7 Super Easy and Healthy Grab and Go Meals!

Our best healthy dinner ideas for meals on the go

Grab and Go meals are what we all need when carpooling from after school activities, sports, meetings, etc. But I know what you’re thinking… grab and go meals, as in packaged meals? No, HEALTHY grab and go meals as in REAL food based meals that you can literally prep the day of or weekend before. Then all you have to do is GRAB them (or store in a cooler) and GO on your merry way. You can feel good about your healthy food choices and feeding your active family.

To qualify for the category of “grab and go” it literally has to fit in your hand, and not require utensils or plates. We’ve narrowed it down to our favorite grab and go dinner ideas to keep you moving without sacrificing nutrition or flavor!

Now that deserves a high five!

Let’s jump the recipes so you can grab them and go make! Sound good?

1) Sandwiches

Packed with veggies and protein, sandwiches are the perfect, “on the go” dinner!  Our kids love:

• Club Turkey Sandwiches
• Grilled Cheese Wafflewiches
• Veggie Sandwich
• “Fried” Egg Sandwich

2) Hand Pies or Calzones

Hand pies are popular, delicious, and easy for kids to eat! And the best part? You can stuff pretty much anything in them!

A few of our favorite are:

• Whole Wheat Veggie Calzones
• Broccoli and Cheese Calzones
• Mini Pizza Hand Pies
• Philly Cheesesteak Hand Pies

3) Quesadillas

Whether you roll them up, or eat them flat, quesadillas are easy for kids to take in the car or on the go. Some of our favorites are:

• Broccoli Cheese Quesadillas
• Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas
• Teriyaki Chicken Quesadillas
• Apple, Bacon & Cheddar Quesadillas

4) Chicken fingers or tenders

Made popular by fast food restaurants, chicken fingers are a kids favorite! Some of our favorite recipes include

• Crispy Baked Chicken
• Crispy Coconut Chicken Fingers
• Quinoa Coated Chicken Bites

5) Wraps or Burritos!

Veggie Burritos To Go!

A healthy grab and go meal that’s packed with good nutrition and lots of flavors. Perfect for carpool meals or a quick dinner after sporting event!

• Indian Chicken Salad Wraps
• Turkey Ranch Wraps
• Buffalo Chicken Wraps
• Protein Packed Breakfast Burritos
• Healthy Beef and Bean Burritos

6) Pizza

What kid hasn’t eaten pizza without a plate or utensils?  Pizza, although it can be messy, really is a kids favorite dinner idea!  A few pizza recipes we like include:

• Veggie Stuffed Pizza Twists
• Pita Pizzas
• Veggie Packed Pizza Rolls
• Chicken and Artichoke Pizza
• Quinoa Pizza Bites

7) Falafel

Falafel is the vegetarian version of chicken nuggets or mini meat loaves!

• Chick-en Nuggets
• Mexican Falafel
• Crunchy Falafels

Comfort food made healthy and portable! Add a baggie of fruit or veggies and you have the perfect hand-held meal on the go.

For those nights where you need something fast and easy, check out our calendar of 30 Last Minute Dinner Ideas– one for every single day of the week!

What’s your favorite healthy grab and go meal?