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This video also turns into a baking with benny halfway through because he consults on my wardrobe and realizes I'm filming without him. He's such a ham.

Do you like Caprese?

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Food, Recipes · July 9, 2015

5 Dollar, 5 Minute Lunches for the Office

If your job is like any of the jobs I’ve ever had. A “lunch break” isn’t really a thing. You have a few minutes to heat something up or grab something out of your fridge and snack while you continue working. I consider myself a Lean Cuisine Connoisseur and can spice up any boring monotonous turkey sandwich for your Thursday. Today, I’m sharing my favorite office lunches that can be bought or created for less than $5 and prepared in less than 5 minutes.

Lean Cuisine Marketplace: Vermont Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Holy yum. After I bought this I was skeptical because I bought it for the packaging and I broke the golden rule of “thou shall not shop while hungry.” I am so used to the regular Lean Cuisines that I couldn’t help but pick up a few of the Marketplace boxes with the pretty new packaging. I was pleasantly surprised that this yummy lunch met all my expectations. It’s delicious, low calorie, has no GMO ingredients and is only $2.66. The mac & cheese even kind of looks like the picture on the box. Mind blown. 

Chicken Salad Sandwiches
An easy alternative to the constant monotony of lunch meat or pb&j. This is still a sandwich but with a little variety. I like the Kroger chicken salad (actually I don’t discriminate at all, but Kroger is close to my house.) Spread some chicken salad on a piece of wheat bread, add a lettuce leaf and you’re done! You could even get creative and turn it into a wrap, but it might add a few seconds. Super easy, super filling, and less than $5. I believe I bought my chicken salad for around $4 yesterday. 


BLT
Another easy alternative to the boring lunchmeat or pb&j. I know what you’re thinking….bacon does take a long time to cook. But guess what doesn’t? PRE-COOKED BACON. I love bacon…like LOVE bacon, I even have a cookbook about loving bacon. You can literally pop the pre-cooked bacon it in the microwave for 30 seconds, spread some mayo on your bread while it’s cooking, throw a lettuce leaf and pre-sliced tomato on top. Boom. Done. Less than 5 minutes. 


Leftovers
Think about this when you’re making dinner or going out at night. Pick a meal that you love so much that you would love nothing more than to have it two days in a row. My personal “go to” is cheese tortellini with Alfredo sauce. (I’m such a carboholic) I highly recommend the Bertolli brand for both of these. It makes enough that you have plenty to save for the next day at lunch and didn’t even cost $5 the first time around.

Salad
Salads don’t have to be boring or expensive, especially when you make them yourself. This is the only one I would suggest doing a little prep the night before just to get everything right. When it’s actual go time though, all you have to do is take it out of the fridge. I especially love my salad container with the dressing cup so your salad isn’t soggy by lunch. I bought this at Walmart along with my other lunch container. Both complete with silverware. 

What’s your favorite office lunch?

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Comments

  1. Brittany@TheLadyLawyer says

    July 9, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    Looks like Lean Cuisine has stepped up their game since the last time I looked!

  2. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge says

    July 9, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    i have celiacs so all the packaged lunches or sandwiches don't work for me. boo. i do love a good salad for lunch.. or soup… right now i'm eating roasted chickpeas so i'm probably not the best person to ask haha.

  3. Stephanie says

    July 9, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    I want that lean cuisine right now so badly. Yum!

  4. Rachel Gault says

    July 9, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    Wow that Lean Cuisine looks delish, I don't think they've hit my area yet!

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Come with us to @disneyonice! We had SO much fun l Come with us to @disneyonice! We had SO much fun last night. There is nothing like watching the magic through Ben's eyes. If you have a Disney-loving kiddo in the Atlanta area, Disney on Ice is at State Farm Arena through Saturday! Get your tickets now!

#disneyonice #magicinthestars #disneyonice2023 #atlantablogger #thingstodoinatlanta #toddlerfriendly
Here's our take on the ghost cupcakes. Stephen sen Here's our take on the ghost cupcakes. Stephen sent me a reel of this and asked if we could make them. Super easy and a fun spooky treat for your kids! 

#ghostcupcakes #halloweenpartyideas #halloweenparty #halloweendesserts #halloweendessert #easyrecipesformoms
Let's make an easy potion light! This makes for fu Let's make an easy potion light! This makes for fun party decor and an extra light if your Halloween party is dark! 🧪 

#easyhalloweendecor #diyhalloween #halloweenpartyideas #halloweenpartydecor #halloweenpartyfood
Let's make a kid-friendly ghost garland! 👻 This Let's make a kid-friendly ghost garland! 👻 This is easy to make and less spooky than some of your typical Halloween decor! 

#halloweendecor #easyhalloweendiy #halloweendiy #kidhalloween #cutehalloween #ideasformoms #dollarstoredecor #dollarstorehalloween #dollartreediy #dollartreecrafts
We had so much fun at Monster Jam this weekend! My We had so much fun at Monster Jam this weekend! My truck-loving toddler loved seeing all the trucks. There were SO many kids and toddlers there so if you have a truck-loving kiddo, definitely check it out when Monster Jam comes to your city! But definitely get ear covers! 

#monsterjam #toddleractivities #thingstodoinatlanta
Let'a make apple cinnamon sugar ice cream cups. Th Let'a make apple cinnamon sugar ice cream cups. These are the perfect treat for fall! 

#fallbaking #falldesserts #easyrecipesformoms #easycakes #easycake #falltreats
Let's make an easy Dollar Store pumpkin bowl for H Let's make an easy Dollar Store pumpkin bowl for Halloween candy. 

#dollarstorediy #halloweendecoration #halloweendiy #easyhalloweenideas #dollarstorehalloween #budgetfriendlydecor
Let's make witchy ice cream sundaes for Halloween! Let's make witchy ice cream sundaes for Halloween! 

#halloweendesserts #icecreamsundaes #halloweenparty #halloweenideasforkids #easyrecipesformoms #halloweensnacks
Let's make Caprese skull skewers. These are a perf Let's make Caprese skull skewers. These are a perfect party treat while it's still warm out but you're in a spooky mood. 💀 

This video also turns into a baking with benny halfway through because he consults on my wardrobe and realizes I'm filming without him. He's such a ham.

Do you like Caprese?

#halloweenpartyfood #halloweenappetizers #easyrecipesformoms #halloweenfoodideas #halloweenfood #halloweenpartyideas
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