I know I am a little late on this, but I figure, better late than never. I think we all could use some inspiration when it comes to packing school lunches, so I hope this helps you.
I have two kiddos in school, one who eats almost everything and one who eats, well, almost nothing. We agreed that she would try almost all the lunches unless it was absolutely something she would not like, then we would pack. So I find myself juggling lunches between the two and we have some go to's that are crowd pleasers but hoping this helps inspire you!
Also, of note, I am a working Mom who doesn't believe in all the extra "frills" you see all over the internet. I'm not adding eyeballs to their veggies and cutting their sandwiches into shapes. These are meant to be easy, doable lunches for the busy, on the go Moms (or Dads) just trying to survive the school (food) week!
Summer Sausage Deli meat (turkey, ham, roast beef) & cheese sandwich
Sliced Cheese of choice Veggie Straws
Crackers Applesauce
Fruit Veggie
Veggie Something Sweet
Almond
Something Sweet
Turkey & Cheese Roll Ups Meat stick - like Chomps, Paleo Valley, etc.
Pretzels String Cheese
Veggies + Hummus Gold Fish
Fruit Danimals Smoothie
Something Sweet Something Sweet
PB&J Sandwich Roaster Chicken & Mayo on Hawaiian Rolls
Popcorn - like Smartfood Chips
Cheese Stick Mozzarella Balls
Fruit Fruit
Something Sweet Something Sweet
Hard Boiled Eggs Deli Salami (like Margherita brand) wrapped around
Pita Chips & Hummus String cheese cut in half
Fruit Pretzels
Pickles Fruit
Something Sweet Veggie
Something Sweet
Mini Pepperonis Mac n' Cheese
Buttered Noodles Summer Sausage or Deli Meat Rolled Up
Fruit Fruit
Veggie Veggie
Something Sweet Something Sweet
Soup Tortilla Roll Ups - PB & Honey or Meat & Cheese
Hawaiian Roll + Butter Veggie Straws
Something Sweet Fruit
Something Sweet
Cold Pasta Salad Deli Meat & Cheese on Hawaiian Roll
Cheese Stick Chips
Fruit Fruit
Danimals Smoothie Veggie
Something Sweet Something Sweet
Mini Pancakes Protein Muffin (see Weekly Meal Plans for recipe)
Yogurt Yogurt
Fruit Fruit
Something Sweet Something Sweet
Yogurt Meat Stick
Granola Hard Boiled Eggs
Fruit Pretzels
Muffin or Pancakes Babybel Cheese
Something Sweet Olives or Pickles
Something Sweet
Leftovers are a great option as well - and these are all changeable. Mix them up. I am going to list out items in categories for options.
Hot things can be packed - use a thermos, fill with boiling water and let sit for 5 minutes. Dump out, wipe out with a paper towel and add warmed food and close. I will link items below that we like to use in our house for packing lunches.
Proteins Carbs Veggies
Turkey Bread Carrots
Ham Hawaiian Rolls Cucumbers
Summer Sausage Tortillas Snap Peas
Pepperoni Noodles Broccoli
Salami Ritz Crackers Cauliflower
Hard Boiled Eggs Townhouse Crackers Snow Peas
Meat Sticks Triscuits Mini Peppers
Cottage Cheese Gold Fish Edamame
Yogurt Popcorn Cherry Tomatoes
Rotisserie Chicken Pretzels
Tuna Chips
Veggie Straws
Fruit Hippeas Cheese
Apples Pita Chips Sliced
Raspberries Bagel Chips Sticks
Blueberries Rice Cakes Babybels
Strawberries Tortilla Chips Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Packs
Blackberries Pitas Laughing Cow Wedges
Oranges Naan Dippers
Grapes Wheat Thins Something Sweet
Pear Rice Crackers Fruit Snacks
Peaches Rice Frosted Animal Crackers
Watermelon Oreos
Pineapple Dips Cookies
Mango Ranch M&Ms
Pomegranate Hummus Snack Size Candy Bars
Kiwi Guacamole Mini Choc Chip Muffins
Mandarin Oranges Peanut Butter Teddy Grahams
Fruit Leather Nutella Protein Balls
Applesauce pouches Trailmix
Fruit puree pouches Granola Bar
Nuts
almonds
peanuts
cashews
pistachios
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