Back To School Lunches Your Student Will Love

School is in full swing, so you’ve probably already packed your fair share of lunches. If you’re like most, it won’t take long before you start running out of fresh ideas for what to pack and end up just sending the same old things week after week. To help you get ahead of the lunchbox slump, here are some recipes that are fast, easy, and kid-friendly.

Taco Pockets

This recipe for taco pockets is simple to make. It’s also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. The beef can be substituted with shredded chicken or pork. They freeze and reheat well. All they require is some salsa for dipping.

BBQ Chicken Cups

Another great way to use up leftover meat is with these BBQ chicken cups. They use canned biscuits and can easily be prepared in individual portions in a muffin tin. You can pack these along with some veggies and Ranch for a complete lunch.

Pepperoni Pizza Sticks

Every kid loves pizza, but it isn’t always a feasible option for the lunchbox. Enter these pepperoni pizza sticks. They only require 6 ingredients, very little prep, and even less cleanup. You can easily mix up the filling with whatever your kids’ favorite pizza toppings are. These also freeze and reheat well. Don’t forget the marinara for dipping.

Kabobs

Meat, cheese, and veggie kabobs are another option that lends itself well to customization. They also require zero cooking. There is some assembly involved, but look at it as an opportunity to involve your kid in their own lunch preparation.

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DIY Lunchables®

For an even easier no-cook option, try making your own DIY Lunchables®. Let your kids pick the protein, fruit, healthy fat, and whole-grain carb of their choice. Then assemble them in 5 Bento boxes and you have an almost effortless week’s worth of lunches.

Have fun trying these new lunch ideas!

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