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Back to School Season is here and that means packing school lunches– a love/hate relationship for me, as I LOVE researching new and fun lunch ideas, but I know it can easily get overwhelming and tedious, and we often end up falling right back into the sandwich-everyday pattern. And don’t get me wrong- I love a good sandwich… but there are SO many other easy options! Here are 15 school lunch ideas, beyond the sandwich. For 25+ lunch ideas and a planner template, check out my free kids lunch guide here.

p.s. This post isn’t sponsored- but I will share brands when applicable because I know I’ll get asked!

DIY ‘Lunchable’ Ft. :

  • Applegate Turkey Pepperoni
  • Pepperjack (or cheddar) cheese
  • Back to Nature Crackers
  • Blueberries
  • Monster Energy Ball
  • Carrots
  • Homemade Ranch

  • Ham & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
  • Frozen Berries
  • Freeze Dried Edamame
  • Pepper
  • Nature’s Bakery Fig Bar

  • Meatball Skewers (these are the garlic herb meatballs from the Budget Dinners ebook)
  • Tomato sauce to Dip
  • Carrots
  • Strawberries
  • Bear Snacks Fruit Rolls

  • Hard Cooked Egg & Meat Stick (my kids eat these often for protein as they don’t even like sandwiches!)
  • Freeze dried strawberries
  • Peppers
  • Cheddar cheese cubes
  • Partake Brand Cookies

Click below to grab your FREE Healthy Kids Lunchbox guide, complete with my simplified healthy lunchbox formula, planning system and over 25 lunch ideas!

  • Banana Peanut Butter & Honey ‘Sushi’
  • Cherries
  • Celery
  • Hummus to dip
  • Archer brand meat stick
  • Cucumber ‘sandwiches’ with ham and cream cheese
  • Coconut energy balls
  • From the Ground Up Butternut squash crackers
  • Fruit squeeze pouch (Target)
  • Cubed Cheese
  • Salami
  • Carrots
  • Dressing to dip
  • Freeze dried strawberries
  • Larabar

Click below to grab your FREE Healthy Kids Lunchbox guide, complete with my simplified healthy lunchbox formula, planning system and over 25 lunch ideas!

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