Even picky eaters will love these lunches.
Keep the dressing on the side for picky kids.
This delicious sandwich is easy to put together and makes eight servings.
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School lunch prep is done for the whole week in just 15 minutes.
The oats themselves are a complete meal, or they can be a lunchbox component to a larger feast.
For nut-free cafeterias, use sunflower butter instead of PB.
Greg DuPree
The colors and crunch help ensure an empty lunchbox after school.
It will be ready to go in just twenty minutes.
Avocado Toast
Avocado toastis always a good idea for a quick and tasty meal!
Greg DuPree
Add a little lemon or lime juice to your avocado mash tokeep it from browningbefore lunchtime.
Chicken, Sprouts and Provolone Sandwich
Rotisserie chickenand cheese on a bagel is a perfect combo.
Package and serve open-faced or as a sandwich.
Antonis Achilleos
Serve with a salad orleftover rotisserie chickenfor a complete and healthy meal.
Best part is that this lunch idea comes together in just five minutes.
Package them all together or wrap the koftas in foil and add small bowl containers with sides.
Danny Kim
Thai Peanut Butter Ramen
These cold noodles are so fun to eat!
Sneak in veggies or protein and swap out the peanut butter forcreamy tahinior almond butter depending on nut restrictions.
Watermelon Poke Bowls
This completelyplant-based lunchwill be the envy of the lunchroom.
Danny Kim
It’s colorful, tasty, healthy, and on-trend.
With only 10 minutes in the kitchen, you’ll have four French-inspired sandwiches ready for the week.
It doesn’t get much easier than that.
Danny Kim
Caesar salad with yogurt dressing, topped with your choice of protein make a simple yet tasty meal.
Pack the croutons and dressing separately so that the salad is freshly put together come lunchtime.
You’ll want to eat them like popcorn!
Caitlin Bensel
Top the salad with feta and olives for a flawless mixture of flavors.
Just add the Chipotle chile powder to the mayonnaise before spreading it on the bread.
Farro is among the healthiest of grains, providing protein, fiber, and lots of nutrients.
Jennifer Causey
Pack dressing in its own container for optimal freshness.
Feta and Watermelon Grain Bowls
This colorful bowl is as intriguing and gorgeous as it is tasty.
Farro is the base, whilewatermelon cubes, cilantro, and a creamy avocado dressing tie it all together.
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Plus, you’ve got the option to easily add grilled chicken for some extra protein.
Pack an extra container with sunflower seeds to top the salad with.
Your kiddo will love the added crunch!
Greg DuPree
The garlic mayo is made up of yogurt, oregano, garlic, and salt.
Toasted white bread gives the sandwich a nice crunch.
Since this sandwich is filling, there’s no need to pack additional sides.
Antonis Achilleos
Vegetarian Tacos With Goat Cheese
Everyone loves tacos, and these healthy vegetarian tacos are no exception.
Pack these tacos with a side of salsa.
The hard-boiled eggs are optional, and your kid can choose between sweet or dill pickle relish.
Victor Protasio
This healthy lunch is ready in just under 10 minutes.
Herby chives and piquant radishes top the creamy sandwich.
Pack the quesadillas with sides of salsa, diced avocados, and sour cream.
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