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Easy Back To School Lunch Ideas

In-Shape | 25 Jul, 2022 | Healthy Recipes | Return|

Now that the kiddos are headed back to school, it’s time to get back in the groove of packing lunches. Wanna make school lunches as easy as 1-2-3? Use this guide to mix and match your way to a super simple (and yummy) packed lunch. Pick at least one item from each category; each lunch should have four items to eat, plus a drink.

Entrée (Pick 1)

  • Cheese quesadilla
  • Turkey and cheese roll-up
  • Sunflower butter + jelly sandwich
  • Hard boiled eggs
  • Egg bites
  • Mini pizzas
  • Sunflower butter protein bites
  • DIY “lunchables” (crackers, deli turkey or salami, sliced cheese)
  • Mini bagels and cream cheese

Snacks (Pick 1-2)

  • Tortilla chips + guacamole (or salsa)
  • Granola bar
  • Pretzels
  • Yogurt tube
  • Fruit leather or fruit snacks
  • String cheese
  • Animal crackers
  • Trail mix
  • Dried fruit
  • Crackers

Fruits + Veggies (Pick 1-2)

  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Grapes
  • Applesauce
  • Baby carrots + ranch
  • Hummus + veggies
  • Peeled clementines
  • Snap peas
  • Veggie sticks
  • Banana

Drinks (Pick 1)

  • Water bottle
  • Capri Sun
  • Strawberry or Chocolate milk
  • Juice boxes

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