Easy Ideas for Back To School Lunches

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Easy Ideas for Back to School Lunches!

It’s school time once again and if you’re dreading the whole “what do I make for them lunch??” question – no worries girl, (or guy 🙂 ), I have a few ideas for back to school lunches  that will make your life easier!

Here are some easy ideas for back to school lunches!!

Roast Beef Tortilla Wraps
These easy to prepare tortilla wraps is definitely a must try – It makes school lunch preparation such a breeze!!!
(And who doesn’t like life like a breeze?!)

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork! Like these pictured rollups! How yummy do they look??

Roast Beef Tortilla Wraps @ http://www.heidishomecooking.com/7-minute-roast-beef-tortilla-wraps/


Sweet Potato Chili

Give them something warm , healthy and nourishing for their lunch time break! Some schools offer microwaves for reheating,
but it’s a great idea to use an insulated thermos to keep it the perfect temperature for a tummy warming lunch!

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork! Packing their lunches in a thermos helps keep everything nice and warm!

Sweet Potato Chili @ https://aprilgolightly.com/back-to-school-sweet-potato-chili/


Ham and Mac and Cheese Lunchbox Muffins

What a great “to go” Mac n Cheese!!! And what kid doesn’t like this kind of lunch??
(or any adult for that matter???) haha!

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork! Like these pictured ham and mac and cheese muffins! They look fun and tasty!

Ham and Mac and Cheese Lunchbox Muffins @ https://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2015/02/ham-and-mac-and-cheese-lunchbox-muffins.html


Peanut Butter and Jelly Tacos
A taco recipe with a very unique twist!!! The kids will be a hit at school with this lunch!
I like the twist of adding nourishing berries to the mix as well!

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork! Like these lunchbox peanut butter and fruit lunch tacos.. Genius!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Tacos @ https://www.homemadeinterest.com/peanut-butter-and-jelly-tacos/


Tuna Pasta and Sweetcorn Salad
A healthy pasta recipe that is full of flavors that your kids are sure to enjoy! So this is
kind of like tuna salad sandwiches,… BUT BETTER!!

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork! Like this pictured tuna pasta salad! How yummy do they look??

Tuna Pasta and Sweetcorn Salad @ https://neilshealthymeals.com/tuna-pasta-and-sweetcorn-salad/

Egg Salad
Give a new twist to your egg salad dish!!! I’m going to keep the secret
ingredient to myself, but it’s worth it for the taste!! You could pack the egg salad in a cooled thermos
to keep all the egg ingredients fresh, and then let your child assemble the sandwich! Fun!

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork! Like these pictured egg salad sandwich - which kid doesn't like egg salad???!

Egg Salad @ https://www.beyondthechickencoop.com/egg-salad/

Grilled Cheese Kabobs
These kabobs not only look nice, but they definitely tastes good too!!! I seriously wish my mom had made
these fun sort of lunches! It would have been perfect, and don’t forget to add a packet of
ketchup for dipping!

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork! Like these pictured grilled cheese skewers! How yummy do they look??

Grilled Cheese Kabobs @ http://mygluten-freekitchen.com/gluten-free-grilled-cheese-kabobs/

Quinoa Bites
A healthy treat for your active kids –  This is another fun lunch recipe idea that would
be awesome with ketchup to dip!

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork! Like these quinoa energy bites! How yummy do they look??

Quinoa Bites @ https://thebellyrulesthemind.net/2018/06/quinoa-bites-vegan-gluten-free/


Thermos Pasta
You know my love of the idea of using Thermoses for lunches. I grew up that way
and it’s the perfect solution to warm lunches in schools that don’t have other
alternatives to warm lunches! Not to mention – PASTA FOR LUNCH, YUM!

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork! Like this pictured pasta lunch in a thermos, what a great idea!

Thermos Pasta @ https://aprilgolightly.com/hot-lunch-weekly-recipe-thermos-pasta/


Grilled Pepperoni and Cheese Flatbread
A flatbread recipe not only for kids but also for adults!!! It requires only a small preparation time and what kid
doesn’t like pizza for lunch!!!

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork! Like this pictured grilled pizza.. yes please!

Grilled Pepperoni and Cheese Flatbread @ https://thesaltypot.com/grilled-pepperoni-cheese-flatbread-pizza/

Lime Chicken Pasta Salad
A combination of citrus and tangy tastes into a salad recipe!!! Keeping the chicken packed
separate from the lettuce portion until their lunch time will help keep the lettuce fresh and crisp.
What a yummy idea for a kid’s lunch!! (and an adult’s lunch as well!)

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork! Like this pictured lime chicken pasta salad, yum!

Lime Chicken Pasta Salad @ https://stylishcravings.com/lime-chicken-pasta-salad/

Pumpkin French Fries
Be the hero mom that gives her child “fries” for lunch! No one has to know they’re nutritious!

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork! Like these pumpkin fries - yummy and healthy!

Pumpkin French Fries @ https://www.recipethis.com/whole-30-oil-free-pumpkin-french-fries/

 

******* PIN THESE SUPER EASY IDEAS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCHES TO SAVE FOR LATER EASY REFERENCE!!! *******

These easy ideas for back to school lunches will make busy weekday mornings a breeze! Lunches for school are often a struggle, but these suggestions take out some of the guesswork!

I hope that all the ideas I have suggested here give you some awesome inspiration for different ideas for back to school lunches. I know it’s easy to burn
out on unique and different ideas that kids might like to eat at lunchtime! If you wanted a few more ideas, how about these OOEY GOOEY Cheesy Pizza Quesadilla’s!!  Or these super Easy Italian Sliders!!  Thanks for stopping by The Salty Pot and taking a peek at what I had to offer you today
Have a great day!!!

Hi! My name is Joanne, and my loves include cooking and photography, my fur baby Bubba and those special people in my life. Drop by often to check out what recipes I've been working on lately! Come on now, grab a coffee and hang out with me for a bit! Want contact or work with me? Email me at joanne@thesaltypot.com!

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