Need a few ideas on what to pack in your child’s school lunch, or your own lunch? You’ve come to the right place.
Here you’ll find ideas on healthy and simple lunches that include fruits, vegetables and snacks. Just pick something from each section, and your lunch is planned.
Be sure to click on our printable School Lunch Ideas Chart at the end of the article.
Choices for Lunch:
Crackers and mozzarella stick
Ham, turkey and cheese rolls (no bread)
Hummus and crackers
Pita roll:
- Tuna
- Chicken salad
Yogurt and fruit
Sandwiches:
- Cheese and pepperoni
- Turkey
- Ham
- Peanut butter and jelly ***
*** There are so many children with peanut allergies. Check with your child’s school to confirm the policy on peanuts.
Next pick a vegetable:
Finger Foods:
- Broccoli
- Carrot sticks
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Peppers
*** Add ranch dressing for dipping
Garden Salad with side dressing:
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Cucumbers
- Radishes
- Carrots
There are plenty of fruits to select. Here are a few ideas:
Apple
Cantaloupe
Grapes
Honey dew melon
Mandarin oranges
Orange
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Plum
Strawberries
Watermelon
Finally, consider a beverage:
Water
Juice box
Purchase milk at school
Tips on Making School Lunches:
- Make it the night before
- Change it up; offer different sandwiches and colorful food
- Make a fruit salad to eat over a few days
Stick with healthy choices:
- low fat
- high protein
- low salt
- no sugar added
- whole wheat grains
- no processed foods
Now you’re ready to make lunch! 🙂
Printable Chart: School Lunch Ideas
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