Everything tastes better in sandwich form, whether that's between two slices of bread, piled onto some toast, wrapped up or even rolled in a lettuce leaf. Something about the combination of a few ingredients, brought together to give the perfect balance of soft and crunchy, is pure perfection. What's more, sarnies pack up easily, so you can transport them to work, school or just to your table.

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Below, you'll find our favourite healthy sandwiches, made with nutritious ingredients to keep you full all afternoon, without spiking your blood sugar levels. Next, have a look at our best healthy lunches, vegan lunches and see our review of the best meal prep containers.

1. Caesar pitta

Pack a pitta with chicken, salad and homemade caesar dressing for a fresh and crunchy high-protein lunch. It takes just 10 minutes from prep to plate, perfect for a post- or pre- workout lunch.

Caesar pitta with chicken, cucumber, lettuce and tomato

2. Roasted chickpea wraps

Chickpeas are tossed with spices then roasted until crunchy to make the filling for these healthy vegetarian wraps. Greek yogurt, sliced lettuce and lime-dressed avocado amp up the freshness. One one of these wraps counts as four of your five-a-day.

Roasted chickpea wraps

3. Smoked salmon & avocado on rye

Swap two slices of bread for one by opting for an open sandwich. Here, rye bread is piled high with smashed avo, smoked salmon and chilli paste for heart-healthy lunch that stacks up on fibre and good fats.

Open sandwiches - Smoked salmon & avocado on rye

4. Veggie olive wraps with mustard vinaigrette

Eat the rainbow with these simple veggie wraps. This makes an easy vegan, low-calorie lunch option that takes only minutes to throw together. It's a great way to get your plant foods in, too.

Veggie olive wraps with mustard vinaigrette

5. Salmon & chive bagel topper

Mix cooked salmon with low-fat soft cheese and herbs for a lighter take on a salmon bagel. This is a great option for before a workout as it's filling and guaranteed to give you an energy boost.

Salmon & chive bagel topped with watercress

6. Prawn & avocado wrap

Wrap up something healthy for your lunchbox. This nutritious combination is flavoured with lime, spring onion and spicy sauce. It's high-fibre and gluten-free.

Prawn & avocado wrap

7. Tuna, avocado & pea salad in Baby Gem lettuce wraps

For a light, gluten-free lunch skip the bread and serve tuna and crunchy vegetables in rolled, crisp lettuce leaves. Cooked and cooled rice means these are still nicely filling, plus you'll get a good dose of protein and good fats.

Tuna, sweetcorn & pea salad in Baby Gem lettuce wraps

8. Tartines with roasted tomatoes & mint pesto

For an alternative to your classic cheese & tomato, you've got to try these open-faced sandwiches, drizzled with a quick homemade mint and garlic pesto and spread with ricotta. Wholemeal bread keeps this lunch option nutritious.

Toast topped with tomatoes, pesto and ricotta

9. Carrot & hummus roll-ups

If all you have in the fridge is half a tub of hummus and a few carrots, you're in luck. Put both into a seeded wrap with a scattering of rocket leaves, if you have some. This is a 10-minute lunch you'll come back to again and again.

Carrot & hummus roll-ups

10. Crispy chicken & smashed avocado baps

These healthy chicken & avocado sandwiches might take a little bit longer to prepare, but they are totally worth it. The chicken has a crispy coating made from flour, almonds and sesame seeds. They also pack up well, so you can take one to work or on a picnic.

Crispy chicken & smashed avocado baps

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