10 Healthy Back-to-School Lunchboxes Ideas for Kids and Adults
Getting back into the school and work routine calls for fresh and healthy lunchbox ideas that are easy, tasty, and packed with nutrients. Here are 10 great options to keep everyone fuelled throughout the day. They contain plenty of proteins to keep the sugar cravings at bay and energy high, good fibre for healthy guts and plenty of good fats and nutrients for healthy brains and immune systems!
- Chicken and Veggie Lettuce Wraps: Lettuce wraps (or nori sheets if you like them) filled with grilled chicken, grated carrots (with lemon drizzled) lettuce, tomatoes, and hummus.
- Rainbow Veggie Pasta Salad: GF or ‘normal’ wholegrain pasta with colourful veggies, feta cheese, and a vinaigrette.
- Greek Yogurt Parfait: Layers of full-fat organic Greek yogurt, fresh berries, home-made granola. A drizzle of raw honey is optional.
- Turkey and Cheese Roll-Ups: Sliced turkey wrapped around cheese sticks (make your own with organic cheddar). With a side of sliced peppers and cucumbers.
- Quinoa Salad: Quinoa mixed with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a lemon-tahini dressing. Add fresh mint for extra taste.
- Mini Frittatas: Egg muffins packed with spinach, seeds, and chopped veggies.
- Sushi Sandwich Rolls: Whole grain bread with tahini or almond butter, cucumber, and smoked salmon, rolled and sliced.
- Bento-Style Box: A mix of boiled eggs, cheese cubes, colourful veg/fruit, and GF or ‘normal’ oat cakes or crackers.
- Chickpea and Avocado Salad: Chickpeas, avocado, and cherry tomatoes with a lime-tahini dressing.
- DIY Pizza Wraps: Whole grain tortilla (or GF sweet potato wraps) with marinara, halloumi, and veggie toppings.
With some GF and dairy -free options to choose from on this site or elsewhere, make a list of the kids’ favourites and rotate…
Enjoy!
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