Sticking to a keto diet is much easier with a little bit of planning. These 30 keto lunch ideas are perfect to pack for work.
Best of all, these packable keto lunch recipes can be made and packed in advance to make your work week easier!
In this post, you’ll find two types of easy packable keto lunch ideas. There’s lunch ideas that you can eat straight out of the fridge, and some that re-heat easily in the microwave.
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Awesome Containers
To make your life easier, grab some super convenient meal prep containers. They’re great because you can pack leftovers or pre-pack lunches for a whole week in them. Then each day, just grab a container from the fridge, and you’re all set!
If I’m packing a meal where the entire thing will either be eaten cold or the whole meal will be microwaved, I use these handy all-in-one meal prep containers with compartments.
If I’m bringing a meal where only part of it will be reheated (like a green salad with re-heated chicken), I use these handy TakeAlongs.
Cold Keto Lunch Ideas
The simplest and most obvious cold keto lunch idea has to be green salad. There’s lots of simple options in this category, and you can throw a salad together super fast!
I pack grilled chicken salads for lunch pretty regularly. I like to pack the chicken in a separate microwaveable container. Then I heat up the chicken at work, and then add it to my salad container.
Cold chicken on a green salad is good too! In place of croutons, use Parmesan cheese crisps and choose high fat, low carb dressing options like Marzetti brand.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
There’s something about a delicious Caesar dressing that goes so well with grilled chicken. Here’s a simple recipe to make this delicious Caesar salad.
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad
If you’re looking for a salad packed full of lots of flavor, this Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad recipe is for you! With cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, olives, and feta cheese, your mouth will have a party with this one! If you’re in a rush, store bought Mediterranean dressing will do.
Cobb Salad
Another delicious salad choice is the Cobb Salad. Thanks to the hard boiled egg, this salad will keep you feeling full till dinner! Get the recipe here!
Taco Salads
Tired of basic green salads? Try a taco salad to spice things up! They’re super simple to make and taste delicious!
Topping these salads off with guacamole and sour cream is an easy way to increase the fat content while also adding extra flavor.
If you’re in a beef taco mood, try this beef taco salad recipe. The beef tastes fine cold in this salad, but you could also heat it up if you prefer. Just pack the beef separate from the salad, re-heat it in the microwave, then add it into the salad and mix!
If you’d like a chicken taco version, try this chicken taco salad recipe. To keep this one keto friendly, use regular salsa instead of the corn salsa that’s recommended.
Deli Rollups
Wraps and rollups made from deli meat, cheese, and various toppings or condiments are another great option that has tons of variety.
Plus, they’re fast and easy to make! Try different meat, cheese, and topping combinations to find new and exciting tastes!
This Keto Italian Rollups recipe really hits the spot if you’re craving an Italian sub! I like to make mine with prosciutto, salami, and pepperoni for the meat choices.
In the mood for a Club sandwich or sub? Try this Club Wrap recipe to curb your craving!
These Roast Beef Rollups with Herb Cream Cheese are one of my hubby’s favorites. He’s a huge roast beef fan. The herb cream cheese is easy to whip up in just a few minutes too!
Here’s a Low Carb Pinwheel with Bacon and Cream Cheese recipe that’s also delicious and easily customizable. It’s fun to change up the meat choices to get a new creation!
Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are a simple way to make traditional sandwiches keto friendly. All you need is some nice big lettuce leaves to replace the bread slices and you’re all set!
Here’s a California Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wrap recipe that’s easy and delicious. It’s a delicious keto variation of a turkey sandwich!
This Grilled Chicken Caesar wrap is a fun twist on a salad. Just skip the croutons or replace them with some yummy Parmesan crisps to keep it keto friendly!
Deli Boxes
The fastest, laziest lunch prep option has to be simple deli boxes. If you’re super crunched for time, this idea is the winner!
All you have to do is throw some meat, cheese, veggies, nuts, boiled eggs, or other simple keto friendly items into your container, and you’re done!
Here’s some instructions to making Deli Boxes. Feel free to go wild with this one and add whatever tickles your fancy!
Salad Mixes
Salad mixes are easy packable keto lunch options. An awesome bonus of this category is that you can make a big batch in a short amount of time. This makes it great for bulk food prep!
Some fun ways to eat these salads is to stuff it in an avocado or bell pepper. You can also use these mixtures in a deli rollup if you’re feeling creative!
Egg salad is probably one of the most popular mixes out there. Here’s a delicious and easy Low Carb Keto Egg Salad recipe to try!
This Bacon Ranch Easy Chicken Salad is amazingly delicious and easy to make. We make this pretty regularly at my house!
Here’s a Deviled Ham salad to try. It’s fast and easy to make a big batch, and it tastes amazing! Give it a try and tell us what you think!
Are you in more of a veggie mood? Try this Keto Broccoli Salad with Bacon recipe! It’s easy and delicious.
If you love avocados, you have to try this Low-Carb Chicken and Avocado Salad with Lime and Cilantro recipe. It’s a fun twist on chicken salad!
Another great twist on chicken salad is this BLT Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados recipe. The salad is great on its own, or stuff it in an avocado as the recipe instructs.
Other Cold Keto Lunch Ideas
Zoodles, or zucchini noodles are a great pasta alternative. They’re fantastic cold, so they’re great to substitute in pasta salad recipes. Try this Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta recipe to get those ideas flowing!
Deviled eggs make a great packable keto lunch option too. They take a bit of work to make, but they’re totally worth it! Try this Classic Deviled Eggs recipe!
If you’re looking for some simple ideas to throw together fast, this list of Easy to Make Keto Snacks are great to pack for lunch too!
Microwaveable Keto Lunch Ideas
Having access to a microwave at work opens up even more packable keto lunch ideas. There’s two basic approaches to these lunches.
You can cook these meals for dinner but make enough to have leftovers for lunch.
The other option is meal prepping – cook these meals and then pack them into your lunch containers to eat over multiple days.
Both approaches are great, so it’ll really just depend on your preference. If you don’t like eating the same meal twice in a row, meal prepping on the weekend might be best for you. This way you have many options available but never eat the same meal in a row.
Here’s some great keto meals that cook up fast and re-heat well in the microwave.
Keto Stir Fry
Stir Fry is so fast and easy to make. There are tons of variations to stir fry, so it’s easy to keep things interesting. Here’s a super fast and easy Keto Low Carb Chicken Stir Fry recipe to try that’s super fast and easy.
You could also substitute some beef flank steak strips in for the chicken and change this recipe up!
Roasted Chicken with Veggies
This 15 Minute Healthy Roasted Chicken and Veggies recipe takes only 15 minutes to make and uses just one pan. How simple is that?! Plus – it’s incredibly yummy!
Cashew Chicken
If you’re in the mood for Asian food, try this Easy Cashew Chicken recipe. It’s ready in 25 minutes and tastes great re-heated in the microwave.
Italian Chicken Bowls
This one is great for meal prep – it makes a big batch and only takes about 20 minutes! Plus, it’s super yummy! Eat it while it’s fresh or use the entire batch for meal prep! Try this easy Italian Chicken Meal Prep Bowl recipe – you won’t regret it!
Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Feelin’ spicy? This Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken recipe will be perfect for you! It makes a bunch and is easy to make. It smells so good cooking, it’s tough to resist!
Cheesy Mexican Chicken Skillet
If you’re in the mood for Mexican food, try this easy Cheesy Mexican Chicken Skillet. This dish comes together quickly and tastes great the next day!
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Casseroles are great because once you prep the ingredients and throw them in a dish, you can go relax while it cooks. What could be easier?! This Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is incredibly easy and delicious. Pack it for lunch by itself or pair it with chicken!
Other Microwaveable Keto Lunch Ideas
If you’re looking for something exciting to eat for a keto lunch, stuffed peppers are a fun idea!
These Stuffed Philly Chicken Peppers are a great keto friendly alternative to the famous sandwich. They’re fast and easy to make, and they taste great re-heated!
How about an easy portable pizza for your packable keto lunch? Try this Stuffed Bell Pepper Pizzas recipe!
Here’s an awesome idea for keto freindly tacos that are easy to pack for lunch. Whip up a batch of these Quick Stuffed Zucchini Boats and enjoy them for dinner and as leftovers the next day! They’re delicious!
If you’re looking for even more microwave friendly keto lunch ideas, look through this list of 20 keto dinner recipes. They’re ready in under 30 minutes and are easy to pack and re-heat at work!
What’s Your Favorite?
I hope these 30 packable keto lunches inspire you! I’d love to hear what you’re packing for lunch. Share with us below!