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5 Whole-food, Plant Based Lunch Box Ideas!

5 Whole-food, Plant Based Lunch Box Ideas!


Packing a nutritious, beautiful, and appetizing lunch doesn't have to be complicated or boring. By pairing artisan, nutrient-dense breads with vibrant fresh vegetables, plant-based proteins, and seasonal fruits, you can build balanced lunch boxes that keep you energized and satisfied all afternoon long.

Here are 5 delicious, wholesome lunch box concepts to inspire your meal prep!

1. Rainbow Stack

  • The Sandwich:
    -Quinoa Power Grains Sourdoughbread 
    -Hummus
    -Baby spinach
    -Sliced cucumber
    -Shredded or sliced carrots
    -Red peppers
    -Purple cabbage

  • Sides: A mix of cherries and blueberries 

2. Apple Pie Crunch

  • The Sandwich:
    -Simple Kneads Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough
    -Sunflower seed butter (or similar, youre call!)
    -Sliced crisp apples
    -A dusting of cinnamon.

  • Sides: Fresh diced mango and sweet pineapple slices.

3. Sweet & Savory Crunch

  • The Sandwich:
    -Simple Kneads Pumpkinickel Sourdough bread
    -Roasted sweet potato slices
    -Avocado
    -Baby spinach
    -Everything bagel seasoning

  • Sides: Crisp fresh grapes paired with light, air-popped popcorn.

4. Breakfast-for-Lunch Smash

  • The Sandwich:
    -Simple Kneads Sourdough Bread
    -Smashed chickpeas and avocado
    -Fresh lemon juice and herbs

    Sides: Sliced juicy strawberries and air-popped popcorn.

5. 🍓 Berry Good PB&J

  • The Sandwich:
    -Simple Kneads Sourdough Bread
    -Sunflower seed butter
    -Freshly mashed ripe strawberries

  • Sides: Crisp pear slices and crunchy, crinkle-cut carrot sticks.

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