Back to School Lunches
When you have kids, back to school lunches often turn from meal-prep for one into meal-prep for many. We know parents like to keep things simple, tasty and healthy, so we wanted to share a week’s worth of healthy lunch ideas that you can pack for anyone. Simply adjust the portion sizes based on your needs and your kiddo’s appetite!
Monday
High Fiber Tortilla Wrap
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- Lean deli meat like ham, turkey, or chicken
- Iceberg lettuce
- Sliced tomato
- Light Laughing Cow Cheese
- Honey mustard
Single serving yogurt
Sliced strawberries
Tuesday
Flavored tuna pack Mini rice cakes Cherry tomatoes Baby carrots
Granola bar Skim cheese string
Wednesday
‘PB and J’ Sandwich
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- Almond butter (or use PB2 to save fats)
- No added sugar jam
Greek Yogurt Pudding
- Non-fat Greek Yogurt
- 1 tsp cocoa OR chocolate whey for you!
- Slice strawberries
Thursday
Healthy Lunchable
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- Sliced ham
- Light Laughing Cow Cheese
- Crackers
- Special K Pastry Crisps
- Apple
Friday
Fresh Summer Salad
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- Iceberg lettuce
- Shredded cabbage and carrot blend
- Cherry tomato
- Shredded skim mozzarella cheese
- Hard-boiled egg
- Sliced gala apple
*suggested to be paired with balsamic dressing
Small serving of chocolate
Bonus Tips:
- Lunchbox snacks are often a perfect single serving size for when you want to work a treat into your day.
- Using thin slice bread or thin bagels saves you carbs and gives you room for more veggies!
- Get your child involved in slicing fruits and chopped vegetables so they can help pack snacks for the week.
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