We're one month into back to school and if you're anything like us, you're already struggling to keep school lunches interesting. Luckily for you, there are literally thousands of ideas floating around on the internet. Even luckier for you, we've taken the time to curate a list of some of our faves for you to bookmark and use over the next few months! Perfect Pizza Parcels Instead of leftover pizza, pack your kids' lunchbox with this tasty treat. The thing we like the best about this recipe is you can substitute ingredients and make these little pizza pockets as indulgent or as healthy as you like. And your kids will love them either way! DIY Tacos Make all the other kids in the cafeteria jealous with this homemade lunchable kit. Pack different toppings in different containers and voila! You have a DIY taco lunch that your kid is going to love. Banana and Bacon French Toast Soldiers It's kind of like a brunch sandwich. It might get a little sticky but it will totally be worth it when your little one comes home with an empty lunchbox and a full tummy. Save a couple sticks for yourself too! Scrambled Egg Cupcakes One thing we always forget for bagged lunch is eggs. These easy egg "cupcakes" are probably less work than making a sandwich every day, and maybe even a little bit more healthy. Substitute whatever veggies your little ones like and send them to school with brunch instead of lunch. Turkey Caesar Sandwich For the more refined palettes, (or if you want to double up and make yourself a lunch as well), this turkey caesar sandwich is a real treat. The caesar dressing really kicks things up a notch and gives you a lunch you won't be able to wait to eat. And while you're at it, pack all these tasty lunches into one of our super adorable Ju-Ju-Be lunch boxes. Happy lunching!
Back to school is just around the corner and whether your children are going to daycare, school, or the babysitter these great paper bag lunch ideas will come in handy this fall. And if you're looking for more, check out our School Lunches Pinterest board.
Butterfly snacks
Perhaps the cutest way to bag your kids' snacks.
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Kids love these little compartmentalized lunch plates. Food stays separate, kid stays happy and so does Mom. (available at Along Came Baby.)Apple Sandwiches
Are apples always making their way back home hole in the bottom of your little ones' lunchbags? Try an apple sandwich and see what happens...
Sandwich them with trail mix, oat meal, raisins, chocolate chips or whatever tasty fillings you have kicking around the pantry! Make sure you use school safe "peanut butter" substitute such as Wow Butter.
Dried Apples
Another way to sneak some fruit into your child's diet at school is to dry it. Dried apples and bananas are always favourites. Plus, you know what they say about apples: "an apple a day keeps the doctor away!"
Shapes!
Kids just LOVE surprises in their lunchbox. Cut their sandwiches into hearts, stars, or any fun shape you can think of. They'll show them off to their friends and then eat them right up.
And if a healthy lunch is not your top priority....