school lunch ideas

Use these specific ideas for packed lunches or consider them inspiration for packing ones unique to your child. Nutrition info will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

10 Easy No-Cook School Lunch Ideas

whole grain crackers

cheese

pepperoni

mango

snap peas

whole grain bagel

tbsp cream cheese, nut

fruit salad

cucumbers

tortilla

tbsp bean dip, nut turkey and cheese

grapes ((halved

tomatoes and bell peppers

yogurt

granola ((remove whole nuts

cherry tomatoes ((halved if needed))

strawberries

whole grain bread

nut butter

clementine

cucumber sticks

bread

tbsp nut or seed butter

tbsp jam

kiwi

salami

snap pea crisps

berries

cucumber

crackers

tbsp hummus

watermelon

yogurt tube

tbsp maple syrup, jam, nut or seed butter or cream cheese

applesauce pouch

carrot

edamame

Cheese and Crackers Lunch: Place all foods into lunch box. Pack in an insulated bag with an ice pack. 

Bagel Sandwich Lunch: Lightly toast the bagel if desired (it's optional). Place all foods into lunch box. Pack in an insulated bag with an ice pack. 

Tortilla Triangles: Lightly warm the tortilla if it's super stiff. Place all foods into lunch box. Pack in an insulated bag with an ice pack. 

Yogurt and Granola Lunch: Place all foods into lunch box. Use a thermos or compartment or container that seals tightly for the yogurt to avoid any spills. Pack in an insulated bag with an ice pack. 

Simple Sandwich Lunch: Place all foods into lunch box. Pack in an insulated bag with an ice pack. 

Freeze-Ahead PB&amp;J: Cut the bread with a 3-4 inch round cookie cutter. Spread the nut or seed butter and the jam onto the bread and wrap with plastic wrap. Make as many as you want and store in the freezer in a freezer storage bag for up to 3 months. Place one directly into a lunch box in the morning and it will thaw by lunch. 

Snack Box Lunch: Place all foods into lunch box. Pack in an insulated bag with an ice pack. 

Hummus and Crackers Lunch: Place all foods into lunch box. Pack in an insulated bag with an ice pack. You can freeze the yogurt tube to be an extra ice pack and it will thaw by lunchtime. 

Pancake Lunch: Warm the pancakes if desired for 30 seconds in the microwave and pack in a thermos to keep warm, or send them to eat at room temperature.

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