Looking for weight loss-boosting lunches to go? Our five tasty Slimming World lunch ideas will pack your lunch box with wow-factor.
Slimming World lunch ideas
- Turkey club sandwich (recipe below)
- Carrot and coriander soup
- All-day breakfast omelette
- Slimming World lunch bowls
- Falafel-stuffed pittas
- Meatball pasta bake
- Vegetarian chilli
No ordinary sandwich
You can make them the night before, eat them on the go and they’re seriously satisfying – it’s no wonder sandwiches have been a go-to lunch-box filler for decades. Stacking your sarnie with plenty of Free Foods like lean cooked meats, veggies and salad will make your lunch as filling as possible.
When you’re Food Optimising, you can pick from wholemeal bread, rolls, wraps and pitta breads for your daily Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice, so there are lots of ways to level up your sandwiches without it being game over for your weight loss. When you join Slimming World, your Consultant will explain your Healthy Extra choices – and you’ll get a Food Optimising guide, plus access to our online food search tool, planner and barcode scanner, to make following the plan easier.
Slimming World turkey club sandwich
serves 1
7 Syns (deduct 6 Syns if using the wholemeal bread as a Healthy Extra)
What you need:
2 back bacon rashers (visible fat removed)
1 large egg
low-calorie cooking spray
2 slices wholemeal bread from a small 400g loaf
1 tbsp fat-free natural fromage frais
1 level tbsp extra-light mayonnaise
½ tsp mustard powder
shredded lettuce
½ tomato, sliced
½ red onion, sliced
1 roasted red pepper in brine from a jar drained, rinsed and sliced
cooked skinless turkey slices
2 gherkins, sliced
What you do:
1. Grill the bacon until cooked through and crisp, then keep warm.
2. Fry the egg in low-calorie cooking spray until cooked through. Meanwhile, toast the bread.
3. Mix together the fromage frais, mayonnaise, mustard powder and 1 tsp cold water, and season lightly.
4. Spread the mixture over 1 slice of toast, then layer up with the lettuce, tomato, red onion, and red pepper. Add the turkey slices, bacon, egg and gherkins. Top with the second piece of toast, slice in half and enjoy!
MORE FOR MEMBERS: Slimming World members have access to more than 2,000 recipes online, including sandwiches, super salads and more, over on the member website.
Prep like a boss
At Slimming World, we’re big believers in planning – and prepping your lunch ahead of time will ensure you’ve got a slimming-friendly meal ready to go when midday hunger strikes! A salad can be prepared in minutes before you start work and left in a sealed container in the fridge to keep it fresh until lunchtime. If you really want to get ahead, a big batch of veggie-packed soup will last in the fridge for up to five days, or even longer if you store a few portions in the freezer.
Fancy making your own Slimming World soup? Our Free carrot and coriander combo adds butternut squash and cannellini beans into the mix to make it even more satisfying.
Quick and easy
Even if you struggle to find the time to prep, you can still enjoy the flavours of a home-cooked lunch by using a couple of shortcuts. Canned vegetables like beans and chopped tomatoes make tasty toast-toppers, while a couple of eggs are all you need to whip up an omelette, crustless quiche or scrambled eggs in minutes.
Grab-and-go eats
On the days when you’re really pushed for time, it can be helpful to have a no-prep meal handy. That’s why we added a range of ready-in-minutes lunch bowls to our Slimming World Free Food range (available at Iceland). You can also find the recipe for each dish inside the packaging or on our website if you fancy making your favourites at home when you’ve got more time.
Discover our delicious Free Food lunch bowls
Go-go gadget
If you’re at home, an air fryer can help you whip up a lovely lunch, with minimal effort. Take a look at our new air fryer recipes, including an all-day breakfast, baked oats, falafel-stuffed pittas and homemade pop tarts!
Use your leftovers
Chilli, stew, curry, lasagne – last night’s leftovers make filling lunches with minimum fuss. Our meatball pasta bake is delicious reheated the next day and served with a fresh salad. Or you could top a jacket potato with last night’s mixed bean chilli for a quick and easy lunch. And because you’re making your meals stretch further, you’ll be saving money on your food shop, too!
If you’re looking for more Slimming World lunch ideas recipes, you’ll find a loads of midday meal inspiration in your local group or our friendly community at Slimming World Online. You can find out more about joining Slimming World here.
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