10 foods you can put in your Thermos
With autumn so long ago and spring so far away, it’s hard to not let winter get the best of you. This winter, toss the canned chicken soup to the curb and stay warm with a Thermos-full of warm, homemade goodness.
Best foods to put in your thermos
Comfort food on the go
Winter will be hanging around for at least a couple more months, so we’re prepping the menu with portable, cozy recipes that bring the comfort of home with us when we have to brave the frigid outdoor temperatures. Click ahead for more.
Morning start: Hot buttered chai latte
Take that chai latte to go! (And don’t be put off by the butter: It’s the secret ingredient that makes this drink unforgettable.) Get the recipe.
Morning start: Apple-cinnamon oatmeal
Our apple-cinnamon instant oatmeal is the perfect breakfast on the go, especially when you’re flying solo. Just add hot water, pack it up and you’re ready to eat wherever the morning may take you.
Lunch: Cozy vegetebable soup
Cozy, creamy and cheesy, this broccoli soup is one of our go-to cures for cold weather blues. Get the recipe.
Lunch: Poached fish soup
Our leek and fennel soup with poached haddock couldn’t possibly be more Thermos-friendly. Bonus: This makes enough to share with friends (or to keep in the fridge for killer leftovers!).
Lunch: Chunky noodle soup
Ready in just 25 minutes and under 400 calories, this Asian chicken soup is a fast, fresh and healthy option any day of the week. Get the recipe.
Dinner: Nutty chicken stew with squash
A filling and flavourful stew you can fill up on when you’re not going to make it to the dinner table. Get the recipe.
Dinner: Bison stew
Our bison stew is filling and satisfying when you’re stuck outside for hours on end. It’s also the perfect excuse to spend the day tobogganing and work up an appetite!
Afternoon treat: Hot chocolate
We all love a hot cup of cocoa, and making your own is a snap. And with our minty hot chocolate, you might start to love Old Man Winter after all.
Dessert: Black rice pudding
Just because you’re on the go doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to something sweet. Try our black rice pudding and savour every warming bite.
Dessert: Chia and coconut pudding
Power up your routine with some delicious superfood! This make-ahead dessert is a healthy way to add a sweet note to to the day. Get the recipe.
More:
10 ways to take your morning oatmeal to the next level
20 inventive ways to use a can of beans
16 ways with winter salads
Originally published February 2014. Updated January 2017.
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