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Lunchtime can be kind of a pain in the butt. When you’re swamped at work or trying to fit all of your errands into your lunch break, you don’t always have time to pick up something healthy or sit down to a leisurely meal. But you do need to eat, otherwise you run the risk of getting tired, hangry, and sluggish. And the last thing you want is to feel too crummy to get all your day-to-day tasks done.
So what do you do? Instead of hitting up the fast-food joint down the street, make a wrap! Wraps are great because they’re super portable, easy to eat (no forks, knives, or spoons required), and are designed to include a mix of carbs, protein, and fats to keep you full. Fill up a whole grain tortilla, a collard or lettuce leaf, or even a slice of pita with veggies and protein, roll it up, pack it in tinfoil, throw it in your bag, and be on your merry way.
Need a little inspiration? These eight high-protein wraps are delicious, portable, and easy to put together. You can make them a few days ahead of time, maybe in one big batch! Each one has at least 15 grams of protein per serving, which is the minimum amount that registered dietitians recommend for every meal. One thing to note: Hold off on adding wet ingredients like dressing until you’re ready to eat, otherwise things will get soggy.
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https://www.foodfaithfitness.com/1 Honey-Garlic Roasted Chickpea Wrap from Food Faith Fitness
Packed with sweet and salty chickpeas, lots of herbs, cauliflower, spinach, and more, this wrap will satisfy pretty much any craving you might have. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 360 calories, 19 grams protein
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http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2 Buffalo Chicken Wrap from Fit Foodie Finds
Make a big batch of the buffalo chicken, freeze it, and save it for a rainy day. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 319 calories, 36 grams protein
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https://hurrythefoodup.com3 Tangy Veggie Wrap from Hurry the Food Up
This vegetarian wrap gets protein from cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 298 calories, 16 grams protein
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http://www.cottercrunch.com/4 Miso Mango Chicken Salad Cabbage Wraps from Cotter Crunch
Cabbage leaves are super sturdy, so they should hold up just fine. If you’re worried, though, you can pack the filling and the leaves separately and put it all together when you’re ready to eat. Each one of these is only 83 calories, so you’ll want to have at least three or four wraps for a small meal. Get the recipe here.
Per three wraps: 249 calories, 24 grams protein
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http://www.liveeatlearn.com/5 Bulgur Falafel Wraps from Live Eat Learn
Made with bulgur (a very high-protein grain), these falafel wraps are super filling. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 536 calories, 20 grams protein
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https://thefitblog.com/6 Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Wraps from The Fit Blog
Bagel and lox lovers, this wrap is for you. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 291 calories, 24 grams protein
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http://nutritioninthekitch.com/7 Roasted Vegetable and Balsamic Chicken Wrap from Nutritionist in the Kitch
Tangy balsamic chicken with veggies like zucchini make for a wrap that tastes a lot like summer. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 396 calories, 33 grams protein
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http://themovementmenu.com/8 Whole30 Beef and Veggie Lettuce Wraps from The Movement Menu
With this one, you’ll definitely want to pack the filling and lettuce leaves separately to keep it from becoming a soggy mess. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 422 calories, 24 grams protein
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