Filled with four different types of nuts, this gorp will give you energy to last. Works great as the perfect autumn hiking snack or breakfast topping when served plastic-free in your favorite ECOlunchbox snack container.
Thanks to its versatility, pineapple is a great option for keeping meals interesting – and it packs inplenty of nutritionto keep kids strong, too. Check out these three tropical lunch ideas packed with vitamin C and sure to please both kids and adults.
Roasted squash combined with sweet notes like maple syrup and cranberries pack this salad with healthy goodness while also being a salad you’ll crave to eat rather than being something you feel you have to. The ingredients also hold up well in the frig for several days, so it's a great recipe if you're into food prep.
This cozy pasta dish looks like the traditional macaroni and cheese that has won the hearts of so many American children, but it packs a punch of healthy vegetables instead of yellow cheese.
The humble kale can be the brunt of many bad jokes, but the recent ascent of this humble leafy green to the kitchens of celebrity chefs reads like a Cinderella story right out of the pages of vegetable storybooks. It’s a kind of “fairy kale,” so to speak! This is a fun read about kale plus a recipe.
Go fishing in your frig for leftover rice and veggies! When it comes to seafood, seaweed is nutritious and delicious. Check out this easily adaptable recipe for vegetarian hand rolls using leftovers in your frig.
Goodye pre-packaged breakfasts. Let's skip single-serving, plastic-wrapped breakfasts and choose a meal prep breakfast plan that's just as easy -- plus it's zero waste, cheaper and super healthy.
Tired of putting your protein between slices of bread? Try this gluten-free, bread-free sandwich wrap that’s easy to make, especially if you have leftover scrambled eggs! We think Savoy cabbage is the prettiest cabbage in the bunch and its leaves are tender even when raw.
Got some leftover quinoa in the fridge? We’ve got a sandwich for you! Swap out the bread for Romaine leaves and you’ve got a delicious protein-packed sandwich. Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids.
If you are looking to reduce bread in your diet and get more vegetables in your diet, you’ll love this breadless sandwich recipe starring a classic pantry staple: tuna fish. You can prepare it at home and spoon the tuna salad into the cucumber baguettes in advance/
To kick off the fall season, let’s ditch sugary, processed snacks in favor of this quick-and-easy seasonal recipe. Smeared with almond butter and sprinkled with flax seeds, apples are the star of this delicious and nutritious treat.
Healthy, portable little egg muffins that you can enjoy without worry at under 100 calories each. They’re great for breakfast, snacks, or in school lunches.
These fabulous protein balls, which can be whipped up in just a few minutes, are loaded with fiber, healthy fats, and plant proteins that promise to deliver tons of long-lasting energy.