August 1, 2021 | Categories: Pregnancy & Parenting, Weight Loss & Nutrition
The start of a new school year is always a hectic time, so when there’s a process to be streamlined and simplified, we’re on it. That’s why having a repertoire of easy school lunches you can make for kids of any ages is going to make your life less stressful. Work with your kid’s preferences and favorite foods to craft a list of easy things to make for school lunch you can turn to again and again. Your kids will love these easy lunch ideas for school so much they’ll never trade! (Related: How to Get Your Picky Eater to Try Healthy Foods)
If your kids are allowed to bring peanut butter to school and they’re tired of the PB&J staple, this fun, sweet fruit ingredient will be a welcome surprise. It also has less sugar than jelly. (This PB&J smoothie will help you meet your protein goals.)
Take the school spelling lesson to silly — and delicious — heights when you send your little ones off for the day with one of these easy school lunches in a Thermos. It’s a great way to sneak in a serving or two of veggies, too!
Take tuna fish for a spin when you roll it up in a tortilla with greens for an easy school lunch. Seal it with plastic or foil so it stays wrapped up in the lunch bag.
This easy weeknight dinner will make the kids smile when they see this cheesy chicken lunch for their midday meal. Make them ahead of time, warm up in the microwave, and seal in aluminum foil before the school day.
If your child (or family) is a vegetarian, this hearty sandwich spread will be a welcome change from soggy salads and nut butter sandwiches. It’s one of the easy school lunches that can be made with simple staples you probably have in your kitchen.
This cold salad is made with fresh dill, cooked shrimp, cucumber, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. It’ll remind your teen of their favorite spring flavors that can be enjoyed at any time of year.
Serve this family-favorite weekday dinner for lunch with shredded cheese, whole-grain crackers, and fruit for a warm, hearty easy school lunch they’ll want over and over again.
The ho-hum turkey school lunch option gets a few upgrades with avocado, cream cheese, and sunflower seeds for crunch! Serve it on your child’s favorite type of bread with a bag of chips or pretzels.
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