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
- French Toast Sticks with strawberries
- Maple syrup to dip
- Plantain Chips (Trader Joes)
- Persian Cucumber Slices
- String Cheese
- Hidden Veggie Chicken Nuggets
- Ketchup to dip
- Alexia brand Sweet Potato Fries (cooked in air fryer)
- Blueberries
- RX Kids Bar
- Homemade Chocolate Banana Waffle
- Maple Syrup to Dip
- Apple Slices
- Pirate’s Booty
- Vermont Smoke & Cure Meat Stick
- Ham & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
- Frozen Berries
- Freeze Dried Edamame
- Pepper
- Nature’s Bakery Fig Bar
- Florentine Egg Cups
- Cheese Crackers
- Strawberries
- Vermont Stick
- Pizza Pasta Salad
- Snap Pea Crisps (Trader Joe’s)
- Melon
- No-Bake Energy Ball
- 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)
- Broccoli Cheddar Pizza Pockets
- Grape tomatoes
- Yogurt smoothie (Trader Joe’s)
- Monster energy balls
- Cubed Cheese
- Salami
- Carrots
- Dressing to dip
- Freeze dried strawberries
- Larabar
- Taco Meatloaf Muffins
- Guacamole to dip
- Snap Peas
- Berries
- Veggie Chips
- BBQ Chicken Pizza Pocket
- Cooked corn
- Mini peppers
- Ranch to dip
- Annie’s Chewy granola bar
- Black Bean, Corn and Quinoa Salad
- Melon
- Yogurt Smoothie
- Celery
- Babybel cheese
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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