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Creative Lunch Box Ideas
A variety of traditional and non-traditional lunch box ideas for back-to-school, wholesome, natural and kid-friendly
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 different lunches
Calories: 45 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Lunch Idea # 1 | Non-traditional
- Uncured Summer Sausage I buy from our local health food store, Natural Grocers
- carrot chips
- fresh blackberries
- Z Bar
- fruit leather
- Organic Fruit Box or Pouch freeze, it'll thaw by lunch
Lunch #2 | Traditional
- Turkey & Provolone Sandwich on Organic Whole Wheat Bread
- carrot chips
- A Protein Bar
- Yogurt Tube
- banana
- Whole Grain Chips
- strawberry milk or chocolate
- And a couple of Lindt balls antioxidants, right!?
Lunch #3 | Non-Traditional
- Uncured Honey Smoked Ham I like Applegate, rolled up with a toothpick
- petite dill pickles
- grape tomatoes
- Nut-Thins again trying to get a bit of protein in him
- Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies make these ahead of time, freeze them in packs of two and toss them straight from the freezer into the lunch box, they’ll be perfectly thawed by lunchtime
- Juice Pouch
Lunch #4 | Traditional, Leftovers
- Leftover pepperoni pizza wrapped in wax paper
- Chips
- banana
- fruit leather
- Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- strawberry milk
Lunch #5 | Non-Traditional
- Lil' Franks Smokies
- BBQ or other dipping sauce
- strawberries
- Celery with Peanut butter or other nut or sun-butter
- Organic Popcorn
- Brownie Sandwich Cookie with Cookie Dough Frosting
- Juice Pouch Milk or Water
- Don't forget the fork or toothpick
Lunch #6 | Traditional and Non-Traditional
- Grilled Quesadilla - Two tortillas a little butter, cheese, heat on both sides, place in bag.
- Place chips or popcorn on top of the warm quesadilla making a buffer between the warm and cold.
- fresh snap peas
- watermelon
- yogurt
- Brownie Sandwich Cookie
- Strawberry or Chocolate Milk or Water
Instructions
- Assemble lunches as desired into lunch boxes or paper bags, bento boxes or whatever your child uses. Place a freezer block in to keep things cool. Send them off with a kiss and a hug and remind them how much you love them!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
45kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
217mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3446IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6different lunches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 45kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3446IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.