Looking for protein options that aren’t deli meat? Whether you’re trying to cut back on processed meat or your kids are just bored of sandwiches, here are simple, packable proteins to mix things up, no lunch meat required. ✅ Edamame ✅ Hard-boiled eggs ✅ Babybel cheese or cheese sticks ✅ Bean or lentil pasta ✅ Shelf-stable milk ✅ Pumpkin or sunflower seeds ✅ Roasted beans ✅ Greek yogurt ✅ Cottage cheese ✅ Shredded cheese ✅ Rotisserie chicken ✅ Canned chicken, tuna, or salmon ✅ Meatballs Deli meat