Healthy school lunch ideas that are quick, easy, and don’t break the budget is what is on the calendar since Back to School time is right around the corner!
Gone are the days of the PB & J sandwich in a brown paper bag for lunch.
Don’t get me wrong, I still do love a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but noshing on one of those every day gets a little boring.
I don’t know about you but I am loving all of the options that parents have now when packing their kids lunches! Between the fun bento boxes to the cute lunch boxes, the possibilities are endless when it comes to packing fun lunches for your little ones!
If you are packing lunches for the older kids and they love pasta, then maybe a Tortellini Salad may be an option for them. Of course you can still pack a fun dessert in their lunches too. Our no-bake madeleines would be a fun idea for your teen who is on the football team!
We have put together a fun list of healthy school lunch ideas for your kids. You may even want to make a few for yourself. You know, since technically we should try everything that we pack for the kids, right?
Healthy School Lunch Ideas for Kids!
Cinnamon Yogurt Dippers are a fun school lunch snack option. Kids will love to dunk their fresh fruit or cinnamon veggie straws in this yogurt dip!
Easy Back to School Lunch Ideas: A Full Month of Sandwich Free Bento Box Lunches
Sick of sandwiches? This post has a full month of sandwich free bento box lunch ideas kids and adults will both love.
These grilled chicken wraps are perfect for a quick lunch! They’re packed with flavor, easy and quick to make and perfect for packed lunches and picnics.
One of the simplest ways I know how to turn a “boring” sandwich into a FUN sandwich is by using cookie cutters!
These buggy fruit kabobs are a fun way to work fruit into your child’s lunch box and keep them excited for lunchtime.
Choose basic peanut butter and jelly … or venture into our other creative filling ideas (even lots of nut-free options). Best part of all? These hippos are just so stinkin’ cute! – your kiddos will love ’em!
Homemade Gluten-Free Pizza Lunchables (Vegan, Allergy-Free, Grain-Free)
Lunchables without the scary ingredients! Homemade Gluten-Free Pizza Lunchables that are vegan, allergy-free, & grain-free too! This healthy, kid-loved, and mom-approved make-ahead lunch recipe will make the school year a bit more fun!
These avocado tuna wraps are loaded with protein, veggies, and good fats for a healthy, filling meal. They are easy to make and perfect for meal prepping!
Send your kids to school with these Chickpea "Tuna" Sandwiches. No tuna here. Just mashed chickpeas. There's lot of protein to get them through the day.
It’s so easy to toss some food in our kid’s lunch box and send them on their way to school, especially when running late. So I thought I would share how to pack healthier school lunches for kids + ideas that are doable
These Muffin Tin Sushi Cups are super easy to make, so adorable and full of healthy goodness! Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
This flavourful pasta salad with a non-creamy homestyle vinaigrette dressing is quick to make and is a perfect lunch to pack.
A vegan chickpea tuna salad that puts a healthy spin on an old classic. This meal has tons of fiber and protein, and is a sure fire hit with kids
Vegan egg roll in a bowl is a healthy meal that is kid approved and great for meal prep. Ready in 15 minutes it's also great for a busy family.
Kids LOVE these roll up sandwiches! They're not just fun, but tasty and include protein and a veg for kid's lunches!
Home-grown carrot soda bread egg and cress sandwiches (cooking with kids)
A recipe kids love to help make almost as much as they like to eat. Egg and cress sandwiches with healthy carrot soda bread.
An easy veggie pasta salad recipe flavored with a delicious balsamic dressing that uses minimum oil! 20 minutes and a few simple ingredients are all you need to enjoy this great summer salad. Minimum effort, mega taste!
This lentil avocado recipe for veggie wrap is easy and simple. If you’re looking for healthy vegan school lunch ideas this tortilla wrap recipe is for you.
Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus Recipe: Healthy and delicious lunch meal you will look forward to. These vegan rainbow pita pockets are very easy and quick to make and can be eaten warm or cold.
Gluten free pizza quesadillas can be thrown together quick and is sure to be a lunch to enjoy! These crisp up nicely and taste similar to frozen pizza bites—but healthier!
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