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

• • 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

• • 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

• • Sliced ham
  • Light Laughing Cow Cheese
  • Crackers
  • Special K Pastry Crisps
  • Apple

Friday

Fresh Summer Salad

• • 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.