chopped salad is a crisp, colorful mix of veggies. It’s tossed with a zesty homemade vinaigrette while chickpeas bring on the plant-based protein and fiber. Everything is chopped small for the perfect forkful every time.

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Turkey, Cucumber, Cream Cheese Roll-Ups

These turkey-cucumber roll-ups are a protein-packed lunch that comes together in minutes. Sliced deli turkey wraps around crisp cucumber slices and a layer of dill-infused cream cheese for a cool, satisfying bite.

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Easy Chickpea Salad Lunch Box

This chickpea salad is a fresh, no-cook lunch that’s perfect for busy weekdays. Chickpeas are tossed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes and a splash of lemon juice and olive oil for a refreshing bite. It’s easy to prep multiple servings at once, so you can stock your fridge with grab-and-go lunches for the week.

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Cucumber-Hummus Wrap

This easy wrap is a crisp, refreshing lunch packed with veggies. Shredded green cabbage adds a satisfying crunch, while the creamy dressing (flavored with pickle juice, but no pickles) adds tang without excess sodium. Hummus provides a creamy base that pairs perfectly with the fresh crispy vegetables.

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Turmeric Chicken & Avocado Wraps

Chickpeas add fiber and plant-based protein to these easy and vibrant turmeric chicken wraps. Mix up the chicken salad at the beginning of the week to eat in a wrap or enjoy it over greens.

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No-Cook White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad

This easy white bean and spinach caprese salad features the classic combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil and tangy balsamic vinegar, but adds tender white beans and fresh baby spinach to the mix.

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Cucumber-Spinach Sandwich

This sandwich is light and refreshing, combining crisp cucumbers with tender spinach for a fresh, green bite. Layered on whole-grain bread with a creamy spread, it’s both simple and satisfying. Perfect for a quick lunch, it’s a no-fuss option perfect for work or home.

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Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwich

This sandwich takes classic tuna salad and adds a creamy twist with ripe avocado for a fresh, buttery flavor and texture. It’s the ideal upgrade to your usual tuna salad, and it’s sure to become your new favorite lunchtime sandwich for work or home.

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The Only High-Protein Veggie Sandwich Formula You Need

This high-protein veggie sandwich formula is perfect for when you want to try something new. Our combination of hummus, avocado, feta and veggies is satisfying and tasty.

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Veggie Wraps

These wraps are packed with veggies, including zucchini, bell pepper and spinach. The vegetables cook quickly in a skillet, so you can pull together this easy lunch in no time. Hummus adds plant-based protein and keeps the wrap from getting dry.

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Lemon-Dill Tuna Salad

This lemon-dill tuna salad packs plenty of protein and gets a boost of flavor from sumac—a spice used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and North African cooking that adds a citrusy touch, enhancing the lemon flavor without overshadowing the other ingredients. Serve this between two pieces of whole-wheat bread as a sandwich or by itself with tender Bibb lettuce or crunchy celery sticks.

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Green Goddess Wrap

A soft and silky green goddess dressing blends with crunchy fresh cucumber and tender greens in this easy wrap. If you prefer, you can ditch the wrap and enjoy the filling as a salad instead.

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Gut-Healthy Miso Cup Soup

This miso soup is packed with gut-healthy ingredients like miso, a fermented paste that may improve digestion plus reduce gas and bloating.

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Cucumber Sandwich with Cotija & Lime

This easy vegetarian cucumber sandwich draws flavor inspiration from elote, the Mexican street corn dish. Instead of corn, we flavor cucumber slices with cotija cheese, lime and cilantro for a tasty filling.

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Chicken, Spinach & Feta Wraps

This chicken, spinach and feta wrap recipe is elevated by the convenience of rotisserie chicken and the scrumptious flavor of sun-dried tomatoes. Whisk together the easy dressing, toss with the chicken, add spinach and wrap it all together for a delicious lunch. Using rotisserie chicken speeds up the process, but you can also reach for this recipe if you have leftover cooked chicken on hand.

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Kale, Quinoa & Apple Salad

This kale, quinoa and apple salad has a great blend of texture and flavors. Fresh apples bring a refreshing sweetness and the kale breaks down when it’s massaged with the dressing. Nuts, fennel and quinoa add more layers, while blue cheese lends a savory note.

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Cucumber Sandwich

This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber, while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together.

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Caprese Pasta Salad

This light and fresh caprese pasta salad is brought together with a bright and tangy dressing, with fresh mozzarella pearls adding creaminess to every bite.

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Veggie & Hummus Sandwich

This mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables, depending on your mood.

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No-Cook Black Bean Salad

The dressing for this vegan black bean salad gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.

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Rainbow Veggie Wraps

These delicious (and kid-friendly) wraps are stuffed with vegetables, cheese and hummus and then rolled and sliced. Serve them with store-bought green goddess, a creamy herb-filled dressing, to take it up a notch with ease.

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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas

This healthy high-fiber salad comes together in just 10 minutes, thanks to preshredded Brussels sprouts and store-bought roasted chickpeas. Serve it right away or pack it in individual servings for four super-satisfying high-fiber lunches for the week ahead.

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BLATs (Bacon-Lettuce-Avocado-Tomato Sandwiches)

In this healthy BLT recipe, we use a creamy avocado spread flavored with garlic and basil, and add sprouts. Look for sprouted-wheat bread in the frozen section or with other specialty breads at your grocery store.

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Lentil & Roasted Vegetable Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

Goddess dressing typically gets its umami-ness from anchovies, but we use miso in this super green salad recipe to keep it vegetarian. Substitute 2 chopped anchovies for the miso if you like. Or add baked tofu, poached salmon or grilled chicken for a boost of protein.

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Looking for a tasty snack to combat the midday munchies? You’re in the right place! These easy snack recipes will still satisfy your sweet tooth with no added sugar. Thanks to ingredients like berries, yogurt, and dates, each bite is naturally sweetened. From frosty treats like our No-Added-Sugar Frozen Banana, Pineapple & Coconut Cream Bark to crunchy options like our No-Added-Sugar Granola, you’re sure to find a delicious no-added sugar snack that will keep hunger at bay.

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No-Added-Sugar Frozen Banana, Pineapple & Coconut Cream Bark

Sweet and creamy, this frozen banana, pineapple and coconut cream bark skips the added sugar yet still feels like dessert. Mashed banana and silky coconut cream form the base, while the freezer transforms it into a cool, sliceable treat.

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No-Added-Sugar Smoothie

This healthy strawberry smoothie is tart, creamy and naturally sweet. The frozen strawberries and fresh dates add the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the tart passion fruit and a splash of vanilla ties it all together.

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Lemon-Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites Are Good-for-Your-Gut Delicious

These lemon-strawberry yogurt bites are the ultimate frozen dessert and made without added sugar. Juicy strawberries are coated in tangy yogurt kissed with vanilla, lemon zest and a hint of warm spice before being dusted with a powdery layer of crushed freeze-dried strawberries.

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No-Added-Sugar Granola

Sweetened naturally with dates and bound together with a touch of almond butter and frothy egg white, this granola is proof that you don’t need added sugars to get a golden, crunchy cluster. Enjoy it by the handful, sprinkle it over yogurt or pack it up for a nourishing snack.

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No-Added-Sugar Lemon Drop Energy Balls

These lemon drop energy balls are a zesty little pick-me-up. Naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and packed with oats, cashews and hemp seeds, they deliver fiber and plant-based protein in every bite. They’re perfect for stashing in the fridge for a quick grab-and-go snack.

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No-Sugar-Added High-Protein Strawberry Shake

This high-protein shake blends frozen strawberries, banana, yogurt and a touch of soy milk into a thick, frosty drink. Medjool dates add natural sweetness to this recipe. Packed with protein from soy milk and strained, Greek-style yogurt, this shake is perfect for breakfast or after a workout.

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No-Added-Sugar Blueberry Muffins

These tender blueberry muffins get their natural sweetness from ripe banana and Medjool dates. Strained yogurt keeps these muffins moist while also adding a slightly tangy flavor. Perfect for packing in lunchboxes or enjoying with an afternoon cup of tea, these muffins are satisfying and freezer-friendly too!

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Trail Mix Energy Bites

These energy balls are made with black beans for a delicious, nutritious twist on a classic snack. Black beans add plant-based protein and fiber, while also acting as the perfect binder to keep the ingredients together. Dates and apricots add natural sweetness to the mixture.

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This Creamy Raspberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie Is Packed with 11 Grams of Fiber

This creamy smoothie delivers sweet tropical flavors, with frozen mango blending with fiber-rich raspberries and coconut milk for a thick, frosty base. Strained (Greek-style) yogurt adds protein and tang to keep you satisfied, while dates add natural sweetness and fiber. With just a quick spin in the blender, you’ll have a refreshing, nutrient-packed smoothie ready to sip.

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Banana–Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait

This yogurt parfait features a tasty combination of banana and peanut butter. It’s a classic pairing that also provides healthy fats and a boost of protein.

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Cottage Cheese–Berry Bowl

This no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of thawed mixed berries with a hint of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s a simple snack you can prepare in advance, but add the cereal just before serving so it stays crunchy.

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Orange Peel Smoothie

This creamy smoothie makes the most of the entire orange—peel and all. We recommend fresh ginger for the best flavor here, but you can substitute ¼ teaspoon ground ginger in its place if you prefer.

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Lemon-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites

These frozen yogurt bites, filled with probiotic yogurt and plenty of prebiotic blueberries, will help keep your gut in tip-top shape. This easy frozen snack is versatile, too—swap out the blueberries for raspberries or strawberries for a different twist with the same health benefits.

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Fig Newton–Inspired Energy Balls

These Fig Newton–inspired energy balls feature chewy figs just like the original snack bar. Here, we combine them with dates, almond butter and fiber-boosting oats for a gut-healthy snack to start your morning or beat an afternoon slump.

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Watermelon-Peach Smoothie

Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor.

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Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana

Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It’s the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast.

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Blueberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

This chia seed smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink that’s naturally sweet and refreshing. It blends frozen peaches and sweet frozen blueberries with a splash of almond milk and yogurt for a creamy, fruity base.

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