Discover Delicious Ideas for The Healthy Lunchbox

Healthy Doesn’t Have to Be Boring

Simple, Satisfying Recipes That Nourish and Delight

Healthy food should be enjoyable, flavorful, and satisfying—not bland or restrictive. With the right ingredients and preparation, nutrient-dense meals can be something you genuinely look forward to.

The following recipes come from Beyond Healthy Recipes by Michelle King Davis, available through Beyond Health. They’re designed to be simple, flexible, and full of real food flavor.

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All-Raw Sandwich Filling

Makes approximately 4 wraps

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

• ¼ cup onion, finely chopped

• Spices of choice (cumin, cayenne, chili powder, oregano, basil, or a combination)

• Selina Celtic Sea Salt, to taste

• 4–5 collard greens or large romaine lettuce leaves

Vegetable Options (choose a variety)

• Carrots, shredded

• Zucchini or yellow squash, shredded

• Tomatoes, chopped

• Broccoli, finely chopped

• Cauliflower, finely chopped

• Cabbage, shredded

• Bell peppers, thinly sliced

• Scallions, chopped

• Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil, or dill), chopped

• Sprouts (mung bean, clover, broccoli, radish, or alfalfa)

• Finely chopped greens such as spinach, watercress, or chard

Preparation

Place all ingredients except the collard greens or romaine into a food processor. Blend until smooth to create a creamy dressing.

In a large bowl, combine 3–5 cups of assorted vegetables. Add the dressing and mix thoroughly.

Spoon the filling down the center of each romaine leaf or collard green (remove the thick stem portion first).

To wrap with collard greens:
Fold the top 1½ inches of the leaf over the filling, then fold in both sides and roll.

These wraps travel well and make excellent lunches. For children or those hesitant about leafy wraps, a sprouted-grain tortilla or pita pocket can be used instead.

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Banana Oat Crunch Cookies

Makes 18–24 cookies

Ingredients

• 1½ cups gluten-free rolled oats

• ½ cup oat flour (blend rolled oats until flour-like)

• ½ teaspoon Selina Celtic Sea Salt

• ¼ teaspoon baking soda

• ⅛ teaspoon pure stevia extract powder

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 2 very ripe bananas

• ¼ cup raw, virgin coconut oil

• ¼ cup chopped organic walnuts

• ¼ cup raw, organic unhulled sesame seeds (optional, for added crunch)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mash the bananas using a fork or hand mixer. Add the coconut oil and mix well. Stir in salt, baking soda, stevia, and cinnamon. Add the oat flour and blend until smooth.

Fold in the rolled oats, walnuts, and sesame seeds.

Drop heaping teaspoons of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 9–12 minutes, until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

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The Takeaway

Healthy eating doesn’t require deprivation or complicated preparation. With whole, thoughtfully chosen ingredients, meals can be both nutrient-dense and deeply satisfying.

Simple recipes like these make it easier to nourish your body consistently—without sacrificing enjoyment.