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7 Dairy-Free School Lunch Ideas

If you’re looking for dairy-free lunch ideas, then you’ve found the right place! I’ve recreated kid-favorite recipes into dairy-free meals your kids will look forward to eating! If kids aren’t picky enough as it is, add a dairy allergy to the mix and coming up with meal ideas can be exhausting. I have a ton […]

10 Nut-Free School Lunch Ideas

With food allergies on the rise, more and more non-allergic families are finding nut-free rules being implemented in schools to ensure student safety. No need to worry, you can still pack your kid’s favorite foods while making sure everyone is safe.

Grain-Free School Lunch Ideas

I’ll share with you my kids’ favorite grain-free school lunches that prove that packing tasty, no-grain meals doesn’t have to be any complicated!

Easy Homemade Doritos

Made with real ingredients, these homemade nacho cheese Doritos are perfect as a snack or party appetizer.

Grain-Free Tortilla Wraps Recipe

These grain-free tortillas are easy to make, and a delicious gluten-free, paleo, or keto option for lunch wraps. The best part is that they are pliable, so they can be filled with your favorite ingredients and turned into grain-free wraps!

Easy Dairy-Free Yogurt Recipe

When I want to send a lunch box parfait to school with my dairy-free son, I use this dairy-free yogurt recipe. It’s also perfect for breakfast, or to add to your favorite smoothie recipe for a little bit of extra creaminess without any dairy. 

Banana Chocolate Chip Nut-Free Granola Bars Recipe

Even better than the store-bought versions, these Nut-Free Granola Bars are the perfect quick breakfast or healthy afternoon snack. Made with old-fashioned oats, ripe bananas, and sweet honey, you’re going to love this gluten-free, allergy-friendly recipe!

Mini Tuna Balls

These mini tuna balls are rich in protein, delicious, and don’t taste “fishy.” And with the tips in this post, you’ll learn how to pack them in a school lunch.

Almond Coconut Granola

Have you ever wanted to make your own granola? With this easy Almond Coconut Granola Recipe, now you can.

Homemade Baked Potato Chips

This recipe for homemade baked potato chips has everything you love from the ones from the bag, but with none of the guilt.

How to Clean Water-Bottle Straws

How often do you throw out straws because they are dirty and you don’t know how to clean them? Keep reading to learn how to clean water bottle straws fast and easily!

How to Clean Lunch Bags

Check out these easy tips and solutions to clean lunch bags and keep your packed lunches fresh.

Gluten-Free Wheat Thins

I am always on the lookout for tasty, gluten-free snacks to add to our lunches and these homemade gluten-free wheat thins hit the spot!

Chocolate-Dipped Oranges

Make these chocolate-dipped oranges with just three ingredients and a few minutes of prep, and you’ll get a delicious lunchbox snack your kids will crave.

How to Freeze Sandwiches

Freezing sandwiches is the easiest way to meal prep your favorite lunch without pulling out the bread and ingredients every morning! Below you’ll find all the details on how to freeze sandwiches, what ingredients to avoid using, and how to freeze a batch so they’re ready for the lunchbox.

Gluten-Free Cheese Crackers

Make the very best Gluten-Free Cheese Crackers with this recipe. They’re perfectly crunchy and the perfect addition to any gluten-free school lunch.

After Game Snack Ideas for the Whole Team

If you’re the mom assigned to bring snacks for after the sports game this week, I’ve got you covered with the master list of snacks to feed the whole team. From store-bought to homemade and even things you can order online, there’s something here for every group of kids.

Chicken and Hummus Bento Box

This is an easy and affordable way for you to get that super appealing bistro box lunch you found at a local coffeehouse!

Cheddar and Apple Quesadillas

These school lunchbox quesadillas are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I’ve found this to be the perfect bite-size lunch for younger kids who like to chat with their friends all through lunch.

Grape and Yogurt Granola Parfait

In this post, you’ll learn my top tips to pack this grape and yogurt parfait so it stays perfectly chilled and tastes great until it’s time to eat it at school!

Homemade Fruit Cups

Turn your favorite fruits into a healthy sweet addition to your kid’s school lunchbox. A quick, easy, and convenient recipe you can even make ahead!

Easy Homemade Pop Tarts

Perfectly iced and stuffed with strawberry filling, these homemade pop tarts are a major upgrade from the store-bought version. Made with real ingredients, they’re the perfect sweet breakfast idea or afternoon treat.

Healthy Lunchable Tacos

Learn how to pack homemade lunchable tacos so your kids can assemble and eat them at school.

Frozen Yogurt Bites

Easy to make and fully customizable with your favorite fruit and yogurt, you’ll want to keep these frozen bites stocked in your freezer!

Cinnamon Pumpkin Seed Butter Recipe

Think making your own peanut butter alternative may be too much trouble? Think again! This Cinnamon Pumpkin Seed Butter Recipe is super easy, and the perfect thing to send in your child’s lunchbox.

20 Easy Summer Camp Snack Ideas

If your kids are off to day camp this summer, and you’re wondering what snacks to send them with, then you’re in the right place! From snack bentos to homemade chips and crackers, there is something here for everyone!

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs

Are you looking for different ways to help incorporate fresh fruit into you or your child’s lunch? These strawberry shortcake kabobs include fresh fruit and tastes delicious!

How to Pack Leftover Pizza for School Lunch

To warm it or not, that’s always the question, and in this post, you’ll learn how to pack leftover pizza for school lunch! You’ll also find sides for pizza to turn that slice into a meal your kid will be excited to eat.

Strawberry Cheesecake Lunchbox Parfait

Want to swap out the usual fruit and veggies in your packed lunches for a more interesting side? Give this strawberry cheesecake lunchbox parfait a try! You get the combination of fresh strawberries and creamy Greek yogurt filling, along with tips on assembling and packing so everything stays fresh.

How To Keep Apples From Browning in the Lunchbox {Video}

Wondering how to keep apples from browning in the lunchbox? Look no further – here are three ways to keep sliced apples fresh! Apples are a favorite school lunch addition for many children and moms love their year-round availability and budget friendly prices. But, one question I often get when I share the school lunch menus is […]

Banana Split Bites on a Stick

These sweet pieces of frozen fruit encased in a chocolate shell are the perfect after-school snack your kids will love! I’ll show you how to make them with simple and healthy ingredients.

Easy Swaps for Healthier School Lunches

Are you looking for ways to make your kids’ school lunches healthier? I’ve been sharing healthy school lunch ideas for over a decade, made with fresh, real ingredients. Packing balanced lunches can be simple, and today, I’m going to show you easy swaps to make healthier lunches kids will love.

Homemade Gluten-Free Pop-Tarts

Finally, a gluten-free pop tart with a flaky crust, strawberry center, and iced to perfection. It’s a delicious allergy-friendly treat you can make right at home.