5 Packed Lunches to Make January More Bearable

By January 9, 2018For Talent

Welcome to January! Your bank account is dry, all your colleagues are detoxing and most people would rather go to the gym than accompany you to after-work pints (screw you dry January).

It’s not an easy month but there are a few things you can do to make it a little bit better. If you’re trying to save your pennies and eat relatively healthy then you should try out some of these genius packed-lunch ideas. You’ll be the envy of your colleagues.

Butternut squash and green chile chicken soup

What’s better than a hearty bowl of chicken soup on a cold winter’s day? Nothing! This delicious and wholesome soup from Ambitious Kitchen is packed full of nutrients and goodness. It’s the perfect remedy for your winter cold and one batch will last for days. It’s a no-brainer. Find the recipe here.

Kale detox salad

Are you on a new year’s health kick? This delicious detox salad from well and full is anything but boring. It’s packed full of filling ingredients like potatoes, carrots and chickpeas. Eating healthy has never tasted better. Find the recipe here.

Tuna Tacos

Did someone say tacos? If you’re a tuna-lover then you need to try out these amazing tacos from Rachel Mansfield. They’re much more exciting than anything you’ll find in your local Mexican takeaway and they won’t stink out the office staffroom, we promise. Find the recipe here.

Prawn, coconut and aubergine curry

It’s hard to beat a really nice curry. This prawn dish from Amelia Freer is a one pot wonder. Plus it won’t leave you in a post-lunch slump. It’s light, tasty and healthy too. You can find the recipe here.

Brussels sprout Caesar salad

Are you still on a Brussels sprout high post-Christmas? This delicious Caesar salad from Izy Hossack is packed full of flavour and it’s veggie too! What more could you want? You’ll be the talk of the staffroom. Find the recipe here. 


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Author Alice Murray

Alice Murray is a Content Creator at Jobbio with a passion for Employer Branding and Graduate Culture. She's a keen traveller and a self-proclaimed lazy runner.

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