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    Create Bake Make / Dinners / 10 Easy Lunch Ideas for Mum

    10 Easy Lunch Ideas for Mum

    Published: Jun 28, 2016 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    I’m the first to admit that most days my lunch consists of eating the boys leftovers, and let’s face it, sandwich crusts, sultanas and chewed on apple slices is in no way a nutritious (or tasty!) lunch.  Since becoming pregnant, I’ve tried to eat better throughout the day and stop eating the kids leftovers. For me, the key is being organised and having a few lunches in the freezer and planning a day (or even a few hours!) ahead in regards to what I’ll eat, as otherwise I’ll end up snacking on junk and sandwich crusts. Today I’m sharing 10 easy lunch ideas for Mum in an effort to help others out there stop eating their kids leftovers!

    Easy Lunch Ideas for Mum

    For the past couple of months, these Cauliflower, Cheese and Bacon Fritters have been a staple in my diet.  I make a big batch each Sunday which usually makes almost a week worth of lunches for me plus a few spares for the boys to eat. I don’t always add the bacon and have mixed things up by adding corn kernels, baby spinach leaves and zucchini.

    Cauliflower Bacon and Cheese Fritters

    I don’t know anyone who can resist these Spinach and Feta Gozleme! They are quick and easy to make, so you can whip up a batch (or half batch) while the kids are eating their lunch.

    Spinach and Feta Gozleme

    My Nan’s Beef and Vegetable Pasties are deceivingly easy to make and freeze really well, making them a great easy lunch for people on the go. You can also pack as many veggies into them as you like!

    Homemade Beef and Vegetable Pasties

    Another lunch regular in our house during this pregnancy has been these Chicken, Cheese and Pesto Quesadillas which take less than 10 minutes to put together.

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    With winter well and truly here, this heart (and freezer friendly) Tomato and Vegetable Soup is also makes an easy and delicious lunch.

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    These Cheesy Quinoa, Sweet Potato and Zucchini Fritters are the BEST!

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    If you are looking for a vegetarian lunch time option, this Spinach, Cheese and Pesto Quesadilla is perfect.

    Spinach Pesto and Cheese Quesadillas

    This Chickpea, Tomato and Dukkah Salad is the perfect light lunch.

    Chickpea tomato and dukkah salad

    Whenever I think of an easy lunch, this Zucchini Slice always springs to mind. I like to keep individual serves in the freezer, making it even easier to enjoy a delicious warm lunch.

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    These Easy Egg Muffins are a great way to not only use up those veggies in the fridge, but by adding a side salad or even some extra steamed veggies, they are the perfect easy lunch.

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    1. Bec Senyard

      June 29, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      I sometimes eat chocolate for lunch. Oops. These look great. I think I need to have leftovers ready in the fridge from the night before in order to eat lunch the next day.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 03, 2016 at 12:36 pm

        Don’t worry, I do too!

        Reply
    2. Karin @ Calm to Conniption

      June 29, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      Great collection. I love a good quesadilla, these look super yum!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 03, 2016 at 12:35 pm

        Thanks lovely!

        Reply
    3. Kit@lifethroughthehaze

      June 28, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      Perfect so many yummy things here! Now let’s see if my fussy nephews will eat any of them! My kids will so hopefully a bit of peer pressure will work!

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      • Lauren

        July 03, 2016 at 12:35 pm

        Fingers crossed the peer pressure works!

        Reply
    4. natalie @ our parallel connection

      June 28, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      I love the look (and sound) of the cauliflower fritters. Might make some and eat while I’m out and about. #teamIBOT

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 03, 2016 at 12:35 pm

        Great idea!

        Reply
    5. Kirsty @ My Home Truths

      June 28, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      I’m going to have to try the cauli, cheese and bacon fritters as I tend to have gluten free toast for lunch if I don’t have any of my own leftovers to enjoy. They look super good!

      Reply
    6. Mel | Flicker & Flock

      June 28, 2016 at 10:11 am

      This is the post I needed to read – am determined now to eat better at lunchtime instead of my usual handful of rice crackers + a couple of pieces of cheese! Thank you x

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 03, 2016 at 12:35 pm

        Oh I’m so glad I can help!

        Reply
    7. Vicki @ Knocked Up & Abroad

      June 28, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Yummo! I’m a bit frita girl but I haven’t made cauliflower ones! Adding them to the list!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 03, 2016 at 12:34 pm

        You won’t regret it!

        Reply
    8. Renee Wilson

      June 28, 2016 at 7:46 am

      I look at your Facebook feed every day and drool. Those cauliflower fritters look so freaking good. I’m going to attempt them without the bacon. Yumm.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 03, 2016 at 12:34 pm

        I’m so glad you ended up making them, even if you did even up with 40,000 😉

        Reply
    9. Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers

      June 28, 2016 at 7:35 am

      I’ve been meaning to try you cauliflower fritters for ages – today might just be the day. I do tend to be too involved in other things to eat a proper lunch so these are great ideas.

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      • Lauren

        July 03, 2016 at 12:29 pm

        You won’t regret trying them and they really do make such an easy lunch 🙂

        Reply
    10. Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid

      June 28, 2016 at 7:27 am

      These all look delicious and thanks for including my salad – it’s easy to love salad when it tastes that good! Your cauliflower fritters are still right up there on my To-Try list, they look all kinds of awesome!

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      • Lauren

        July 03, 2016 at 12:29 pm

        I don’t know anyone who can resist a tasty salad like yours Sam!

        Reply

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