When hunger strikes, the right thing to do is to reach for something healthy and nutritious. But when you’re busy, you might not always have time to prepare something elaborate, or to sit and savor every bite of breakfast, lunch or dinner. So how can you eat healthy on the go, without resorting to drive-thru fare?

Here are some of our favorite healthy meal hacks, for eating well on the run.

Healthy breakfast idea: overnight oats 

Meal prep comes in handy when you know you have a particularly busy day ahead. To prepare overnight oats, you’ll need:

• 3/4 cup milk, non-dairy milk alternative (like almond, rice or coconut milk) or water
• 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (do not use instant oats)
• Toppings/add-ons of choice: honey, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, coconut flakes, chocolate chips, freshly sliced fruit
• A glass cup or mason jar

To make, combine the milk and oats. Refrigerate overnight, then grab and add your favorite toppings so you can enjoy it on the go!

Healthy lunch idea: chicken and veggie pitas

Wrap up the first half of your busy day by enjoying these no-fuss chicken and veggie wraps. You’ll need:

• 2-3 pita pockets, halved
• 1 cup cooked chicken, cooked or sliced into strips
• ⅓ cup shredded cheese
• Handful of spinach
• Veggies of choice: shredded carrots, bell pepper strips, red onion, thinly sliced cucumber, etc.
• Ranch dressing (optional)

Stuff each pita pocket with chicken, spinach, cheese and veggies. Wrap in aluminum foil for a hand-held, on-the-go lunch with minimal clean-up. Bring along a small container of ranch dressing, to drizzle on or dip your pita into, if you so desire.

Healthy dinner idea: burrito bowls

Easily packed into a portable bowl, jar or food storage container, this burrito meal brings plenty of flavor without taking up tons of time or space. You’ll need:

• ½ cup cooked chicken breast or ground beef
• ½ cup rice (instant rice is fine!)
• ¼ cup sautéed peppers and onions 
• ½ cup black beans
• ⅓ cup shredded cheese
• Spices: chili powder, cumin, turmeric, garlic and onion powder
• Salsa
• Sliced jalapeños (optional)

Prepping a burrito bowl is easy (and dare we say, almost fun!): simply toss all the ingredients into a bowl, jar or container and shake it up! If you’re eating on the run, don’t forget to pack a fork.