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It’s back-to-school season, and these healthy, packable, easy school lunch ideas will have your kids—and everyone else in the family—starting off on the right foot. Whether you’re prepping the night before or the morning of, these midday meals take only 20 minutes or less. Recipes like our Turkey BLT Wraps are yummy and filling.Many of these recipes can be used as a snack or a dinner, perfect for busy weekdays filled with extracurricular activities like after-school sports and piano lessons. We especially appreciate the bento box concept, which can be used for any of these recipes, because it lets you quickly assemble a box with foods that each child (or adult) prefers. It’s a simple way to ensure a good variety and appropriate portion sizes. Plus, the box closes tight until you’re ready to clean it, and you can use it again and again.
It’s back-to-school season, and these healthy, packable, easy school lunch ideas will have your kids—and everyone else in the family—starting off on the right foot. Whether you’re prepping the night before or the morning of, these midday meals take only 20 minutes or less. Recipes like our Turkey BLT Wraps are yummy and filling.
Many of these recipes can be used as a snack or a dinner, perfect for busy weekdays filled with extracurricular activities like after-school sports and piano lessons. We especially appreciate the bento box concept, which can be used for any of these recipes, because it lets you quickly assemble a box with foods that each child (or adult) prefers. It’s a simple way to ensure a good variety and appropriate portion sizes. Plus, the box closes tight until you’re ready to clean it, and you can use it again and again.
01of 08Rainbow Veggie WrapsView RecipeThere’s definitely a sushi vibe to these kid-friendly wraps, which are stuffed with vegetables, cheese and hummus and then rolled and sliced. Serve them with store-bought green goddess, a creamy herb-filled dressing, to take it up a notch with ease. They look impressive but they’re easy enough for kids to assemble themselves for an easy lunch or dinner.
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Rainbow Veggie Wraps
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There’s definitely a sushi vibe to these kid-friendly wraps, which are stuffed with vegetables, cheese and hummus and then rolled and sliced. Serve them with store-bought green goddess, a creamy herb-filled dressing, to take it up a notch with ease. They look impressive but they’re easy enough for kids to assemble themselves for an easy lunch or dinner.
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Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad Bowls
03of 08Garlic HummusView RecipeThis classic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
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Garlic Hummus
This classic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
04of 08Turkey BLT WrapsView RecipeThis delicious kid-friendly twist on a classic BLT includes turkey. The extra protein makes a filling, healthy lunch to pack up for school or work.
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Turkey BLT Wraps
This delicious kid-friendly twist on a classic BLT includes turkey. The extra protein makes a filling, healthy lunch to pack up for school or work.
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3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Carolyn Hodges
06of 08Strawberry & Cream Cheese SandwichView RecipeSliced strawberries and reduced-fat cream cheese come together in a sandwich for this quick and healthy lunch box treat.
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Strawberry & Cream Cheese Sandwich
Sliced strawberries and reduced-fat cream cheese come together in a sandwich for this quick and healthy lunch box treat.
07of 08Turkey Apple Cheddar SandwichView RecipeIt only takes 5 minutes to make this healthy sandwich with whole-wheat bread and the classic combination of Cheddar cheese and apples that your kids will love.
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Turkey Apple Cheddar Sandwich
It only takes 5 minutes to make this healthy sandwich with whole-wheat bread and the classic combination of Cheddar cheese and apples that your kids will love.
08of 08Cucumber SandwichView RecipePhotographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth BlackburnThis creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread holds everything together. Removing the crusts makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.
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Cucumber Sandwich
Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn
This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread holds everything together. Removing the crusts makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.
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