School Lunch & After School Snack Ideas

Ideas & Recipes From: Shiree, Christensen, Laura Watson, Nikki Jones, Kara Penrod & Shae Johnson

Comment below with anything you would add and I will update the post with your ideas!


Homemade Popcorn

Homemade Muffins

Sliced Apples






Granola w/yogurt

Trail Mix w/ craisins, almonds & walnuts

Peanut Butter, banana, strawberries & granola wrapped in a wheat tortilla

Quesadillas or Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Applesauce

Grapes- Fresh or Frozen

Pretzels

Ants on a log

String Cheese

Orange Slices

Pickles

Cheese & Fruit Kebobs


Chips & Salsa

Cottage Cheese & pineapple

Cheese & Crackers

Bagel w/ cream cheese

Veggies & hummus

Pasta Salad



Smoothie

Graham Crackers with PB, Almond Butter or Cookie Butter Spread (from Trader Joes)

Frozen Banana with Melted chocolate

Mini Tacos- Use the Tostitos "Scoops" shape of Chips, a little bit of beans, cheese & baby tomatoes on the side to put inside it.


Pita Chips & Hummus










I bought THIS for a hot lunch that Brielle could take to school. I bought ours at Walmart. They also sell it at Target and Amazon. I have put in things like soup, chili, grilled chicken, pasta, spaghetti O’s, chicken nuggets, & leftovers. More ideas HERE. Keep in mind that you do have to prep it with boiling hot water for hot foods (read instructions fully when you purchase and don't lose the clear ring that goes around the inside of the lid!  I haven’t had any issues with it leaking or spilling but we also use a lunch bag that is upright and doesn’t lay flat. 

Check out some great Lunchbox Hacks HERE

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