Ideas for things to put in my lunch box

BTM · April 10, 2011, 10:49:00 AM

So, I work late nights, from 11pm to 7:30am, so, naturally I can't really go out on my lunch break, so, being a good to whom food is important, I usually pack my lunch.

Problem is, I often get bored of the stuff I pack and end up going to a fast food place BEFORE work, cause I'm not looking forward to eating JUST the same stuff I had the past several days.

So, I need some ideas for things to pack. I'm looking for something relatively inexpensive, tastes decent, doesn't take long to fix and (hopefully) isn't too unhealthy.

Here's some stuff I already pack:

Fruits: Oranages, bananas, apples, sometimes pears, peaches, and plums if they're in season.
Almonds. (Got this particular brand I like, comes in 100 cal packs of seven).
Sliced ham, cheese and mustard sandwiches.
Yogurt (usually Yoplait.)
Raisin Cinnamon bagels.
Peanut butter and cheese crackers
Jello (or sometimes pudding) cups
Granola bars (helps me get my fiber!)

Misc leftovers from dinner

Anyway, that's about all I can think of off-hand. I don't do peanut butter and jelly much because, for whatever reason, I find my taste buds don't care for jelly much anymore. (Must be something with getting old I guess.)

Anyway, appreciate any ideas!

Psycho Circus · April 10, 2011, 10:51:41 AM

Reese's Pieces!

Doggett · April 10, 2011, 10:52:48 AM

Spicey salsa and Doritos.

Psycho Circus · April 10, 2011, 10:55:21 AM

Cashew nuts!

Doggett · April 10, 2011, 10:57:25 AM

Cold pizza.

lester1/2jr · April 10, 2011, 11:25:35 AM

breakfast or dinner

ghouck · April 10, 2011, 01:39:45 PM

A rabid weasel. . .

indianasmith · April 10, 2011, 01:40:59 PM

Stouffer's Flat Bread Melts! YUMMY!

And a picture of Janet Reno to keep you from over eating.

Psycho Circus · April 10, 2011, 01:42:58 PM

Quote from: indianasmith on April 10, 2011, 01:40:59 PM
And a picture of Janet Reno to keep you from over eating.

Jack · April 10, 2011, 02:02:17 PM

The breakfast of champions!

claws · April 10, 2011, 02:35:10 PM

Quote from: BTM on April 10, 2011, 10:49:00 AM

Sliced ham, cheese and mustard sandwiches.

I usually get creative when packing sandwiches for lunch. Depending on what kind of sandwich I'm making I will include either sliced tomatoes, cucumbers or lettuce.
Stackers Kosher dill, pepperoncini, and Dill relish is also a must (not everything at once though). If I had to eat the same kind of sandwich every day (sliced ham, cheese and mustard) I'd get bored with it really fast

Here in Europe we have Instant Cup mashed potatoes. No idea if something similar is available in the states. They are cheap and come in different varieties and flavors (spaghetti sauce, croutons, french fried onion or Parmesan). Pretty good for a quick warm little meal.

bob · April 10, 2011, 02:37:29 PM

some sort of energy drink

Doggett · April 10, 2011, 02:55:35 PM

Prince.

He could do Purple Rain as you eat.

Psycho Circus · April 10, 2011, 03:09:54 PM

Mascarita Sagrada

Couchtr26 · April 10, 2011, 04:38:01 PM

Hormel Compleats.
Cups of brown rice.
Chicken wrap sandwiches. Chicken (fried or baked) with lettuce, tomato and salad dressing or mayonnaise. Wrapped in tortilla.
Chicken cashew salad. (Chicken, cashews, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mandarin oranges. Top with dressing of choice though I usually just do red wine vinegar.)
Dried pineapples.
Oatmeal cups.
Asian noodles (there is some pre-prepped version out there and no not just ramens.)
If you are going with bagels also try the everything (has a number of different seeds and grains) if not your taste I understand.
Chef salad.
Various pastas mixed with veggies. Always a good thing.

Ideas for things to put in my lunch box

claws