You and your kids are bored of the same old PB & J rut and the school year has just begun. Kick it up a notch with these amazing school lunches that will make kids excited when the lunch bell finally rings.
Sandwiches/Filling Ideas
- Mini heroes served in hot dog rolls are sure to make a big hit at the lunch table
- Leftover rice salad goes as a great filling for pita bread. Make extra rice next time. Toss in a table spoon of olive or corn oil and refrigerate. Add veggies, raisins, chopped mint and dressing.
- Combine Peanut Butter, honey and toasted sunflower or sesame to use as a filling
- Try adding salad dressing to sandwiches to enliven the taste of greens. It is also a change from the old mayo or mustard.
- Refried beans, lettuce, shredded cheese and grilled veggies are great in a tortilla wrap
- Mix tuna spread in a food processor with some pickles and mayo
- A veggie salad is a nice change of pace. Add fresh veggies and a light dressing.
- Hard Boiled Egg
- Tuna/Chicken/Egg Salad
- Lavish wraps filled with lettuce, veggies, meat or cheese
Snacks and Sides
- Chopped fresh veggies such as cucumber's, grape tomatoes, celery and sugar snap peas
- Fruits including apples, bananas, pears, cantaloupe, grapes and watermelon
- Olives and feta
- Whole grain popcorn
- 100 calorie pack cheese crackers
- Pretzels
- Goldfish crackers
For the Sweet Tooth
- Rice Pudding
- Small Pudding Cup
- 100 calories pack Nabisco chocolate cookies
- Honey Maid graham crackers
- Teddy Grahams or Nutri-Grain Bar
