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×Share or Save It for Later!Jump to RecipeHere are healthy and easy school lunch ideas that are easy to put together, budget-friendly, and enjoyable for kids. If you’re stuck in a lunch rut, use these ideas and recipes as inspiration to invite more fun and variety.Jump to:If you've ever found yourself staring at the fridge or pantry for what feels like an eternity wondering what the heck you are going to pack for your child's lunch, you are not alone!But there is help!I will be honest with you. I do not enjoy lunch packing, and I do it because I have to. And what helps me get through this unrelenting task is having a game plan, a routine that truly simplifies and streamlines the process.Allow me to introduce you to my Lunch Rotation System. Here's how it works.First, take a look at what your child and family enjoy eating and categorize them. Then assign each to a specific day of the week (I'm sharing ours below).For instance, Mondays are sandwiches, Tuesdays muffins, Wednesdays pasta, etc.By doing so, you will save yourself from decision fatigue and gain back time, energy, and your sanity!You might be wondering, “won’t my child get tired of this?” You'd be surprised by how much variety you can invite into the main component as well as the sides!And before you know it, you will have a list of healthy lunches that you can rotate through on a weekly or monthly basis!There is something about breakfast foods that everybody just loves! And they are easy and fun to make. They’re also a great way to use up any leftovers.Easy Breakfast Ideas for ToddlersYou can invite so much variety into sandwiches. Switch up the bread (like bagels, naan) get creative with fillings and shapes!You can also cut into smaller pieces if your child struggles to eat halved sandwiches or serve deconstructed (slicing the bread and serving all the components separately).If your school is nut-free, sunflower seed butter is a great alternative to peanut or nut butters.For more: Master List of Sandwich IdeasYou can cook it in a skillet on the day of or make ahead of time, refrigerate, and add straight to the lunch box. If your child hasn't had cold quesadilla, I suggest serving it at home so they can get used to it.Consider doing a clean-out-the-fridge or pantry meal that&nbsp;requires very minimal prep work and no cooking.What I highly suggest is to build up your freezer stash by doubling recipes, and while you have the cutting board out, prep all your produce in advance.I've linked some easy baked goods recipes that freeze really well. All you have to do is thaw in the fridge overnight and add straight to the lunch box.I personally don't like to bother with warming up food or packing in a thermos. I Therefore, all of the ideas below can be enjoyed cold.I love muffins because you truly can pack in a lot of nutrition into them and they are generally loved by kids!Serve alongside fruit/vegetable and protein, such as shredded or cubed chicken,&nbsp;eggs, yogurt, beans,&nbsp;tofu, cheese, etc.Top Healthy Muffins for kidsIf you aren’t already doing so, start serving dinner leftovers or other foods, that are normally eaten warm, cold or at room temperature. You may be surprised to find that they taste just fine without being reheated.With repeated exposure at home, your child won't have trouble eating them at school. Yay to more easy options!Did you make this recipe? Leave a rating below and let me know how you liked the recipe! Your feedback means so much to me!from votesPrintPinRateShare or Save It for Later!Jump to RecipeGive your baby a head start on solids even before their first bite!Jump to RecipeLearn all the secrets to starting solids safely while optimizing nutrition!Jump to RecipeArm yourself with these strategies that will transform your mealtimes!This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.NecessaryNecessaryNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.SAVE &amp; ACCEPT

×Share or Save It for Later!Jump to RecipeHere are healthy and easy school lunch ideas that are easy to put together, budget-friendly, and enjoyable for kids. If you’re stuck in a lunch rut, use these ideas and recipes as inspiration to invite more fun and variety.Jump to:If you've ever found yourself staring at the fridge or pantry for what feels like an eternity wondering what the heck you are going to pack for your child's lunch, you are not alone!But there is help!I will be honest with you. I do not enjoy lunch packing, and I do it because I have to. And what helps me get through this...

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