Lunches don’t have to be boring anymore! Thanks to my fabulous blogging friends I have put together a round-up of Back to School lunch ideas that will please the young kiddos as well as you. Everything you need from sandwiches and wraps to snacks and treats, I have got you covered. So now you can start the Back to School countdown and get your happy dance ready 😊
Be sure to PIN THIS ROUND-UP so you have lunch ideas whenever you need them!
Lets go ahead and get started with our wraps, sandwiches and more!
RAINBOW VEGETABLE TORTILLA WRAP: RECIPES FROM A PANTRY
These easy to make wraps are full of delicious and healthy veggies, and can be adjusted to fit your family's specific tastes. They are an easy way to get your vegetable servings in for the day!
teriyaki honey chicken meatballs: Teaspoon of goodness
I love dishes like this one, it is something I would make for dinner the night before and pack the leftovers for a delicious lunch the next day.The protein is great for an afternoon pick-me up, and you can even eat this at your desk!
BUFFALO TAHINI QUINOA AND RICE WRAPS: STRENGTH AND SUNSHINE
Here is a scrumptious wrap that is sure to fill you up. You can even make these ahead of time and freeze them to take out for lunches later in the week! Loaded with flavour, easy to make and will please everyone.
KALE AND BROCCOLI SALAD: THE OLIVE BLOGGER (that's us!)
Here is a super easy salad that you can make in advance (just leave it undressed). It is healthy and delicious, and you can even add some grilled salmon or chicken to make it a full meal.
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY KABOBS: DAILY MOMTIVITY
A fun update to the classic PB&J sandwiches we all used to have in our lunchbox. Bonus points for the fresh fruit!
COLD NOODLES IN PEANUT SAUCE: THE COZY COOK
This is a great meatless option for your Back to School Lunch! It is great as a side or even on its own, and it can be made ahead of time which is always a plus for this busy season.
5 MINUTE TURKEY CLUB WRAP: FOOD MEANDERINGS
Everyone likes to save time while making lunches, and this wrap is a delicious way to do just that! It has all your faves from a club; bacon, turkey, lettuce and a delicious ranch dressing.
Now that the main portion of your lunch is taken care of, lets dive into some snacks and sweet treats!
coconut carrot muffins: the olive blogger
These muffins are a perfect addition to your weekly lunch line up. They are perfectly moist with a slightly crunchy top, and the coconut compliments the carrot with a gentle sweetness you don't expect! You can also make a double batch and freeze them so you have them all month long.
CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES: NATALIE'S HAPPY HEALTH
Want to give your kiddos a treat but don’t like all the extra sugar? These cookies have no refined sugars, making them a great snack without the sugar crash.
PIZZA MUFFINS: SPACESHIPS AND LASER BEAMS
All you need is a few simple ingredients to make these easy to devour pizza muffins.
QUINOA AND CRANBERRY MUFFINS: FAMILY FOOD AND TRAVEL
Sweet and savory, these muffins are great for an afternoon snack to hold you over until dinner.
And of course, our Back to School Lunch round-up wouldn't be complete without a fun EXTRA!
LUNCHBOX JOKE PRINTABLE: ARTSY FARTSY MAMA
Free printables to make your kids laugh, add to their lunch box for a special treat!
Great selection of back to school ideas, and many are also great for adult lunches (the honey chicken meatballs are calling my name). Our kids are grown, but I know they would have loved the pizza muffins.
Thanks Lara!!! I purposely added things that us adults can enjoy as well, because who likes to make separate lunches?! 🙂
Everything looks so yummy...not for kids only 😉
All of these sound so good! I eat like a child so I am ALL in on school lunches haha
These are brilliant ideas! Those rainbow vegetable tortilla wraps look delicious! The oatmeal cookies and cranberry quinoa muffins look particularly yummy too! It all looks so good in fact lol!
Thanks so much, I know my first item to try is those quinoa muffins!!
GREAT post! Especially for those of us who have picky eaters!
Thank you!! It's always hard finding new and yummy foods that everyone will love, but I'm sure even the picky eaters will chow down on these!
Oh yes....back to school. I will pass these along to my daughter and son-in-law. They are always looking for lunch ideas for the kiddos.
I hope they find some yummy inspiration Gloria!
These are some great food ideas thinking outside the box!
Thank you for adding my Quinoa Cranberry Muffins! Everything looks amazing. Pinned to come back to later.
Thanks so much for sharing Kerrie, they are first on my list of what I want to try!! Such a great and healthy option for a treat ❤
Yummy! School lunches have come a very long way since I was a student. 😉 I'll take the Buffalo Tahini Quinoa please. That looks amazing!
Doesn't it all look so scrumptious?! My hubby requested those wraps as well!
Such a delicious collection of lunch box recipes. Love the PB &J, fruit kebobs and the carrot coconut muffins! Cold noodles is my favorite!
I too love the kebobs, how easy and fun. Any kiddo would be happy to open their lunchbox and find them!
I see there must be very lucky kids in your household. These ideas are super and so much fun. I wished I had done something like this when my kids were little ..
It is fun to switch it up, even for us adults!
Such a nice variety and some new ideas. Lunch too often turns into routine ... either the same old thing, or simply last nights left overs. Thanks for the inspiration.
You are so welcome Noel, it is always nice to have different ideas to keep things interesting!
Awesome selection for kids lunch boxes. I would enjoy some of these myself. I am looking forward to trying those oatmeal cookies. Sounds so yum. Think my kids will enjoy them.
It is so nice to have a handy list of easy to prep food ideas for this busy season!
Those chocolate oatmeal cookies sure do sound good. The turkey wraps are so colorful, they'd be sure to brighten any plate.
I agree Valerie, I am a cookie monster so I'm always willing to try a new recipe!
Wow this is just what I needed. We are so preparing for school. Lovely recipe ideas. Everything looks so delicious.
Thanks so much Natalie, hope it helps with the prep for this hectic BTS season!