The kids are heading back to school soon and as mom, preparing school lunch ideas can be stressful. Especially when trying to pack something they’ll actually eat! Prepping both lunch and snack ideas ahead of time will help you not scramble or send the kids off with not-so-healthy meals. See below for my list of simple and healthy ideas plus some of my favorite finds like utensil sets and thermoses to shop!
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Packable School Lunch Ideas
Sandwiches & Wraps
+Peanut butter and jelly – add banana slices, chia seeds and flax seeds to this classic sandwich for more nutrition and flare. Plus, switch to an organic peanut butter like the Spread the Love brand available on Amazon!
+Cold cut sandwich – a classic that everyone loves! Change it up with turkey or ham and different sauces like mayo or mustard. Cut into cute designs with these sandwich cutters for extra ‘Mom Points’ š
+Avocado toast – great on toasted Low Cal 647 Bread. Just like regular white bread but has half the calories + more benefits!
+Hummus and veggie roll up wrap – grab a package of Organic Whole Wheat Tortilla bread as a healthier alternative. Fill the wrap with avocado slices to make it more filling!
+Veggie burrito – a burrito filled with veggies and rice is filling and nutritious. Add sweet potatoes, black beans and / or slices of chicken depending on what your kids like the most. Click here to shop ready-made brown rice!
Check out this Stainless Sandwich Container from PB Kids! It comes in 6 different colors.
Bowls & Hearty Meals
+Grilled chicken and brown rice – great meal full of protein and carbs! Add any veggies and a drizzle of avocado or olive oil for flavor and soit’s not too dry. Don’t forget to grab this ready-made
brown rice to cut down on prep time!
+Veggie medley – a veggie bowl is one of my go-to’s because you can change it up by adding different vegetables each week to keep it fun! Some of my favorites are sweet potatoes, beets, green beans, and steamed broccoli. Toss in a handful of sliced almonds and drizzle some light dressing on top!
+Quinoa salad – quinoa works great in salads to make them more filling and as a pasta alternative. Add your child’s favorite veggies and / or choice of meat for a dish they’ll love and finish! It’s easy to prep ahead but if you’re looking for something even easier with no prep work, grab this ready-made quinoa!
Bonus: sprinkleĀ Everything Bagel SeasoningĀ on any dish for added flavor! ClickĀ hereĀ to shop from Amazon.
Shop these thermoses and cute utensil sets!
Snacks & Sides
+Fruit & nuts – the easiest snacks to pack and they’ll give the kids natural energy to get through the day! Fresh fruit or dry both work. Check out this sodium-free Omega 3 dried fruit and nut mix here! Also these organic fruit pouches with a re-closable cap are amazing!
+Yogurt & toppings – yogurt, whether regular or dairy-free, is an easy pack-and-go snack! Healthy toppings can include dried cranberries, raisins, blueberries, any kind of nuts, and even granola! Click here to shop an organic, low fat kids yogurt available on Amazon.
+Vegetable sticks & dip – slice up some veggies like celery, peppers, and cucumbers and toss in some baby carrots with a dip like hummus or ranch. Pretzel sticks work along with the veggies too! Click here for a great snack container with 5 compartments!
Rounded up some great lunch containers & bento boxes below!
Looking for lunch bags? Check these out!