This post is full of 5 CrossFit lunch ideas you’ll love!
Looking for some tasty, non-complicated CrossFit lunch ideas to eat pre or post-workout? I’ve got you covered in this post!
When I first started CrossFit years back, I was SO hungry all the time and I never knew what to eat! The truth is… I had pretty much been living off of bird food, which wasn’t going to work for my appetite the high intensity of CrossFit was creating.
Your body is going to need plenty of good healthy carbs, a little bit of healthy fat, and lots of protein to recover as it should from such strenuous workouts!
Below, I’m going to give you some of the easiest and tastiest CrossFit lunch meal prep ideas (or, you don’t have to meal prep them ahead of time if you don’t want.) These are all ideas that are super simple to make and don’t require much time at all. 🙌🏼
Enjoy this post full of CrossFit lunch ideas!
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Best CrossFit Lunch Ideas
All of these Crossfit lunch ideas are designed to fuel your body with the proper carbs, protein, and healthy fats to help you hit your CrossFit goals!
1. Mexican-Style Bowls
This is one of my go-to CrossFit meal prep ideas and I’m sure it will be for you too!
Throw all this in meal prep bowls!
- Salad greens
- 4 oz. cooked ground turkey or ground beef (use a packet of taco seasoning to cook it in on the stove)
- 1/2 cup organic black beans
- Mixed cheese
- Top with a little salsa and a little Greek yogurt
- Other additional add-ins: black beans, pico, cilantro, corn, rice
^^You could also easily turn this into burritos or tacos with whole wheat or corn tortillas!
2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Combine these ingredients in mason jars and throw in the fridge:
- 1/2 cup of oats (I’m seeing that I prefer the old fashioned oats over the quick ones!)
- 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp PBFit
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
EASY. PEASY. DONE. 👏🏼
3. Easy Bagged Salad
Okay, this is the best lunch for CrossFit in my opinion because it literally tastes like a dessert and is so darn easy!!
Grab one of the bagged salads from the store (they come in all different styles/flavors with nuts/seeds, dressing, etc. — everything you need for your salad base!)
Throw it in a big bowl and mix. (Wait to add the dressing until you’re actually ready to eat it!)
Cook a protein source (grilled chicken, etc.) and add on top!
If you get one of the fruitier-type salads, you can also throw in fresh berries! This is great for extra carbs to fuel your workouts! And sometimes I’ll add additional nuts or feta cheese for healthy fats!
You can portion this out into containers and then just drizzle a little bit of the dressing on each portion as you’re ready to eat!
4. Shrimp Stir Fry
Fry some fresh shrimp in a skillet on the stove with olive oil and the seasonings of your choice. (I LOVE this seasoning for shrimp.) Throw in some water chestnuts, red and orange peppers, and mushrooms!
Lay the combination over a bed of jasmine rice! Top with a little soy sauce if you like. ☺️ It’s absolutely delicious and the perfect CrossFit lunch idea to fuel your workouts!!
5. Mediterranean-Style Bowls:
Here’s what you need: Quinoa, chopped red bell pepper, red onion, cucumbers, baby tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and a protein source on top. (Chicken, salmon, or tofu would be tasty!)
- Cook the quinoa on the stove. Divide into meal prep containers.
- Cook all the veggies on the stove. Divide into the meal prep containers.
- Cook your protein source. Divide into the meal prep containers.
- Top with feta cheese!
Season all of it while cooking with a little olive oil, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and parsley!
CrossFit Lunch Q&A
What Should You Eat While Doing CrossFit?
One of the biggest things to remember is that carbs fuel your body. And protein restores and builds your muscles. Those are two of your major goals when it comes to eating for CrossFit training, so think about that when you choose your foods!
You want to eat plenty of healthy carbs like rice, oatmeal, whole grains, and fruit… As well as plenty of protein. (Aim for your body weight in grams of protein per day.) Here is an entire list of protein sources where you can find plenty of options for you, regardless of what type of diet you like to follow!
What Do Female CrossFit Athletes Eat?
Female CrossFit athletes eat the same things as men eat: plenty of carbs and protein, with a moderate amount of healthy fats. The only difference when it comes to men and women’s diets is that men typically need much more calories than women!
What Do CrossFit Athletes Eat for Breakfast?
Again, this goes back to healthy carbs and proteins, with a little bit of fat. Typically you will naturally get enough fat in your diet as you eat your carbs and protein.
A few good breakfast options for CrossFitters include:
- Overnight oats
- Eggs with a side of fruit
- A piece of whole wheat toast with organic 100% peanuts peanut butter
- Yogurt with organic granola and berries on top
How Much Does a CrossFit Athlete Eat?
Everyones macro needs are different according to your height, weight, age, sex, activity level, and other variables… So this comes down to having a proper macro calculation done. You can request one of those here and I’d be happy to do one for you!
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I hope you love these CrossFit lunch ideas! Feel free to comment below if you have any questions!
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