Meals on the Go

I think its safe to say that at one point or another, we've all had a last minute dash around the kitchen just before leaving for work when we realise we've forgotten to make our lunch, but will often have to leave empty handed. We can hear the supermarkets calling our name as lunchtime approaches and we ponder over what meal deal takes our fancy that day, but ultimately waste most of our lunch break having to pop out to get it. Introducing meal prep into your life will not only help with lunches or dinners, but breakfasts too as we're all guilty of having skipped breakfast on occasions due to lack of time in the mornings! Now, the idea of meal prep can sound daunting to many but having your meals already prepared can make rushed mornings when you're trying to get yourself and your children out of door, that much less stressful.

With the use of handy storage containers, meal prep and food on the go can be breeze. Whether you're wanting to make an instagram-able meal or simply want to quickly throw it together, our range of kilner jars and glass canisters with wooden lids provide that perfect finishing touch. I for one am always find a lot of enjoyment in making my food look pretty, especially when it comes to breakfasts because it makes me all the more excited to eat it - you can find my yoghurt and granola bowl recipe below.

Ingredients:

70g Greek Yoghurt

A sprinkle of chia seeds

A drizzle of honey

40g Berry Granola (can be switched to Gluten Free granola if needed)

20g Frozen Raspberries

20g Frozen Blueberries

5g Chocolate Chips

Method:

Step 1

Place 70g of greek yoghurt into the bottom of the Kilner Breakfast Jar Set, smoothing it out with your spoon to create the first layer of your yoghurt bowl.

Step 2

Sprinkle a pinch of chia seeds onto the greek yoghurt, followed by a drizzle of honey.

Step 3

Layer 40g of berry granola onto your yoghurt. This can be swapped for a gluten free granola if required.

Step 4

Finish your yoghurt bowl with 20g of frozen strawberries, 20g of frozen blueberries and 5g of chocolate chips. Using frozen fruit helps to keep them fresher for longer and reduces food waste.

The great thing about breakfasts such as these is that they can be so easily customised to your personal taste by changing up the fruit and flavour of yoghurt used. Our handy Kilner Breakfast Jar Set even comes complete with a spoon hold, as seen in the recipe video below, perfect for keeping everything together as you travel to work or eat on the go, as theres nothing worse than realising you have forgotton your cutlery.

Inspiration for lunches is often where I've struggled in the past however, recently I've come to realise that the simplest of meals are often the best. A firm favourite of mine currently is a simple jacket potato. I can easily pop it in microwave cookware or oven to cook whilst I'm getting ready for work, layer with some butter and cheese in one of our handy storage containers and quickly heat it up in the microwave on my lunch break. The best part of meals such as these are that you can easily switch up the toppings so that you don't get bored, think tuna and cheese, cheese and beans, chilli or even a simple salad. Alternatively, leftovers from your evening meal are fantastic to take with you to work and leave you feeling like you've whipped up a meal from scratch without the additional effort. Leftovers such as pasta bake, spaghetti bolognese and chilli are perfect for when you need a heartier and comforting meal on cooler days, whilst leftover fajitas, potato salads or pesto pasta are ideal for warmer summers days. Your meal prep or leftovers can be conveniently stored and transported within the Addis food storage set - a must have for any kitchen. With a handy set of four you'll have the perfect sized container no matter what you decide to prepare for your lunch and with clip on lids, spillages and leaks are a thing of the past. Don't forget to keep hydrated - whether it be water bottles or insulated flasks and mugs.

Social media is a fantastic tool for finding both complex and simple meal prep recipes, however it is also provides a brilliant platform to share your own and help others gain inspiration. Whether its using meal prep food storage containers, mixing bowls, salad spinners or anything from our Home and Kitchen range, be sure to tag us on social media @charliesstores as we'd love to share your recipes with our customers and our staff.